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In the basement of Great World City, Japanese sister restaurants Kou Teppan and Haku Sushi are nestled side by side. Kou Teppan delights diners with teppanyaki-style omakase, while Haku Sushi specialises in kansai-style omakase. To celebrate their 1st Anniversary, the restaurants launched an exclusive Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) Omakase . For $88 per person, diners can choose from a 7-course Teppan or Sushi Omakase Menu, both featuring various parts of premium Hon Maguro from Wakayama. Initially available only on 20 and 21 July, this special omakase was extended to 27 and 28 July for lunch and dinner. Also as part of the celebration, the restaurants have specially prepared for a live Tuna Cutting Show . The engaging show showcased the freshness of the Hon Maguro, and the chefs' skills. Due to overwhelming response, an additional show has been scheduled for lunch on 27 July. Diners can join the show at Kou Teppan before commencing lunch. 7-Course Sushi Omakase 4.2/5 After the Tuna Cutting Show, we settled comfortably in Haku Sushi for our 7-Course Sushi Omakase ($88/person). Diners will have the option to top up with Maguro Sashimi of 3 Kinds (akami, chutoro, and otoro) for $18 and a Kamatoro (prized tuna cheek meat) Handroll for $18. Appetiser of 6 Kinds We began with a vibrant plate of Appetiser of 6 Kinds . Each dish showcased maguro in different preparations, including Saikyo Cream Cheese with Shuto Maguro, Vinaigrette Miso Marinated Maguro, Nanban Maguro, Maguro Sansho Pepper Stew, Maguro Avocado Salad, and Maguro Carpaccio with Water Eggplant. I appreciated the chefs' extra effort to showcase the maguro with varied flavours, such as the creamy and mildly buttery Maguro Avocado Salad and the tangy Vinaigrette Miso Marinated Maguro . Maguro Sashimi Next, we enjoyed a platter of Maguro Sashimi served in three cuts - akami, chutoro, and otoro. Each piece was incredibly fresh. Maguro Patty with Mizore Sauce I tried cooked negitoro in the Maguro Patty with Mizore Sauce for the first time. The negitoro was shaped into a ball and served in a savoury-sweet sauce, which tasted quite homely. Maguro Katsu with Charcoal Salt We then observed the chefs slice the Maguro Katsu , revealing a lovely pink centre. The katsu had a thin fried exterior and was served rare, using the otoro cut for a rich, fatty mouthfeel. Maguro Nigiri of 5 Kinds The Maguro Nigiri course followed, featuring five kinds of maguro cuts, each with a unique topping. Despite the restaurant being bustling with diners, the quality of each piece of nigiri was executed well, with nicely thick cuts. The nigiri we enjoyed included Otoro with Sea Grapes , Chutoro with Sea Urchin , and Akami with Wasabi . Soup The Soup course was a light, dashi-based broth with Maguro and Japanese Leek , which was average. Negitoro Ice Cream Dessert was a surprising twist, incorporating tuna. The Negitoro Ice Cream featured a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with negitoro and a side of brown sugar syrup. While the concept was intriguing, I wasn't a fan of this combination as it didn't come together harmoniously. Due to the restaurant being fully booked for this special omakase menu, the service for each course took a bit longer. Nonetheless, we found the omakase to be competitively priced for the quality and variety offered. Diners can also complete the omakase with a selection of curated alcohol from Tokushima. The special promotion offers each glass for $3.80 or by the bottle at 38% off on varying prices. Reservations for this special omakase menu are filling up quickly. To book a slot, visit their official booking website here: https://bit.ly/kouhakusg. 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. Haku Sushi Great World B1-135 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994 Tel: +65 6235 1645 Facebook Instagram Website Nearest MRT: Great World (TE Line) Opening Hours: Daily: 1130am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm Direction: Alight at Great World MRT station. Take Exit 6. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [ Map ]