4 Best Japanese Food For Every Palate In Bugis

1. Hey! Yakiniku

Offering premium Japanese BBQ meat, Hey! Yakiniku remains a customer’s favourite when it comes to a quick grilled meat fix. Offering top-notch barbecue selections and inviting atmosphere, their set meals feature a tantalising array of high-quality meats, each marinated to perfection and grilled to tender perfection. From succulent cuts like karubi and pork belly to flavourful options such as duck and lobster, every dish impresses with generous portions and impeccable taste. The restaurant’s smokeless grills ensure a comfortable dining environment, while attentive service adds to the overall satisfaction. Whether you’re indulging in their saucy quartet karubi set or savouring their premium seafood offerings, Hey! Yakiniku promises a memorable culinary journey.

Business Reviews:

1. Good quality meats and good service! A great, no frills barbecue place for a quick lunch fix because of their smokeless grills. Cuts of the meat are high quality and I especially enjoyed pairing it with the soy garlic!
They also have a lunch set which is pretty worth it, coming it at only $15.9 for the meat and rice. Apart from merelry barbecue meats, they have other main options, like noodles and fried rice. Truly something for everyone here! Place itself was nice and spacious, and service staff were friendly too.
Would return if I’m craving for barbecue!

2. Had their Signature Hey! Niku Set and was blown away by the quality of their meats! Generous portions with delectable cuts. The marination was also on point. I loved their duck and lobster too (they use Boston lobster) Overall, worth a try! Affordable prices and also the space was free of smoke.

3. what we got: – signature hey! niku set ($29.90): comes in 5 types of meat — karubi, prime karubi, pork belly, tontoro and gyutan – saucy quartet karubi set ($20.90): comes in 4 different types of marinate sauce — yakiniku, sukiyaki, tom yum and spicy bulgogi – tako sashimi ($15.90) – japanese premium oyster ($9.90 for 2pcs) – kamo rosu ($15.90) – wild caught shrimps ($7.90 for 2 pcs) – huge yakiniku don ($18.90) – chamomile dream with apple tea – osmanthus sencha with passionfruit

The meats were all so well marinated and vvv tender. you don’t even need any extra seasoning and can enjoy them straight off the grill! loved how the sets allowed us to try different cuts of meat and different marinates. the karubi set also came with an egg which you can dip your meats in, and both sets came with kimchi which you can pair with your rice and meat. idk how they make their kimchi but it was damn good 🤤 the shrimps and oysters were also so so plump and juicy! thoroughly enjoyed every single dish we got hehe 😋😋 only exception was the yakiniku don which we felt was q dry. the drinks were v refreshing and went perfectly with the heavy meal. was a bit worried that my hair and clothes would smell after this meal since we were doing all the grilling but surprisingly there was no smell at all!

2. YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant

YAYOI Japanese Teishoku Restaurant offers a delightful blend of delectable dishes and exceptional service, making it a must-visit dining destination. From the perfectly grilled Saba Shio Teishoku to the flavourful Mini Salmon Don, each dish showcases authentic Japanese flavours. The Kids Onigiri Set adds a playful touch, catering to young diners. Complement your meal with a refreshing Houjicha or indulge in the Classic Chocolate Cake for a sweet finish. The attentive and passionate service, highlighted by staff members, ensures a welcoming atmosphere that invites guests to return for more memorable dining experiences.

Business Reviews:

1. Food was nice but what stood out for us was the great and passionate service from Simon. From the moment we sat down, he went thru the menu with us, introduced the specialties/recommended dishes, guided us with the ordering on ipad and made sure we feel at home! Cheers to Simon👍🏻

2. Saba Shio Teishoku $13.90, Mini Salmon Don, $14.90, Kids Onigiri Set, $11.90, Houjicha (Teapot) $3.90 and Classic Chocolate Cake $5.90. Saba was grilled perfectly and flavourful. But the Salmon portion for the Don was slice too thin. Chocolate cake was superb and delicious as it was served frozen. There are free flow Rice,Miso soup and pickles. It was a enjoyable dining experience

3. Amazing food and service especially Badhz, she was Friendly and tactful. Food was served hot, atmosphere was good. Will return again soon. 😊

3. Una Una

Una Una is a hidden gem in Bugis+, offering delightful surprises for unagi lovers and sceptics alike. Their menu features affordable yet quality unagi sets in varying sizes, ensuring value for money. Una Una’s dishes impress with tender, succulent eel and flavourful dashi soup. Complemented by well-executed sides like chawanmushi, the dining experience is elevated. Despite occasional service variations, the spacious and comfortable seating adds to the overall appeal. Located conveniently on the 5th floor near the lifts, Una Una provides a satisfying unagi feast without breaking the bank, earning it high praise for its affordability and taste.

Business Reviews:

1. Pleasantly surprised by the unagi here in Una Una! It’s very affordable and value for money. They have S M L size for your unagi set meal. Unagi was fresh and tastefully marinated. Service was also very prompt, we didn’t wait very long for our food. And was quite quickly seated. Definitely visiting Una Una more than man man now 🤣 

2. Not a big fan of unagi but decided to give this place a try. Pleasantly surprised, especially loved the dashi soup that came with the hitsumabushi. Ordered the medium for both hitsumabushi and unajyu (both sgd19.8 each), both good size for one pax, eel is tender n succulent n tasty. Chicken hitsumabushi was tasty and substantial too. Chawanmushi very well executed, silky and flavoursome yet not too salty. Seats were very comfy. Have baby chair and children’s cutlery. Service hit and miss but not bad. Area very spacious, not crowded at 1pm on Sunday. Right next to lifts near uniqlo side, take to level 5.

3. From a price value perspective, it’s a 5 star for me given that you can enjoy Unagi meal at a location like Bugis+ for under $20. It’s located on the 5th floor and beside golden village theatre. Arrived at 8.45pm and the restaurant is pretty empty. Ordered a medium Hitsumabushi set + value add on chawamushi and I enjoyed eating it using the 3 different ways. Unagi is hot and very well cooked. Here they do not overdose the Unagi with the sweet sauce so it’s great. It’s better when I ate it with wasabi and Dashi 🙂 Pricing is very fair and considered cheap in today’s inflationary environment.

4. Monster Curry

Monster Curry offers a fiery culinary adventure with its range of spicy curry options like Super 20 and Super 50, catering to brave palates. While the heat levels may vary, their smooth and flavourful curry base impresses alongside perfectly cooked rice and generous portions, satisfying even hearty appetites. Diners rave about the delightful surprises like the mouth-watering cutlet dishes and must-try mango juice. Monster Curry shines with its crispy breaded chicken katsu and well-balanced spice levels, ensuring a satisfying meal complemented by attentive and friendly service. Ideal for spice enthusiasts seeking flavourful indulgence.

Business Reviews:

1. Tried Super 20, seriously spicy for me. Not going to try further as I heard there is devil pepper in Super 50. The food is nice and the staff r wonderful n friendly. The curry is smooth n spicy. Rice nicely done. The portion is filling for a guy. So I’m pretty sure u will be able to eat. The toast is SUPER AWESOME! If looking for dessert u must surely try. U will never be disappointed. 

2. The food was so good. I LOVE their mango juice. The best part was also the cutlet thing yummmm. Service was great.

3. Ordered the chicken katsu with add on omelette (~$21 net). Was hoping that the omelette was the same one used in their monster egg curry rice but it’s without cheese and less eggs. The chicken katsu was nicely breaded and fried. Skin/batter doesn’t come off easily. The chicken was not too tough and lean, which was great! (chicken thigh was not used, I think it could be chicken breast). Level 5 curry was not very spicy, was quite manageable (around mild spicy in mala). Would be nice if we could add remarks (like less rice) when e-ordering.