Aburi-EN at Chinatown Point specializes in the art of flame-searing, delivering exceptional aburi (flame-seared) cuisine that combines traditional Japanese techniques with premium ingredients. This modern Japanese restaurant excels in creating perfectly torched dishes using binchotan charcoal, featuring signature offerings like flame-seared salmon sushi atop seasoned sushi rice, premium Japanese A4/A5 Miyazaki Wagyu that has won Japan's "National Wagyu Award" four consecutive times, and an array of expertly crafted donburi rice bowls. The menu showcases diverse specialties including Chicken Nanban Don, Unagi Jyu, Aburi Salmon Don, and innovative Mentaiko Pasta, all prepared with meticulous attention to flame-searing techniques that enhance natural flavors. Operating daily from 11am to 10pm in the heart of Chinatown Point, Aburi-EN offers accessible luxury dining with prices ranging from SGD 15 to SGD 35, making premium Japanese aburi cuisine available to discerning diners who appreciate the distinctive smoky flavors and tender textures achieved through skilled flame-searing artistry.
Service is terrible. Closure time is 10pm. At 9pm waitress asking to settle the bill and after 9.15pm, she starts to clean metal utensils with supper loud sound that focing all customers to get out and everyone clear before 9.30pm. Food wise served very fast but too too salty on the meat. We have to use half of the rice to wash the salty sauce on the meat
Positive Reviews
Steve Wood
Singapore has some of the best food I've ever tried and this restaurant is no exception. Everything looked so good I ordered 5 items and absolutely everything was amazing. Very authentic cuisine of the highest quality at a very reasonable price.
If you're reading this, stop reading and just get here already
Kath Chia
Service is very good, service staff Yan was very helpful and recommended the Japanese Wagyu beef was very nice, it really melted in the mouth! Hubby ordered the Iberico pork was nice too!
The yuzu sorbet & black sesame ice cream were heavenly!
Overall very pleasant experience and will be back again. Thank you!
Chee Ling Chai
A friend visited us to this Japanese restaurant, We decided to go with a few ala carte dishes, including the unagi (grilled eel) and tebasaki (Japanese-style chicken wings), both of which exceeded our expectations. The unagi was perfectly grilled, with a smoky char and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. As for the tebasaki, the wings were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, coated with a savoury-sweet glaze that was just the right balance of umami and sweetness. It was definitely hard to stop after the first bite! To wash everything down, we paired the dishes with sake. The sake was smooth and light, offering a refreshing contrast to the savoury flavours of the food, and it elevated the entire dining experience. The ambiance of the restaurant was perfect for a casual yet intimate gathering. The vibe was warm and inviting, ideal for relaxing with friends over great food and drinks.
WanderWithWit
I’ve visited several Aburi-en outlets, and one thing that consistently stands out is the quality of their meat. The pork is always grilled to a tender, juicy texture, and each slice is cut to just the right thickness—making every bite satisfying.
I was also pleasantly surprised by their new Sakura seasonal menu. Visually appealing and thoughtfully crafted, it really drew me in. We tried the Sakura noodles and dumplings, and the dumplings, in particular, were a highlight—you could really taste the rich, savory flavor of the pork in every bite.