We Tried HK Teppan Chain Bari Bari’s Premium Concept In City Hall—Is It Worth The Splurge?

Bari Bari Grand is a new HK teppan restaurant in Capitol Singapore

Personally, I feel Japanese teppanyaki solves a bunch of issues that steak dishes face. Normally, the steaks I order turn out either too raw and bloody, or too tough and chewy. With teppanyaki, however, I can cook my steak to the exact temperature I like. So, the teppan menu at Bari Bari Grand, a new restaurant located at Capitol Singapore, was extra enticing to me.

ICYMI: We previously reviewed Bari Bari when it debuted at Tampines 1 in January 2026. The popular HK teppan chain recently opened Bari Bari Grand, a premium offshoot in City Hall, so we decided to visit the restaurant to see if it lives up to the hype.

Food at Bari Bari Grand

For those who don’t know, teppanyaki is a Japanese cooking style where food is cooked on a flat iron griddle called a teppan. The big draw for fans is that gorgeous golden-brown crust you get from searing.

Starting the meal off with a bang, we had their Miyazaki Wagyu Teppan Ribeye Round ($75++). The steak was cooked to medium-rare and served on a hotplate. A hot stone, heated to 300°C, was also provided on the side if you wanted to cook it further.

As I enjoy my steak medium, I decided to sear the beef on the hot stone. I liked that doing so gave the meat a nice golden-brown crust.

The beef was so tender it almost melted in my mouth. It was fatty and juicy, with a rich, beefy flavour. Even so, it was not jelak at all. The garlic butter served on top added a subtle savouriness that complemented the meat.

There were also some side dishes served alongside every main. Our favourite was the Truffle Mash Potato, which was creamy and silky, with prominent specks of black truffle. Truffle dishes can often taste artificial, but thankfully, Bari Bari’s mashed potato had a clean, umami-rich truffle aroma. Additionally, there were roasted Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, and pearl corn on the side, which had a pleasant wok hei-like aroma. 

Soup lovers will also be glad to know you’ll get a bowl of miso soup cooked with clams, which give a briny taste.

You can get their complimentary steak sauces to pair with your steak. Their Signature Bari Bari Sauce stood out most to me: it was umami, yet subtly sweet, which contrasted well with the steak. Their other sauces, Miyazaki Yakiniku Sauce and Yuzu Onion Sauce, were decent options too, though the latter was slightly too sweet for me.

We then tried their Gindara Teriyaki & Scallops Mentaiko ($36++), served with the same side dishes.

It featured a piece of gindara, AKA black cod fillet, grilled and glazed with a sweet-salty teriyaki sauce. It was so soft and flaky that my fork slid through the fish with no resistance.

Unfortunately, the scallops were a letdown, coming out slightly rubbery and overcooked. The mentaiko sauce redeemed things somewhat, tasting fresh with noticeable bits of spicy pollock roe mixed in.

To go along with our mains, we ordered some of their appetisers. The Atsuage Negi Cheese Yaki ($8++) comprises deep-fried cubes of tofu slathered in the aforementioned mentaiko sauce. We had no complaints about this snack: it was light and crispy on the outside, while still soft and wobbly inside.

Their Iidako Karaage ($10++), AKA deep-fried baby octopus, was another decent option. The batter was satisfyingly crunchy, though the octopus itself was a little tough.

One of the standout perks is the complimentary free-flow gourmet bar, offering DIY salads, rotating seasonal appetisers and more. There’s a wide variety of fresh vegetables to pick from, so you can build your ideal salad.

Other than salads, they also offer cold appetisers, such as the Okra Goma-ae, fresh okra tossed in a nutty sesame dressing, and Pumpkin Salad, a sweet, creamy mash of pumpkin mixed with cucumbers, onions, eggs, and cashews.

If cold appetisers aren’t really your thing, they also offer hot foods. My favourite was their Okonomiyaki Pasta, which features al dente spaghetti tossed in a savoury, okonomiyaki-inspired sauce and topped with bonito flakes.

Ambience at Bari Bari Grand

The Bari Bari Grand outlet in City Hall is located at the entrance of Capitol Singapore, with a bright and well-lit storefront thanks to the natural light streaming in. The interior was a tad dim and rather old-school, mainly comprising rustic wooden furniture, though it was still well-ventilated. We recommend sitting outside to fully soak in Capitol Singapore’s extravagant decor.

Bari Bari Grand is a minute’s walk away from City Hall MRT Station.

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All things considered, Bari Bari Grand remains a solid teppan spot. Despite the hefty price tag, their free-flow gourmet bar and central location are definitely boons, and you’ll leave feeling full and satisfied.

For more food recs in the area, read our guide to Funan Mall food places, located right next to Capitol Singapore. Otherwise, check out Ojeje restaurant, a new tonkatsu and udon speciality restaurant opening in Raffles City.

Address: 15 Stamford Road, #01-82, Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Website
Bari Bari Grand is not halal-certified.

Photos taken by Nivian Chiang.
This was a media tasting at Bari Bari Grand.