Treat yourself to a Japanese-style Chinese New Year celebration with RE&S this CNY 2022! If you are unfamiliar with the name, RE&S is a multi-concept owner that provides customers with authentic Japanese cuisine and dining experiences.
Some of the brands under them range from family-style (Ichiban Sushi & Ichiban Boshi) to convenience (Sushi-GO, Shabu-GO, Kuriya Japanese Market) that you would probably have heard of or dined there before. Other distinct concepts such as Ramen KIOU, Gokoku Japanese Bakery are also part of their &JOY Dining series that can be found all over Singapore.
This time round, we had the opportunity to try out some of their CNY specials at Ichiban Boshi Sakana @ Great World City.
Starting off with the Treasures Fruit Yu Sheng ($58.80), it contains a refreshing medley of pomelo, pear, guava, mango, pineapple and jackfruit. Suitable for vegetarians, it’s combination along with its house special yuzu sauce made with ingredients from Japan, gives it an acidic yet sweet taste that was a delight to eat.
This Yu Sheng will be available exclusively online until 15 Feb 2022 at Ichiban Boshi’s Festive Special Site & Kuriya Japanese Market’s Festive Special Site respectively.
If fruits aren’t your thing, opt for the Abundance Yu Sheng ($60.80)! The Yusheng contains Tai (Japanese Sea Bream), Maguro (Tuna) & Salmon Sashimi slices for more variety! Did you know the Japanese Sea bream is a traditional fish that Japanese eat to celebrate New Year to bring in good luck?
The Maguro on the other hand is extremely soft and flavourful, with a velvety texture and firmness that makes it very enjoyable to eat. The Tai is firmer but has a mild, subtle flavour that goes well with the dish. Have an excellent start to the New Year and get a platter for yourself at Kuriya Japanese Market’s Festive Special Site today!
If you prefer something warm and comforting instead, the Japanese Treasure Pot ($199) has an abundance of luxury with the inclusion of seasonal ingredients at its peak such as whole abalone, sashimi-grade scallops from Hokkaido, snow crab leg meat and prawn, homemade Japanese chashu, homemade chicken roulade with cabbage and spinach, kamaboko fishcake and shiitake mushroom.
It even contains edible gold leaves to add a touch of sophistication. The plethora of seafood simmered in the broth makes it an incredible savoury experience, and just to add on the scallops, which was my favourite of all the ingredients, were astoundingly soft. You can get a pot of treasure from RE&S on Ichiban Sushi’s Festive Special Site, Ichiban Boshi’s Festive Special Site & Kuriya Japanese Market’s Festive Special Site respectively.
For something light before your CNY feasts, the Zuwaigani (Snow Crab) Hana Sushi ($9.60) would make a great appetizer. Touted as the king of winter culinary delights in Japan, the Snow Crab meat on top of the sushi makes a sweet and refreshing pairing and has a delightful crunch of cucumber and sweet tamago.
If you want something a bit more special, try the Yuzu Kanpachi Nirigi ($5.80) also known as Amberjack fish that is known for their balanced fat content. The first bite into the Kanpachi Nigiri has a firm texture with a mild, sweet flavour and no hint of fishiness when topped with yuzu.
These speciality items will be available till 28 Feb 2022 at all Kuriya Japanese Market outlets or online at
We definitely can’t forget the meat lovers and the Miyazaki A5 Aburi Nigiri ($13.90) is sure to please. Enjoy top quality grade A5 Miyazaki Wagyu that is flamed seared with a hint of smokiness. The moment you put this Nigiri inside your mouth, the incredible firmness and texture of the beef’s juiciness pops with umami that will leave you wanting more.
For something more filling, the Miyazaki A5 Saikoro Steak ($32.90) has a gorgeous webbing of fat that spontaneously melts the moment you put into your mouth and its incredible. The steak is perfect when you pair it with the dipping sauce. If you combo it with the potato salad served on the side, the entire package makes an extraordinary experience to have.
These speciality items will be available till 15 Feb 2022 when you dine in at Ichiban Sushi or Ichiban Boshi Outlets.
The star highlight of the meal was the Charcoal-Grilled Hokkaido Hairy Crab ($88 /pc or $158/2pcs). Exclusive to Kuriya Japanese Market Great World outlet, the crab is simply delicate. Its sweet meat and creamy roe packs a phenomenal umami punch, best enjoyed with the ponzu sauce.
The delicious crab will be available till 31 Jan 2022 so visit the Kuriya Japanese Market, Great World Outlet (#B1-133) soon!
Overall, the experience was wonderful and food from RE&S is definitely a MUST SHARE with your family and friends. Visit one of their outlets near you today or order delivery with one of their brands now!
*Disclaimer: Must Share Good Things was invited to this food tasting. However, all opinions are expressly the writer’s own.
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