Watami Japanese Dining Bugis

Overall, my second dining experience at this Japanese-Western fusion restaurant was delightful, and I'm already eager to return. The set B hotpot was a generous meal for two people at a reasonable price of $75, including taxes. The highlight dishes for me were the pizza, clams in hot stone bowl, and the hotpot. The pizza had a super thin and crispy crust, bursting with flavor. The clams in the hot stone bowl were fresh and complemented by a delightful soup. Additionally, the Salmon Belly Sashimi was tasty and fresh, a true treat for the taste buds. The hotpot, with its Sukiyaki soup base, was my favorite part of the meal. It was incredibly flavorful, but some might find it a bit salty. However, I noticed that the portion of sliced beef was quite small, and the hotpot was dominated by cabbage, making the beef a bit challenging to find. One downside was the lack of ready-made sauces. It was necessary to request sauces, but even then, the waitstaff seemed unsure about the available options. I ended up settling for soy sauce, which was a bit disappointing. Nevertheless, apart from this, the overall dining experience was pretty good. Despite the minor sauce-related inconvenience, I would definitely consider visiting the restaurant again, hoping they could improve on providing or recommending sauces to complement the meat and side dishes.

My family doesn't eat beef but really loves pork. As such, we requested if the 'pork rice' could be prepared without the pork. Ms. Carolyne kindly checked with the kitchen for us, and they confirmed it was possible. We are truly grateful for that. I hope this outlet continues this service and considers adding a pork side to the menu.

Everything was good. The service was good because, at the time of payment, the cashier told me I would get a free item with a minimum purchase and that I could take it away. That was great! As a member, I received a 10% discount, and on top of that, I could use my $15 voucher immediately after signing up. The food was fresh and tasty. Service was fast and good. I don't understand why people need to be stingy with giving five stars when everything was good. Singaporeans just never seem satisfied or appreciative.

Ordered a premium set for two on a Sunday evening consisting of seafood hotpot, Japanese salad, chawanmushi, grilled squid, and salted egg chicken on a hot plate. Of the three servers, the most impressive one was Ms Chiam. Always cheerful and smiling, Ms Chiam went the extra mile by allowing me to use her hotspot when the WiFi was too weak to facilitate payment.

Food is alright. Not as bad as some reviews say. Quantity is good; all the food comes in pretty big portions. But it’s quite expensive; we spent $30 per person after the 20% membership discount. The queue time and waiting time for food are also pretty long. The membership costs $30 and only lasts for one year. But you get two $15 vouchers and a 10% discount for the whole year. So, if you spend a lot, it's probably worth getting the membership.

Big tables and comfortable seating. Food is great and affordably priced. However, the set meals for 2-4 persons are overpriced in my opinion, as you're possibly paying more for the salad, chawanmushi, and dessert. Servers brought the food to the table as quickly as possible. But they kept forgetting my requests. I even had to ask three times for my dessert to be served. This was despite the restaurant not even being packed, only about 30% filled.

Had dinner with my wife on Sunday. Ordered the hot pot set for both of us. We were served by Hwee Yoke; her explanation of the various choices of dishes helped us with the meal we had chosen. Her service was great and attentive to our requests. We had a great dinner and will definitely be back again for other food selections.

Yummy food, efficient, and courteous service. I ordered a set meal for 4 and added on a few à la carte items. I had lunch again and still find the wide variety of food to my liking. Nice place too.

Easy to order, menu is accurate, and prices are clear. We ordered the seafood hot pot set for 2, which came with Shizuku Mochi for 2. My son and I totally forgot about it, and we were not served the desserts. So sad! We totally wanted to try that! Food is fresh and tasty. The portion was just right for 2 adults. My son and I were very, very full.

Greeted by friendly staff who led us to our designated table. We scanned a QR code to order and paid after our meal. The food was good. They offer a variety of lunch sets, each with a side dish and drink. Prices were reasonable. It is a good, recommended place to eat.

Had dinner here with 3 friends on a Tuesday night at this Japanese restaurant. It wasn't too crowded, so it was a comfortable and relaxed experience. We came because our friend is a member, and the 10% discount on food was a nice perk. I really liked that we managed to get a very spacious table that could probably seat 6 people. More space is always a big bonus! This was my second visit to this chain (the first was ages ago at the City Square outlet). I had the salmon mentaiko rice bowl, which was pretty good and satisfying. We also shared the grilled squid and a plate of fried items, both of which were nicely done. I didn’t try my friends’ other dishes, but everything looked well-prepared and appetising. Service was friendly, though it took a bit of time to get a soup refill for one of my friend's hotpot dish. I'm honestly surprised at the low online ratings; our experience was pleasant and decent. I'm giving it 4 stars for now. I will consider a higher rating if my next visit is just as good. I might even sign up for the membership, as they have quite a number of outlets in Singapore.

Overall, very good! The QR code queuing system was interesting and efficient. The food was excellent, particularly the sashimi (salmon belly) and unagi. Unfortunately, the Wagyu beef was not as smooth as expected. The Chocolate Lava cake had the right texture, but unfortunately, it lacked the expected flavor and aroma. The same applied to the ice cream, which lacked the milky texture. Still, it was a good effort to offer this dessert in a Japanese restaurant.