Niku Niku Oh!! Kome (Westgate)

It’s been a while since Niku Niku Oh Kome, a Japanese-owned Chinese hamburg chain, first opened in Sentosa and now, great news for west-siders: they’ve launched a new outlet at Westgate.

This latest space features a cosy 40-seat dining area, where you can catch the chefs in action as they prepare the patties from scratch, cooking them to about 30% doneness. Each diner is then given a personal tabletop grill, allowing you to finish cooking your patty to your preferred level, making the experience both interactive and satisfying.

Niku Niku Oh!! Kome (Westgate)

Not only that, diners are equipped with a wide selection of sauces and condiments to complement their juicy beef patties from savoury BBQ and garlic sauces to spicy and tangy options, allowing you to customise each bite to your liking.

8 Types of Sauces 

Right in front of each table, there’s a handy instruction guide that walks you through how to best enjoy your hamburg steak. From preparing your preferred sauces and seasonings to finishing the patty on the heated plate, it also suggests different flavour combinations even pairing it with egg yolk and rice making the whole experience more interactive and customisable to your taste.

How to Enjoy your Meat

What impressed me even more was their dedication to rice. 

Event going on

They use premium Japanese brown rice and even have an in-house rice polisher, milling the grains fresh on the spot using ultra-soft water.

Rice Polisher

The rice is then cooked immediately to retain its natural moisture and texture, resulting in fluffy, fragrant grains that pair perfectly with the hamburg steak.

Before milling

Wah… who knew something as simple as rice could require such precision and care!

After milling

Getting a closer look at the wagyu beef used for our patties, it was clear that quality was never in question. The cut showcased beautiful marbling running through the meat, alongside a generous fat cap that promises both flavour and juiciness. This natural balance of lean meat and intramuscular fat is what makes wagyu so prized, the fat melts gently during cooking, infusing the patty with a rich, buttery depth that you simply can’t replicate with regular beef. With such a premium cut as the foundation, it’s no surprise that the patties turned out incredibly tender, moist, and packed with flavour in every bite.

Wagyu 

Following that impressive cut of wagyu, we were then shown a full tray of freshly prepared beef patties, neatly rolled and ready for the grill. Each patty was consistently shaped, with visible specks of fat evenly distributed throughout, an indication that the marbling from the wagyu had been well incorporated. There was something quietly satisfying about seeing them in their raw form, almost like a behind-the-scenes glimpse before the magic happens. Knowing the quality of beef that went into them only heightened the anticipation, as these little rounds promised a juicy, flavour-packed bite once cooked.

Showcasing the Tray of Raw Patties

We were then shown a tray of freshly prepared beef patties, neatly rolled and ready for the grill. With evenly distributed marbling throughout, each one hinted at the juicy, flavour-packed bite to come.

Patties

Each set also comes with free-flow rice, miso soup, broccoli, and a raw pasteurised egg yolk, adding both variety and value to the meal while enhancing the overall dining experience.

Free Flow of Rice & Miso Soup

Dipping the spoon into the soup, we uncovered a comforting mix of tender clams and leafy greens, all sitting in a light, savoury broth. Simple yet satisfying, each spoonful brought out a natural sweetness from the clams, balanced by the freshness of the vegetables.

Miso Soup Ingredients

We opted for the set featuring 1 Original, 1 Cheese, and 1 Creamy Tomato Sauce at $22.80, offering a good mix of classic and richer flavours to enjoy in one go.

At the initial stage, we were served the original patty on a hot grill, accompanied by free-flow broccoli on the side. Left to sizzle on the plate, diners can take their time to cook it to their preferred level of doneness, making the experience all the more interactive and satisfying.

Original Flavored Patty on the Grill

I topped my bowl of Japanese rice with the original patty, crowned with a rich, creamy orange egg yolk and broccoli on the side to complete the meal. Once mixed, the yolk coated everything beautifully, bringing it all together while the patty stayed tender, juicy, and honestly quite addictive.

This is how I start my Original Patty

Up next, the Cheese Hamburg Steak arrives crowned with a luscious layer of melted cheddar, finished with a generous shower of freshly grated Grana Padano right at the table. Rich, gooey, and indulgent, it adds an extra depth of savoury flavour to the already juicy patty.

Cheese Hamburg Steak

Juicy as ever, the patty was elevated by the gooey layers of cheese, making each bite rich, melty, and undeniably indulgent.

Wanna Have a Bite?

Coming to the last Hamburg Steak, the Creamy Tomato Sauce, we caught a glimpse of its preparation, with a pot of sauce gently warming on the grill, setting the stage for that rich, tangy finish.

The Island where cooking begins

It was served on a small metal plate, with the steak soaking in a rich, creamy tomato sauce and finished with a slice of fresh tomato on top. Visually vibrant and inviting, it was as beautiful as it was appetising.

Creamy Tomato

I let it cook a little longer, allowing the beef to fully soak up the creamy tomato goodness. The result was rich, flavourful, and incredibly appetising, definitely a seasonal special worth trying.

Wagyu in Creamy Tomato 

Niku Niku Oh!! Kome brings a refreshing and interactive take on the dining experience, where everything revolves around quality and freshness. From wagyu that is freshly ground to patties grilled right before you and cooked to your liking, every step feels intentional and satisfying. It’s a concept that truly celebrates meat in its best form simple, honest, and full of flavour. Definitely one to share with your protein- and meat-loving foodie friends!

Niku Niku Oh!! Kome (Westgate)
Location: Westgate, 3 Gateway Dr, #02-07, Singapore 608532

Next Shikaku

 Located at the basement of Westgate Mall, Next Shikaku is taking Singapore’s ramen scene to the next level.

Hailing from Osaka, their unique concept revolves around oysters, the soul of their broth. The clear soup is made from 100% pure oyster broth, carrying a natural richness with a subtle, pleasant bitterness.

To complete the experience, the noodles are hand-kneaded with a 45% hydration ratio, giving each strand a perfect, satisfying bite.

Menu

The eatery greets diners with a futuristic illuminated screen right at the entrance, a bold contrast from the usual Japanese ramen shop vibe. The restaurant itself is long and narrow, with limited seating, making the experience feel a little more exclusive.

Dining

Their broiled meat sushi strikes a perfect balance, searing just enough to unlock the umami of raw meat, making it comparable to speciality sushi houses.

Meat Sushi - $4.90

Plump, large oysters are freshly fried to golden perfection and served simply with lemon and salt for a clean, briny indulgence.

Fried Oysters - $11.90

The Oyster Tsukemen “Asobu” is another standout on the menu, crafted in collaboration with the renowned Kyoto noodle maker Teigaku. Instead of the usual slender strands, this version features wider, rectangular flat noodles that deliver a more satisfying, chewy bite, almost reminiscent of mee hoon kueh.

Oyster Tsukemen (Asobu) - $22.90

These noodles are designed to soak up the full-bodied dipping broth, which is made from a blend of shrimp kombu water and oysters. The result is a rich, ocean-sweet umami that clings to every strand, making each dip an indulgent, slurp-worthy experience.

Hand Kneaded Flat Noodles

The Oyster Broth “Koeru”, a creation that redefines the ramen experience. Unlike conventional bases, Koeru is built on the pure essence of oysters, blended seamlessly with pork and chicken to achieve a broth that is both bold and refined.

Slow-cooked Oyster Broth (Koeru) - $20.90

The result is a soup with natural oceanic richness, layered with savory depth and a gentle, lingering umami. Paired with hand-kneaded, low-hydration noodles, every mouthful balances silky broth and perfect bite.

The chashu comes as a generous thick-cut slice, thoughtfully balanced with both lean and fatty sections. The lean part is juicy and firm, while the fatty portion ranges from a delicate, jelly-like texture to fully melt-in-your-mouth richness. Lightly seasoned, it allows the natural pork flavor to shine, making each bite deeply satisfying without overpowering the ramen.

Chashu

Next Shikaku
Location: Westgate, 3 Gateway Dr, #B1-28 Singapore 608532

Bingz Singapore 西少爷肉夹馍

When there are new eateries in Singapore, there are bound to have long queues and yes we were one of them in the queue. Bingz's had opened their first outlet in Singapore at Westgate, Jurong East. Its a fast food concept but serving Chinese food, popular with their Crispy Burger aka Rou Jia Mo 肉夹馍

Bingz

Having patronised the place during its early stages of operations, we observed some discrepancies in how the staff managed the crowd but nonetheless, as usual, we will be patient. 

Make your own combo by choosing one item from A, B and C each to get $3 off the classic combo.

A - Choose a Crispy Entree
B - 1 Perfect Match 
C - 1 Beverage

Menu

A Crispy Entrees

Calorie watchers will be happy as Bingz's menu indicates the calories for their items. The shredded pork meat from The Signature Pork looks tempting and we ordered one to try. The "Chinese Burger" deserves a mention with its crispy and flaky bun. However, the shredded pork that had the moist and juicy look was lacklustre in taste. Bland.

178g | 525Cal

The Signature Pork 经典腊汁肉夹馍

We Ordered the Black Pepper Beef and mushroom too. There were chunks of Beef mixed with mushroom and black pepper. I guess likewise, only their Bun deserves a mentioned as the fillings were indeed lacking of savoury taste.

178g | 527Cal

Black Pepper Beef & Mushroom 黑胡牛霖肉夹馍 - $6.99

B - Perfect Matches

Sesame 360g | 568Cal
Chili Oil 360g | 450Cal

For the cold noodles, one can choose either with Sesame or Chilli sauce. This dish is suitable for vegetarians. The bowl of noodles was rather filling and the ingredients included Mocked Meat and shredded cucumber topped with Sesame Seed. It tasted good for me but it became "jelat" having more than half a bowl of it. 

Cold Noodles (Liang Pi - Sesame / Chili Oil) 凉皮系列 （麻酱/红油 ) - $6.59 / $5.99

The bowl of Wonton Soup looks eye catching with seaweed, shredded egg as well as chopped spring onions. The Pork Wontons were bite-size and we were kind of disappointed as both the soup and Wonton were not tasty.

10pc | 362 Cal

Wanton Soup (Pork) 金牌鲜肉小馄饨 - $6.99

If you prefer the chili oil version of Wonton, you can choose to order this. The good thing is that they were not overly oily and had a lot of vinegar within, topped with chopped peanuts, coriander, spring onions and sesame seeds as garnish.

10PC | 629 Cal

Chili Oil Wonton (Pork) 红油金牌鲜肉小馄饨 - $6.99

C - Beverages

The Ice Jelly can be added on when you purchase their combo at $1.99 each. 

The Brown Sugar Ice Jelly was too healthy and tasted bland. It was not cold enough too.

Brown Sugar Ice Jelly (with nuts) - $3.89

Likewise for Coconut Ice Jelly. Its a layer of coconut milk with sesame seed and too bad it was not cooling enough.

Coconut Ice Jelly (with nuts) - $3.89

We had the chicken Nuggets as add-on on and chili powder was given separately. There were no chili sauce available when asked. These bite-size chicken nuggets were decent and good for sharing.

Smokin' Hot Chicken Nuggets 黄金鸡块- $5.49 

Overall, their cuisine does not really suit our tastebuds for this visit. Perhaps I should visit the popular Chinese Burger in the West before I come back here again.

Rating: 3 / 5 

Bingz Singapore 西少爷肉夹馍
Location: Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Mall, #B1-27, Singapore 608532

Fong Sheng Hao 豐盛號 (Westgate)

The pal has casually talked about our next meet-up at Fong Sheng Hao 豐盛號 but we only actualized this many months later and Taiwanese Snacks here we go!

Fong Sheng Hao 豐盛號 

The place was quite packed in the morning and we had to sit somewhere near the kitchen.

Interior

The perk of sitting right next to the kitchen opening is we get to see our order immediately on the waiting area before the buzzer rings.

Grab your food here

The classic dish features seasoned pork belly served over steamed rice, coupled with braised egg and preserved vegetables. It was slow braised in soy sauce and imparts a savoury taste to the dish.

Soy Stewed Pork Rice 台湾焢肉饭 - $9.30

Their Toast had undergone the heating of charcoal fire thus the black burnt marks on it. We had a pork floss Condensed milk egg set. It was yummy and filling. 

Pork Floss, Condense Milk Egg Set - $7.10

These are not those packet sausages that we can buy off our usual supermarkets' shelves. This popular street food in Taiwan has a distinctive sweet and savoury taste, it is plump and juicy. I'm glad that it fixed my Taiwan Sausage craving.

Taiwan Sausage 台湾香肠 - $4.90

While we wanted to order Crepe for instance but it was sold out. We ordered their Taiwan Turnip Cake and shared it between us. It was soft and pretty ordinary.

Taiwan Turnip Cake - $3.90

The Taiwanese Pork Chop is a popular and delicious dish. I love its comforting and satisfying breaded fried pork chop served over a bed of steamed rice with pickled cucumber. The combination of textures are to die for, the crispy exterior of the pork chop against the softness of rice and the seasonings of the Pork Chop made the dish so yummy.

Taiwanese Pork Chop Rice - $11.20

The beverages are priced better if you are ordering their mains. 

Kopi O & Signature Milk Tea- $2.20 & $5.40

The place is not well-ventilated. After having a meal there, I'm reek of the food smell. 

Rating: 3.25 / 5

Fong Sheng Hao 豐盛號 (Westgate)
Location: Westgate, 3 Gateway Dr, #01-08, Singapore 608532

Yun Nans (Westgate)

Yun Nans is one of the largest causal chain restaurants in China with over 200 outlets with a record of more than 1 million of chicken soup sold world wide.

Ever since the opening of Yun Nans and the viral posts on line about them, I have been wanting to give it a try but no one around me are in the mood for oriental food. Luckily during one of the recent impromptu meetups with my friend, we agreed on trying Yun Nans in Westgate.

Interior Environment

The Raspberry Juice with Tamarind is Yun Nans' popular signature drink in China. It is a refreshing mixed of blended raspberry and tamarind water. While the Golden Buckwheat tea is imported from Yunnan and was said to have a meat floss taste by my friend.

Raspberry Juice with Tamarind 野生酸角树梅汁 & Golden Buckwheat Tea 黄金苦茶 - $5.80, $3

The sweet aromatic of flaky pastry encases the sweet rose petal jam. This is a favourite Yunnan classic and for what you know, rose petals are nutritious. They were said to be good for the liver and spleen.

Traditional Baked Rose Pastry 现烤玫瑰鲜花饼 - $6.80 (3 Pcs)

Fresh seafood was cooked together with Yun Nans's signature prawn broth and crispy rice pops were given separately in a bowl.  The seafood such as prawns and clams was fresh and you can taste the sweetness. 

Poached Seafood Rice in Prawn Broth 海鲜虾汤泡饭- $20.80

The meatball was bouncy and the texture was great.

Ingredients

Crispy Rice Pop

Surprisingly the taste of Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly was to my liking. It tasted like the BBQ skewers from the China Restaurant with seasonings heavily used.

Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly 泰味烤五花肉 - $9.90

The thickness of each piece of Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly is uniform, likewise for its taste.

A piece of Charcoal Grilled Pork Belly

The Signature Cross-bridge Rice Noodles is a traditional homecooked meal. The soup base is made by boiling pork bones for a number of hours.

Signature Cross-bridge Rice Noodles 云南过桥米线 - $18.90

Besides the rich in flavour and collagen broth. There are other ingredients like shredded carrots, shrimp, chives, spring onions, sliced fish, chicken, pork and Chinese ham, served separately. 

Ingredients of Signature Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles

These rice noodles were made purely with rice and water with a recipe calling for 14 steps process.

Rice Noodle

The bowl of noodles was unique with the number of ingredients in it. It was stomach-warming and reminds me of a home-cooked bowl of handmade noodle soup.

My Serving

Our oriental Chinese meal ended happily with a refreshing bowl of iced dessert. There was a rose fragrance and brown sugar jelly served with watermelon, lychee and rock melon.

Brown Sugar Jelly Served with Rose Puree 玫瑰红糖冰粉 - $6.90

While my impression of Yunan delicacies were more towards the oily side,  Yun Nans has totally change this. I'm pretty impress by the unique dishes served apart from the mainstream dishes we had from the shopping malls. I will definitely like to make a return visit for other dishes that I have not tried.

Rating: 3.25 / 5 

Yun Nans (Westgate)
Location: 3 Gateway Dr, #03-07, Singapore 608532
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