Dai-ichi Fishmart : Quaint Hole in the Wall Japanese Resturant in the East
We took the off beaten track and headed to Dai-ichi Fishmart located at The
Flow.
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Contrary to the namesake, Dai-ichi Fishmart is a dining restaurant rather than
a fish mart per se. It has a small corner selling fresh fish, but 95 % of the
place is allocated for restaurant purposes.
This cosy hideout reminds me of the hole in the wall Japanese Restaurants you
would find on the back alley of Japanese streets albeit a more modern
version. Spreading over 2 floors, the decor has all the markings
of a typical Japanese eatery. Bottles of sake line up the counter-serve to
enhance the ambience.
The Menu
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What we like are the affordable fares on the menu. There are dishes such as
Udon, Ramen and Donburi for one to partake. There are also Bento set meals to
enjoy and those come with additional sides like salad, rice and miso soup.
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| Ramen Dai-Ici Fishmart |
We tried the Sho-Yu Ramen and the Chicken Katsubon. The Ramen was not as
flavourful as some of the other ramens we had before while the Katsudon
was as good as it comes.
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| Katsudon |
Dai-ichi Fishmart is more well known for its fresh sashimi and grilled meat
like Yakitori. We did not get to try it for this time and would be saving it
for our next trip down.
Verdict
The restaurant should be able to accommodate about 40 pax at a go with its
indoor/outdoor sitting arrangement. It is not a very big spot, so do make a
reservation if you are heading down. The good part about this restaurant is
that it does not charge a service fee, making it an affordable option if one
is looking to have Japanese food. As for the overall quality, we did not have dishes that had our tastebuds hook. It is decent enough for a meal and we have yet to try their signature dishes to make a full recommendation.
The restaurant is located at The Flow mall along East Coast Road. After a
meal, you can always hop over next door to
Jin Yu Man Tang
for Hong Kong Dessert. For under $100 for a family of 4, you could have a
decent meal and dessert without breaking the bank.
Opens daily
1130am-3pm , 5-1030pm from Mon to Thurs
1130 am -1030 pm on Fri to Sun
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