Tampopo Grand

Overall a pretty pricey meal, but the food quality here is good. The sashimi was fresh and generously sliced, which we appreciated. I enjoyed the soft shell crab roll very much, which had tobiko and was generous with their soft shell crab. The squad was well grilled, and not chewy at all. Pork cutlet was well fried and not too oily. It was also crisp on the outside. Point to note is that they charge $5 for a bottle of homemade iced green tea and won’t refill it.

Comfort Japanese favourites a notch above the mall chains. And value for money considering the location. Service is erratic, even gruff but then where is there good service for cafe priced food. Love the way the tempura is caramelized . Pearly grains of rice go so well with the pickles and miso soup.

My all time favourite Japanese food restaurant. Located at Lv4 of Ngee Ann City above Takashimaya, this is the premium line of Tampopo (B2). Expect to shell out around $50-80/pax if you’re ordering sashimi. Personally I think the best dish is Katsu Don (black pork). I can’t seem to find a better katsu don elsewhere. Also, the salmon sashimi is also worth mentioning, where the best cut (salmon belly) is just amazing. Can also try their mentai sushi roll and chirashi don. Overall, no regrets! Can’t find a more well rounded Japanese food place perfect for family gatherings.

Food is good but I think service got to improve . The issue is generally whenever the manager/uncle is around , I don’t think he understand he is working in a Japanese restaurant . Request to have one of the pincer of my lobster crushed so that I could eat the meat inside and he said they have no way to do it .. so it’s up to my teeth to make it happen? Speechless