Ichiho Donburi & Sushi at Aperia Mall brings contemporary Japanese dining to Kallang, specializing in fresh seafood donburi bowls and premium sushi preparations. Located at 12 Kallang Avenue #02-07/08, this Japanese restaurant has established itself as a destination for authentic Japanese cuisine, with air-flown seafood arriving 2-3 times weekly to ensure peak freshness. The restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients and traditional Japanese cooking techniques creates an elevated dining experience that caters to both casual diners seeking comfort food and connoisseurs appreciating premium Japanese cuisine. Their strategic location in Aperia Mall makes them easily accessible to the Kallang business district and surrounding residential areas.
The restaurant's menu centers around their acclaimed donburi selections, with the Premium Signature Sashimi and Bara Kaisen Don serving as their pièce de résistance - a stunning double-layer ensemble featuring colorful, fresh sashimi artfully arranged over seasoned sushi rice. Their diverse offerings include appetizers, fresh salads, premium sashimi, expertly prepared sushi, various donburi bowls, crispy tempura, and perfectly grilled meats. For adventurous diners, Ichiho offers a specially curated Omakase experience that showcases the chef's creativity and seasonal ingredients. Each dish is carefully prepared to deliver delightful combinations of flavors, textures, and visual appeal that reflect authentic Japanese culinary traditions.
Operating Monday through Sunday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, Ichiho provides both lunch and dinner service with convenient reservation options via phone or email. The restaurant offers comprehensive dining options including dine-in service, takeaway, and delivery through popular platforms like GrabFood, FoodPanda, and Deliveroo. Located near Lavender and Bendemeer MRT stations, the restaurant is easily accessible by public transport. With an average price point of 5 per person and positive customer reviews highlighting their fresh ingredients and skilled preparation, Ichiho represents excellent value for authentic Japanese cuisine in the Kallang area.
I saw good reviews for this place and decided to dine here for a Father's Day celebration. The restaurant wasn't too packed; in fact, it was rather empty. However, the food took rather long to arrive after ordering. I was expecting great taste based on the reviews, but nothing was truly fantastic from my point of view, though it was decent. The sashimi was fresh, as it wasn't mushy. The wagyu was very thin, and I didn't get to experience the melt-in-your-mouth taste. Overall, it was decent.
Alan Lim
We went there for the first time. While the restaurant is not overly crowded, I think it's a bit of a shame that the staff is not very attentive to customer needs (they tend to talk among themselves or face the kitchen most of the time). We had to raise our voice and call for attention. Food was average, and for the price, I find that it's not that great in portion or taste.
Angel Hoi
Came here for lunch with my colleagues, and we were honestly so disappointed. The wait for the food was ridiculously long — it took about 20 minutes just for the first dish (beef soba) to arrive. The noodles were soggy and mushy, and the broth was bland, like straight-up shoyu water. On top of that, who puts scallions and bean sprouts in soba? It felt totally unauthentic.
The rest of the food wasn’t much better. The salmon sashimi and tonkatsu were just okay — nothing special. The ebi fried rice was really disappointing. While the texture was fine, the flavor was completely missing. It didn’t even taste remotely like Japanese fried rice.
The worst part was the salmon maki and grilled squid. They took over 40 minutes to arrive, showing up after we’d already finished everything else. The salmon in the maki wasn’t fresh; it was mushy, and the mentai sauce was so overpowering that it ruined the whole dish. As for the squid, it didn’t even taste grilled — more like it was steamed or boiled, and it was completely tasteless.
When we asked the staff, they said the long wait was because one of the chefs was on medical leave, but honestly, that’s no excuse for such poor service and food. It was also so hard to get the staff’s attention throughout the meal.
Overall, this was such a letdown, and we definitely won’t be coming back.
Positive Reviews
Aileen Ganesan
This was my first visit, having heard about their healthy food on the radio. The service was prompt, and the staff were very helpful. The food arrived quite fast. The sashimi was fresh, and the rice was yummy too. I was told that the pickles set is a hot favourite. It was appetising and yummy, but nothing to rave about. It contained guava, tomato, and radish; I loved the radish the most for its crispiness. It's a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal with friends. Pricing is reasonable, especially with 30% off the second donburi set ordered.
Bo Tek
Normal Japanese food which costs about SGD 20+ per person after taxes. The rice portion is not much, which I like since I'm not into too many carbs.
Tea is not free but is refillable, and the staff are quite prompt in refilling cups each time the level goes down. This is a plus point for me, as some restaurants are so busy that they neglect this finer point of service.
The great thing about being in Aperia Mall is that the place has a quiet ambience, which is ideal for business talks and for anyone who dislikes crowds.
Clara Ker
My friends and I, a group of more than 10 pax, went for lunch. Their service is prompt, fast, and responsive. Their food is flavourful and tastes very decent. The price is reasonable; at $25 per pax, we were super full. I would recommend this to others, especially the office crowd, to try for lunch.
Gayle Lee
A rare find in this part of town. The food looks as good as it tastes; from presentation to freshness and texture, you can tell it’s prepared with lots of love and attention to detail. We enjoyed it so much, we kept ordering more. The staff is polite and attentive. Parking is easy to find. Overall, we are very happy customers and have great memories. Thank you for this amazing experience.
Casey Woo
This is the Ichiho Premium Signature Sashimi & Bara Kaisen Don. What a mouthful. Literally. My random visit turned out to be surprisingly fulfilling. The unusually fun-looking presentation was an eyeful as well. Not sure where to start, but overall quite shiok. Nice place too.
Back again for the wagyu steak set. Decent.
Kai Lun Ng
The sushi meals we had **were** very fresh and tasty. Rice could have been **a** bit more in the donburi dish. The price is reasonable, and overall, the ambiance is nice. We will be coming back for sure.
Steve Lim
I always go for the signature kaisen don. It offers a great variety of fish, which is always fresh. Food preparation takes a while, but I suppose that's typical for most Japanese meals, where each dish is thoughtfully prepared. It's excellent value for the price, and their service is also consistently attentive and friendly.
Desmond Lee
Chairs are rather uncomfortable. Cushions need to be changed.
Food is well presented and tastes good. They are having an offer now with a second bowl of Donburi at 20% discount.
Jina Cheng
This cozy Japanese spot treated us to their new Family Package Bundle Deal, and it was a feast worth raving about!
Here’s what we loved from this incredible package:
**Appetizers**
The variety here was amazing! The Edamame and Hijiki Salad were light and refreshing, while the Potato Wedges were perfectly crispy. The Satsumage (fish cakes) had just the right chewiness, and the Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelet) was fluffy and savory.
**Sashimi Platter:**
A gorgeous selection of Maguro, Salmon, Hamachi, Megajiki, and Hotate. Every piece was fresh, buttery, and absolutely delicious—sashimi lovers, this is heaven!
**Meat Platter**
The Soki Nitsuke (braised pork ribs) was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the 6 pieces of Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) were smoky and flavorful, grilled to perfection.
**Tempura Platter**
Crispy, golden goodness! The platter featured 4 pieces of prawn and 2 kinds of veggie tempura. Light, non-greasy, and oh-so-satisfying.
**Sakura Ebi Fried Rice**
This was packed with umami and a delightful crunch from the tiny sakura ebi. Perfectly seasoned and comforting!
**Salmon Mentai Maki**
A show-stopper! The creamy mentai sauce paired with the fresh salmon made every bite indulgent and unforgettable.
**Dessert**
We ended the meal with a selection of Japanese sweets—delicate, not overly sweet, and the perfect way to finish a hearty dinner.
Whether you're planning a girls' night or a family gathering, this Family Bundle Meal is a must-try. It’s fresh, generous, and packed with variety!
Theresa Lie
Delicious and value-for-money Japanese set meals! Loved their $128 Family Bundle Deal for 4, which includes appetizers, sashimi, maki, meat and tempura platters, fried rice, and desserts. Perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Janice Ng
I had a fantastic dining experience at Ichiho Donburi & Sushi. The Family Package offered a generous portion and a variety of delicious dishes. The sashimi was fresh and flavorful, the tempura was light and crispy, and the fried rice was perfectly seasoned. The service was prompt and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!
Alice Tan
Chanced upon this restaurant and ordered their Premium Signature Sashimi & Bara Kaisen Don, as well as the Wagyu Beef Steak Bara Kaisen Don. The sashimi was fresh, and it was decently priced. I don't eat a lot of carbs, so the amount of rice was just right for me. Overall, it was nice and is recommended.
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Sashimi
CHUTORO SASHIMI
$45.00
Yellowfin Tuna Belly
AKAMI SASHIMI
$20.00
Tuna
HAMACHI SASHIMI
$18.00
Yellowtail
MEGAJIKI SASHIMI
$18.00
Sword Fish
SAKE SASHIMI
$12.00
Salmon
SAKE BELLY SASHIMI
$16.00
Salmon Belly
HOTATE SASHIMI
$14.00
Japanese Scallop
UNI SASHIMI
$38.00
Sea Urchin
IKURA SASHIMI
$18.00
Salmon Roe
AMA EBI SASHIMI
$22.00
River Eel
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Salad
WAGYU BEEF KINOKO SALAD
$18.50
Stir fried diced cut Japanese beef with assorted mushrooms and capsicum, tossed with wasabi dressing
TRUFFLE EBI AVOCADO MENTAI SALAD
$16.50
Boiled prawn and avocado mixed with mentaiko mayonnaise and truffle paste
SALMON OR MAGURO AVOCADO SALAD
$12.50
Diced cut salmon or tuna sashimi and avocado with flying fish roe served with Japanese dressing
SHIRAUO TEMPURA SALAD
$13.50
Deep fried silver fish tossed with Japanese dressing
SIGNATURE SASHIMI SALAD
$16.50
Premium variety of the finest sashimi slices served with wasabi dressing
SPICY SALMON SALAD
$13.50
Salmon sashimi with homemade spicy sauce
POTATO SALAD
$10.50
Ichiho style potato salad with truffle mayo
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Deep Fried Selection
TEMPURA MORIAWASE
$16.00
Assorted shrimp and vegetable tempura
EBI TEMPURA
5pcs $18.00
Shrimp tempura
KAISEN YASAI KAKIAGE
$16.00
Deep fried mixed vegetable with seafood Ichiho style
SOFT SHELL CRAB KARAGE
$18.00
Deep fried soft-shell crab with homemade salted egg sauce and spicy mayonnaise
CHICKEN NANBAN KARAGE
$14.00
Deep fried chicken marinated with vinegar sauce. Served with tartare sauce
MIYAZAKI TONKATSU
$18.00
Japanese porkloin cutlet
ANAGO TEMPURA
$16.00
River eel tempura
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Kushiyaki
NEGIMA
$6.00
Chicken thigh and leek
BUTA BELLY YUZU KOSHO
$8.00
Pork belly with yuzu pepper
TEBASAKI
$8.00
Midjoint wing
TOMOTO BACON
$8.00
Mini tomato bacon roll
TSUKUNE
$8.00
Minced chicken ball
UZURA TAMAGO
$6.00
Scallop bacon roll
HOTATE BACON
$8.00
Pork belly asparagus roll
BUTA ASPARAGUS
$8.00
Pork belly asparagus roll
ASSORTED KUSHIYAKI
$14.00 (4pcs), $20.00 (6pcs)
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A la Carte Sushi
CHUTORO SUSHI
$18.00
Semi Fatty Tuna
MAGURO SUSHI
$8.00
Bluefin Tuna
HAMACHI SUSHI
$8.00
Yellowtail
MEGAJIKI SUSHI
$8.00
Sword Fish
HOTATE SUSHI
$10.00
Scallop
SAKE SUSHI
$6.00
Salmon
UNI SUSHI
$18.00
Sea Urchin
IKURA SUSHI
$12.00
Salmon Roe
ANAGO SUSHI
$10.00
River Eel
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Maki Roll
SPICY SPIDER MAKI
$18.00
Soft shell crab roll topped with homemade salted egg yolk sauce and flying fish roe
UNAGI AVOCADO MAKI
$16.00
Soft shell crab roll topped with homemade salted egg yolk sauce and flying fish roe
NEGI TORO UNI IKURA MAKI
$20.00
Chopped tuna belly roll topped with sea urchin and salmon roe
Rice
SAKURA EBI GARLIC CHAHAN
$15.50
Sakura shrimp garlic fried rice
TAKANA SHIRASU CHAHAN
$12.50
Japanese pickles and dried silver bait fried rice
KIMCHEE CHAHAN
$12.50
Homemade golden kimchee fried rice
YAKI MENTAI ONIGIRI
$8.00
Grilled rice ball with mentai roe
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Donburi
ABURI SALMON MENTAI BARA KAISEN DON
$17.50
Flame seared salmon with mentaiko and assortment of marinated diced-cut seafood on sushi rice
JIKASE TAMAGO YAKI BARA KAISEN DON
$15.50
Homemade sweet egg omelette and assortment of marinated diced-cut seafood on sushi rice
UNAGI BARA KAISEN DON
$19.50
Grilled sea eel with special eel sauce with marinated diced-cut seafood on sushi rice
PREMIUM KAISEN SASHIMI DON
$20.50
Special selection of the finest seafood sashimi slices with sea urchin on sushi rice
