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Gochiya opened its first outlet in Singapore on 11 Apr, one of the first new stalls to open as part of West Mall‘s renovation. They serve individual Teppanyaki sets with options for hamburg, tonkatsu and more from just S$14.80.
Located in the heart of Bukit Batok Central, West Mall has been undergoing a makeover for the past 2 years, introducing an extended basement section with over 20 new F&B establishments.
Gochiya shares a unit with another eatery but a shared kitchen is where it ends, as you can’t order from both stalls.
The team at Gochiya recommended the Signature Hamburg Combo (S$22.90) and Thick Iberico Loin Katsu (S$19.90), which is what we got.
The Signature Hamburg Combo includes their Hamburg with cheese, Iberico Jowl, Iberico Secreto Pork and Assorted Vegetables. You can choose between the Mushroom Cream Sauce and Black Pepper Sauce for the Hamburg, which is what we got.
2 cuts of Iberico pork were served—the Jowl and Secreto—both of which were fatty and tender. I preferred the Jowl however, as the latter got slightly tough after cooking on the metal plate for a while.
The star of the show was, without a doubt, their Hamburg. The patty is a blend of highly-prized meats, with 60% Iberico and Meixco pork and 40% Rubia Gallega beef.
It was slightly firm yet juicy and easy to bite through. Pair it with their black pepper sauce and melted cheese like we did and you’ll get the perfect combination of flavour in your mouth. Definitely my personal favourite of everything we tried!
The Thick Iberico Loin Katsu came with thick-cut pieces of meat, miso soup, and the classic Tonkatsu condiment set (shredded cabbage, sesame seeds, Tonkatsu sauce).
We were told to grind the sesame seeds finely, then add the Tonkatsu sauce to dip the meat into.
The meat is served to you 80% cooked, and how you want it after is up to your preference. It is elevated on a metal grill, where you can then place the individual Katsu pieces on the metal plate to cook. It was great as I was able to customise the doneness of the meat to my liking.
The exterior had a super satisfying crunch to it, while the meat was savoury and relatively tender on the inside. Since they use pork loin which is known to be slightly fattier, some pieces were tougher to chew.
They served Ikura Chawanmushi and Japanese rice with every set. Slow-cooked individually in stone pots, the rice was fresh and the perfect base for the greasy meats we had. The Chawanmushi was silky smooth and filled with ingredients.
Lastly, we also tried their sides, the Cheese Roll (S$6.50) and Crab Cream Croquette (S$4.50) that came with 2 pieces each.
It was fried and creamy goodness all around, what’s not to love? The cheese roll is also unique in that it’s the same pork loin used for their tonkatsu rolled in cheese, making for a decadent snack.
From now till 30 Apr, they are offering a free scoop of Mozzarella Cheese if you follow them on Instagram @gochiyaofficial and add this post to your story. What are you waiting for? Head down for Gochiya’s opening, and don’t say bojio!
