Charcoal-Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke Review: Grilled Fish And Free Flow Salad At Paya Lebar

After crafting up eggy omurice and pasta with Omurice Keisuke , the Hiroshima native is back with something fishy at Charcoal-Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke . It’s all about sumiyaki, Japanese charcoal-grill, with meat items slow-grilled over steaming smoulders of charcoal.

On top of that, visitors will as well love the all-you-can-eat salad bar, which features more than 30 types of side dishes and fresh vegetables – reminiscent of Hamburg Keisuke . Wanting to introduce an authentic and traditional form of Japanese cuisine, Keisuke Takeda has pulled out all the stops here.

This includes sourcing most of their fish from Japan and using binchotan, Japanese charcoal, which emits a steady amount of high heat that make everything nice and juicy inside. Though the restaurant officially opens on 1 April 2019 , we managed to sneak in and get an exclusive peek at a media event. Grilled Fish And Free Flow Salad At Paya Lebar Food at Charcoal-Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke The menu is considered wide by Keisuke’s standards, with yellowtail, black cod, mackerel, and salmon to choose from.

Each fish has a unique method of preparation, with a total of 12 items available. Charcoal Grilled Teriyaki Salmon Set ($18.90++) is slathered with a generous layer of teriyaki sauce that was neither too sweet nor salty. The Charcoal Grilled Salmon Belly Set ($19.90++) will be a hit for those who love fatty meats such as pork belly, foie gras, or a juicy piece of ribeye.

There’s no need to feel guilty about tucking into the fatty cuts of fish though – their fats are full of omega-3 acids which are actually good for you and your heart. The Charcoal Grilled Mackerel Set ($14.90++) fared much better, with a ridiculously crispy skin and succulent flesh that had us hooked from the first bite.

The free-flow salad bar ought to cure any hunger pangs with the wide range of dishes. Filled with a variety of leafy greens and colourful vegetables, you can really put your creative juices to the test and make your own salad.

Those who visit the salad bar at Hamburg Keisuke ought to be familiar with their coffee jelly. Ambience at Charcoal-Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke Similar to the other Keisuke outlets, this restaurant is rather cosy with 33 seats.

Service is fast and efficient, and the staff were quick to offer recommendations for those who might be confused with their rather extensive menu. Just like any new Keisuke restaurant, come early or be prepared to wait in line when this restaurant opens on 1 April 2019.

The verdict While there undoubtedly have been some hits and misses in some of Keisuke’s 19 different outlets, it’s safe to say that this one has smashed it out of the park. If you’re around the area and are put off by the long queues here, be sure to check out Don Lechon for their crispy suckling pig at $10 and Egg Stop for Korean street toast.

This was a media tasting at Charcoal-Grill & Salad Bar Keisuke.