Nanbantei is like on my radar for years since a super foodie friend gave the thumbs-up to this place. But I never have the chance to visit until now. And now, I have another sumiyaki (Japanese skewers) great place to go to besides Kazu, which only opens at night.
Sumiyaki adventure continues with Negima and Tsukune. Juicy meat slathered with Japanese and topped with sprinkles of sea salt is delicious. Negima has the dimensions in taste due to the leek sandwiched between the chicken meat cubes. My companion, a meat lover, actually finishes the leek! And Tsukune is pure meaty goodness.
Cheese Mentai Yaki Mochi is grilled sticky glutinous rice dough drizzled with Mentai and cheese. Very sticky and full of umami. I’m surprised it’s so flavourful. I ordered it accidentally, but I don’t regret it.
Love the pops of fresh tobiko on the California Maki.
Jaga Mentai Cheese also wins us over with its full-bodied taste. Grilled potato soaked in stretchy mozzarella cheese and umami rich Mentai sauce is a joy to savour.
Ambience wise, it is like a typical well-kept Japanese restaurant. The best part is despite sitting at the counter close to the grilling station, none of the grill aroma got on me, I still end up smelling as fresh as ever! Service is good, the young lady is very patient when I flip flop between canceling the order of Mochi and keeping it. And they are fast in responding to our requests.
Definitely looking forward to go back for fuss-free Sumiyaki! By the way, the place gets full very easily, recommend to make a reservation beforehand.
Thoughts: Love the Sumiyaki and everything Mentai here!
133 New Bridge Road
#02-40 Chinatown Point
Nearest car park: Chinatown Point’s car park
Nearest MRT: Chinatown
