Innovative Sushi Creations
I have to applaud Ami Ami‘s effort for taking the risk to recreate the way sushi rolls are being served. It was a unique dining experience where we get to taste colourfully-plated sushi rolls presented in various ways. This innovative new menu is created by award-winning Master Chef Naoki Tsuzuki’s from Kuriya Dining, and I have to say that some dishes were unexpectedly good.
Ami Ami Restaurant
We visited Ami Ami restaurant at Great World City, which is one of the dining outlets at Shokutsu Ten Japanese Food Street, located in the basement 1 of the mall. This new establishment just opened its doors a year ago in 2017, and they have been winning crowds with their fresh air-flown seafood grilled over the charcoal flame (or robatayaki) and tantalising tempuras. Just last week, they launched several new menu items with unusual sushi creations, which have set them apart from other Japanese restaurants. Let’s see how crazy they can get with sushi.
Restaurant Service and Interior
We visited the restaurant at noon on a Saturday, and it was relatively quiet, so we did get all the attention from the servers. The service was excellent, serving with a smile. It made the dining experience more enjoyable, with passionate people who are willing to put their best foot forward.
The restaurant’s ambience was good. The dining area is relatively quite big, and there were many cushioned seats. It’s great dining place for family gatherings or birthday celebrations.
Avant-Garde Sushi Experience
Mixed Sashimi Carpaccio ($16.80++)
The mixed sashimi carpaccio makes a perfect appetiser. The plating was gorgeous and very attractive. We were told to pair the assorted sashimi, salmon roe and blanched sea urchin. Together with the crispy baguette toast. It is a tapas-style dish which whets our appetite. I just wish that the chef had served a couple more slices of baguette toasts because it tasted really divine. All of the ingredients used are as fresh as you can get.
If you would like to recreate this dish, you might be able to find some of the ingredients used at Kuriya Japanese Market which is adjacent to this restaurant.
Fruit and Ebi Tempura Vegetable Sheet Roll ($9.80++, 4pcs)
I was very excited about this dish because I don’t think I have tasted a fruit-topped sushi. It tasted so refreshing and very healthy since it consists of mainly fruits and vegetables. Instead of wrapping the sushi with nori seaweed, they wrapped it with a paper-thin carrot vegetable sheet. They further add a dash of mango mayonnaise to the sushi and finished off with a garnish of wasabi shrimp roe. It is definitely a must-try for vegetarians.
I love the zing in the citrusy mango, which goes really well with the sauces and sushi rice.
Zuwaigani Shell Sushi ($9.80++)
Sushi Pizza ($17.80++)
Ebi Tempura Cheese Pie Roll ($15.80++, 8pcs)
My Verdict
Overall, I am impressed with the restaurant’s food and service standards. It does tempt me to try their other dishes on the menu someday. Have you dined at Ami Ami restaurant before? Let me know if you have any other recommendations in the comment box below!
Recommendations: Ebi Tempura Cheese Pie Roll, Fruit and Ebi Tempura Vegetable Sheet Roll and Sushi Pizza.
Ami Ami by Kuriya Dining
#B1-03/04 Great World City
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65-6835-9071
11:30am – 3:00pm (Last Order: 2:30pm)
5:30pm – 10:00pm (Last Order: 9:30pm)
