Tora-San @ The Centrepoint - Celebrates 1st Anniversay with April Promo: FOC For The 4th Bowl

Nestled in Centrepoint Orchard, Tora-San specialises in Chirashi and Donburi, offering a menu that blends traditional flavours with modern innovation. This April, celebrate Tora-San's 1st Anniversary with an exciting offer - get the 4th bowl for free!

With a wide variety of rice bowls, such as Chirashi Don, Bara-Chirashi Don, and the popular Kaisen San, there's no better time to sample their specialties.

Tora-San Signature Chirashi Don 4/5

We tried the Tora-San Signature Chirashi Don ($24.90), a bowl that delivers the best of everything. It features three types of fresh, thickly sliced sashimi, sweet prawn, ikura and unagi, making it a satisfying medley for any seafood lover.

Mount Fuji Kaisen San 4.2/5

A personal favourite and their best-seller, the Mount Fuji Kaisen San ($26.90) impresses with its generous portion. Topped with shredded snow crab, fresh scallop and ikura, the bowl also contains freshly diced sashimi, including octopus, paired with crunchy cucumbers. The balance of textures and flavours makes this a standout dish.

Salmon Ikura Don 4/5

Simple yet indulgent, the Salmon Ikura Don ($31.90) was my dining partner's top pick. This bowl brims with fresh salmon sashimi and ikura, generously covering the rice beneath. It's a classic combination that never disappoints.

Una Tama Don 4/5

We were recommended the Una Tama Don ($24.90), which features a thick slice of unagi and tamago on a bed of house-speciality Japanese braised rice, finished with a drizzle of rich kabayaki sauce. The rice was the star of the show! Flavoured with hidden pieces of pork, it evoked the comforting taste of Chinese 'ba-zhang.' While the unagi was tender, we would have loved a touch more char for added smokiness.

Beyond unagi, Tora-San also offers a tempting selection of Buta (pork) Don, including the Truffle Buta Don and Mentaiyaki Buta Kashira Don. Made with Spain Iberico Barriguera and priced from $18.90, the buta don can be upgraded to flavourful braised rice for an additional $2.90.

Don’t miss this limited-time promotion, available from April 1 to April 30, 2025.

Photos and words by Jaslyn. An avid cook who lives to eat and travel for food. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Tora-San
The Centrepoint
176 Orchard Road
#03-44
Singapore 238843
Tel: +65 8013 2232
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Nearest MRT: Somerset (NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 3pm, 430pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Somerset MRT station. Take Exit B. Go to ground level. Exit the buidling. Cross the road and turn right on Orchard Road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Gyosen @ Fortune Centre - A Hidden Gem Japanese Restaurant Serving Thoughtful And Beautiful Chirashi Bowls

Fortune Centre might be most known for its plethora of vegetarian options, but if you take some time to explore it a bit more, you will notice many hidden gems, such as Gyosen. It is a relatively new Japanese restaurant tucked in the corner of the 3rd floor. Take the escalator up to level 3, and you will find their cosy space on the left.

Gyosen is helmed by 2 chefs who are both highly experienced in Japanese cuisine. Their menu features appetisers, sides, various rice bowls, premium omakase options and beautiful put-together chirashi bowls, which we had.

Mentai Engawa 4.2/5

The Mentai Engawa was generously topped with rich mentai, evenly torched all around. The engawa was soft and buttery.

Chirashi Don 4.5/5

My dining companion and I had two bowls to share. The first was their signature Chirashi Don ($28.90). Unlike the usual regular sushi rice, you will find a bowl of unique mushroom-flavoured rice on the base. It's further topped with fresh seafood such as unagi, shima aji, tuna, octopus, mekajiki, amaebi and salmon. Each slice had a good thickness and was exceptionally fresh. The ikura, tobiko and furikake provided additional pops of flavour.

Barachirashi Spicy 4.2/5

We went ahead with the chefs' recommendation of opting for their Barachirashi ($26.90) with an additional Spicy Sauce ($3) made in-house. I prefer it without the spice to better appreciate the seafood's freshness and natural sweetness, but spice lovers will enjoy this a lot. The spicy sauce gave a good kick of heat! The ingredients here were equally fresh, and we loved how gorgeously decorated it was with edible flowers.

Drop a call to 8286 6959 to make your reservation before heading down.

Photos and words by Jo. A girl who loves her Mala (麻辣) at Da La (大辣), discovering hidden food gems and a good cup of matcha latte. Note: This is an invited tasting.


Gyosen
Fortune Centre
190 Middle Road
#03-16
Singapore 188979
Tel: +65 82866959
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Nearest MRT: Bencoolen (DT Line), Bugis (EW, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 6pm - 1030pm
(Closed on Sun)

Direction:
1) Alight at Bencoolen MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk straight down Bencoolen Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 3 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Bugis MRT station. Take Exit C. Cross the road. Turn left and walk to Cheng Yan Place. Turn right onto Cheng Yan Place, walk to Queen Street. Cross the road at Queen Street, cut through the flats and walk to Waterloo Street. Turn left onto Waterloo Street. Walk to destination. Journey time about 6 minutes. [Map]