I could not depart without sampling some kushiyaki, which Wahiro does very well. Beef shimeji (S$5.80), simply delicious.
Pork belly (butabara, S$2.80) tastes so good grilled like this. Chicken skin (kawa, S$1.80) too. Grilled crisp and miraculously not greasy.
I've been called crazy for liking nankotsu or grilled chicken cartilage (S$2.50), but hey, clearly the Japanese thought it desirable as a regular kushiyaki item. Grilled very nicely here and still a little moist with bits of meat on the soft bone. I daresay these were better than the ones I had at Nanbantei in Tokyo. The scallop bacon was pleasant but may not be worth the price (S$9.80).
Salmon sashimi (S$12). Glorious colour. That coveted firm yet almost creamy texture. Sweetness that you savour in silent reverence.
The fish bones strung up say a lot about the chef's skills too. Look at how clean they are. Could not help admiring these.
WAHIRO & KUSHIYAKI
112 East Coast Road #01-27/28/29
Katong Mall
Tel: 6342-2252
Lunch hours: 12-2pm
Dinner hours: 6-10pm
Ahh... the pork belly!! Yum yum. I must go fix my craving soon.
ReplyDeleteI saw the mini ribs and I am so tempted!
ReplyDeleteWhy why, is this place all the way in the East???
keropok man: Not exactly very near but there's a branch at
ReplyDeleteGoldhill Plaza too. Beside United Square near Globetrotters. :)
Oh...I might just pop by one day!
pssst: do u live near Katong? cos i saw a few posts u did which centres ard Katong.
ReplyDeleteAlamak, i visit katong mall quite frequently too, but yet to try Wahiro. how ironic :P
Wahiro remains one of my favourite sushi restaurants. Best value for money! Also, their 'flavoured' sushi (yuzu, sakura, katzuo...) is an interesting twist.
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