A MUST TRY for Wagyu lovers!

If you are a Wagyu lover, you absolutely have to check out the new Yakiniku section at Shima Restaurant!

I adore Wagyu — it is probably my favourite ingredient of all time. I love it grilled as a steak, sliced thin for yakiniku, simmered in sukiyaki, deep-fried and tucked into a sandwich, and even chopped and eaten raw (though I still prefer it cooked).

Now at Shima, you can experience all of this in one set menu.

Shima, housed in Goodwood Park Hotel, is a long-standing institution in Singapore’s dining scene. Opened in 1980, it is widely regarded as the first teppanyaki restaurant in Singapore. They have now collaborated with Yakiniku Ichiyuku and Anraku Wagyu from Miyazaki Prefecture to introduce a brand-new yakiniku section at the restaurant.

I have had many Wagyu-focused degustation menus before, but I must admit that this one was the most enjoyable. The reason is simple: they do not overcomplicate things. They simply present excellent Wagyu in all the tried-and-tested forms that I love.

Another aspect of the Anraku Wagyu experience that made it truly memorable was the service manager, Shinji Kuwada. Aptly nicknamed “Mr Enjoy,” he was the most jovial and affable Japanese service manager I have ever met (and we have met a few, mostly in Japan).

He exudes a delightful, whimsical quirkiness that feels straight out of an anime — the kind of larger-than-life character who laughs in the most wonderfully over-the-top way and instantly sets the tone for a warm, unforgettable dining experience.

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