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| MaguroDonya Miuramisakikou Sushi and Dining |
MaguroDonya Miuramisakikou Sushi and Dining ('MDM'), it might sounds a mouthful to pronounce, however it is one of the name that worth remembering. It is the first overseas venture by Neo-Emotion group of restaurants and if you are a Japanese food aficionado, you might want to note this down.
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| Mount Fuji Picture |
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| The Setting |
While most of us in Singapore always go for Salmon when you mention
Sashimi, people in Japan are definitely passionate on their tuna,
especially Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna). The most sought after fish in
Japan and any sushi restaurant. The sight of maguro auction at of any
seafood market auction across Japan, especially in the famous Tsukiji
Market is a must see attraction for foodie like us. Know for its
priced belly (Otoro), it is holy grail for Japanese food lover.
The maguro at MDM are supplied by their parent company Misaki Megumi
('Megumi'), which has its own fleet of shipping trawlers. Megumi is
also the owner of Neo-Emotion group of restaurants. In Singapore,
Megumi beside serving their maguro in their restaurant, they also
supplied to top sushi restaurants here. Maguro supplied by Megumi
uses sustainable fishing practice of pole & line, which is less
damaging to the environment. The Maguro are imported as a whole by
air in their collaboration with ANA, so you can be assured that you
get the freshest catch possible.
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| Meow - Maguro? Oishi!!! |
We started the tasting with 3 cuts of Hon Maguro ($38). Three
different cuts of Otoro (belly), Chutoro (Bottom Loin) and Akami (Top
Loin). According to Mr. David Lim the manager of MGM, a fresh maguro
should be be light pink in colour not red. I started with Akami,
which has the least fat. The meat tasted firm, packs tuna flavour and
similar to those find on tuna steak. Next was Chutoro, which has more
fats. You can feel that it is slippery but with a little more bite to
it. The texture of Chutoro combines the silkiness of Salmon and
firmness of Swordfish.
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| 3 cuts of Hon Maguro ($38) - This size is for tasting session only On the left: Otoro in different cuts Middle: Akami; Right: Chutoro |
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| Akami (Top Loin) - Up Close |
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| Chutoro (Bottom Loin) - Up Close |
To accentuate the flavour of the maguro, we dipped the sashimi in
shoyu infused with bonito, we can actually taste and smell the
bonito, and with the sashimi, it actually further enhances the the
taste of the sashimi in our mouth. Finally the Otoro, the best part
of the maguro. It has an evenly spread out of marbling, with light
pink colour and basically melts in your mouth. There are three
different cuts of otoro that is served tonight, and all the cuts are
super delicious. Yum Yum. Alright, I will call it Otorogasm!!
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| Otoro Cubes - Up Close |
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| Sliced Otoro - Up Close |
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| Sliced Otoro - Up Close |
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| On the right - Shoyu infused with Bonito (for Sashimi) In the middle - normal Shoyu (for Sushi & Don) |
Next was
Hon Maguro Tomi Sashimi ($58 – Not in the menu). Tomi came from the
top part of the head of maguro, where each fish will only have about
200 to 300 gram of Tomi. Served frozen, in almost like tuna chips,
with a special method to consume the fish. The way to eat this is dip
the slice of Tomi in shoyu, put it in your tongue for 2 secs and
consume it. You will feel the Tomi slowly melts in your tongue and
the velvety texture just slide through your throat. This dish is not
officially in the menu and are reserved for special clients only or
if you ask nicely.
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| Hon Maguro Tomi Sashimi |
Yamamori
Hikkaki Gunkan ($12) - Hon Maguro Scrappings on rice. Using the meat
of the maguro that left on the skin, the chef ensure all precious
part of maguro are used. Served in sushi form, it almost looks like a
battleship. The scrappings look rustic and there is a unique way to
consume this battle ship. First, split the battleship. Second, make a
hole with your chopstick in the middle from the top. Pack it with
wasabi, cover the whole. Used the ginger and brush the “normal
shoyu” on it and consume it in one go (Note: do not consume the
ginger together). It tasted like maguro onigiri (rice ball), but the
maguro kind of engulf the rice. Ok, now I am drooling for it.
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| Yamamori Hikkaki Gunkan |
MDM uses
Hokkaido Rice which was freshly milled upon order. As the sushi rice
already seasoned, it is recommended that you use normal shoyu.
We then
proceed to the lunch set menu. Top of the list is Hon Maguro Hikkaki
Aburi Don ($36 for lunch) – Bluefin Maguro scrappings and slices on
rice is flame-torched to slight pink. Check out the video of the
aburi process below, done in front of the customer. The aburi process
draw out the fats from the maguro and intensifying the flavour as
well, and the charred smell of the maguro filled the resturant. The
combination of the aburi scrappings and sliced maguro is simply just
superb, while the flavoured rice, seaweed, egg and sesame provide the
best combination.
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| Hon Maguro Hikkaki Aburi Don (pre torched) |
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| Hon Maguro Hikkaki Aburi Don (post torched) |
Bara
Chirashi Don ($18.80) – Happiness in a bowl and Kaisen Don ($21) –
7 cuts of sashimi over bowl of rice. The bowl of Bara Chirashi Don
are packed to the brim with cubes of fishes, ikura (salmon roe),
tamago and tobiko. It tasted really fresh and definitely bring
happiness to those who ate this dish. Meanwhile the Kaisen Don looks
beautiful, with its 7 different cuts of sashimi. The slices of the
sashimi is very generous and it provide variety to the don. If you
ask me to choose, I will go for Bara Chirashi Don, which looks more
fulfilling.
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| Bara Chirashi Don - Happiness in a bowl |
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| Kaisen Don |
The décor
of the restaurant is zen like, with using light colour of wood for
its tables and chairs. The menu is well balance with offerings for
those with budget conscious and those that willing to splurge. The
best seat in the house is definitely the Chef's table at the counter,
but not very good place if you are in a bigger group.
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| Part of the Dining Area and Chef's Table |
I have to
admit, I am not a tuna fan. Most of the time, I will try to avoid
tuna because it just taste powdery with the deep red colour. However,
after dining in Japan and MaguroDonya, I will definitely make an
exception for Hon Maguro.
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| The Mini Maguro - Help in Illustrating the parts of the Maguro |
Thank you
very much to HungryGoWhere and the team at MaguroDonya
Miuramisakikou Sushi & Dining for the tasting invitation. A
special thanks to Mr. David Lim, Manager at MGM for imparting the
Maguro lesson, with the help of this mini Maguro.
For reservation and instant confirmation, you can make your
reservation through HungryGoWhere website or click on this link.
Food
& Drink: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Service:
N/A (Tasting Invitation)
Ambiance:
8/10
Budget per Person: $26 - $50; $51 - $80; $81 & Above
MaguroDonya Miuramisakikou Sushi & Dining
3 Temasek Boulevard
#03-314 Suntec City, North Wing, Tower 2
Suntec City Mall
Singapore 038983
T: +65 6684 5054 (+65 6884 6884 for Reservation)
W:
http://www.neo-emotion.jp/ (Japanese Version)
OH: 11.00 – 22.30 Daily
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