The Gyu Bar

It has been awhile since I visited The Gyu Bar. If my memory didn’t fail me, I think the restaurant pivoted from fine dining towards a more casual dining experience, both of which are great. The focus on premium Wagyu beef remained. The Uni Wagyu Tart was a standout—rich Wagyu paired with briny uni and a touch of yam created a perfect balance of flavors. The Tara Shirako was another highlight, offering a unique, buttery mouthfeel. The comfortable ambiance and impeccable service complemented the exceptional quality of ingredients. Restaurant is tucked away at Mecure hotel along Steven’s road which is great for quiet dinner option for hotel guests and neighbouring residents.

restaurant week meant discounted prices woohoo yam/uni/tartare/ikura, monkfish liver and chawanmushi were good. oddly enough the wagyu elements in the early courses didn't stand out or value add much croquette was creamy and delicious too but it just didn't seem taste much like a beef dish topped up $20 for the sirloin pumpkin nabe but preferred the yakiniku rice bowl actually...would def order the yakiniku rice bowl ala carte. wagyu was tender and juicy the $25 top up for a5 miyazaki and kagoshima beef was ok... vv good value but not mind blowing quality? ichibo and tokujo karubi were my faves think im just not a fan of sirloin... service was fantastic loved the generous truffle too :)

I have been a loyal customer of The Gyu Bar for over a year now, visiting more than five times, and every experience has been exceptional. Chef Jared Ah Hao, who often serves me, never fails to impress. He goes above and beyond to accommodate my requests, always adapting the menu to suit my preferences. Yesterday, I brought a friend to celebrate her birthday, and I requested a special "Happy Birthday Rena" touch. Chef Jared not only honored the request but also hand-designed a beautiful birthday board himself, adding a personal and thoughtful element to the experience. The quality of the beef here is unmatched. It’s truly the best I’ve ever had—life-changing, to say the least. Every visit to The Gyu Bar, especially for their Omakase and new dishes, is always a delight. The creativity, flavor, and attention to detail make this place a favorite of mine. If you visit The Gyu Bar, be sure to look for Ah Hao. He’s an excellent chef who not only prepares delicious food but also constantly comes up with new and innovative ideas. His passion shines through in every dish, making each dining experience special. Highly recommended!

We ordered the Valentine’s Day set. While the meat was good, some of the more creative dishes could use improvement. The waiter asked if I wanted udon or sushi for the main course. I chose udon, but my clam soup was never served. The menu was misleading, and the waiter was unprofessional, failing to inform us that choosing udon meant the clam soup would not be included.

This is hands down the best omakase experience in my life. All the ingredients used were really premium and fresh, and the unique combination of food in each dish was curated so meticulously and thoughtfully it did not disappoint. You have to come here you won’t regret your time and money spent! Also thank you to all the service staff and chefs for being so hospitable! (definitely get the bar seat!)

Really good food at good prices, surprisingly especially the omakase. I brought my grandparents there and it was a wonderful experience. The servers were very detailed with their explanation of dishes and they were super super nice. Actually, 2 matsu omakase sets can already feed about 3 people since the omakase portions are very generous. Food time: Their signature dish 🥩 Had to get their signature yakiniku cuts beef don. It was at a pretty good price and I think it’s one of the best beef bowls I’ve had in terms of the beef quality and flavour. My favourite Omakase dishes: (which i stole from my grandparents to try hehe) Beef yukke cone: I love the combination of land and sea the Uni was fresh and the wagyu tartare compliments it well. The cone gives it a nice crunch. Signature truffle egg yolk dip and beef cuts: found in the Omakase, it is very rich and fatty. The raw egg helps to balance a bit of the fat. U can even pour the remaining yolk juice into the fried rice. As for the beef, I love the toppings, the apple sauce was really sweet. The wasabi was not too spicy and the garlic chips were crispy and free flow. The beef was cooked well and very tender but I feel that gyu bar beef is kinda oily so don’t order too much beef cus you will get sick of it. Wagyu fried rice: love the flavour the egg yolk dip boosts the flavour substantially. Highly recommend this dish when u come and order a lar carte. Very nice place I think the lunch sets are very worth it and the omakase will not let you down for sure! Worth visiting. Update: 9/8 Went for the truffle Uni omakase and I must say it is really good. It featured a lot of truffle and it was on discount! (Sry I forgot to take pics) The truffle Chawanmushi was the bomb and the croquette was delicious and crispy with the Uni. The Wagyu beef was like truffle heaven or rain—literally. Eggs sweet and went well with rice Service wise was excellent as the staff was super friendly and regularly checked on us. They were so nice they saw my sister absolutely devouring the sweets so they gave her a whole bag.

A gastronomical 3-hour wagyu omakase experience at the Gyu Bar for my parents birthday yesterday! Ah Hao was such a warm and welcoming host & a very knowledgeable chef. 💯 The presentation of the food were extremely pretty, taste was on point and every dish just got better and better throughout the night. Ordered 3 different types of omakase to share and our favorite were the Chateaubriand & braised claypot beef! New found favorite gem! Would’ve given a 10/10 on this review if i could! :) Thank you for the top notch service & food!

dropped by the gyu bar with my mom and found it alright! pretty pricey for a small serving of assorted yakiniku cuts, ambience was a bit lacking life (empty ish, dark) & the music choices were odd for a japanese restaurant (2010s pop — baby by justin bieber). not bad but nothing special. for a similar price point i’d go for fat cow instead