Unique, One-of-a-kind flavoured Soba @ Kiyoshi, Singapore (Possibly Singapore’s First and Only Flavoured Soba)
I came to 2-year-old Japanese restaurant at Amoy street on a weekday and it was doing brisk business with office workers from nearby offices.
Kiyoshi is the first restaurant by foodpreneur and chef Donald Chien with 18 years of experience, all in Japanese restaurant kitchens.
Upon entering, it was quite dim. I was pleasantly surprised. It was like an evening izakaya experience although it was broad daylight outside.
There are many private booths. There are the usual open area tables. You can also choose to sit at the bar. They have put thought into the decor. It is very neat and they really put thought into evoking Japan. There are a lot of izakaya -type curtains with Japanese motifs on them. .
Green Tea (iced/hot) $2
Thankfully, this is not bottled, sugary green tea. It is sugar-less and very cooling.
Roku Blossom $14
I enjoyed this drink. Made with Roku Gin, it is refreshing and pairs excellently with Ama Ebi Karaage (below).
Ama Ebi Karaage $10.80
Super-crunchy and full of calcium goodness of the shells. It is an excellent starter and the Roku Blossom help them to go down more easily.
Mini Sashimi Moriawase $26.80
5 kinds of sashimi 5 pieces
Possibly the thickest sashimi I have tried. I always enjoy sashimi. Sometimes, there really isn’t anything better than sashimi.
Salmon Mentai Roll $22.80
Seared salmon Mentai sushi roll with breaded prawn
Then came Kiyoshi’s blockbuster. Kiyoshi has handmade flavoured soba. There are several flavours such as yuzu, matcha, ohba and original.
You can see how they are made here:
Handmade Yuzukuri Soba
Kaisen Tempura Zaru Yuzu Soba $35.80
Snow crab, salmon, prawn tempura with vegetables
I tried the Yuzu Soba. It was amazing! You can smell and taste the citrus, zesty flavour. It was so refreshing. In addition, the Soba had great al dente-ness. I was also amazed that Chef Donald was able to hand cut the soba so finely.
I really like soba. I am really glad to have found possibly Singapore’s first and only flavoured soba.
Kiyoshi
75 Amoy St, Singapore 069894
Tel: 6223 0995
