Honto

📍 Googled Date nights in Foritude Valley and wound up here!

💡 Dark, moody, and effortlessly cool. Think sleek interiors, soft glows, and an intimate atmosphere that makes every bite feel like an experience. Perfect for a date night, a chic catch-up, or just pretending you’re the main character in a Japanese noir film.

🤵‍♂️ Service was excellent and memorable. Efficient, and perfectly in tune with the space—no unnecessary theatrics, just a well-paced, polished experience.

🍹 Didn’t dive into the drinks this time, but Tim had a Japanese beer.

🐟 Kingfish, mandarin ponzu, burnt strawberry, kombu ($26) – A masterclass in balance. The silky, fresh kingfish was elevated by the bright mandarin ponzu, while the burnt strawberry added an unexpected but welcome depth. A must-order.

🍔 Karage chicken burger - crunchy and delicious that milk bun was to die for, lightly toasted!

🥟 Steamed pork gyoza, chilli oil, chives ($19) – Soft, juicy, and packed with flavor. The delicate wrapper gave way to a pork filling that was perfectly seasoned, with the chilli oil bringing just enough heat to make things interesting. A classic done impeccably.

🍞 Pork katsu Sando, tonkatsu, cabbage ($17) – It’s rich, indulgent, and exactly what you want from a Sando. If you don’t get this, you’re doing it wrong.

🍜 Mushroom Udon Noodles, Japanese XO, Crispy Shallots - this was ok and i think since they have elevated this dish.

✨ Honto is the kind of place that impresses. Next time, I’m coming back for the cocktails, the wagyu, and whatever else catches my eye on that ridiculously good-looking menu.