It was nearing the date of my return to Singapore from Australia. My friends and I were cracking our heads in search for places to eat. Daniel came up with the suggestion of us dining in Shimizu Grand, Japanese Buffet Restaurant, which is located at Floreat.
Haruhi blessed us, we actually turned up before the shop opened. It opens at 1800 hrs Wednesdays to Sundays only. And it was already fully booked! It was fully booked every single day they say! We were given a corner table. A corner for those who didn't book but lucky enough to come early. Those who came late will probably regret cause people like us stayed all the way till the shop was about to close. The food is really good, the service is great, the environment is nice.
The $35 price is reasonable for a Japanese buffet. This is one of the best find in Perth I ever had. My friends were all thumbs up about it.
When I said the service was great, I wasn't joking. We actually chatted with all the owners of the restaurant during and even after the meal, for quite some time! Apparently the Chia family were Singaporeans moved to Perth for retirement. Throughout the meal, the owners came along to check that we were properly served. Did I mention that each of us got a pair of Shimizu chopsticks as a souvenir? They are going to add a new out-door concept to the restaurant next year with Korean-typed BBQ. Yummy! Too bad I probably won't get the chance to try it.
My only complain would be the lack of different ingredients for the Teppanyaki. There is only beef. I was hoping to have some Shisamo or maybe a variety of ingredients like those offered at Vienna International Seafood & Teppanyaki Restaurant in Singapore. But I really should not be too fussy about this as Shimizu Grand is definitely the best place to get lots of good Nihon-ryori at an affordable price while enjoying great services. The lady owner told me that the first day of opening there was only 5 tables of customers and she was so afraid. But on the second day, through word of mouth, there was a lot more customers. I told her, if Shimizu Grand keeps this up, there will be nothing to worry about ;)
Without further ado, let me show some photos with captions.
The buffet counter. Everything is nicely placed and very delicious looking.
Some cold dishes before the meal. Japanese seaweed and calamari.
Can't help but to take some sashimi as appetizers. They have this glow in them. Fresh! Mr Chia said the restaurant slices 3 adult salmons on average every night.
Tempura complimentary with every table. There were other Tempuras besides prawns.
Small table filled up easily. Beggars can't be choosers, we were lucky to get a table without booking.
Even the tea, which is the only beverage provided, is not those cheap quality ones.
Chawanmushi anyone?
Teppanyaki beef nicely cooked. Medium done.
Fried rice is really good. Fragrant yet not oily.
Oranges are really sweet!
We were addicted to them and the owners asked the kitchen to cut a dozen more for us.
Some dessert cakes. The ichigo cake is my favorite :P
If I am ever going back to Perth for convocation this coming March 2008, I would definitely want to revisit this place again. YAY!
Haruhi blessed us, we actually turned up before the shop opened. It opens at 1800 hrs Wednesdays to Sundays only. And it was already fully booked! It was fully booked every single day they say! We were given a corner table. A corner for those who didn't book but lucky enough to come early. Those who came late will probably regret cause people like us stayed all the way till the shop was about to close. The food is really good, the service is great, the environment is nice.
The $35 price is reasonable for a Japanese buffet. This is one of the best find in Perth I ever had. My friends were all thumbs up about it.
When I said the service was great, I wasn't joking. We actually chatted with all the owners of the restaurant during and even after the meal, for quite some time! Apparently the Chia family were Singaporeans moved to Perth for retirement. Throughout the meal, the owners came along to check that we were properly served. Did I mention that each of us got a pair of Shimizu chopsticks as a souvenir? They are going to add a new out-door concept to the restaurant next year with Korean-typed BBQ. Yummy! Too bad I probably won't get the chance to try it.
My only complain would be the lack of different ingredients for the Teppanyaki. There is only beef. I was hoping to have some Shisamo or maybe a variety of ingredients like those offered at Vienna International Seafood & Teppanyaki Restaurant in Singapore. But I really should not be too fussy about this as Shimizu Grand is definitely the best place to get lots of good Nihon-ryori at an affordable price while enjoying great services. The lady owner told me that the first day of opening there was only 5 tables of customers and she was so afraid. But on the second day, through word of mouth, there was a lot more customers. I told her, if Shimizu Grand keeps this up, there will be nothing to worry about ;)
Without further ado, let me show some photos with captions.
The buffet counter. Everything is nicely placed and very delicious looking.
Some cold dishes before the meal. Japanese seaweed and calamari.
Can't help but to take some sashimi as appetizers. They have this glow in them. Fresh! Mr Chia said the restaurant slices 3 adult salmons on average every night.
Tempura complimentary with every table. There were other Tempuras besides prawns.
Small table filled up easily. Beggars can't be choosers, we were lucky to get a table without booking.
Even the tea, which is the only beverage provided, is not those cheap quality ones.
Chawanmushi anyone?
Teppanyaki beef nicely cooked. Medium done.
Fried rice is really good. Fragrant yet not oily.
Oranges are really sweet!
We were addicted to them and the owners asked the kitchen to cut a dozen more for us.
Some dessert cakes. The ichigo cake is my favorite :P
If I am ever going back to Perth for convocation this coming March 2008, I would definitely want to revisit this place again. YAY!
3 comments:
If you were to go, please bring me along,wa shuang!!!
haha definitely you will be top on my list. chutz shuang!!
I wan to have avatar beside my comment too!
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