Karen W.
Yelp
Syun by Celebrity Chef Hal Yamashita would be one of my favourite haunts for a Japanese lunch in Singapore if only it wasn't such a pain to get to. Located within Resorts World Sentosa, I got lost the first time I tried to find the restaurant. I've since learnt a trick which is to brave the hot, humid weather and walk outdoors where you can find the restaurant about a 5-minute walk away from the Casino escalators and opposite TungLok Heen by another Celebrity Chef Susur Lee.
My last visit to Syun was a day before my departure to DC. As usual, I couldn't resist ordering Celebrity Chef Hal Yamashita's Signature Sea Urchin rolled by Wagyu Beef. Tender, marbled, melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu Beef rolled around buttery Hokkaido Uni with a tangy Ponzu sauce & topped with Caviar sure makes for one helluva palate-titillating "Amuse Bouche"! I love the salad with Yuzu Ginger dressing too and I guess, these helped to contribute to my food coma midway through the meal.
Mum loves Yellowtail so we had to order an a la carte portion of Hamachi Sashimi to go with our Bento lunch at Syun. Priced at SGD14 for 5 slices, these buttery chunks are a fab "Amuse Bouche" while we waited for the rest of the food to be served.
If seafood's your thing, definitely try the Seafood House Special Jyu. Tender poached Prawns meets buttery Hokkaido Scallop, juicy butter-poached Salmon, creamy Hokkaido Uni, umami-rich Ikura pearls, earthy Shiitake Mushroom & crunchy Sugar Snap Peas! As if that wasn't decadent enough, a layer of fluffy, buttery scrambled eggs sat between the perfectly steamed grains of rice and treasures of the sea.
I also like the Bara Chirashi Sushi Jyu. It's one of the prettiest I've ever had and has a decent variety of chunky sashimi.
Served with Green Salad with Yuzu Ginger Dressing, Miso Soup and Chawanmushi, the Bentos at Syun are worth making a trip to Sentosa for.