Nanbantei Japanese Restaurant - Hearty Meals and Wholesome Skewers

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.

The sea salt sprinkled on top of Tomato Cheese Maki really perks up the taste of the fresh thinly sliced grilled meat. The cheese adds the creaminess and the tomato introduces the zest and juiciness. Definitely impress at first bite.

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

Tsukada Nojo - Rich, hearty, honestly good Japanese style steamboat

The minute one steps into this restaurant, the rustic, energetic, vibrant atmosphere can immediately be felt with all the service staff cheerfully the arriving patron. This is quite impressive since this is a rare sight in Singapore's restaurants. The excitement does not stop here though, since the food will further impress those who visit this little gem.

The star of Tsukada Nojo is the Bijin Nabe which is all about cooking fresh, delicious ingredients in the rich, collagen-filled, yummy chicken broth. The broth will first be served in solidified form, and the heat will melt it into intensely flavourful chicken stock. Unlike others who think that the stock is the best part, I personally is of the opinion that it is the ingredients of exotic Japanese vegetables, fresh prawns and super yummy, smooth, flavourful, juicy, fresh chicken meatballs which makes this dish shine. The variety of condiments available ranging from simulating yuzu, soothing leek to the somewhat mild chilli, helps to add an extra kick to food. Recommended one is yuzu since this citrus condiment has a strong flavour akin to the wasabi.

The chicken nanban is probably the best chicken karage I ever had. This is like the chicken meatballs of Bijin Nabe, except that the pieces are being fried (the oil does not have that typical stench of reused type which one can get a whiff of at those pasar malam, old ch..., you get the drift). Even the fries are good, being sprinkled different kinds of seasoning. 

It is hard to find fault with the service crew since they are extremely friendly and helpful.

Love this place for the great service, great food at great prices.

My Thoughts: Very Nice!

https://www.tsukadanojosg.com/outlets