Hashida Garo is the second establishment after Hashida Sushi. Both located in the same building, Mandarin Gallery, on different floors. Both restaurants are on Japanese fare but with a different focus.

 

 

At Hashida Garo, it seems the focus is on Japanese Sweets. It offers over 3 pages worth of desserts, easily about 30 odd varieties. I can’t wait to go back and try more.

 

 

The setting at Hasida Garo feels zen with the typical Japanese tatami and some Japanese porcelain. On the walls were some Contemporary Arts contributing to a modern feel, rather than traditional ambience.

 

Besides Japanese sweets, there are a handful of Set Meal too with selection of Unagi, Curry Seafood, Onigirazu, Saba Fish and Beef a few more which I couldn’t remember. Each set is served with Wagashi of the day (Sweets) and Handpicked Japanese Tea.

 

 

We settled for Buta Kakuni Set, a bowl of braised pork with some sides in the same bowl. And it is accompanied with a bowl of rice, pickle, Miso soup, side vegetable and Chiwamushi.

 

 

After we finished our Mains, the Wagashi of the day (Sweets) and Handpicked Japanese Tea were served. The Wagashi of the day was Fu Manyju.

 

 

When unwrapped, you see a mochi like sweets. Bite into it and you will realise it was filled with white bean paste and lightly yuzu scented.

 

 

Chocolate Yokan like a jelly pudding was lightly chocolaty with silky smooth texture and there was a slight briny finishing.

 

 

Special Foie Gras Macaron a” must try” indicated on the menu has the perfect macaron biscuit. Filling is briny with a hint of foie gras. I enjoyed it but my sister didn’t. I believe if you love the salted caramel, you would like this.

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

Hashida Garo offers delicate, high quality Japanese sweets where it pleases all senses.

 

 

 

Hashida Garo

333A Orchard Road #04-16 Mandarin Gallery, Singapore 238897
Tel: +65 9821 5359

Website: http://www.hashida.com.sg/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hashidagaro?fref=ts

 

Opening Hours

 

Daily  1000 to 2200

 

Getting There

 

By MRT:

• North South line – Somerset or Orchard station

 

By Bus:

• alight opp Mandarin Orchard along Orchard Road   36, 77, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 174, 174e, 190, 518, 700, 700A

• alight at National Youth Council along Grange Road   7, 14, 16, 36, 65, 77, 106, 111, 123, 174, 174e, 175, 971E

• alight opp Ngee Ann City along Orchard Turn   14e, 124, 128, 143, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 190, 700, 700A

• alight at Midpoint Orchard along Orchard Road   7, 14, 14e, 16, 65, 106, 111, 123, 175, 502

 

Rating: 8/10