The popular teppanyaki-style hamburg steak chain opens a second Singapore location at Westgate, bringing its freshly ground patties and tabletop grill experience to the western suburbs.
After building a loyal following at its Resorts World Sentosa outpost, Japanese hamburg steak specialist Niku Niku Oh!! Kome has expanded westward. The new 40-seat outlet at Westgate offers the same interactive dining concept: patties are seared on a central griddle before being transferred to personal tabletop grills, where diners finish cooking each piece to their preferred doneness. The chain is one of several concepts operated by Monogatari Corporation, the Japanese F&B giant behind Yakiniku King, with more than 40 locations across China, Hong Kong, Jakarta and Manila.
A Second Location in the West
The Westgate branch features a semi-circular counter configuration with all seats facing inward toward the central teppan. This setup transforms lunch into a theatrical experience—diners watch chefs shape, sear and serve each patty in real time. The restaurant opens daily from 11am to 10pm at 3 Gateway Drive, #02-07.
Fresh Prep, Down to the Rice
Niku Niku Oh!! Kome takes its “freshly prepped” philosophy seriously. The hamburg steaks—a blend of wet-aged ribeye and beef brisket—are prepared, sliced and ground in-house before being shaped into 95-gram rounds by hand. Rice is milled on-site daily, converted from brown to polished white to retain moisture and fragrance. Even the water used for cooking is a specially selected soft water variety.
The Menu: Three Steaks to Try
Ten set meals range from $16.80 (two original hamburg steaks) to $22.80 (three steaks: original, cheese and a seasonal selection). Each set includes free-flow rice, miso soup and grilled broccoli.
- Original hamburg: Best enjoyed with a raw, pasteurized egg yolk in teriyaki sauce ($2 extra). The yolk coats the patty in a rich, sweet glaze.
- Cheese hamburg: Arrives with both a slice of cheese and an extra tableside shaving of cheese.
- Seasonal tomato hamburg (clear winner): Layers of demi-glace, tomato sauce, fresh tomato slices, parsley, tomato purée and a splash of milk create sweet, sour and savory depth without overpowering the meat.
The patties themselves are chunky and coarse with a firm, meaty bite—less tender and juicy than typical ground beef preparations. They arrive medium-done with pink centers; the personal tabletop grill allows diners to cook through further and develop a deeper sear.
Condiment Playground
Every table stocks an arsenal of sauces and seasonings: barbecue sauce, onion sauce, Dijon mustard, Korean chili sauce, the fiery Spice Mum Chilli Sauce (with prawn paste), aurora sauce (tomato-mayo blend), standard salt and pepper, and wasabi salt koji. Pairing suggestions include mixing barbecue and Korean chili sauces for a spicy yakiniku-style flavor with the original patty, or matching mustard and aurora sauce with the cheese hamburg.
Supporting sides hold up decently: miso soup arrives slightly elevated with toppings like kale and clams; rice is soft but individual grains separate nicely. Broccoli could benefit from more grill time and seasoning—likely an intentional choice for diners to customize.
Verdict: Worth the Hype?
Time Out’s rating: 3/5. The chain doesn’t deliver the most tender, juicy or finely ground patty—edges could be crisper, centers more cooked through. But it scores points for its unique teppanyaki-style dining experience, commitment to daily fresh preparation, value-for-money sets with unlimited rice, soup and greens, and the extensive condiment variety enabling endless customization. At the end of the day, it’s approachable and well-priced. And with the Westgate outlet now operating, there’s no longer a need to trek to Sentosa for a hamburg steak fix.
Niku Niku Oh!! Kome (Westgate) is open daily from 11am to 10pm at 3 Gateway Drive, Westgate, #02-07, Singapore 608532.