Unkai Japanese Cuisine at Old Airport Road Food Centre
Location: 51 Old Airport Rd, #01-88, Singapore 390051
Floor 1 · Old Airport Road Food Centre
A unique hawker stall at Old Airport Road, surprising diners with proper teppanyaki, sashimi, and Japanese dishes at hawker prices.
A unique hawker stall at Old Airport Road, surprising diners with proper teppanyaki, sashimi, and Japanese dishes at hawker prices.
Unkai Japanese Cuisine is a remarkable stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre that defies expectations by serving proper Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and sashimi, within a hawker setting. The stall offers a menu that spans teppanyaki sets featuring beef, chicken, and seafood grilled on a hot plate, alongside sashimi platters and donburi rice bowls, all at prices that are significantly lower than restaurant equivalents. The quality of the ingredients, particularly the sashimi, has been noted by food reviewers who appreciate the freshness and value on offer. The teppanyaki experience, with its sizzling cooking and fragrant aromas, brings a touch of theatrical dining to the hawker centre, making it a popular choice for those seeking something different from the usual hawker fare. The stall has been featured on food blogs and review sites, drawing diners from beyond the immediate neighbourhood who are curious about Japanese food at hawker prices. For a satisfying Japanese meal that will not break the bank, Unkai at Old Airport Road is a genuine find that proves great food is not confined to restaurants.Operating Hours
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Fahmi
I went to this stall during today's afternoon and ordered a salmon fish set, tasted marvellous!👍
Elaine
Review of Unkai Japanese Cuisine (#01-88) Unkai Japanese Cuisine offers an impressive variety of bentos and set meals, exactly what a hawker centre should provide for today’s lifestyle. I enjoyed a well-priced salmon bowl with a generous piece of salmon on fluffy Japanese rice — satisfying and good value. I’ll definitely be returning to try more items from their extensive menu.
Darren
Absolutely amazing!! Could even say the food is better than some restaurants I’ve been to! The price was reasonable too!
Charlene
I tried the Salmon & Teriyaki Chicken Bento $8. The salmon was just right and Teriyaki Chicken was delicious. Acceptable standard for Japanese foods at hawker stall. Price reasonable as Japanese dishes are never cheap. Looking for good and cheap Japanese dishes? Worth trying this store.
Benson
We love our hawker food. And I couldn’t be happier with these umami-rich, grilled scallops topped with creamy mentaiko mayonnaise at hawker price!
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Unkai Japanese Cuisine
Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various Japanese dishes. The stall has a counter with food preparation equipment and storage shelves. A person is visible working behind the counter.
Unkai Japanese Cuisine
A brightly lit storefront for a Japanese cuisine restaurant. The sign above the entrance displays the restaurant name and images of various Japanese dishes. Below the main sign, there are smaller menu boards with pictures and prices of food items. A yellow curtain with Japanese characters hangs at the entrance.
Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine
A brightly lit food stall with a large menu board displaying various Japanese dishes. The stall has a blue neon light border. A man in a light blue striped shirt and grey pants is walking away from the stall. The stall is located in a food court or hawker center.
Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine
A brightly lit storefront for Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine. The facade features a large menu board displaying various bento boxes and hot plate sets with prices. A woman is visible behind the counter, and several trash bins are placed in front of the stall.
Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine
A storefront display for Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine, featuring images of various bento boxes and Japanese dishes. The display includes prices and descriptions of the food items. There are also signs indicating "Self Service" and "Take Away Add 30c". Below the main display, there are more food images and prices. To the right, there are plastic bags and coolers.
Udon Noodles with Shrimp Tempura
A bowl of udon noodles topped with imitation crab sticks, narutomaki (fish cake), and greens. Served with three pieces of shrimp tempura on a small black plate with lettuce. A red tag with the number 34 is visible on the side of the bowl.
Beef Bowl with Miso Soup
A close-up shot of a beef bowl served in a red bowl, accompanied by miso soup and chopsticks. The beef bowl contains rice topped with thinly sliced beef in a savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds. A dollop of creamy salad, garnished with a cherry tomato and a yellow pickle slice, is also present. A white spoon rests on the side of the bowl. The meal is presented on a black tray.
Salmon Donburi
A close-up overhead shot of a salmon donburi served in a red bowl. The dish consists of rice topped with a grilled salmon fillet glazed with a dark sauce, a small portion of coleslaw with a slice of pineapple, and a side of lettuce. A small plastic container of clear broth or soup is placed to the left of the bowl. A white spoon rests on the right side of the bowl. The meal is presented on a light-colored wooden table with a graphic symbol of a person clearing a tray of dishes.
Grilled Ribs with Rice and Soup
A close-up shot of a dish featuring grilled ribs glazed with a dark sauce, served over rice. The dish is garnished with lettuce and a slice of lemon. A small bowl of orange-colored soup is placed next to the main dish.
Seafood Sizzling Plate with Rice and Soup
A sizzling plate of seafood, including shrimp and squid, is served with corn and bean sprouts. A bowl of white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a small container of clear soup are also on the table. The meal is presented on a wooden base, suggesting it is served hot. The background shows a blurred interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs.
Grilled Mackerel Set Meal
A set meal featuring a grilled mackerel fillet served on a sizzling plate with stir-fried bean sprouts, corn, and a sauce. A side of white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a small container of sauce are also included.
Bento Box
A red bento box with three compartments. The largest compartment contains white rice. The second compartment holds fried shrimp and lettuce. The third compartment contains what appears to be teriyaki chicken and a small side of coleslaw with a lemon wedge. A small dish of dark sauce is also present.
Seafood Ramen
A bowl of ramen with seafood, including shrimp and squid, topped with a soft-boiled egg and green vegetables.
Oyakodon with Soup
A bowl of Oyakodon, a Japanese rice bowl dish with chicken, egg, and onions simmered in a savory sauce, served with a side of miso soup. The text "Ovako Don" is visible.
Chicken Udon
A bowl of udon noodles topped with fried chicken pieces, a hard-boiled egg, and narutomaki (fish cake).
Seafood Platter
A sizzling platter of mixed seafood including shrimp, calamari, and mussels, served with corn, rice, and a side of sauce. Two light pink, amorphous shapes are also visible.
Shrimp Tempura Bowl
A bowl of rice topped with shrimp tempura, other fried items, and a side of soup. A red circle with the number 33 is visible on the left.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up, overhead view of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, broth, chicken, eggs, fish cakes, corn, and greens. The bowl is black with a blue rim. A red chili pepper garnish is visible on the right side of the bowl.
Baked Scallops
A black plate holds five baked scallops in their shells, arranged in a fan shape. Each scallop is topped with a creamy sauce and has grill marks. In the center, a small pile of shredded daikon radish with a garnish of green onion is visible. The plate is set on a light blue surface.
Sizzling Beef Platter
A close-up shot of a sizzling beef platter served with rice and a side of soup. The beef is thinly sliced and coated in a savory sauce, piled high on a bed of sliced onions and bean sprouts. A small bowl of white rice and a bowl of reddish-orange soup are placed next to the platter. The dish is presented on a black rectangular plate with a golden-brown textured edge, all resting on a wooden serving tray.
Shrimp and Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl of rice topped with shrimp and shredded seaweed. The bowl has a red interior and a black exterior.
Chawanmushi
A close-up shot of a bowl of chawanmushi, a Japanese savory egg custard. The custard is topped with chopped green onions and a slice of imitation crab meat. The bowl is dark with horizontal stripes and sits on a black saucer. A spoon rests on the saucer.
Sizzling Chicken Platter
A sizzling platter of chicken with bean sprouts and corn, served with a side of rice and sauce.
Japanese Meal
A black bowl filled with rice topped with grilled chicken teriyaki and a side of pickled vegetables. Next to it is a small bowl of miso soup. In front of the bowl is a black plate with five baked scallops in their shells, garnished with shredded daikon radish.
Busy Food Court
A bustling food court with numerous stalls and patrons. People are seated at tables, eating and socializing. Some stalls display colorful menus with food images. The overall atmosphere is lively and active, with a mix of closed and open shutters on the stalls.
Beef Bowl with Side Salad
A close-up shot of a beef bowl served in a red bowl. The bowl contains rice topped with thinly sliced beef in a savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds. A side of what appears to be a creamy salad with a cherry tomato and a slice of yellow pickle is also visible. A white spoon rests on the edge of the bowl. Chopsticks in a plastic wrapper are to the left of the bowl. A small bowl of miso soup is in the upper left corner.
Salmon Sashimi and Unagi Rice Bowl
Three bowls of food are arranged on a light green table. The bowl on the left contains several pieces of salmon sashimi served over crushed ice with shredded daikon and a dollop of wasabi. The bowl in the middle also contains salmon sashimi, presented similarly. The bowl on the right holds a rice bowl topped with grilled unagi (eel) glazed in a dark sauce, accompanied by shredded cabbage, a slice of pickled ginger, and a cherry tomato. A small bowl of miso soup is visible in the foreground.
Asian Noodle Dish with Sides
A black rectangular plate holds a generous portion of stir-fried noodles with various ingredients, including what appears to be tofu or a similar protein, bean sprouts, and possibly mushrooms. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds. To the left of the plate are two small black bowls. One contains white rice, and the other holds a reddish-orange sauce, possibly a dipping sauce or soup, with visible green specks. To the left of the main plate, a small pile of diced, golden-brown fried potatoes is also visible. The food is presented against a plain white background.
Beef Bowl with Side Soup
A close-up overhead shot of a beef bowl served in a red bowl. The bowl contains rice topped with seasoned beef, onions, and sesame seeds. It is garnished with lettuce, a dollop of mayonnaise-like sauce, and a slice of yellow pickled radish. A small plastic container of light-colored soup is placed to the left of the bowl. A white spoon rests in the bowl. In the background, a dark tray with the partial word "liner" is visible.
Unkai Japanese Cuisine Menu
A brightly lit menu board displays various Japanese dishes with images and prices. The menu includes bento boxes, udon noodles, tempura, sashimi, and crab dishes. Below the menu, a display case shows cooked seafood.
Bento Box
A bento box with rice, a fried egg, grilled chicken, grilled salmon, and a side salad.
Tori Karaage Don
A bowl of Tori Karaage Don, a Japanese dish, is shown with a side of soup. The dish consists of rice topped with fried chicken pieces, lettuce, and a fried egg.
Cold Prawns
A dish of cold prawns, garnished with lemon slices and parsley. The dish contains 10 pieces of prawns.
Japanese Food Stall Menu
A brightly lit food stall with multiple digital menus displaying various Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and bento boxes. The menus feature images of the food items with their names and prices. Red lanterns hang near the stall.
Sizzling Steak with Rice
A close-up overhead shot of a sizzling steak dish served on a cast iron plate. The steak pieces are coated in a dark, glossy sauce and rest on a bed of bean sprouts. To the side, a portion of corn kernels is visible. In the foreground, a black bowl filled with white rice, sprinkled with black sesame seeds, is presented.
Grilled Meat Platter
A platter of grilled meat served with rice, soup, and vegetables.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A sizzling steak platter served with rice and miso soup. The platter contains sliced steak, bean sprouts, and corn. A bowl of white rice topped with black sesame seeds and a bowl of miso soup are also visible. Chopsticks and a spoon are placed on the tray.
Unagi Donburi
A close-up shot of a Japanese dish, likely Unagi Donburi, served on a dark blue plate. The dish features a generous portion of grilled eel glazed with a dark, savory sauce, placed atop a bed of fluffy white rice. Accompanying the eel is a small salad composed of shredded cabbage, a slice of yellow pickled radish, and a cherry tomato. The lettuce leaves provide a fresh green base for the salad. The lighting highlights the glossy texture of the eel and the individual grains of rice.
Bento Box
A black bento box filled with food. The largest compartment contains white rice topped with a glazed salmon fillet. Another compartment holds grilled chicken pieces sprinkled with sesame seeds, served on lettuce. A smaller compartment contains a salad with shredded carrots, a cherry tomato, a slice of pickled radish, and what appears to be white asparagus or daikon. A small, empty compartment is also visible.
Japanese Cuisine Stall
A food stall with a menu board displaying various Japanese dishes. The menu includes items like Ten Zaru Soba, Ten Zaru Udon, Tsukimi Udon, Tempura Mori, oysters, sashimi, and crab. The stall also features awards and certifications.
Sizzling Fish Platter with Rice
A sizzling platter with a whole grilled fish, topped with a lemon slice, served alongside stir-fried vegetables, shrimp, and corn. A bowl of white rice sprinkled with black sesame seeds and a white spoon are also visible. In the background, there is a small dish of red sauce and some grilled chicken wings.
Salmon Sashimi
A close-up shot of salmon sashimi served on a bed of crushed ice in a black bowl. The sashimi slices are thick and have a vibrant orange color with white fat marbling. A small dish of soy sauce and a dollop of wasabi are visible in the background.
Teriyaki Chicken Set Meal
A teriyaki chicken set meal is presented on a tray. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with teriyaki chicken and a small side salad, a sizzling plate of teriyaki chicken with bean sprouts and corn, two bowls of miso soup, and a bowl of plain white rice.
Unkai Teppanyaki & Japanese Cuisine Stall
A food stall with multiple menu boards displaying various Japanese dishes. The main menu board at the top features bento boxes with options like Salmon & Teriyaki Chicken Bento and Ebi Fried & Teriyaki Chicken Bento. Below, another menu board shows teppanyaki sets and rice bowls. A separate display shows a dish of scallops and another of large prawns. The stall appears to be busy with food preparation in the background.
Fried Shrimp and Rice Meal
A meal served on a tray, featuring a bowl of rice topped with sauce and a small salad of shredded cabbage, a cherry tomato, and a slice of pickled radish. Alongside is a plate of six breaded and fried shrimp, served with a dollop of white sauce and chopsticks. A small cup of brown sauce, likely miso soup, is also included.
Japanese Food Menu
A brightly lit menu board displaying various Japanese dishes, including sets, dons, and seafood. The menu features images and prices for items like Salmon Fish Set, Teriyaki Chicken Set, Pepper Ribeye Steak Set, Hotate, Hiyashi Ebi, Sake Sashimi, Unagi Don, and Chicken Katsu Curry.
Seafood Display
A refrigerated display case filled with seafood and prepared ingredients. On the top shelf, several whole fish, possibly salmon, are arranged. Labels indicate "双壳蟹" (Double Shell Crab) and "黄膏蟹" (Yellow Roe Crab). Below, stacked plastic containers hold chopped green vegetables and other ingredients. A glass tank at the bottom contains live seafood, possibly crabs, submerged in water.
Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
A black bowl filled with white rice topped with crispy fried chicken pieces, a hard-boiled egg, and a small salad with a cherry tomato. A small bowl of soup is placed behind the main bowl. Chopsticks in a purple wrapper and a white spoon are on the side.
Japanese Cuisine Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated menu board displaying various bento boxes and hot plate dishes. A woman is standing behind the counter, holding a plastic bag.
Sizzling Pork with Bean Sprouts and Corn
A close-up shot of a sizzling platter featuring thinly sliced pork in a dark sauce, served over a bed of bean sprouts and corn. A bowl of white rice with black sesame seeds and a small container of dipping sauce are also visible.
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