Chiso Zanmai

Dharshiney asked me out for a Japanese buffet lunch date at Chiso Zanmai two days after she got back from her school trip to Japan. Only been back in Singapore for two days and she is already missing Japan food! This girl ah. 

So anyway, when she asked me, it strucked me that Chiso Zanmai is the place which Glenn and I have been wanting to check out because every time we walk towards Central from MICA Building, we are always attracted to the crowd in the restaurant! Seems like a popular restaurant, yes?

Greeted by the dessert counter when we entered!

Photo credits to Dharshiney.

We didn't try their shizuoka oden because they didn't look that appetizing.

I just realized they spelled pork bace instead of base. -.-

We tried their ramen, and totally regretted our choice. No doubt the pork slices were quite decent, the rest of the ramen was just ... meh.  The broth was too soupy and noodles too soft. It was as though we were having maggie mee instead of ramen. 

Photo credits to Dharshiney.

Interestingly, the patrons here have a queuing culture.

I am enamored with their mackerel! <3

Look how happy Dharshiney is with all the glorious food in front of her!

But then again, Chiso Zanmai is slow in refilling the food. Their cold counter (consists of salad and some seafood) was rather empty when we went back for our 2nd round.

We were there on a Tuesday and that probably explains the small crowd that day.

The sushi they serve are rather average, nothing much to rave about.

Their matcha tofu was so goooood we had a few more pieces.

Their soft serve ice cream comes with a variety of toppings to choose from, and you can even add some Hershey's chocolate or strawberry sauce to it! Awesome much.

Overall, the staff were efficient in clearing our plates (maybe a little too enthusiastic at the same time) and we thought Chiso Zanmai is actually quite a good place for birthday celebrations if you are looking for a restaurant that won't burn your pocket and has ample space for large group gatherings.

I heard they serve sashimi for the dinner buffet, do check it out if you love your sashimi!

Chiso Zanmai
6 Eu Tong Sen St
#02-17 The Central
Singapore 059817
62213177

Lunch (12nn - 3pm)

Adult: $14.90++ / Child: $9.90 / Senior: $12.90++ (Weekdays)
Adult: $19.90++ / Child: $9.90 / Senior: $17.90++ (Weekends & PH)

Dinner (6pm - 10pm)
Adult: $24.90++ / Child: $14.90 / Senior: $22.90++ (Sunday to Thursday + PH)
Adult: $29.90++ / Child: $14.90 / Senior: $27.90++ ( Friday to Saturday + Eve of PH)