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Welcome To Himawari Japanese Restaurant
At Himawari Japanese Restaurant, located within the Orchid Country Club, we offer an exquisite dining experience characterized by our expansive ala-carte buffet of over 80 authentic Japanese dishes. Our menu boasts fresh sashimi, tender shabu shabu, and savory grilled gindara teriyaki, ensuring a delightful culinary journey. Emphasizing value and generous portions, we're perfect for both serious food lovers and families. With a serene Zen ambiance overlooking the driving range, each visit becomes a memorable outing. Whether you're part of the OCC community or visiting, Himawari invites you to indulge in a feast that celebrates the essence of Japanese cuisine.
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About
Himawari Japanese Restaurant
Welcome to Himawari Japanese Restaurant, a culinary jewel nestled in the heart of Singapore's Orchid Country Club. Here, Japanese cuisine comes alive with vibrant flavors and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for families, friends, and golf enthusiasts alike. Emphasizing quality and variety, Himawari invites you to embark on a delectable journey through an extensive à la carte buffet featuring over 80 exquisite dishes.
Located on the second level of the OCC Driving Range, Himawari is easily accessible and offers a plethora of amenities such as reservations, delivery, outdoor seating, and an on-site bar. With wheelchair accessibility and facilities catering to kids and larger groups, it’s truly designed for everyone.
The buffet experience here is a standout highlight. Begin your culinary adventure with their fresh and generous selections of sashimi, including salmon, tuna, and sweet prawn, served in thick, luscious slices. The California salad, with its refreshing tang, is a perfect opener to awaken your palate for the delightful journey ahead.
Taking things up a notch, indulge in shabu shabu or sukiyaki, where the marbled beef melts in your mouth after a brief dip in the simmering broth. For those who prefer chicken, there's equally tempting options to savor. Don’t forget to complement your meal with udon or rice, both of which enhance the overall flavors of your dish.
While the cooked dishes present a mixed bag, the grilled gindara teriyaki shines with its tenderness and rich flavor, promising a satisfying morsel. However, traditional favorites like tempura and agemono offer a more average take, which is not unexpected in a buffet setting.
As you round off your meal, save room for sushi and temaki. The rice is perfectly seasoned, making every bite an absolute delight. While the maki may not steal the show, the variety of options available ensures that each visit can yield a new flavor experience.
Service here tends to fluctuate; it is prompt during quieter hours but can slow down when the restaurant becomes crowded. It’s advisable to arrive before 7:30 PM to ensure a smoother experience.
With a simple and Zen-inspired décor, Himawari offers a peaceful ambiance that complements the fine dining experience. The view of golfers practicing their swings provides a unique backdrop that enhances the vibrant dining atmosphere.
In conclusion, Himawari Japanese Restaurant distinguishes itself as a remarkable dining option within the Yishun area. Offering a lavish buffet with generous servings, it successfully caters to both members and the public. Join them for a delightful experience that serves up the best of Japanese flavors, all while enjoying a warm and inviting setting.
For inquiries, please contact them at 6834 3313. Whether you're a local or visiting, make Himawari a stop on your culinary journey through Singapore!
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“ Himawari Japanese Restaurant - Buffeting with the Golfers We first notice Himawari Japanese Restaurant opening during our regular visits to Orchid Country Club ('OCC'). As a member of OCC, we have been spoilt with the current dining options here, ranging from restaurants such Peach Garden, Gayatri, Vanda Terrace and now we have the Japanese option of Himawari. Do take note that all the restaurants above are open to public, while for members we just enjoy additional discount. Himawari @ OCC is a second branch of this popular restaurant renowned for their Japanese ala-carte buffet with over 80 different dishes which include shabu shabu and sukiyaki. This review is compilation of a few visits from the Little Devil and myself. Located in the second level of OCC Driving Range, this place can easily be seen once you enter the OCC compound. Parking are plenty for those driving, and there is a regular shuttle bus from Yishun MRT station to OCC for the non drivers. So far we find the buffet option is more value for money, considering our huge appetite we will end up spending the same amount for ala-carte. For Japanese buffet, we normally start with their sashimi and salad. For sashimi, you can choose from salmon, sweet prawn, sea bream, yellow tail, tuna, swordfish, octopus and squid. It is all fresh, thick slices and very generous serving. The California salad that we tried so far has been refreshing with a slight tangy dressing which is good to open up your appetite. Next in line is their shabu shabu or sukiyaki. The beef that they serve here has an excellent marble. With a short cooking time, you will enjoy juicy tender beef sensation in your mouth. For a non-beef eater, you can stick with chicken. For the finishing touches to accompany the soup, you can choose udon or rice to go with this meal. For the cooked dishes, the notable mention is the grilled gindara (cod fish) teriyaki. It is tender, moist and not fishy. The other cook dishes such as agemono, tempura or other hot/simmer dishes are average. This is expected when it comes to buffet. I always like to leave the carbo section for last, so leave some tummy space for the sushi and temaki. We noticed the sushi rice is nicely cooked and seasoned well rice vinegar. There are so many variety to choose from, it will be quite though for you to decide. Skipped the maki though, I am not sure why, but I feel the maki here is just so so. When we get into this stage, we are normally quite stuffed. Service is good, but expect it to drop when the restaurant become crowded. For dinner, the crowd start coming in after 7.30pm. The first round of food order normally it come quite fast. For the next rounds, the food will come at a slower rate and don't be surprise if you have to be constantly reminding the waiters on your orders. The décor of the restaurant is simple and Zen. If you are facing the driving range, the view of golfers hitting the balls and practising their swings is a common sight. I just hope the golfers can still concentrate hitting the balls instead of drooling over our sashimi. Overall, Himawari Japanese Restaurant @ OCC offer a good dining option in the Yishun area for the public or OCC members. They serve good Japanese food with lots of variety starting from appetizers to desserts. . Although the price can be slightly on the high side, they are very generous in their servings. Cheers!! Food & Drink: 7.5/10 Value: 7/10 Service: 6.5/10 Ambiance: 7/10 *** If you want to check out the complete review with pictures, please click on my food blog. The link is on my profile page. ”
