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Kappo with a twist at Jinhonten

Issey Araki sets the stage for omakase with a bit of drama

Published Thu, Jun 30, 2022 · 07:34 PM
    • The inner sanctum of Jinhonten with a 10 seat counter and private rooms.
    • Star dish of uni, botan ebi and caviar.
    • Abalone in liver sauce.
    • Nodoguro handroll.
    • Kinki shabu shabu with spaghetti squash 'noodles'.
    • Deep-fried spring roll of shiro ebi.
    • Issey Araki adding drama to his donabe.
    • Chef Araki heaving under the weight of an 18kg rock fish.
    • Refreshing nasu palate cleanser
    • The inner sanctum of Jinhonten with a 10 seat counter and private rooms. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Star dish of uni, botan ebi and caviar. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Abalone in liver sauce. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Nodoguro handroll. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Kinki shabu shabu with spaghetti squash 'noodles'. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Deep-fried spring roll of shiro ebi. Photo: Jinhonten
    • Issey Araki adding drama to his donabe. Jinhonten
    • Chef Araki heaving under the weight of an 18kg rock fish. Photo: Jaime Ee
    • Refreshing nasu palate cleanser Photo: Jaime Ee

    NEW RESTAURANT 

    Jinhonten #01-01 Shaw Centre 1 Scotts Road Singapore 228208 Tel: 9635 0973 Open daily for lunch and dinner: 12pm to 3pm; 6.30pm to 11pm

    SO, a funny thing happened on the way to Jinhonten. Like all fine-dining Japanese restaurants, we expect the usual - Zen atmosphere, immaculate chefs in starched whites and sometimes an equally stiff manner to match.

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