Aburi-EN (Nex) at NEX
Location: 23 Serangoon Central, #01-63/64/65 NEX, Singapore 556083
Floor L1 · NEX
Premium A4/A5 Miyazaki Wagyu and flame-seared aburi donburi at NEX Serangoon.
Premium A4/A5 Miyazaki Wagyu and flame-seared aburi donburi at NEX Serangoon.
Aburi-EN at NEX specialises in premium Wagyu donburi, sourcing A4 and A5 grade Miyazaki Wagyu seared over open flame for a caramelised, melt-in-the-mouth experience.The menu centres on signature aburi bowls paired with Nanatsuboshi rice from Hokkaido, alongside set meals featuring Wagyu steak, hamburg steak and tender sous-vide cuts. Dine-in and takeaway are available for those who want restaurant-grade Wagyu without the fine-dining price tag.
Treat yourself to a bowl — it is Japanese comfort food elevated by some of the finest beef in the world.
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Jason Lee
As usual, the food is good and tasty. The weekday set meal is reasonably priced. The service at this branch however is not as good what I've experienced in other branch. The waiters are not proactive to refill your tea and it was also hard …
Chee Keong Chua
Delicious as expected for Japanese food. Eel rice was really tender and expected flavour. There were less condiments than …
Stephanie Tan
The buta don and mentaiko salmon don are great for the price point. Tender meat and good generous portions. Tried the 1 for 1 mocktails. Just ok.
Mary Teo Siew Lian
The buta don set is awesome. Pork is tender. The side dishes are good balanced meal. I like the setting. It is simple but cozy.
Rui En Goh
Their Buta Don pork is very tender. Ice cream- matcha is not sweet
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Aburi-EN (Nex)
Restaurant storefront
A restaurant storefront with a counter and seating area visible. The counter has a display of food items and menus. The seating area is decorated with Japanese-style lanterns and wooden partitions. A cardboard cutout of a person in a superhero costume stands near the entrance.
Aburi-EN Restaurant
The exterior of the Aburi-EN restaurant, featuring its prominent signage and a large, illuminated pig decoration. The restaurant has a traditional Japanese aesthetic with wooden lattice screens and warm lighting. Digital menu boards are displayed outside the entrance, showcasing food items and new menu flavors.
Aburien
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant with illuminated signage that reads "ABURIEN". A digital menu board is displayed to the left of the entrance, featuring images of food and prices. A decorative pig-shaped light fixture is visible on the right side of the entrance.
Pork Chop Rice Bowl
A dark blue bowl filled with white rice, topped with sliced grilled pork chops, sauteed mushrooms, shredded cabbage, and zucchini slices. The pork chops are glazed and appear to be seasoned with a savory sauce.
Assorted Grilled Meats and Mushrooms
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Beef and Mushroom Rice Bowl
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of food. The bowl is filled with rice, topped with slices of glazed beef, sauteed mushrooms, and shredded white scallions. The bowl has a decorative pattern around its rim.
Pork Bowl with Mushrooms and Zucchini
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Beef and Pork Bento Box
A bento box filled with rice, topped with sliced grilled pork, chunks of braised beef, mushrooms, and shredded cabbage. The pork is sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Pork Belly Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with thinly sliced, pan-fried pork belly. The pork is topped with sautéed mushrooms and shredded scallions, garnished with sesame seeds. The bowl has a blue and white patterned rim.
Seared Tuna Dish
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Unagi Bento Box
A bento box filled with rice, topped with grilled unagi (eel) glazed in a sweet sauce. The box also contains pieces of fried fish, lettuce, and a lemon wedge. A small bowl of white sauce with green onions is served on the side.
Assortment of Refreshing Drinks and Fruits
A still life composition featuring four glasses of beverages, two red apples, an orange half, and several limes arranged on a dark, textured surface. The drinks include a dark amber liquid with ice, a vibrant red beverage with ice, a pale yellow drink garnished with mint and ice, and a tall glass of pinkish-orange juice.
Beef and Salmon Donburi
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with sliced beef, grilled salmon, shimeji mushrooms, a poached egg, and shredded scallions. The bowl is dark blue with a white rim.
Salmon and Pork Donburi with Side Salad
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with rice, topped with grilled salmon, grilled pork, sauteed mushrooms, a soft-boiled egg, and shredded scallions. A side salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing is visible in the background. The bowl has a blue and white patterned rim.
Fried Fish and Chicken with Sauce
Two plates of food are shown on a wooden table. The front plate contains fried chicken pieces covered in a creamy white sauce and garnished with chopped green onions, served with a side of lettuce and a lemon wedge. The back plate holds several small, golden-fried fish, a dollop of mayonnaise with a sprinkle of red seasoning, and a lemon slice.
Restaurant Interior with Pig Lantern
The interior of a restaurant with a prominent pig-shaped lantern. The restaurant features booth seating and a counter area. Signs with Japanese characters are visible above the counter. The restaurant's name,
Japanese Meal
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. The main dish is a bowl of rice topped with grilled pork slices, mushrooms, and shredded green onions, drizzled with a savory sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. To the side, there is a small bowl of salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and dressing, and a plate of gyoza. A black soup bowl with a lid is also visible.
Beef and Egg Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a Japanese-style rice bowl filled with rice, tender chunks of beef, carrots, and topped with a soft-boiled egg and chopped green onions. The bowl has a decorative blue and white pattern around the rim. Chopsticks and a spoon are visible in the background, along with other tableware.
Pork Donburi with Mushrooms
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with thinly sliced pork and mushrooms, topped with shredded scallions and sesame seeds. The bowl is placed on a black tray, with a black lidded bowl and a spoon visible in the background. The dish appears to be served on a wooden table.
Grilled Pork with Scallions and Mushrooms
A close-up shot of a grilled pork dish served on a dark plate. The pork is thinly sliced and appears to be glazed with a savory sauce, with visible grill marks. It is topped with a mound of finely shredded scallions and a small portion of cooked mushrooms. The dish is presented on a wooden table.
Matcha Ice Cream Parfait
A close-up shot of a matcha ice cream parfait served in a glass bowl on a saucer. The parfait contains green tea ice cream, whipped cream, a strawberry, red bean paste, and what appears to be cornflakes at the bottom. The dessert is placed on a wooden table.
Salmon Donburi
A close-up shot of a salmon donburi dish in a dark blue bowl. The dish features a piece of grilled salmon topped with a creamy sauce, served over rice. Accompanying the salmon are sauteed mushrooms and a soft-boiled egg with a visible yolk. Thinly sliced green onions are placed in the center.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, broth, sliced pork, mushrooms, and green onions. Two sheets of nori seaweed are placed on the side of the bowl.
Two bowls of Japanese rice bowls
Two decorative bowls filled with Japanese rice bowls sit on a wooden table. The bowl in the foreground contains thinly sliced meat, onions, and a soft-boiled egg topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. The bowl in the background is filled with mushrooms and thinly sliced meat, garnished with green onions.
Pork and Mushroom Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with thinly sliced pork and mushrooms, coated in a dark, glossy sauce. The dish is garnished with finely chopped green onions and sprinkled with sesame seeds. The bowl has a decorative pattern around its rim.
Pan-fried dumplings and tofu dish
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings served on a black rectangular plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce. To the right, a portion of a tofu dish with shredded garnish is visible in a dark bowl. The image is taken from a slightly elevated angle, showing a wooden table surface and the legs of two people in the background.
Japanese Rice Bowls
Two bowls of Japanese rice bowls with meat and vegetables, a side salad, and two bowls of miso soup are arranged on a wooden table. Chopsticks are placed on top of the bowls. A person's arm is visible in the upper right corner.
Donburi with Egg and Mushrooms
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with rice, topped with sliced meat, black seasoning, shredded green onions, mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg. In the background, other dishes and condiments are visible on a wooden table.
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with Side Egg and Skewers
A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. In a bowl, teriyaki chicken is served over rice, garnished with shredded cabbage and red lettuce. To the side, a small dish contains a soft-boiled egg. Another plate holds two skewers of grilled meat wrapped around asparagus, with a lemon wedge and a wooden pick.
Donburi with Sliced Meat and Egg
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with rice, topped with thinly sliced grilled meat, mushrooms, and a poached egg. The bowl has a blue and white patterned rim. It is served on a black tray with chopsticks and a black spoon resting on a white napkin. The background shows a wooden table.
Pan-fried dumplings with dipping sauce
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings served on a black rectangular plate with a small bowl of dark dipping sauce. The dumplings are golden brown and appear to be filled with a green ingredient. The plate is placed on a wooden surface.
Ramen Bowl
A close-up studio shot of a ramen bowl against a dark, textured background. The bowl contains ramen noodles in a creamy broth, topped with a slice of chashu pork, two halves of a soft-boiled egg with runny yolks, chopped green onions, and a large sheet of nori seaweed.
Japanese Rice Bowls
Two Japanese rice bowls are served on black trays with side dishes. The top bowl contains rice topped with meat, vegetables, and a poached egg. The bottom bowl contains rice topped with grilled meat and scallions. Both meals include a small salad, a side of seaweed, and a small dessert cup with a dark sauce.
Fried Chicken Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl of fried chicken, topped with a creamy pink sauce and garnished with chopped green onions. The bowl also contains lettuce and a slice of lemon. In the background, chopsticks rest on a black plate next to a hard-boiled egg. The setting appears to be a restaurant table.
Diners at a Japanese Restaurant
A group of people are seated at tables in a Japanese restaurant. A server in a black uniform with a mask is attending to a table where a man is looking at a menu. Another woman is seated at the same table, looking at her phone. The restaurant has wooden booths and decorative ceiling panels. Shelves behind the counter display bottles of alcohol and decorative items.
Pork Rice Bowls
Two bowls of rice topped with grilled pork and garnished with shredded scallions and sesame seeds. One bowl appears to have thinner slices of pork, while the other has thicker cuts. Chopsticks and a small plate are visible to the right.
Beef and Vegetable Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with white rice, topped with chunks of braised beef, root vegetables like carrots and daikon radish, and a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. The bowl is dark blue and sits on a wooden table. A pair of chopsticks rests on a small black plate with a white napkin in the background.
Japanese Restaurant Interior
The interior of a Japanese restaurant with booth seating and decorative elements. A digital menu board displays food items, and a large pig lantern hangs on the right side.
Pan-fried dumplings
A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings served on a black textured plate with a small dish of dipping sauce. The dumplings are golden brown on the bottom and lighter on top, with visible filling.
Takeaway Bentos
A menu advertising takeaway bentos with a 20% off discount. The menu features six different bento options with descriptions and prices.
Meatless Yakiniku Promotion
A digital menu board displays promotional images and descriptions for two meatless yakiniku dishes. The top of the screen reads "THE NEXT MEATLESS YAKINIKU You Have Been Waiting For." Below, two dishes are featured: "Premium Karubi Don with Miso Soup Set" for $13.80 and "Stamina Karubi Teishoku" for $15.80. Both dishes are described as vegetarian-friendly.
Restaurant Interior with Booth Seating
A view of the interior of a restaurant with several people seated in wooden booths. The booths are separated by wooden dividers. The walls are decorated with a bamboo-themed wallpaper and gold wave patterns. The ceiling has a geometric design. A server in a red shirt and black apron is interacting with a customer.
Pork and Mushroom Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with thinly sliced, pan-fried pork and sauteed mushrooms. The dish is topped with shredded carrots and sesame seeds. The pork appears to be glazed with a savory sauce.
Bar Seating Area
A view of a bar seating area with wooden chairs and a long counter. Shelves above the counter display bottles of alcohol and decorative panels. The kitchen area is visible behind the counter.
Japanese Meal
A top-down view of a Japanese meal set on a wooden table. The meal includes a bowl of rice topped with grilled salmon, a soft-boiled egg, and shredded vegetables. Accompanying dishes include a small salad with dressing, a bowl of miso soup, and a dish of chilled tofu with shredded scallions. Two sets of chopsticks and spoons are laid out, along with two small bowls and two cups of green tea.
Aburi-EN Japanese Grilled Meats
This image is an advertisement for Aburi-EN, a restaurant specializing in quality Japanese grilled meats and donburi (rice bowls). It highlights their use of homemade umami-packed meat sauce, high-quality imported pork, and A4/A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, which has won Japan's "National Wagyu Award" multiple times. The ad also mentions their extensive selection of highballs, beers, shochu, and sake. A section details their "Nanatsuboshi" rice from Hokkaido, cultivated for its well-balanced and tasty flavors. The advertisement features an image of a donburi dish and includes the restaurant's social media handles and website.
Food and Drink Menu
A bowl of rice topped with sliced meat, mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg sits on a wooden table. A menu with drink options is partially visible in the background.
Food and Drink Promotions
A grid of four promotional images featuring drinks. The top left shows two pints of Asahi beer with the text "1 for 1 Asahi Full Pint" and a price of SGD 18.00. The top right shows two glasses of Jim Beam Highball with the text "1 for 1 Jim Beam Classic Highball" and a price of SGD 11.00. The bottom left shows two glasses of Suntory Whisky with the text "1 for 1 Kakubin Classic Highball" and a price of SGD 13.00. The bottom right shows two colorful mocktails with the text "1 for 1 Mocktails" and a price of SGD 6.00.
Aburi-en Restaurant Entrance
The exterior of a Japanese restaurant called Aburi-en. A large illuminated sign with the restaurant's name is visible above the entrance. A digital menu board displays food items and prices, including "BUTA RICE ADVENTURE" and "CHICKEN KARAAGE & UDON NINJA FEAST". A decorative pig-shaped light fixture is also present.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a Japanese restaurant with wooden booths, tables, and decorative ceilings. Shelves display bottles and decorative items. The flooring is a mosaic of wooden planks.
Butadon Menu
A digital menu displays a dish called Iberico Hoho Don, which is a type of Butadon. The dish features sliced pork over rice, garnished with lettuce and mushrooms. A lunch special offers free miso soup and appetizer with all mains, available Monday to Friday until 5 PM, excluding public holidays. The restaurant's logo, ABURI-EN, is visible at the bottom right.
Unagi Hitsumabushi Preparation Guide
A guide explaining three ways to enjoy Unagi Hitsumabushi. Step 1: Enjoy it as is, tasting the unagi and rice separately. Step 2: Add toppings like green onions, wasabi, and nori for extra flavor. Step 3: Pour dashi over the dish for a comforting ochazuke-style meal. The guide also features the Citi Gourmet Pleasures logo.
Unagi Dry Ramen
A bowl of Unagi Dry Ramen with noodles, corn, green onions, and pieces of grilled eel. The dish is priced at $14.9. The text "SIGNATURE NEW DISH" is displayed above the bowl.
Food and Drink Promotions
A mobile interface displaying various food and drink promotions. The promotions include '1 for 1 Asahi Full Pint' for SGD 18.00, '1 for 1 Jim Beam Classic Highball & Selected Mocktails' for SGD 11.00, '1 for 1 Kakubin Classic Highball', and '1 for 1 Mocktails'. Navigation options include Home, All Day 1 For 1, Izakaya Menu, Donburi, and Combo Jyu.
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