Japanese Curry Express Review: Legit Japanese Food At Fortune Centre With Nothing Over $10

The first time I went to Japan, I consumed more rice in a day than I would ever have back home in a week. That ensured a ticket for principal withdrawals the second I left, and I was convinced I’d never experience that quality of food at the same quotation again.

Shortly after returning, I stumbled upon Japanese Curry Express and the rest of my sorrow was history. Gohan onegaishimasu~ (rice please~) Japanese Curry Express - $10 Salmon Mentai Don Found At Fortune Centre Food at Japanese Curry Express To start, rice.

I grabbed Salmon Mentai Don ($10, $13 for upsize) to start the day on a high and I sure wasn’t disappointed. The mentaiko mayo complemented the salmon that had a smoky char, the rice was good enough to be polished off on its own and I relished in every bite.

It was a rather small portion and I wished there was more to devour, but I knew that would make me feel jelak . I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try Smoked Duck Ramen ($7) , but curiosity got the better of me and I found myself slurping down this bowl in record time. The soup was light with a strong flavour of kelp, which I found refreshing since the smoked duck was salty.

For $7, you get a good amount of duck to go with your noodles and the mountain of kelp. A shovel of Pork Katsu Curry Rice ($7) brought me back to a meal I had in Tokyo where I was freezing my socks off. Singapore doesn’t have 2-degree-Celsius weather, but the fluffy rice slathered in steaming curry and beautifully fried katsu was still comforting.

The curry was fragrant, barely spicy, and thick enough to coat a spoon. And you’re going to get a cut of pork that’s substantial for a good chew and crisp bite.

I decided it was treat yo’self day and got a plate of Soft Shell Crab ($8) . Encased in a thin layer of tempura batter, the crabs had a bounce in every bite. Ambience at Japanese Curry Express It’s a little too much to ask for both ambience and incredibly affordable Japanese food, so don’t come expecting the store to resemble an atas restaurant.

Situated on the third floor of Fortune Centre, away from the vegetarian eateries the old building is known for, Japanese Curry Express is not a place you’d accidentally find. You’ll be asked to place your order by filling in a form before handing it over to any of the staff. The verdict I’m always down for a Japanese meal at any time of the day.

Fortune Center is within walking distance of Bugis MRT Station, so you can bet you’ll see me here more often than my wallet would like me to.