G Izakaya in Golden Mile Tower now serves affordable izakaya-style dishes from S$7.80 like massive unagi don, yuzu pork belly skewers & more

by Christabel Tan

Contrary to its name, G Izakaya in Golden Mile Tower is best known for affordable Japanese omakase, not the kind of food you’d find in an izakaya.

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That’s no longer the case, given that the cosy restaurant has finally reopened its izakaya section, with a revamped menu featuring affordable izakaya classics from S$7.80 and a neat selection of sake.

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The restaurant is divided into two sections: a space with counter seating for omakase diners, and a more spacious dine-in area with immersive LED screens that may just transport you to a different world (especially for those who won’t be visiting Japan anytime soon).

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Start with what G Izakaya excels in — the 3 Kind Sashimi (S$28.80) — plump, thick, fresh slices of seasonal sashimi.

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Move on to the Uni Sakura (S$15), comprising tamago, tobiko, shredded daikon, and creamy uni sandwiched in between crisp wafer shells. It’s a light appetiser with an indulgent touch that’ll make fans of Japanese sea urchin swoon in delight.

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However, “Uni Sakura” is merely a placeholder name; the diner who can come up with the most creative name for this dish will receive a S$250 voucher, so it might be time to start brainstorming if you’re in need of some extra cash.

Do check with the restaurant directly for more details on the giveaway.

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It’s hard to go wrong with maki sushi rolls (typically loaded with toppings) but what about those of the deep-fried variety? The Fried Handroll (S$11.90), is composed of fairly simple ingredients — salmon, tamago, cucumber, tobiko, and a drizzle of mayo — but with a fun-to-eat tempura-battered nori exterior.

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And of course, you’ve got to order kushiyaki, a staple at practically all authentic Japanese izakayas.

Although the Tsukune (S$6), or chicken meatballs, were decent, I particularly enjoyed the Butabara Yuzu (S$7.80), deceptively tender grilled pork belly skewers served with a yuzu sauce which had the consistency of miso paste.

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Those looking for a filling yet value-for-money lunch option can give the Tonkatsu Don (S$7.90) a try — it’s a massive portion of fried pork cutlet, tempura bits, and lettuce on rice.

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Alternatively, the Unagi Don (S$12.90) consists of premium-quality eel, seaweed, and pickles on an equally generous portion of rice.

You can also elevate your donburi experience by making it a full(er) meal with an Onsen Egg (S$1), Miso Soup (S$1), or Chawanmushi (S$1.50).

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We highly recommend washing down these dishes with sake — you need something to balance out those bold and savoury flavours, anyway.

In the mood for a hearty and unpretentious Japanese izakaya-style meal? Grab a friend and head on down to G Izakaya at Golden Mile Tower (not Complex) soon!

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