Hifumi Japanese Restaurant (Plaza Singapura (new Wing))

Love the concept of this restaurant. You may order a main course which is mostly a bento set and you get to enjoy a free flow of appetizers, on top of that you could opt from free flow of drinks or one beer with a top up.

The seats were plenty and the ambience a casual jap restaurant, nothing fanciful with just table and chairs of ample space and lots of diners. I never had a chance as I was always put off by the long queue, however on this faithful day, i was earlier then usual and manage to secure a good seat for all the other babes that were coming.

We were shown to a seat that we could look down the mall and it was roomy yet private, great for discussing secrets. Shortly after we settled in, the menu was presented messily on the table. The menu was not much, some 34 main courses mostly repetitive, somewhat similar stuffs with different meats. I ended up with a sukiyaki beef which could never go wrong and yes, it arrived yummy as usual yet i wish there were more beef to go along. The rice was yummy and i was surprised! Well made with the right softness and stickiness, I must say pretty good rice. The curry chicken which my pal ordered was also yummy, curry of the right texture and taste while a huge drumstick sticks out of her claypot bowl made her very happy.

The free flow appetizers placed on a small island near the entrance comprises of a good choice, though not many varieties and the stuffs we love would be: 1) Fried Sweet Potato coated with brown sugar - crispy and tasty, imagine french fries but sweet and crunchy 2) Chawarmushi - Smooth, soft and tasty steam egg mix 3) Double boiled radish in miso with baby shrimps - radish is sweet and crunchy 4) Green tea dessert with powdery tang yuan - very matcha with tasty chewy balls

The free flow drinks serves up a good variety of soft drinks like ginger ale, ice lemon tea, coke, grape as well as freshly brewed coffee, many varieties of tea and warm water.

The place is casual and priced extremely well. Main courses are priced between $13.99 - $24.99 and additional of drinks with $2.99.

We talked and ate the free flows all the way till closing and before the closing of the appetizer bar, we were asked if we needed the last helping. I must say pretty good service. Will come back...