Koh Grill & Sushi Bar

I'd been evading Japanese cuisines (especially ramen) ever since I came back from Japan. Somehow I just didn't crave for Japanese food at all,  and the only time I had ramen back in Singapore, I ended up with a really bad stomachache -.-

It's been roughly 2 months since I've had any sushi. Recently, quite a few friends recommended Koh Grill & Sushi Bar as the 'must try' affordable sushi place. The initial plan was to visit last Friday, however the restaurant was fully booked and they couldn't accept anymore reservations when I called in the morning. I highly recommend making a reservation at least 1-2 days beforehand. Since Friday didn't work out, we decided to make a visit on Wednesday instead!

We didn't order much, just 3 dishes, so this is gonna be a quick review.

Shiok!!! Maki

Eel, avocado, salmon, shiok! sauce (tasted like a combination of mentai, mayo and maybe cheese) and fish roe.

Of course, the Maki which made Koh Grill & Sushi Bar so famous.

This was the first dish that come. Highly anticipated and did not disappoint.

First of all, freaking generous portion of shiok sauce and fish roe. The prominent tastes were the eel and the shiok sauce. Because the eel and the shiok sauce were so overwhelming, I could hardly taste the salmon at all. But I don't really mind, because I'm more of an eel fan. Also, I especially enjoyed the popping fish roe in between bites. Just one word-shiok. 

Crappy Maki

Soft-shelled crab, seaweed, seared swordfish belly, fish roe and magic.

So ironic to name it crappy maki, because it was FARRRRR from crappy. If shiok maki didn't disappoint, crappy maki freaking exceeded my expectations by TEN FOLDS.

Shiok Maki pretty much tasted quite consistent throughout, I would say it's a 1-dimensional taste. As for the crappy maki, you get a 3-dimensional taste, very 有层次感. Once you take a big bite, the first thing that attacks your senses is the smell of seared fish, it's a very interesting flavor, a little burnt, charcoal-ish smell. Next will be something crunchy and chewy-the seaweed which gives crappy maki the incredible munch factor. Of course, not forgetting the crispy soft-shell crab! To top it off, it ends with little popping fish roe:) Heavenly combination.

Actually I think my description doesn't do it justice. Please do yourself a favor and try it out!!

Our concluding statement after trying out both crappy and Shiok!!! Maki: 

Crappy Maki > Shiok!!! Maki

Asparagus Buta Special

Asparagus, pork belly and garlic.

Not incredible. But still quite nice! We should've ordered the grilled version since its cheaper! I would say to pass up on this and order more maki! Hahahaaaa!

There was a longggg queue outside the restaurant throughout our meal, and the place is not very big either, so definitely try to reserve!

Koh Grill & Sushi Bar

#04-21, Wisma Atria

Tel: 9180 3805