In need of some quick, delicious and affordable Japanese style food? What used to be known as Sushi Groove underwent a transformation not many moons ago. While Sushi Groove themselves were quite good, we went back to see if everything held up to the previous reputation they held! They currently have a lunch promotion where any of the rice or noodle dishes is complemented by a free flow of green tea and a choice of either miso soup or chawanmushi.

The interior is very much modernized, a dimly lit dining area contrasts with the more common style of having a brightly lit dining area. A stylized, warmly illuminated wall contrasts the interior. Ambiance actually quite good, and the chairs are comfortable.

The Tokyo G management is also aggressive in promoting its new and upcoming franchise. You will not miss the staff of Tokyo G handing out fliers in the vicinity of the restaurant. They seem enthusiastic about it too! And, upon entry, you will be greeted with a “TOKYO G!” shout (if I heard correctly). If you’re up to it, shout “TOKYO G!” too as other customers enter. The service was good. Let’s hope Tokyo G keeps up with its great service for years to come!

Edamame

We started off with a few selections from their sushi range, which was their Golden Gate roll and the G-Teriaki roll.
The Golden Gate roll was a sushi roll stuffed with fresh tuna and avocado, with raw salmon slices on the top. First impressions were that the fish wasn’t very fresh, and the avocado was barely noticable under the taste of the fish. Not the best we’ve had.

Golden Gate Roll

The G-Teriaki roll on the other hand was teriyaki chicken with greens wrapped up in rice and coated with fish roe and fried garlic slices. This actually wasn’t bad, the vegetables were fresh and crunchy, and the chicken was cooked just right with sticky teriaki sauce.

G-Teriyaki roll

Next up were our mains. Christopher chose to go for the chawanmushi. The main ingredient of the chawanmushi is steamed egg. Accompanying it are a few slices of mushroom and a slice of fish cake. The steamed egg was delicious and silky smooth, however Bernard wasn’t so keen on his miso soup! There were clams in the Miso soup which clashed with the salty savory taste of the miso soup.

Chawanmushi

The majority of us has the Unagi Don set for lunch. A generous serving of grilled eel in sweet sauce served over rice, this dish whetted out appetites. All of us who ordered it enjoyed it thoroughly. The eel is fresh, with the right amount of sweetness and saltiness. We would definitely recommend it.

Unagi Don

Bernard had the Tempura Don Buri, rice topped with sweet tofu skin, tempura ebi (prawns), a piece of tempura nasu (eggplant), and straw mushrooms. The best part of the set was the tempura prawns which were very crunchy and tasty. However, the sauce (or soup, some may call it) which we normally dip our tempura in was absent.

Our verdict? Go try Tokyo G at least once. The food is reasonable, the service good, and the ambiance just right.

Thanks goes out to Bernard and Chris for their work on this review!