The Gyu Bar, on Stevens Road, buys whole cattle rather than pre-cut portions, a detail that sounds like marketing until you notice what it actually gets you: rare cuts most yakiniku menus don’t carry, alongside the standard sirloin and rib. It’s co-founded by Chef Tomoo Kimura, who separately runs the one-Michelin-starred Sushi Kimura, but that star belongs to his other restaurant, not to The Gyu Bar itself, worth being precise about before you book expecting a Michelin stamp here.
Table Of Content
- What makes The Gyu Bar different from other yakiniku restaurants in Singapore?
- What should you order at The Gyu Bar?
- How much does The Gyu Bar actually cost?
- How does The Gyu Bar compare to Singapore’s other wagyu-focused restaurants?
- What do you need to know before booking?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Gyu Bar Michelin-starred?
- What is The Gyu Bar known for?
- How much does an omakase meal cost at The Gyu Bar?
- Do I need to book in advance?
Quick answer: The Gyu Bar is a wagyu yakiniku bar at 30 Stevens Road, a short walk from Stevens MRT, sourcing beef from seven Japanese prefectures flown in chilled, not frozen. Omakase pricing has ranged $138-238++ depending on the course count and year, confirm current pricing before booking. It is not Michelin-listed itself, though co-founder Chef Tomoo Kimura runs the separately-starred Sushi Kimura.
What makes The Gyu Bar different from other yakiniku restaurants in Singapore?
It buys whole cattle instead of pre-cut portions, which is what lets it serve genuinely rare cuts like Chateaubriand and Tomo Sankaku, reportedly around 1% of a cow, alongside the sirloin and rib cuts every yakiniku menu carries. Beyond the cuts themselves, The Gyu Bar sources wagyu from seven Japanese prefectures: Kumamoto (its flagship Wa-oh breed, chosen after roughly a year of sourcing research), Kagoshima, Shiga (Ohmi), Iwate, Miyazaki, Kagawa (Sanuki Olive Wagyu), and Hokkaido (Furano), all flown in chilled rather than frozen. Co-founders Karen Cheng and Chua Weiling opened it in 2018 with Chef Tomoo Kimura, whose other restaurant, Sushi Kimura, holds a Michelin star, a real credential, but not one The Gyu Bar carries itself.
What should you order at The Gyu Bar?
The wagyu yukke, Kumamoto Wa-oh tartare served in a waffle cone with uni, is the dish most reviews single out as the one worth ordering regardless of what else you get. Beyond that, the Ohmi wagyu temari (torched sirloin over rice) and the tankaku wagyu katsu with house curry show up repeatedly as standouts. For the actual grilling experience, the Miyazakigyu yakiniku set covers three cuts, sankaku (sirloin), chateaubriand (tenderloin) and chuck rib, in one order, and the Sanuki Olive Wagyu shabu-shabu is the pick if you want the beef cooked tableside rather than grilled. A 2024 menu refresh added Asian-fusion dishes, wagyu and mizuna salad, deep-fried wagyu cha gio, and a spicy pumpkin wagyu nabe, if you want something beyond straight yakiniku.
How much does The Gyu Bar actually cost?
Be aware pricing has moved a fair amount since 2018, and different sources online quote different years without saying so. The 2018 launch prices ($68++ for a 6-course omakase) are long out of date. More recent coverage (2021 onward) puts omakase meaningfully higher.
| Omakase (8-10 courses, general range) | $138-198++ |
| 9-course wagyu omakase (specific reported figure) | $238++ |
| A la carte dishes (2024 menu) | $18-48, most $28-48 |
No verified current lunch-set price was found, and the omakase figures above come from different years of coverage rather than one current source. Confirm exact pricing directly with the restaurant or via Chope before booking, omakase reservations typically need 24 hours’ advance notice.
How does The Gyu Bar compare to Singapore’s other wagyu-focused restaurants?
Three other real options if you’re comparing before booking, each with a different angle on wagyu.
| Restaurant | Angle | Entry Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Gyu Bar | Whole-cattle sourcing across 7 Japanese prefectures | Omakase from $138++ |
| Yakiniquest | Founders visited 2,000+ Japanese yakiniku restaurants; private dining enclaves | Lunch from $48++ |
| Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku | A4/A5 Miyazaki wagyu; all-you-can-eat format at Jewel Changi | ~$168++ (buffet) |
| Ushidoki Wagyu Kaiseki | Nose-to-tail kaiseki using rare Miyazaki Ozaki beef | Check current menu |
Yakiniquest is the pick if you want the lowest entry point (a $48++ lunch set) or a private enclave for a group. Wa-En’s all-you-can-eat format suits a bigger appetite or group where per-cut ordering would add up fast. Ushidoki goes furthest in the other direction, a full kaiseki treatment built around a rarer beef breed than standard wagyu, for when the meal itself is the occasion rather than a casual grill night. The Gyu Bar sits in between: a proper omakase structure with genuinely rare cuts, without going as formal as Ushidoki’s kaiseki format.
What do you need to know before booking?
- Location: 30 Stevens Road, #01-08, Singapore 257840, a short walk from Stevens MRT (Downtown Line/Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Not Michelin-starred itself, the star belongs to co-founder Chef Tomoo Kimura’s separate restaurant, Sushi Kimura
- Omakase needs advance notice, typically 24 hours, and pricing varies by course count, confirm before booking
- 35 seats, a relatively small, modern minimalist room built around smokeless grill tables
- A recurring point in customer reviews: vegetables and sides are considered pricey relative to the beef itself, factor that in if ordering a la carte rather than omakase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Gyu Bar Michelin-starred?
No. It has no Michelin Guide listing of its own. Co-founder Chef Tomoo Kimura separately runs Sushi Kimura, which does hold a Michelin star, but that recognition doesn’t extend to The Gyu Bar.
What is The Gyu Bar known for?
Buying whole cattle rather than pre-cut portions, which lets it serve rare cuts like Chateaubriand and Tomo Sankaku alongside standard sirloin and rib, sourced across seven Japanese prefectures and flown in chilled.
How much does an omakase meal cost at The Gyu Bar?
Reported figures range from $138++ to $238++ depending on course count and when the source was published. Confirm current pricing directly before booking.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes, especially for omakase, which typically requires 24 hours’ notice given the specific cuts involved.
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