Since my visit to Sushi Kimura, I had this strong craving for uni. But for the longest time, I could not satisfy that craving, until I come to Uni Gallery, where I do not need to burn a hole in my wallet just to savour one morsel of that sweet uni. I had been to other establishments to try to get my uni fix, but that one little piece in thirty dollars plus or more expensive chirashi bowl is hardly enough to satisfy me. But at Uni Gallery, for thirty dollars plus, I can get a bowl of chirashi filled with six pieces of uni! Imagine my joy when I can finally submerged myself in sweet uni dreams. And best of all, the uni here is super fresh and sweet! Way better in quality than the one piece I got in the chirashi I had ordered in other establishments. More on that later. Let’s talk about my favourite dish first, which I order after I have happily finished my chirashi bowl.
Le Tetsuya is so exquisite in taste, showcasing the nuanced multifaceted flavours of the sea. The combination of the sweetness and umami of bafun uni, hokkaido crab and Serbian sturgeon caviar is unbelievably sublime. So subtle yet so complex in taste. And the flavours of each ingredient is very distinct without eclipsing the taste profile of the others. The appetizer to order for some serious indulgence.
Oyster shot, an all-time favourite of the restaurant, is a decadent treat that fully engages one’s taste buds. This is like the da bomb of the gastronomic journey at this place. The briney flavours of the oyster actually go pretty well with the sweetness of the bafun uni. The ikura gives pops of excitement to the overall taste. As compared to Le Tetsuya, this appetizer seems louder in terms of taste, since both ikura and oyster are stronger in taste than caviar and crab meat, thus creating a strong impression. Though I have to say that I prefer the subtlety of Le Tetsuya.
2 Types of Premium Uni Chirashi is what brings me to this restaurant, and it does not disappoint. I am so delighted to see lots of uni sitting on top of the starchy, smooth, pearl-like rice. Bafun uni is sweeter of the two kinds while murasaki uni is both milder in colour and taste. But I actually prefer murasaki uni since it is more creamy. Nonetheless, I love both types of uni presented here. The shredded egg, fried white bait and flying fish roe add extra textures to the dish. The good part about these additional toppings is that their tastes do not distract one from appreciating the goodness of uni. The half portion is pretty small, but it is enough for me, especially when there are six pieces of uni.
I love this place. It is like the ultimate place to get one’s fill of uni without breaking the bank. It is uni dream comes true. The Plaza is pretty run-down and the basement, where Uni Gallery is located, feels a dungeon, but I sure do not mind as long as I continue to get my uni at affordable price. The place does remind me of Cuppage Plaza, which is one of my favourite, but dingy, place, to get good Japanese food at great price. This kind of buildings is like best place to suss out hidden gens. The interior of this place is cozy though. And the service is great. The staff takes pride in introducing the types of uni and ingredients added to the dishes. There are also other kinds of value-for-money set lunches available, so I can bring my loved ones to here to enjoy the food even if they are not into raw seafood or they want to be real kind to our wallets.
My Thoughts: Awesome!
Nearest car park: The Plaza’s car park
Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway
7500A Beach Road
The Plaza #B1-313
Contact No: 9838 8209
