Tempura Bar – 5 Course Omakase at $38++

Tempura Bar by Astons is a Japanese casual dining restaurant offering reasonably priced tempura and a selection of other classic Japanese dishes. Guests can also indulge in attractively priced omakase sets.

Tempura Bar at SingPost Centre

We wrote about our visit to Tempura Bar at SingPost Centre when it first opened its doors in 2023. Since then, it has introduced new offerings, including affordable one dish meals and kids meals.

There are also an 6 Course Omakase Set and a 5 Course Omakase Set. “Omakase” means “I’ll leave it up to you,” implying no menu and chef’s discretion in serving a multi-course meal. Interestingly, Tempura Bar has omakase menus.

In “true omakase” the chef keeps serving until you are full, which can mean a very expensive and unpredictable meal. A “menu for omakase” means a fixed-price set of courses – you get the omakase experience without the surprises.

5 Course Omakase

Our 5 Course Omakase at Tempura Bar started with Tamago Mantaiyaki. The delicate sweetness and custard-like texture of the rolled omelette combined well with the savoury, rich flavours of the marinated cod pollock roe, resulting in a delightful palatable starter.

The sashimi platter was artfully presented. It included maguro tuna, hamachi yellowtail, and salmon. Each piece tasted clean and had a nice, firm texture. The standout piece was a fresh oyster topped with ikura (salmon roe). The oyster was creamy and briny. The ikura added a salty pop.

The main course of the 5 course omakase was a tempura platter with seawater eel, prawn crabmeat and asparagus. The tempura batter was pleasantly crispy without being overly heavy or greasy. The eel remained mosit inside and had mild, slightly sweet flavour with a tender, flaky texture. The crab and prawn tempura had the slightly sweet seafood taste.

The cold Inaniwa udon had a smooth, silky texture and was pleasantly chewy and slippery. When dipped in the light soy-based sauce, the noodles offered delicate, mild flavours. This simple dish was both very refreshing and satisfying.

The dessert for the 5 course omakase was daifuku mochi. This traditional Japanese sweet featured a soft, chewy outer layer, with a red bean paste filling that offered a pleasing sweet contrast to the mochi. It made for a delectable conclusion to the meal.

No Surprises

Overall, we enjoyed the “omakase meal”. Although it was really a straightforward 5-course set meal, it offered a satisfying variety of dishes, all well prepared and presented. There were no unexpected surprises, which suited us, as the quality matched both the price and our expectations. It was a good and reasonably priced dining experience.

Ratings:
Food: 3
Service: 3
Value: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Overall Rating: 3 TOPs

Tempura Bar
10 Eunos Road 8, #01-114, SingPost Centre
Singapore 408600

Tel: +65 6747 0711

Opening Hours: 11.30 am – 10 pm

Nearby MRT Station: Paya Lebar (EW8/CC9)

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