Sushi Shiki Hanamaru – NEW Under-The-Radar Sushi Restaurant At The Basement Of Orchard Central
Feature - Review, Food - Japanese, Singapore - South
May 09, 2018
A less-talked about sushi restaurant has opened at the basement of Orchard Central. Sushi Shiki Hanamaru 花まる is the latest addition to Hokkaido Marche next to Don Don Donki, though it is operated as a restaurant concept rather than a food stall like the rest. Hanamaru originated from Nemuro, one of the representative port towns in Hokkaido known for its harvests of fresh fish throughout the year. There are currently 13 sushi stores in Hokkaido, with 3 in Tokyo – most operated as a Kaiten-style conveyor belt sushi restaurant. However, do not expect mass-market pricing similar to other chain......
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