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A five-minute walk from Somerset MRT Station, right across Orchard Central, Cuppage Plaza stands as a beacon of Japanese cuisine. Over the past four decades, Cuppage Plaza has served as a space of comfort for many Japanese salarymen, and has more to offer you than you probably think. If you’re curious to check the mall out, here are 10 Cuppage Plaza eateries that you can consider dining at. Table of Contents Yakiniku-Oh is one of Cuppage Plaza’s most beloved restaurants, serving a wide variety of barbecue meat dishes and even A4 Wagyu BBQ Buffet ($67++ per person). The buffet includes all other sides and desserts, and has a time limit of 120min. If you would like to have some drinks to go with your food, you may also go for their Yakiniku and Drinks Buffet ($80++ per person) that includes all the food and a wide range of 51 alcoholic and soft drinks to choose from! If you prefer ordering ala carte dishes, the Kalbi ($9.80++) is the most affordable and popular Wagyu here. If you prefer more premium wagyu, you can opt for the Yakiniku-Oh Harami ($19.80++) or the Limited Special Wagyu ($24.80++). If you prefer more varieties of wagyu, you could also opt for the 3 Kinds of Beef platter ($29.80++), the 6 Kinds of Beef ($75.80++), or even the 7 Kinds of Beef platter ($99.80++). Read our Yakiniku-Oh review. Unit number: #01-07/12,13,14 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 12pm to 11:30pm, Sun 12pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6733 1248 Website Yakiniku-Oh is not a halal-certified eatery. Yakiniku-Oh Review: A4 Wagyu Platters From $9.80++ At Somerset Izakaya Naniwa demands all patrons comply with one rule: order alcohol when dining in. Children below the age of 18 are hence unable to visit this hidden gem, known to be one of the best-kept secrets of Japanese expats in Singapore. The izakaya offers Obanzai dishes, which are traditional home-cooked food from Kyoto that mostly uses fresh in-season ingredients. This is why the dishes available here change every day, but they do have izakaya classics such as sashimi, tempura, yakitori, and okonomiyaki.  Unit number: #03-13 Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6:30pm to 12am Tel: 9007 1889 Website Izakaya Naniwa is not a halal-certified eatery. This Hidden “Adults Only” Izakaya Has Legit Kyoto Dishes By A Japanese Chef Singaporeans pride ourselves on our food, and Ebi Bar takes that pride up two notches. They specialise in zhnged-up versions of Singaporean dishes, serving umami successes such as their Signature “Chao Da” Ebi Noodles ($15.90++), where the prawn noodle broth is prepared with 8 to 10 hours of hard work, using about 40 kilograms of prawn shells and heads. Their unique  Ebi & Vege-Crispy Fritter Noodles ($12.90++) is also worth a shot. If you prefer something more refreshing, the Salted Mackerel Fried Chicken ($6.90++) is definitely worth a try. Read our Ebi Bar review. Unit number: #B1-21 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 10pm, Sun 11am to 9pm Tel: 8922 1284 Website Ebi Bar is not a halal-certified eatery. Ebi Bar Review: New Modern Prawn Noodle Bar With Japanese Twist At Somerset If you’re looking for delicious yet affordable gyoza and ramen, Gyoza No Osho is the place to be. Their signature dishes, including the Nirareba Itama (stir-fried pork livers and leeks) ($10++), Chasyu (sliced roast pork) ($8++), Ebi Chilli ($10++), Gyoza ($6++), Shredded Potato ($6++), and Subuta (sweet and sour pork) ($10++), are all $10 and below! Some of their must-tries are priced slightly higher, such as the Paiko Ramen (pork rib soup noodles) ($17++) and Stamina Ramen (Chinese cabbage and garlic flavoured soup noodles) ($17++), as well as Katsu Curry Rice ($16++). Read our Gyoza No Osho feature. Unit number: #01-10 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 1:30am, Sun 11:30am to 11pm Tel: 6735 7068 Website Gyoza No Osho is not a halal-certified eatery. Get Legit Gyoza And Ramen At This Hole-In-The-Wall Eatery In Somerset Japanese fine-dining enthusiasts may be familiar with AOI 葵. Their menu features a wide range of premium seafood and meats, including their Foie Gras & Hokkaido Scallop Steak ($38++) and Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Tataki ($45++). For those who enjoy sashimi, you can get their Sashimi Moriawase ($65++). They also serve Buffets with equally premium dishes, starting from $88++ for adults and $58++ for children between seven to 11 years old. Unit number: #03-01 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat 5:30pm to 11pm Tel: 6733 0031 Website AOI 葵 is not a halal-certified eatery. Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant is an izakaya that has been around for over three decades, with the same head chef and owner running the place. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, ranging from your standard yakitori to even your wildest dreams, such as chicken sashimi. Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant remains slightly on the higher price point, but you can be sure that it does not compromise on its quality and range of food.  Unit number: #04-05 Opening hours: Mon-Thur 5pm to 10pm, Sat 5pm to 10pm Tel: 6734 2492 Website Kazu Sumiyaki is not a halal-certified eatery. For over 15 years, Hanashizuku Japanese Cuisine has not only been offering high-quality Japanese food, but also impeccable service. The food is prepared by chef Steven Lee, who has over 28 years of experience in Japanese cuisine. With only the freshest ingredients chosen by Chef Lee flown in from Tokyo’s famed Toyosu Market, new dishes are added weekly to give your tastebuds a full umami experience. The izakaya also serves sake and other alcoholic drinks that are exclusively hand-picked to complement the menu. You may also have the option of a private dining room which seats up to 12 people for private gatherings. Unit number: #02-01 Opening hours: Mon 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 11pm, Tue-Fri 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 11pm, Sat 5:30 to 11:30pm, Sun 5:30pm to 11pm Tel: 6733 7498 Website Hanashizuku Japanese Cuisine is not a halal-certified eatery. True Breakfast, true to its name, serves authentic Taiwanese breakfast. You’ll find traditional Taiwanese breakfast foods such as the Sausage and Bacon Omelette ($9.30+), Pork Chop/ Floss and Cheese Omelette ($9.80+), and Pork Chop, Egg and Cheese Toast ($9.80+) here. On top of these, their lunch menu includes Braised Pork Rice (from $5.80+), Guo Shao Egg Noodles ($8.80+), and Beef and Tendon Noodles ($13.80+). Other must-tries include their Hashbrown and Bacon Omelette ($9.30+), as well as their Scallion Pancake ($6.50+). For those with a sweeter tooth, their Marshmallow Coco Thich Toast ($7.80+) is not to be missed! Check out our True Breakfast feature. Unit number: #B1-19/20 Opening hours: Fri-Sun 7:30am to 2pm Website True Breakfast is not a halal-certified eatery. True Breakfast: Authentic Taiwanese Eatery Has Breakfast Omelette, Sandwiches, And Lu Rou Fan From $4 Hidden away in a corner at Cuppage Plaza, Orchard Yong Tau Fu, faces long queues, especially during lunch. The eatery offers really wallet-friendly dishes such as stuffed lady’s fingers and chillies, sliced eggplants, firm and egg tofu, salted duck eggs, century eggs and lobster balls, going at $0.90 each, no matter which ingredient you pick. The minimum number of ingredients is seven, so each bowl of yong tau foo starts from $6.30. Instead of the regular laksa or tom yum soups found at other yong tau foo eateries, Orchard Yong Tau Fu differentiates themselves from other yong tau foo stores by offering their homey yellow soybean soup.  Unit number: #01-09 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 8am to 5:20pm Orchard Yong Tau Fu is not a halal-certified eatery. Keria Japanese Restaurant is an authentic and cosy hidden gem suitable for all, even the adventurous. We say adventurous because this is one of the few restaurants where you’ll find Shirako Ponzu ($16++), a fish semen dish. While the restaurant is relatively underrated, it can still be difficult to get a reservation at Keria sometimes. That’s why the restaurant recommends making a booking at least two weeks in advance. Unit number: #B1-28 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm to 10:30pm, Sun 6pm to10pm Tel: 6733 0654 Website Keria Japanese Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery. This was a list of 10 Cuppage Plaza restaurants that are worth your time and money. For more wallet-friendly options around the area, read our Somerset affordable food guide. For places to eat Japanese buffets, read our best Japanese buffet guide. 23 Japanese Buffets In Singapore From $18.99++ For Unlimited Sashimi And Yakiniku Get more stories like this. Drop us your email so you won't miss the latest news.