Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay
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Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay


  • Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay

Issho Izakaya | Japanese Izakaya in Marina Bay

issho izakaya should be a fairly familiar name for those who love their Japanese food. Having 2 established outlets at Great World City and Singpost Centre, issho izakaya opens its third outlet at One Fullerton, with alfresco sitting, normal indoor sitting and private dining rooms with the same extensive menu that it offers at its other outlets.

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We started off with their Salmon Salad ($19.90) and Hotate Carpaccio from their Zensai selection. The salmon salad is paired with a carrot dressing – light and unique, different from the usual sesame dressing.
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The Hotate Carpaccio ($22.90) is a great starter option with slices of creamy swirls topped with seaweed and tobiko on a bed of onions and a slightly sweet sauce.
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The Sashimi Moriawase ($44 for 15pcs) was the most theatrical dish with smoke billowing and the chef’s pick of fresh slices of fish arranged nicely on top of a “boat”. This seems to be a go-to for those who prefer to leave it to the chef instead of deciding the particular sashimi.
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We also tried some of their sushi options – Otoro, Akami, Aburi Salmon and Salmon. Similar to the sashimi moriawase, sushi sets are also available if you want to have something fuss-free.
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Their makimonos are popular with the younger crowd, in particular the dragon maki ($19.80) and aburi salmon & cream cheese maki ($19.80). The former is artfully plated to resemble a dragon.
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Those who love Kushiyaki can watch the live action of their kushiyaki being grilled. During my visit to the new outlet at One Fullerton, I tried different kushiyakis from my usual orders at the Great World City outlet that I frequent. We had the Wagyu, Ebi Mentai, Hotate Mentai, Salmon Belly Cheese and Buta Bara (ie pork belly). Amongst these, I like the Hotate Mentai and Wagyu. Although the wagyu looks unassuming, the meat is rather fatty so it’s best to order in moderation and you can always add on once you’re done!
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Other cooked dishes that we tried include the Kaki Okonomiyaki ($15.80) and Hotate Cheese Yaki ($15.80). We were told that these are popular options with families as these are good for sharing.
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To wrap things up, we had the Warabi Mochi ($7.80) and Matcha Lava Cake with Ice-Cream ($13.50).
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The latter is on the sweeter side perhaps to cater to kids.

issho Izakaya also offers sake pairing with its food and they are offering a promotion for their draft sake at $50 for two 120ml glasses – the draft sake is light, hence easy to drink and can pair with sweet, savory and spicy food alike.

Budget per person: $35 to $45 per person

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Cafe Natsu | Western Brunch with Japanese Flair
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Cafe Natsu | Western Brunch with Japanese Flair

Cafe Natsu is known for serving western brunch with a Japanese flair. The brainchild of Chef Lewis Barker, Cafe Natsu opens its second outlet at Clemenceau Citadines Connect Hotel, just six months after its debut at Joo Chiat. We visited the Joo Chiat outlet on a rainy afternoon and it was bustling. We were told that there is a refreshed menu that was recently launched to exude a stronger Japanese influence.

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For starters, we had the Ebi Croquette ($12++). Ebi prawns that are soft and creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Kewpie mayo is then drizzled and finished with some prawn oil.
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We also tried two items from their new menu. The first was the demi-glazed Wagyu Hamburg ($26++) served with okonomiyaki pancakes and mixed green salad. The hamburg had a pinkish-red center and retains some moisture despite having been seared to finish. It is well-seasoned and we liked the accompanying okonomiyaki pancakes that were slightly crispy. The green salad has a refreshing dressing which cuts through the heavier hamburger and okonomiyaki.
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The second main we had was the Short Rib Ragu Kare Casarecce ($24++). Casarecce Pasta is used as a base and cooked with tender short ribs braised in Japanese curry spice. The heat is mild for this dish so those who don’t take much spice can still have this. The pasta was a tad too firm to our liking. So if you prefer pasta that has a somewhat firm texture but is still slightly tender, you may want to highlight it to the staff when ordering.
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For desserts, we tried the Mochi Fried Donuts with Salted Hokkaido Milk Ice-Cream ($12++). This was a delightful end to the meal – the donut balls with chewy mochi in the center, lightly dusted with fragrant cinnamon powder and sugar. The cold salted hokkaido milk ice-cream is a good pairing too.

You may wish to check out their new outlet at Clemenceau Avenue. We noticed many patrons having their Wagyu Sandos during our visit this time so that will probably be the dish that we go for on our next visit!

Budget per person: $20 to $30 per person

  • Café Natsu

  • Phone

    +65 8886 4497
  • Address

    283 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427537

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