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Gyunion Review: Halal Beef Donburi And Soba From $4.90 At Bencoolen

25th October 2018

Update: Gyunion has changed its address and opening hours.

Gyunion at Sunshine Plaza

Gyunion - Eating Rice

Students of SMU, LASALLE and SOTA will know Sunshine Plaza for its affordable printing shops and even more affordable-yet-delicious nosh. The latest restaurant to make the case for it being a wallet-friendly food haven is Gyunion – a hole-in-the-wall halal Japanese eatery that dishes out don, ramen and soba at nett prices.

Food at Gyunion

Gyunion - Gyudon

With gyu (beef) being the anchor for most of their dishes and their storename, we knew we had to try the Gyu-don ($7.90) – a rice bowl thatโ€™s topped with simmered savoury and sweet slices of beef and onion.

Gyunion - Onsen Tamago

Biting into the beef unleashed a gush of sweet juices with just a slight peppery aftertaste. The slices also had a good lean-to-fat ratio which made for a pleasant mouthfeel. Our order included an additional onsen tamago ($1), which elevated the already tasty dish even more with its rich and runny yolk.

Gyunion - Curry Chicken Don

One of the issues I have with locally-made don is that their rice is usually clumpy. Thankfully, thereโ€™s none of that with the Chicken Curry Don ($7.50). Each grain was soft and moist, allowing the flavour of the curry to resonate through.

Gyunion - Rice Bowl

Although the curry is very mild, you can still taste the subtle layers of sweetness and spiciness in every bite. For its price, I found the portions of chicken chunks to be generous.

Gyunion - Soba

Capping off our meal was the Soba ($4.90). Despite its austere appearance, this dish packs a serious punch, thanks to the tsuyu dipping broth which had a concentrated flavour without being too salty.

You could tell the noodles were fresh, as they were plump and springy. When eaten with the seaweed flakes, youโ€™ll get a pleasant mix of soft and crunchy textures thatโ€™s still light. Admittedly, this dish wasnโ€™t as filling as the previous two, but if youโ€™re someone who gets full easily, you canโ€™t go wrong with these noodles.

Ambience at Gyunion

Gyunion - Ambience

Tucked away at a corner of Sunshine Plazaโ€™s first floor, you might have some trouble locating Gyunion as it eschews an ostentatious storefront with a simple board. This minimalist approach extends to its interior as well, as the restaurant adopts a muted palette of off-whites.

While this sets a cosy atmosphere for a simple meal for two, it doesnโ€™t bode well for large groups due to the limited seating options.

The verdict

Gyunion - Bencoolen

Given its affordable price and scrumptious options, I would highly recommend Gyunion to anyone near the area. They even have a lunch promo, where you can get any main, drink and egg for just $9.90.

That being said, itโ€™ll be wise to head there early to grab your seats, as the space is quite small.

Address: 138 Robinson Road, #02-03, Oxley Tower, Singapore 068906
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 12pm to 6:30pm, Thur-Fri 12pm to 8pm
Website
Gyunion is Muslim-owned.

Photos taken byย Tan Ee Jing
This was a media tasting at Gyunion

  • 7.5/10
    - 7.5/10
7.5/10

Summary

Pros
– Affordable
– Nett price
– Dishes were very flavourful

Cons
– Limited seats

Recommended dishes: Gyu-don ($7.90), Chicken Curry Don ($7.50)

Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 4pm to 10pm

Address: 91 Bencoolen Street, #01-23, Sunshine Plaza, Singapore 189652

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