Any diehard fan of Japanese cuisine would’ve probably heard of Tsujihan by now.

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The famous kaisendon (seafood rice bowl) specialty restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, which has several outlets in the city, sees snaking queues practically every single day.

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If you’ve always wanted to get a taste of their signature zeitaku-don, an extravagant kaisendon with a mountain of seafood toppings, but have no upcoming travelplans to Japan, fret not.

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Kaunta, a Japanese omakase restaurant in Tanjong Pagar, has launched their very own version of the viral kaisendon, comprising a bowl of sushi rice topped with 10 different types of sashimi; think chopped fish, uni, ikura, and snow crab.

There are three sizes to choose from, with the most affordable option being Ume (S$19.90).

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But if you feel like treating yourself, why not splash out on the Tokujo (S$39.90), the equivalent of Tsujihan’s Tokujo (Supreme) Course (S$31.90, ¥3,600), brimming with extra uni, ikura, and kani?

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When you are about halfway done, the chef will fill your bowl with a comforting prawn and sea bream-based broth so that you can enjoy what’s left of the rice and sashimi ochazuke-style. It’ll probably be the most indulgent “porridge” you’ll ever eat.

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Every bowl also comes with a side of aged hamachi sashimi with sesame dressing — just like at Tsujihan — as well as wasabi, pickles, and a special egg yolk sauce.

Do note that the kaisendons are available in limited quantities for walk-in customers at 12pm–3pm (lunchtime) from Tuesday to Saturdays, so be prepared to queue. Still, you are recommended to arrive early on off-peak days (Tuesdays to Fridays) or before 12pm for the first seating.

Will you be heading down to Kaunta for your kaisendon fix?

KauntaFacebook| Instagram📍 11 Kee Seng St, #01-12, Onze @ Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 089218🕑 6pm–10pm (Mon), 12pm—3pm, 6pm–10pm (Tue to Sat), Closed on Sun