Yujin Izakaya

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Tucked along Zion Road is Yujin Izakaya, a lively hang out where one and all are received as friends. The industrial-chic space features a bar that opens to the five-footway and main street, beckoning with the glow of display fridges showcasing an enticing range of sake. Immerse in this casual laid ...More

Tucked along Zion Road is Yujin Izakaya, a lively hang out where one and all are received as friends. The industrial-chic space features a bar that opens to the five-footway and main street, beckoning with the glow of display fridges showcasing an enticing range of sake.

Immerse in this casual laid-back enclave where one can enjoy an eclectic mix of Japanese Izakaya food over a round of beer or sake. The menu spans inspired cold and hot appetisers, smokey grilled vegetable, meat and seafood dishes, beautifully singed skewered items and light desserts.

Highlights include a delightfully refreshing cold starter of Nama Yasai - a platter of shaved raw asparagus and cauliflower tossed in an umami-rich vinegar-based seaweed dressing. Or pad your stomach for a night of stiff sakes with hot appetisers of Truffle Chawanmushi and Katsu Sando - a fluffy toasted sandwich of luscious thick-cut beef katsu smeared with pommery mustard.

Continue the feast with succulent grilled Eringi and the flavours of Tontoro slow-cooked to tender perfection and finished over the grill. Meaty bites also come in the form of grilled Gyutan, Gyu Kalbi and skewers of Tebasaki, each expertly seasoned to draw out the rich, natural flavours of the ingredients. The hand-made Tsukune meatball lovingly moulded with a mix of house-minced chicken meat and with cartilage bits for a textural difference, is not to be missed either. Another signature dish from Chef Lee is the Inaniwa Udon, served with a prawn broth and topped with plump prawn tempura.

Complementing the menu of hearty, bold-flavoured grilled items is a beverage programme with a strong sake focus. Patrons can also enjoy a range of Chuhai, Highballs and unique Yujin concoctions such as a Shochu Mojito or Yuzu Sour. Happy hour promotions are also available from 5 to 7pm from Mondays to Saturdays. (Mar 2019)

DISHES WE LOVE

Truffle Chawanmushi, Katsu Sando, Eringi, Tsukune, Gyu Kalbi, Nama Yasai