Itacho Sushi
is a concept from Hong Kong-based F&B group specialising in
Japanese cuisine called Company Taste of Japan Group. Currently this
group has 7 dining concepts with more than 100 outlets in Hong Kong,
China, Macau, Singapore, Japan and Australia. Currently there are 6
outlets of Itacho Sushi in Singapore and many more to come.
Itacho Sushi
is a Japanese dining concept that mainly focus on sushi. You can find
both traditional theme and also the modern creative sushi as well,
such as roasted sushi and other modern influence creations as well.
While sushi is the main theme, do not fret, you can still find other
Japanese dishes in their restaurant.
After Little Devil and her BFF had
a wonderful dining experience in Itacho Sushi @ Ion Ocrhard, they
insisted their hubbies to give this place a try. So we end up in
their Changi Airport T3 outlet and we let LD and her BFF in charge of
the ordering.
Spicy Salmon & Beancurd Sushi
($1.20 ea). A unique combination of crunchy beancurd on top of the
sushi rice with spicy salmon. Nice presentation, the beancurd is
crispy however you might not be able to eat the sushi in one bite.
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| Spicy Salmon & Beancurd Sushi |
Yellow Tail with Black Truffle
Sauce ($2.40 ea) and Fatty Salmon sushi ($1.70 ea). The fresh fatty
salmon kind of melts in your mouth, while the black truffle sauce
gave the yellow sushi more earthy flavour to the sushi. Even the
salmon sushi ($1.20 ea) is just fresh and succulent. Yummyy
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| Yellow Tail with Black Truffle Sauce and Fatty Salmon sushi |
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| Salmon Sushi |
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| Yellow Tail with Sea Salt and Yellow Tail with Citrus Junos Sauce |
Supreme Sea Eel ($6.50 ea). What a
gorgeous presentation. Generous slab of eel, on top of tiny sushi
rice. Basically a must try for eel lover like myself, but it can be a
challenge to consume.
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| Supreme Sea Eel |
Roasted fatty salmon sushi ($1.70
ea), roasted duck breast sushi ($1.50 ea), roasted kagashima wagyu
beef ($4.80 ea). This is actually the first time I ate roasted
sushi. The roasting created a slightly crispy texture on the outer
and reduce the possibility overwhelming fat overload from too much
fatty salmon. Delicious. The wagyu beef basically melts in your
mouth. While the roasted duck breast has a springy yet succulent
texture to it.
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| Roasted fatty salmon sushi, roasted kagashima wagyu beef & roasted duck breast sushi |
Roasted Swordfish ($2.80 ea),
roasted squid leg ($1.20 ea) & Salmon with Soy Sauce ($0.40 ea).
Again, the roasting component create a different texture and taste to
the normal swordfish that we know. Very distinct but yummy.
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| Roasted Swordfish, roasted squid leg & Salmon with Soy Sauce |
Grilled Pork Sushi ($1.30). Yup,
grilled pork sushi! My first time trying this, the pork is just
tender and juicy. Not to the point that it melts in your mouth, but
it is good enough (according to LD and her BFF that the ones that
they tried in Ion actually melts in the food). The sweet sauce is
very subtle and inviting.
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| Grilled Pork Sushi |
Roasted Foie Gras ($7.20 ea). The
Foie Gras is is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. As the
portion is small, the Foie Gras has become too dry and thus it does
not have the melt-in-your-mouth effect. You can give it a miss.
Roasted Egg ($2.40) is a combination of sweet tamago with a bitter
charred. Not something you can find in every Japanese restaurant.
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| Roasted Foie Gras |
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| Roasted Egg |
Sea Urchin with Rice ($15 ea). A
must try for sea urchin lover. It is just you, the sea urchin and
rice. Little Devil loves this and always
order it when she has a chance.
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| Sea Urchin with Rice |
Anyway, if you still have some
space if your tummy after the sushi above, you can try their Green
tea soba with scallops ($6 ea), or Sweet potato ($3) and Home made
milk pudding (caramel) ($3 ea). The soba is al dente, however the
taste is just average. The sweet potato will be better if serve hot
with crispy caramel coating. While the milk pudding is soft, but
subtle in taste.
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| Green tea soba with scallops |
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| Sweet potato and Home made milk pudding (caramel) |
The decoration for this place is
quite simple and zen. Service is average. It took them a while before
they take our order or even get their attention when we need
something or when we need to place more order, even when the
restaurant is no longer crowded.
Overall, Itacho Sushi is a good
place to come for your sushi experience. Price varies, starting from
as cheap $0.40 up per sushi. Of course expect to pay premium when you
want premium cuts. The best part is you will be assured of the fresh
ingredients. Final note from LD, she feels that the ION Orchard
branch is better than this branch. Cheers!!
Food
& Drink: 7.5/10
Value:
7/10
Service:
6/10
Ambiance:
7/10
Itacho Sushi @ Changi Airport
65 Airport Boulevard
#03-30/31 Changi Airport, Terminal 3
Singapore 819663
Tel: 6241 8911
Website: http://www.itacho.com.hk/ (HK website in Cantonese & Japanese only)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Itacho-Sushi/158303486802 (for Singapore)
Op Hours:
Sun – Thu: 11.00 – 22.00
Fri – Sat: 11.00 – 23.00
For the location of their other branches, check out their Facebook Page.
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