ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park – Bishan, Singapore

In the midst of Bishan Park 2 with an address of Ang Mo Kio, this might be confusion. Anyhow, just head to the heart of the park and you will find ToriYard housed within a red-wall one-storey building which is easily spotted from afar.

 

This isn’t the first restaurant surrounded by green. Most must have been familiar with Casa Verde, The Garage and the fame Halia at The Botanical Gardens; the Vineyard at HortPark. We also visited Mookata at ORTO with similar concept. 

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Facade

 

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ToriYard restaurant offers a medley of Japanese Meat Skewers.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Al Fresco dinning

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Indoor

 

Both indoor and Al Fresco seats are available.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Slicing Chicken Thigh

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Chicken Skewer

 

Looking at the way the Chef sliced and skewer the meat and skin together seems a simple task but it is certain a skill developed after years of practise.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Sauces

 

At ToriYard, the restaurant offers 11 sauces and condiments or dipping the meat.

 

Some suggetions for starters include Sashimi Salad ($19) with citrusy dressing.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Sashimi Salad ($19)

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Onsen Tamago Cocktail ($17)

 

The luxurious Onsen Tamago Cocktail ($17) in cocktail glass contains Foie Gras, Uni and Onsen is also an excellent choice. 

 

If you enjoyed the Thai Stuffed Chicken Wings, Tebasaski Gyoza ($15) is a recommended choice. I prefer the skin tobe more crispy.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Tebasaski Gyoza ($15)

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Tsukune Ohba Tsutsumi Age ($12)

 

Tsukune Ohba Tsutsumi Age ($12) is a tempura of Chicken Ball wrapped in Perilla Leaf.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Tebasaki, Chicken Wings ($4 per stick)

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Momo, Chicken Thigh ($7 per stick)

 

A wide range of Chicken Yakitori is available at ToriYard with my fave are Tebasaki, Chicken Wings ($4 per stick) and Momo, Chicken Thigh ($7 per stick). The Tsukune, Chicken Meatball ($8 per stick) is also equally delish.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Tsukune, Chicken Meatball ($8 per stick)

 

A great choice before more meat, we have the Shitake, Mushroom ($4 per stick).

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Shitake, Mushroom ($4 per stick)

 

Other choices of Yakitori are the Gyu, US Angus Ribeye ($8 per stick) and Buta Kubi, Canadian Pork Neck ($5 per stick).

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Gyu, US Angus Ribeye ($8 per stick)

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Buta Kubi, Canadian Pork Neck ($5 per stick)

 

For seafood turn to Ebi, Tiger Prawn ($6 per stick).

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Ebi, Tiger Prawn ($6 per stick)

 

For some carbohydrates, an excellent choice is the delicious Wagyu Fried Rice ($16); my absolute favourite even though I dislike rice.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Wagyu Fried Rice ($16)

 

Rounding up the meal with a light dessert, the Jikasei Chiffon ($14) is certainly my selection. This is a platter of homemade Matcha and Red Bean Chiffon Cake coupled with Vanilla Ice Cream and Warabi Mochi.

 

ToriYard, Enjoying Japanese Yakitori In Bishan Park - Jikasei Chiffon ($14)

 

 

NAHMJ Verdict

 

No matter which part of the island you stay, making a trip to ToriYard for the authentic Yakitori is definitely worthwhile.

 

 

 

ToriYard

1380 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Bishan Park 2, Singapore 569930
Tel: +65 9296 5988

FBhttps://www.facebook.com/toriyard/

 

Opening Hours

 

Mondays, Wednesdays – Fridays  1130 to 1430, 1800 to 2230  |  Saturdays – Sundays  1100 to 1430, 1800 to 2300  |  Closed on Tuesdays

 

Getting There

 

By Bus:

  • Opp Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex or at Teck Ghee Centre along Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 – 133, 136, 262

 

By MRT:

  • North South line – Ang Mo Kio station

 

Rating: 8.5/10