After my imouto chan suggested going to a Yakiniku restaurant for our next outing, I have been on a lookout for some unique yakiniku restuarants, just to make it special, you know. Shatoburian got my attention because the unique variety of food items, such as Aburi Truffle Cambert Cheese, Charred Onion, Hokkaido White Corn and grilled Squid. In addition, the place and the food here look luxurious. Posh, black leather plush sofa paired with classy wooden tables, dim lights, upmarket drinks counter with wine glasses hanging over it, I know it's time to just enjoy the ambience and food.
The service crew is attentive and friendly, giving some good advice on managing my order as a solo diner, By the way, if ordering yakiniku one can cook it over the the grill on the table in DIY style. Actually, I'm so tempted to order some due to the sheer variety from different cuts of meat in different thickness to even vegetables. But I'm more into savouring grilled meat over cooking it, so I opt for the Donburi instead.
There are many types of Donburi to choose from, I like it! And I pamper myself with Kurobuta Pork Premium Donburi that is filled with luxe ingredients such as, uni, pan seared foie gras, kurobuta slices, truffle slices, caviar and onsen egg. The sweet creaminess of uni goes so well with rich umami of Foie gras. The clear essence of ocean packed within the caviar and nuanced earthy aroma of truffle make it even richer and better. The thin pork slices are so tender, laced with a hint of char and have the nutty goodness in its fats.
The pickled mushrooms is juicy and tender, I love it too.
Very flavourful salad drizzled with a special sauce that is like light, zesty version of teriyaki sauce. I like the deep fried yam slices that add the crunchiness to the salad.
Cute ornament to out the chopsticks on.
Nice refreshing Yuzu sorbet that is full of zest.
The thin slices of Grilled Pork Belly is perfectly grilled to feature the beautiful grill strips on the surface. I really enjoy watching the meat sizzling over the grill and the awesome staff help me to grill the meat and plate it nicely for serving. It is rich in taste, which is lifted up by the zest of lemon and special tare sauce. The tare sauce here is a light Japanese barbecue sauce that has the right balance of savoury taste and sweetness, I love it.
Best of all, the meat is in thin slices so the meat can be thoroughly cooked while still retaining the juices and tenderness. Yes, this is based on personal experience.
Charred sweet onion is sweet and crunchy. A nice snack to enjoy.
Truffle Ice-cream Monaka is da bomb. Savouring smooth creamy hazelnut ice-cream sandwiched with real slices of truffle is pure indulgence.
Yakiniku Donburi is a hearty treat with lots of thin smooth pork slices. I love this!
The Yuzu Sake is perfect for pairing with Yakiniku. The zest really freshens up the palates after richness and heaviness of the grilled food.
Considering that Shatoburian is one of the few yakiniku restaurants that open in the afternoon and I'm impressed with the food, service and ambience here, This is one of my top choices for the outing with my imouto chan or to satisfy my cravings for yakiniku.
Thoughts: Impressive!
390 Orchard Road
Palais Renaissance #01-07A
Nearest MRT: Orchard
