Heniu Teppanyaki delivers affordable Japanese-style grilled meals at Food Republic within 313@Somerset, where wallet-friendly lunch sets starting from just .90 make teppanyaki accessible beyond the premium pricing that typically characterizes this cooking style. Located at #05-01/02/03 of 313 Orchard Road, the family-style restaurant operates within the food court environment, eliminating GST and service charges while maintaining comfortable seating that distinguishes the experience from typical hawker center arrangements.
The menu centers on value-focused set meals that include a protein choice among chicken, beef, pork, seafood, or lamb, accompanied by white rice, soup, and vegetables for a complete meal at prices competitive with local hawker fare. This accessibility democratizes teppanyaki dining for students, office workers, and budget-conscious shoppers who want Japanese-style grilled food without the expense associated with standalone teppanyaki restaurants featuring tableside theatrics and premium ingredients. The food court location provides convenience for mall visitors who can grab quick meals between shopping errands or cinema visits.
Customer feedback reflects mixed experiences typical of value-oriented establishments, with some praising the reasonable pricing and food quality while others note inconsistencies inherent to high-volume food court operations. The positioning directly in front of escalators near Food Republic entrance provides high visibility and easy access for traffic flowing through the mall levels.
Operating daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM with contact at +65 9238 3350, Heniu Teppanyaki addresses the market segment seeking Japanese grilled food at local food prices rather than tourist-oriented restaurant rates. For shoppers along Orchard Road who want teppanyaki flavors and presentation without premium restaurant pricing or formal dining commitments, Heniu delivers accessible Japanese-style meals in the convenient food court format that characterizes Singaporean casual dining culture.
I was very disappointed by my dinner here. Service was a big mess - cashier got my order wrong. For a teppanyaki that is free seating, no one bothered to check your order when you sat down, unlike similar places elsewhere. So how did they know what I ordered? By mentally remembering my face and this face ordered chicken and beef? True enough, because of the lack of a system to register who ordered what, they got our order wrong. Waiters were constantly unsure about whether they have placed the food at the right place. They would bring the food to you, looking left and right, erm, not sure if this is where the food is supposed to go? then putting it down hesitantly, completely unsure. Almost all our food was first served to someone else, then realised sent to wrong place and then only came back to us. Is it really so difficult to figure out how to do this? Also, if you sit at the wrong place, you will never get to see the chef cooking meat in front of you. This is again unlike other similar places.
The worst part of the dinner was the small portion of the chicken, and it was also very obvious to us that the portion of the beef we received was smaller than what they showed on the menu. For those who order the signature beef tenderloin steak, I suggest you count the number of beef you see on the photo and compare that with what is on your plate. Also, our chicken was lukewarm! Not hot at all! I will never come back to this place again.
Xin Yee
The worst dining experience ever! I spent nearly 20 SGD, and it was absolutely not worth the price. I already felt it was overpriced when paying, but what shocked me even more was the portion size when the food arrived-it was ridiculously small. Is this really an adult-sized meal? It looked more like a kid's meal! I ordered a stir-fried beef and vegetable set meal with rice.
However, the amount of beef and vegetables was so little that it didn't meet any reasonable restaurant standards. What made it worse was the poor service. We also ordered a Coke and repeatedly asked the staff for ice. At that time, there were only me and my friend in the restaurant, yet we had to wait so long for the ice that it only arrived after the beef and vegetables were served. Such inefficiency is hard to understand!
What frustrated me the most was that the beef and vegetables weren't even cooked in front of us, but prepared out of sight and then brought to the table. This completely contradicted the experience we expected. Overall, whether it was the portion size, service efficiency, or value for money, this restaurant was a huge disappointment. For the same price, you can get a much larger portion and better quality beef set meal elsewhere. Trust me, this place is not worth trying!
Ash
Bad customer service. Lady was so rude when i asked for serviettes she just ignored me completely. Scallops were rubbery.
Fish was good, chicken was good with the black pepper sauce. Egg was not worth it almost $7? for scrambled eggs. Nothing special. Miso soup was meh. Garlic fried rice required a $5 top up which tasted not bad but not worth. Beef was below average. Will not come back.
Positive Reviews
Kiran S
This teppanyaki stall offers a decent meal if you’re looking for teppanyaki, something quick and convenient in the food court. The food is cooked right in front of you and the portion sizes are fair for the price. The flavours are good.
Lisa Wong
Food is pretty good and portion was right. Tasty actually. Didn’t like some sauce though example the dory fish’s.
YJ Vicky Cheng
I recently discovered this Taiwanese Heniu Teppanyaki and I'm so glad I did. Compared to other express Teppanyakis, I was blown away by the quality here. The black paper beef tenderloin was very tender, and the flavors were perfectly balanced - not too salty, just right, accompanied by a generous serving of sides including stir-fried cabbage, beansprouts, and a warm bowl of soup. The prices are very reasonable, making it an excellent option for a quick, nutritious and delicious meal.
It is in the Food-Republic Food court, so no GST and service fee, but it has comfortable sittings. I'd highly recommend it.
tl
fast service and food is affordable. the vegetables r fried nicely as well as the chicken and beef. staff were nice too
Kaii SLK
Experience the teppanyaki at Wisma foodcourt.
Service by the crew was good and the food cooked is delicious. Ordered the 2 pax menu ($54/$58)
Will Definately return for future craving of teppanyaki!
