Melbourne's Fusion: Japanese And Singaporean Flavours

Fusion cuisine fuses different elements from different countries, regions, or cultures into one dish. It pushes the boundaries of the respective cuisines to create exciting flavour combinations.

OMI Wagyu adds a twist to your everyday Japanese food by infusing popular Singaporean flavours. A Canberra City Japanese restaurant, OMI Wagyu focuses on incorporating Japanese and Singaporean flavours into their dishes, including the humble Donburi -- a traditional Japanese rice bowl dish that is both simple and versatile.

Here are some ways in which OMI perfectly blends Japanese and Singaporean flavours into one dish:

1. Singapore Chilli Crab Soft Shell Crab Don

A popular favourite amongst Singaporeans, the chilli crab is also a favourite for fusion cuisine. Replaced the traditional crabs with soft shell ones takes away the hassle of getting your hands dirty when tucking into your rice bowl.

The soft shell crab is battered and deep fried before being topped with a generous amount of Singapore chilli crab sauce. The deep-fried batter gives it a light, crispy texture when you first bite into it, followed by the soft and fluffy crab meat. Finally, you’ll be hit with the sweet, savoury, and spicy flavour of the chilli crab sauce that undoubtedly ties the entire dish together.

2. Salmon with Singapore Chilli Crab Sauce

Bet you never heard of this before.  

The salmon with Singapore chilli crab sauce is an interesting combination of tangy and umami. The usual crab is replaced by salmon for a Japanese twist to the dish. The chilli crab sauce adds a little spicy kick to the soft, savoury flavour of the salmon.

3. Singapore Black Crab Soft Shell Crab Don

Just like the Singapore chilli crab, the black pepper crab is also another Singaporean classic. It features a light coating of batter for a crisp texture and a drizzle of the peppery sauce.

4. Salted Egg Karaage Chicken 

This Japanese-style fried chicken is the perfect mix of crispy and juicy. Widely known for their umami-rich flavours, the salted egg sauce can enhance any dish. The sweet and savoury flavours from the salted egg with the juicy Karaage chicken are sure to tantalise your tastebuds.  

5. Salmon Salted Egg 

The salmon salted egg creates a unique blend of buttery flavour from the salmon with the savoury taste of the salted egg sauce. The combination of salted egg, garlic and seasonings brings together an irresistibly flavourful dish.

Conclusion

Don't know if you should have Japanese or Singaporean cuisine for lunch or dinner? Why not just have both at the same time?

As an award-winning Japanese restaurant, OMI Wagyu prides itself on delivering the best to our customers. We provide high-quality ingredients and exceptional dishes for everyone to enjoy.  

Besides the fusion dishes mentioned above, we also offer traditional Japanese dishes with a unique spin. Try out our signature Wagyu beef don for the ultimate indulgence. Served on a bed of fluffy rice, the meat has a tender, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave you wanting more.