29 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089136

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The primary draw for Kyuu is it’s Omakase course, and in particular, the non-stop overflowing Ikura on top of Hokkaido Rice. Whilst it is a slight gimmick, it is indeed true - they will not stop serving the ikura until you say stop (but your own sensibilities will make you stop long before the plate overflows). The purpose of this review will focus primarily on the Omakase.

Let’s get it out of the way, the Omakase, whilst nice, comes across extremely uneven. There are clear highlights; the sashimi is very fresh and flavourful, the crab legs sweet, and the beef, succulent. Whilst these dishes were delightful, menu is punctuated with clear menu fillers; the corn and cucumber ‘courses’ do come across as cost saving measures. Whilst I understand the need for this (to keep the cost manageable due to the ikura), it just comes across as cheap given the price one pays.

It is the overflowing ikura course that provides the compelling selling point for this Omakase, and as my first experience of this, it was delightful and left a lasting impression. The rice and ikura are bursting with flavour, and despite the insane amount of ikura, I was hungering for more. Whilst at the time of visiting it was unique within Singapore but now many other restaurants are offer this and at more affordable prices. Kyuu will need to balance out its menu a little more in future to justify its price.

However, that being said, if you’ve not tried overflowing ikura and/or Omakase before, it is definitely worth while to check out!

I hope you enjoy the pictures!

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This all about the meals that have left an interminable impression on me. Instead of reviewing every eatery I come across (there are more than enough websites that do that), I'll only be writing about places I enjoy, that I've repeatedly visited and personally feel that it's worth your time to check out too. By definition, all these eateries will be 4/5 stars on my old rating system so won't need a ranking. I will indicate the price.