YAYOI Japanese Restaurant | Northpoint City Yishun | Teishoku | Tonkatsu | Chicken Namban at Northpoint City
Location: 930 Yishun Avenue 2 Northpoint City, B1-103/104 South Wing, 769098
Floor 1 · Northpoint City
Japanese teishoku specialist known for balanced set meals with free rice refills and signature tonkatsu.
Japanese teishoku specialist known for balanced set meals with free rice refills and signature tonkatsu.
YAYOI Japanese Restaurant at Northpoint City is a teishoku specialist that serves well-balanced Japanese set meals, each presented on a tray with freshly cooked rice, miso soup, a main dish, and side dishes. The restaurant is celebrated for its tonkatsu and Chicken Namban, delivering the authentic taste of Japanese home-style dining with the bonus of free rice refills. Beyond its signature set meals, YAYOI offers udon, donburi, and seasonal specials that cater to a variety of preferences. Dine-in is the primary format, and the restaurant is well-suited for anyone seeking a proper, satisfying Japanese meal that goes beyond quick takeaway fare. For a taste of genuine Japanese comfort food served the traditional way, YAYOI is a dependable choice in Yishun. Sit down, tuck in, and enjoy a meal that is as balanced as it is delicious.Operating Hours
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Tham Wei Jie
Excellent service, very thoughtful staff members and the food was delicious! It has been a while since we dined in and it was a pleasant surprise. The free flow refill bar is a nice bonus and we also received warubi and tea as part of the …
Gan Mei Ling
The air con always is like not working like that. Perhaps need to make the air con temperature cooler a bit. Sit down here and I'm perspiring everywhere. Otherwise food is good, always bring my daughter here every week.
Hafiz Othman
I ordered the chicken nanban and saba combo teishoku, veggies and meat are fresh.The food is great and you're able to refill rice, pickles, and soup if you order the teishoku. Recommended to visit the restaurant on an empty stomach!
Mohd Farhan
Quite empty at 4pm. Tried the lunch promotion tonkatsu set. There is a free flow bar with salad, rice and side dishes. Overall I prefer grinding the sesame seeds. The pork cutlet doesnt taste as good and looks odd. Got a hard piece of noodle as shown. Manager said was some parts dried up in the pot. Not sure I like the self service to scoop your own rice. Look unhygenic if people cough at the bar.
Lim Mei Ling
The meal itself was ok for the price, but our dining experience was unfortunately overshadowed by the seaweed salad side dish. The color was a shocking, unnatural neon green. It was so excessively and artificially colored that it was honestly a bit disturbing to look at. We did not feel comfortable eating it at all, and it was a real shame to see the food go to waste. It was a disappointing end to our meal, as we don't like to waste food.
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YAYOI Japanese Restaurant | Northpoint City Yishun | Teishoku | Tonkatsu | Chicken Namban
Yayoi Tokyo
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Yayoi Tokyo. The storefront features a prominent sign with the restaurant's name and logo. To the left of the entrance, there are digital displays showcasing food items and a promotion for unlimited refills. To the right of the entrance, a stand displays lunch specials. The interior of the restaurant, with tables and chairs, is visible through the open doorway.
Yayoi Tokyo
The exterior of a Yayoi Tokyo restaurant. A large illuminated sign with the restaurant's name is visible above the entrance. Digital menu boards display bento boxes and desserts with prices. People are seen entering and exiting the restaurant.
Unagi Sushi Bite
A close-up shot of a single unagi sushi bite served on a bamboo platter. The sushi is presented on a piece of nori seaweed, with a slice of cucumber on top of the grilled eel. A small dish of wasabi and a bowl of soy sauce are visible in the background, along with chopsticks.
Nagasaki Specials
A digital menu displays "Nagasaki Specials" featuring a bowl of Nagasaki Champon noodles and a bento box of Lemon Yakiniku. The price for the Nagasaki Champon is $16.90. The specials are available from April 1, 2026. The menu is branded with the YAYOI logo.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden tray. The main dish is a deep red bowl filled with udon noodles, thinly sliced pork, tofu, leafy greens, and shredded carrots in a savory broth. Accompanying dishes include a small bowl of salad with a cherry tomato, a side of cooked greens, a soft-boiled egg, a small dish of pickles, a bowl of steamed white rice, and a bowl of miso soup. Chopsticks and a spoon are also provided.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden tray. The set includes a bowl of white rice topped with furikake, a small dish of cooked greens, a main dish in a dark ceramic bowl with a rich egg and chicken mixture, a side salad with corn and cherry tomatoes, and a bowl of miso soup. A black spoon rests on the tray.
Children's Meal Tray
A children's meal tray is presented on a pastel pink and yellow background. The tray contains a dish of scrambled eggs with a fish cake slice, a bowl of corn, fried shrimp, french fries, a piece of tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and a small tomato. A bottle of yogurt drink is also on the tray. The meal is surrounded by colorful toys, including a toy truck, building blocks, and a toy boat, suggesting it is a kid-friendly meal.
Pork Belly Hot Pot
A close-up shot of a hot pot dish featuring thinly sliced pork belly, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and other vegetables, served with a side of rice and pickled vegetables. A teapot is visible in the background.
Japanese Set Meal
A Japanese set meal is presented on a wooden tray. The meal includes a grilled fish, a small bowl of salad with cherry tomato and dressing, a side dish of cooked greens, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of soy sauce, and a bowl of miso soup. A slice of lemon and grated daikon radish are served with the fish.
Crispy Pork Cutlet with Rice and Vegetables
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal featuring a crispy fried pork cutlet (tonkatsu) served with a generous portion of white rice. Accompanying the main dish are fresh lettuce leaves and a colorful medley of stir-fried vegetables, including bell peppers (red, yellow, green) and eggplant. A small bowl of pickled vegetables and a dipping sauce are also visible.
Bento Box
A bento box filled with various Japanese dishes, including grilled fish, tempura shrimp, fried chicken, edamame, rice with eel, a dumpling, and a slice of kamaboko. A small bowl of seasoning and chopsticks are also visible.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with broth, noodles, sliced pork, a hard-boiled egg, and seaweed. The bowl is red and sits on a wooden surface.
Tempura Udon
A bowl of udon noodles with tempura shrimp, seaweed, and fish cake.
Katsudon Meal
A close-up overhead view of a Japanese meal served on a wooden tray. The meal includes a bowl of miso soup, a small salad with a cherry tomato and dressing, and a katsudon dish. The katsudon is served in a black square bowl over rice, topped with egg, onions, and green onions. A black spoon rests on the tray behind the bowls.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a Japanese restaurant with wooden tables and chairs. Two framed pictures of food are displayed on a pillar. The ceiling has exposed wooden beams and modern lighting fixtures. Yellow curtains hang in the background.
Spicy Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a vibrant red bowl filled with spicy ramen. The dish features noodles in a rich, orange broth, topped with slices of chashu pork, two halves of a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, a dollop of chili paste, and a large sheet of nori seaweed. The bowl rests on a woven placemat on a wooden surface, with a wooden spoon and chopsticks to the right.
Salmon Donburi
A close-up shot of a salmon donburi dish. The bowl contains white rice topped with thinly sliced raw salmon, shredded egg, seaweed, and cucumber slices. A side of miso soup, a small dish of soy sauce, a glass of iced tea, and a small bowl of salad are also visible. The meal is served on a dark tray with an orange speckled pattern.
Kamameshi Dish
A close-up view of a kamameshi dish, a Japanese rice dish cooked in an iron pot. The dish features rice at the bottom, topped with pieces of fried fish, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), shiitake mushrooms, and green vegetables. A glass of beverage and a napkin are visible in the background.
Salmon Donburi Set
A close-up overhead view of a salmon donburi set meal. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with grilled salmon fillets, shredded daikon, cucumber slices, imitation crab sticks, and a piece of tamagoyaki. A small side salad with corn and lettuce, a bowl of miso soup, and a dish of soy sauce are also present. Chopsticks and a black spoon rest on the wooden tray.
Meat-Free Bento Box
A close-up shot of a meat-free bento box filled with various food items. The box contains rice topped with furikake, a side of pickled vegetables, a salad with a cherry tomato, and a stir-fry with thinly sliced meat, cabbage, snap peas, mushrooms, and bell peppers. There is also a small portion of seaweed salad, a piece of kamaboko (fish cake), a tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and a gyoza. Chopsticks rest on a wooden chopstick holder next to the box. A small bowl of sesame seeds is visible in the background. The text "MEAT-FREE" is prominently displayed in a green banner in the upper right corner.
Japanese Udon Noodle Set
A set meal featuring udon noodles in a savory broth with meat and vegetables, served with rice, a soft-boiled egg, a small salad, pickled vegetables, and miso soup.
Japanese Fried Chicken Meal
A close-up view of a Japanese meal featuring fried chicken with a creamy sauce, a side salad, a slice of lemon, and a small dish of grated radish and sauce. In the background, there are other small dishes including grilled fish with lemon and radish, a dish with what appears to be takoyaki or similar, and a small bowl of pickled vegetables and seaweed. A bowl of rice and a bowl of miso soup are also visible.
Seafood Ramen
A bowl of ramen with noodles, broth, a slice of salmon, two scallops, a shrimp, chopped green onions, and a piece of nori seaweed. The bowl has a blue and white decorative pattern. It is served on a wooden mat with chopsticks.
Sukiyaki Dish
A close-up shot of a sukiyaki dish served in a red, square-shaped bowl. The dish contains thinly sliced beef, udon noodles, bok choy, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, and tofu. A bowl of white rice is visible in the background, along with chopsticks resting on a wooden chopstick rest. The dish is presented on a wooden stand with a heating element.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden tray. It includes a bowl of white rice, a small dish of seasoned spinach, a salad with a cherry tomato and dressing, a bowl of miso soup, and a main dish served in a clay pot. The main dish appears to be katsudon, a breaded pork cutlet simmered with egg and onions in a savory sauce. The meal is garnished with chopped green onions.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a Japanese restaurant with wooden tables and chairs. There are framed pictures of food on the wall and a refill station sign. A man is seated at a table in the background.
Sushi Hand Rolls
Three sushi hand rolls are presented on a wooden tray. The rolls are made with nori seaweed, rice, and various toppings. The leftmost roll appears to have grilled eel and cucumber. The middle roll is topped with diced raw salmon. The rightmost roll features raw salmon and a creamy sauce or roe. Small bowls of wasabi and soy sauce are also visible on the tray, along with a bowl of what appears to be miso soup in the upper left corner.
Pan-fried dumplings
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings arranged on a wooden board, with a small dish of dipping sauce in the background. A watermark reads "EASI Make life easier" and "Reference images".
Ayataka Japanese Green Tea
A glass of iced green tea next to a can of Ayataka Japanese Green Tea Drink. The can is dark green with Japanese text and a teapot graphic. It states "Authentic Tea House", "Ayataka", "Japanese Green Tea Drink", "Minuman Teh Hijau Jepun", "日本の緑茶". It also indicates "No Sugar | No Calories | No Flavouring" and "0% sugar".
Restaurant Interior with Food Display
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs. A large framed advertisement for "CHICKEN NAMBAN & EBI FRY TEISHOKU" is prominently displayed on a pillar decorated with green scale-like tiles. The restaurant appears to be clean and modern, with overhead lighting and some staff members visible in the background.
Kamameshi dish
A close-up shot of a kamameshi dish served in a traditional metal pot over a black stand. The pot contains rice topped with fried chicken pieces, mashed pumpkin, and mushrooms. To the left, a small bowl of seaweed salad is visible, along with a striped ceramic cup holding a serving utensil. To the right, a small teapot and two wooden chopsticks rest on a wooden tray. Two small white bowls, one with green onions and wasabi, are also present.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen, featuring a rich broth, sliced pork, soft-boiled eggs, and a piece of nori seaweed. Chopsticks and a spoon rest on the side of the bowl. The dish is served on a wooden tray, with a glass of iced beverage and a phone visible in the background. A QR code for table 6 is also visible.
Fried Shrimp and Vegetable Plate
A plate of food featuring three pieces of crispy fried shrimp, a mound of white rice, and a side of stir-fried vegetables including eggplant, bell peppers (red, yellow, green), and lettuce. A small bowl of pickled vegetables and a dipping sauce are also visible.
Chicken Steak with Vegetables and Rice
A close-up shot of a meal featuring a grilled chicken steak served on a sizzling platter with steamed broccoli, carrots, and potatoes. A bowl of white rice and a small pitcher of sauce are also visible.
Onigiri with Tamagoyaki and Corn Salad
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. In the foreground, a piece of onigiri is wrapped in nori seaweed and topped with a slice of tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet) and a dollop of corn salad. To the right, a small white bowl contains soy sauce, and another contains a mound of wasabi. A metal rack is placed in front of the onigiri. The food is served on a bamboo-patterned tray.
Bowl of Ramen
A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen noodles with various toppings, including cabbage, carrots, snap peas, mushrooms, and a piece of nori seaweed. The bowl is blue and white with a decorative pattern. Chopsticks are visible to the right of the bowl, and a small dish of soy sauce is in the background. The text "EASI Make life easier" is overlaid on the image, along with Chinese text and "Reference images" at the bottom right.
Japanese Meal Set
A Japanese meal set is presented on a wooden tray. It includes a bowl of miso soup, a plate of stir-fried cabbage with snap peas and other vegetables, a small bowl of rice, a covered dish, and a side salad with a tomato.
Ramen Meal Set
A tray of food includes a bowl of ramen with nori, a small bottle of Yakult, a side of corn, fried shrimp, french fries, a piece of fried meat, a cherry tomato, and a slice of tamagoyaki.
Japanese Set Meal
A close-up view of a Japanese meal set. The meal includes a piece of grilled fish, a side of grated daikon radish with a lemon slice, a bowl of white rice, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of cooked greens with carrots, and a small bowl of soy sauce. The food is arranged on a wooden tray.
Oyakodon
Two bowls of oyakodon, a Japanese rice bowl dish, are presented on wooden trays. The dish consists of a simmered mixture of sliced chicken, egg, and thinly sliced onions, served over rice. The foreground bowl shows the oyakodon with a generous amount of cooked egg and chicken, garnished with chopped green onions. In the background, another bowl of oyakodon is visible, along with small side dishes of pickles and a green salad.
Yayoi Free Refills
A promotional image for Yayoi, advertising free refills. The image features a collage of food items: rice, salad, pickles, furikake, and miso soup. The text "FREE REFILLS" is prominently displayed.
National Day Mix Toji Promotion
A promotional menu item for National Day featuring a dish called 'Chilli Crab Base Mix Toji'. The dish includes chicken cutlet, ebi fry, and sliced pork with chilli crab sauce in scrambled egg, served with rice. The promotion is available from August 5th to 31st.
Coca-Cola Classic Can Nutritional Information
A red can of Coca-Cola Classic with nutritional information and ingredients listed next to it. The nutritional information includes calories, fat, sodium, carbohydrates, total sugars, and protein. The ingredients list includes carbonated water, sugar, caramel color, phosphoric acid, flavorings, caffeine, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. A Nutri-Grade rating is also visible.
Fried Calamari with Lemon Wedge
A plate of crispy fried calamari is served with a lemon wedge and a small dish of dipping sauce. Chopsticks rest on the wooden table in front of the plate.
Tamagoyaki with Topping
A close-up shot of tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet, served on a decorative plate. The tamagoyaki is cut into bite-sized pieces and topped with a creamy, light-colored sauce and sprinkled with black pepper. The plate has a white base with abstract red brushstroke designs.
Restaurant Interior with Digital Menus
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with several tables and chairs. Each table is equipped with a tablet displaying a digital menu. In the background, there are decorative elements resembling windows and curtains. A person is seated at one of the tables, looking at their tablet. The overall ambiance is modern and clean, with wooden accents and soft lighting.
Tea Set with Sugar Information
A white teapot and two blue teacups filled with dark liquid, likely tea, are arranged on a light wooden surface. A circular green label with the letter 'A' and the text '0% sugar' is visible in the lower right corner.
Japanese Pork Cutlet
A close-up shot of a Japanese pork cutlet dish. The cutlet is breaded and fried, served on a wire rack over a dark plate. It is topped with grated daikon radish and chopped green onions. A side of green salad with a lemon wedge and a cherry tomato is also present. In small bowls, there is a seaweed salad and a seasoning mix. A small bowl of dark sauce and chopsticks are visible on the right.
Fried Dumplings
A close-up shot of fried dumplings on a wooden platter, with a small dish of dipping sauce in the upper right corner. The dumplings are golden brown and appear to be crispy. A watermark with the text "EASI Make life easier" is visible on the dumplings.
Japanese Meal
A person is about to eat a Japanese meal. The meal includes rice, miso soup, a salad with tomatoes and lettuce, tempura, and a hot pot dish with meat and eggs. The hot pot is being cooked over a small flame. The word "SATURDAY" is overlaid on the image.
Asahi Super Dry Beer Can
A silver can of Asahi Super Dry beer with Japanese text. The can has the Asahi logo prominently displayed, along with text indicating
Grilled Salmon with Rice
Two pieces of grilled salmon seasoned with pepper are served on a white plate with a green leaf, a dollop of grated daikon radish, and a lemon wedge. A bowl of white rice is placed behind the plate. The background is a gradient of orange and peach with geometric patterns.
Mix Toji Teishoku
A digital menu displays a dish called Mix Toji Teishoku. The description states it is a YAYOI SG classic since 2011, featuring half pork cutlet, ebi fry, and tender sliced meat drenched in saucy beaten eggs with tofu on a hotplate. The image shows the dish served in a clay pot with a side of rice and miso soup. Options for 'Pork' or 'Beef' are indicated.
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