Arashi
Yakiniku Charcoal Grill Restaurant ('Arashi') is the new kid on the
block of Boat Quay dining scene in Singapore. One of the popular
dining spot and watering hole in Singapore, due to its proximity to
Raffles Place and its beautiful scenery of Singapore river. A dining
location that I hardly step foot on, but this time around I
gratefully accept the tasting invitation from Openrice Singapore and
Arashi team.
For
me, Arashi Yakiniku represent a breath of fresh air, breaking away
from the fad of Korean BBQ that has engulf our tiny island dining
scene this past few years. I personally enjoy the bbq pork belly,
beef tongue and korean beef, however Japanese yakiniku is something
that I have not eaten for a while.
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| Dining Area in 2nd Floor |
One
thing that you need to admire about Japanese is their relentless
pursue of excellence. Arashi uses the latest technology of smokeless
bbq from Japan together with white charcoal to ensure the best
tasting result for their top grade meat.
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| Smokeless BBQ |
While
we are waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive, we commence the
dinner proceeding with Arashi Kaisen Salad ($15.80). A seafood salad
consist of fresh greens with slices of salmon, prawns, shredded crab
stick and fish roe and light vinaigrette dressing. Light and
refreshing salad to face the upcoming barrage of protein. For the
sides, we have pickled bean sprout, spinach and mushrooms also known
as Namuru ($7.80) in Japanese.
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| Arashi Kaisen Salad |
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| Namuru - Pickled Vegetables BBQ Sauces - Yakiniku, Sesame and Salt & Lemon |
For
the Japanese Wagyu Beef, we kick-off with Ohmi grade A4 Wagyu beef.
Tenderloin, Rib Eye and Sirloin ($68.80 each for 150 gram serving).
Each type of meat have a different tenderness and marbling. You will
have a choice of cooking the meat directly or dipping it in a
marinating sauce before grilling. All the of meat are tender with
nice charred caramelised grill flavour. For comparison purposes,
tenderloin tenderness is 8/10, rib eye is 8.5/10 but has more fats in
the centre, while surprisingly sirloin 9.5/10 and it just melts in
your mouth as it has a more even spread of the marbling on the meat.
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| Clockwise from Left - Tenderloin, Rib Eye & Sirloin |
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| Clockwise from Top Left - White Charcoal, Tenderloin, Sirloin & Rib Eye |
To
accompany the meat, you have the choice of yakiniku sauce, sesame
sauce and rock sea salt and lemon. You can choose whichever you like
and what suits your taste buds. I personally like sea salt and lemon
to accompany my beef. Lightly seasoned the meat and let the acidity
in the lemon to take care of the fats. For yakiniku sauce, you have
an option to apply it to the meat before grilling as well, which
presented a different flavour to the meat.
For
non moo moo lover, Japanese Kurobuta Pork can be your option. We
sample the Pork Belly ($19.80) and Pork Collar ($20.80). The pork
belly looks deliciously sinful and due to the fat content you might
want to keep an eye on it as it catch fire easily, unless you like
your pork belly charred. The pork collar is sliced almost paper thin,
so it will take a very short time in the grill. Afterwards, it just
melts in your mouth. Please note that if you are watching your weight
due to whatever reason, this might not be the place for you.
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| Kurabuta Pork Belly & Pork Collar |
If
you are a chicken lover, you can try their Momi Tare Chicken
(Marinated with Shoyu - $9.80). Arashi uses the chicken thigh with
skin on, so the meat is more juicy and succulent
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| Momi Tare Chicken |
Seafood
selection is also available. Assorted Seafood Platter ($28.80), which
consist of tiger prawns (4), squid (60g), scallops (4) and salmon
slices (60g). The prawns are big, fresh and juicy; the squid is
tender not rubbery while the scallops are thick, tender and juicy.
Unlike the rest, the salmon slices need to be cook on aluminium
container marinated with yakiniku sauce. Unfortunately due to the way
it was stack in the container, it is difficult to judge the cooking
time. If you want all part to be done, some part will definitely be
over cook. I personally don't like this method of grilling the
Salmon.
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| Seafood Platter |
From
the ala carte menu, the Gindara Nitsuke (Japanese Cod Fish - $18.80)
and Tempura Moriawase ($23.80) is a good option. The cod fish has is
smooth in the mouth, no fishiness smell and the sauce is quite subtle
not overpowering the fish. The portion of the fish is quite small.
The Tempura is fresh and nicely fried. Meanwhile, you can try their
garlic fried rice (Ninniku Gohan - $4.80) in you need your carbo
fill. Simple and with slight hint of garlic flavour.
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| Clockwise from Left - Gindara Nitsuke, Tempura Moriawase & Ninniku Gohan |
As a
Japanese restaurant the décor of the place is very simple, Zen like.
We were seated in the private room on the third floor, with floor
seating and you put your legs under the table. Quite popular for
Japanese restaurant private room in Singapore.
Overall,
I really enjoyed the food here. The Wagyu Beef and Kurobuta Pork is
just amazing and at the best quality. If you come here without having
these above items, it will just be not worth it. I would Budget
around $80 to $100 per person, without the sake. So if you have a
cravings for yakiniku, give Arashi a try. Cheers!!
Food
& Drink: 8/10
Value:
n/a
Service:
n/a
Ambiance:
8/10
Budget
per Person: $81 & Above
Arashi Yakiniku Charcoal Grill
Restaurant
48 Boat Quay
Singapore 049837
Tel: 6535 2841
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/arashiyakiniku
Op Hours:
Mon – Sat: 11.30 – 15.00; 17.30 –
23.00
Closed on Sun
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