HARU Review: Unique Japanese-Korean Rice Bowls At $10 Near Geylang

Outcome the right combination of flavours is difficult, and the competition is getting increasingly saturated, with plenty of “bowl restaurants” popping up. But have a taste of their food and you will be surprised by what you find. Carbs include multigrain rice, soba noodles, Japanese pearl rice, and a salad.

We started off with the Bulgogi Beef ($12++) , which was packed with loads of vegetables. We tossed it all up and really liked how the fatty beef ribeye mixes with the sweet roasted carrots.

But surprise surprise, the beef was not the most impressive item here. The rice has a mild but rich taste, with an exceedingly strong fragrance that adds something really special to this dish.

The rice is not cooked in a rice cooker – but was steamed in a steam oven, giving the chefs more control over the cookery process. Honey Butter Chicken ($10++) was another interesting item on the menu – a clear ode to Korean honey butter almonds found in brightly-coloured yellow packets.

Sous-vide chicken is glazed with a honey butter and accompanied by the same vegetables you’d find with the Bulgogi Beef. I thought the sauce was a little too sweet and would have preferred a more buttery taste to it.

We had the multigrain rice that is made from a blend of eight different grains. My dining partner informed me she’s not a fan of brown rice and other unpolished grains, but she wiped the entire bowl of rice in an instant.

The last dish we tried was the Miso-sake Salmon ($10++) with soba noodles. The salmon was good, but I was a little disappointed with the meagre portion. It’s great for people watching their weight, but I would definitely recommend the Japanese pearl rice or multigrain rice over the noodles any day.

Ambience at HARU The restaurant is small with around 20 seats. Most of the seats are bar-style, so if you’re looking for a romantic meal with bae, it’s best to give this place a miss.

The verdict It’s hard to nail the right flavours correctly, especially so when working with foreign flavours such as Japanese and Korean. While the place is slightly out of the way, it’s worth crossing the vibrant streets of Geylang to get to this chic restaurant.

Don’t forget to in addition check these Geylang restaurants when you’re around the area! 10 Geylang Food Places That Prove It Deserves Its Title As The Best Supper Spot In Singapore Address: 100 Guillemard Road, #01-06, Singapore 399718 Opening hours: Tue-Fri 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sat 11am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm, Sun 9am to 6pm Website | Menu Photos taken by Ho Jing Yi .