Loaded Gyūdon & teriyaki chicken rice from $5.90 at Serangoon Central bubble tea stall

A little birdy told me to go check out a Gyūdon kiosk tucked away at 262 Serangoon Central. It got me thinking, “A Japanese takeaway kiosk within the heartlands?” Now, you don’t see that everyday.”  So, with her directions in tow, I made my way toward the post office and there it was: Gyudon Moo, decked out in light wooden tones.

Blink and you might miss it — I actually walked past it twice without even noticing it was there. Here’s a tip, look out for the fruit stand that sells durians — the 2 stalls are right across from each other (just look at the sliced watermelon in the picture above).

If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that it also sells bubble tea and other beverages. Previously, the stall operated under the brand Fala Fala for about a year. They’d only just started serving food the week before I visited.

The signboard’s illustrations brought to mind Yoshinoya’s offerings, which has a branch conveniently located just a stone’s throw away at NEX. Would I rather pay S$6 for a small Gyūdon that comes with miso soup at Yoshinoya, or will the Signature Beef Rice Set (S$5.90/S$6.90) over here be better?

That was until I spotted the Signature Beef Rice Set Combo (S$7.90/S$8.90). My small S$7.90 portion comes with red ginger slices and a choice between Fresh Squeezed Lemon Tea and Classic Milk Tea. Since the regular Fresh Squeezed Lemon Tea on its own is S$4.80, I’d be able to save S$2.80.

For the price, I must say that the portion of the beef slices was quite generous. It also comes with a soft-boiled egg, slivers of onion and of course, rice. Taste-wise, it was great and didn’t disappoint.

I also gave the Teriyaki Chicken Rice Set (S$7.90/S$8.90) a go, and selected the Classic Milk Tea that comes with boba. The chicken slices were fairly tender, and comes accompanied by a medley of vegetables: carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.

However, the Teriyaki Eel Rice (S$8.60 for medium) was the star of the evening. The unagi, drizzled in teriyaki sauce, was not only delicious but also melted in the mouth. For the price, it doesn’t pale in comparison to those served at more upmarket joints.

If you’re seeking to takeaway some comforting Japanese rice bowls, why not head down to Gyudon Moo at  262 Serangoon Central and try it for yourself? We were impressed — will you be?

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