Hatsumi Donburi & Soba at West Mall
Location: 1 Bukit Batok Central, westmall, B1 k19/20, 658713
West Mall
A Japanese eatery specialising in hearty donburi rice bowls and handmade-style soba noodles.
A Japanese eatery specialising in hearty donburi rice bowls and handmade-style soba noodles.
Hatsumi Donburi & Soba focuses on two pillars of Japanese comfort food — donburi, where steaming rice is crowned with ingredients like gyudon beef, chicken katsu, or sashimi-grade fish, and soba, served either chilled with dipping sauce or hot in a restorative broth.The kitchen pays attention to the fundamentals: properly seasoned rice, well-made sauces, and broths with depth that reward slow slurping.
The menu also offers side dishes such as gyoza, edamame, and chawanmushi that round out a satisfying, well-priced meal. For unpretentious Japanese comfort food that hits the comfort spot, Hatsumi is a quietly dependable choice.
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Latha Teo
Hatsumi opened their third outlet in the newly expanded space in West Mall. For the quickest route, take the escalator down from the POPS outside Subway, make a U-turn to the right and you are there 👍🏻 The Halal certified eatery is a casual space, order, eat and go. All prices are nett. Takeaways are an additional 30¢. We had the Chili Shoyu Karaage Don, Chicken Katsu Curry and Grilled Miso Chicken Don. Takeaway an order of Mentaiko Salmon Don for my brother. Food is good for the price and many tables ordered sides, miso soup and genmaicha (refillable at the front of the store with your empty cup given with food). The Chili Shoyu Karaage could do with more seasoning, as in getting tossed in the sauce. I had a feeling the sauce is drizzled after assembling the bowl and sprinkling with the negi and chili. Therefore, the karaage is a bit on the dry side. The chicken katsu curry came in the biggest bowl among us. It carries a scrambled egg omelette and is drenched in Japanese curry. Help yourselves with the fukujinzuke as a relish for an authentic experience. The katsu batter tastes different but I can go with that. My dad only has praises for the grilled miso chicken which he initially thought was teriyaki chicken, like so many other common offerings. The chicken was expertly grilled with miso marinade and it didn't overpower the dish. The takeaway mentaiko salmon has a generous portion as well. The mentaiko is potent and has a mild spicy kick. The salmon is also prepared upon order unlike our dine in orders, so it took a little longer. All in all, we are happy with the food. Service could improve as tables were not wiped after patrons leave. Diners are also partly to blame, as there is an indicated tray return area. My mum had to ask for serviettes and condiments tray after getting our food. The strength of Hatsumi is being able to cater to our Muslim friends and enjoy quality Japanese fare that can rival some other stores.
Desmond Raman
Decided to give this place a try as I saw great reviews and it didn’t disappoint! My husband and I ordered the following and spent about $30 in total: • Mentaiko Miso Salmon Don with Sous Vide Egg & Tobiko • Grilled Miso Chicken Donbori (I changed the onsen egg to scrambled eggs!) • Sakura Ume Soda with Salted Plum & Mint Leaves The salmon & chicken was done really well! No fuss, authentic and generous portions at an affordable price point. Will come back again to try their other items😋
Alvin Heng
Bought aburi salmon with soba. Bowl was packed quite fully so have to dig pretty deep to get to the soba and dip into the sauce provided. Food tasted decent. Forgot what was the other one called. Teriyaki chicken was abit meh.
Audrey Tiong
It's amazing and impressive. The grilled miso chicken soba of ORANGE SESAME and the chicken karaage don with egg are both delicious. I will definitely return to try other don and soba again.
Elaine Goh
Been staying in bukit batok before there was west mall and so happy to see more food additions in the extension area at B1! Hope this revives the mall. Ordered the grilled miso chicken donburi and it did not disappoint, wallet friendly at 9.90 😊 There was no queue at weekday lunch timing as well. Ordering was from a kiosk and prices are nett and additional rice comes at no cost. Looking forward to try the other dishes from this store!
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Hatsumi Donburi & Soba
Assortment of Asian-inspired dishes
A spread of food includes a bowl of crispy fried chicken, a bowl of soba noodles topped with grilled salmon and sesame seeds, a bowl of grilled chicken with shredded carrots and edamame, and a bowl of steamed broccoli. A small dish of dipping sauce and a salt shaker are also visible.
Edamame in a Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with steamed edamame pods. The pods are bright green and appear to be lightly seasoned with garlic and a sauce. The bowl itself is ceramic with a rustic, speckled design in shades of brown and beige, with a darker rim. The background is a plain, light gray.
Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a delicious-looking chicken teriyaki rice bowl. Sliced teriyaki chicken, glazed and sprinkled with sesame seeds, is arranged over a bed of white rice. The bowl also contains a portion of seaweed salad and a soft-boiled egg. A hand is pouring sauce from a decorative ceramic pitcher onto the chicken. Steam is rising from the dish, indicating it is hot and fresh. The background is a vibrant red.
Salmon Roe and Scrambled Egg Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a black, ribbed bowl filled with rice topped with scrambled eggs, salmon roe, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. The background is a soft, peachy-orange color.
Beef Bowl with Egg and Seaweed
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with rice, topped with sliced grilled beef, chopped green onions, shredded seaweed, and a soft-boiled egg. Sauce is being drizzled over the beef. The bowl has a speckled blue and gray exterior. The background is a warm, peachy-orange color.
Steamed Clams
A rustic bowl filled with steamed clams, garnished with sliced scallions, red chili peppers, and possibly a light broth. The clams are open, revealing their tender meat. The bowl has a textured, earthy glaze.
Roasted Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Lemon
A close-up shot of roasted broccoli florets seasoned with sesame seeds, served in a rustic, earth-toned bowl with a wedge of lemon. The broccoli appears slightly charred and glistening, suggesting it has been roasted or pan-fried. The sesame seeds are sprinkled generously over the florets. The bowl has an irregular, organic shape with a textured glaze. The background is a plain, light gray, isolating the dish.
Tater Tots with Dip
A bowl of golden-brown tater tots is presented next to a small blue and white bowl containing a creamy white dip, sprinkled with dark seasoning. The tater tots are piled high in a rustic, textured bowl with a brown rim. The background is a plain, light gray.
Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
A blue ceramic bowl filled with white rice, topped with two pieces of golden-brown fried chicken. A dollop of creamy white sauce with green specks is in the center. To the left of the sauce are chopped green onions, and to the right is a soft-boiled egg with a pinkish-orange yolk. Crispy, dark green seaweed is on the far left. The bowl has a textured, rustic design.
Steaming Chicken and Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a dark, textured bowl filled with fluffy white rice and topped with a generous portion of saucy chicken and scrambled egg. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds. Steam rises from the hot food, and chopsticks are lifting a bite from the bowl. A wooden spoon rests on a decorative leaf-shaped dish to the right. The background is a warm, gradient orange.
Beef Bowl with Egg and Seaweed
A close-up shot of a bowl of rice topped with sliced grilled beef, sesame seeds, a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and seaweed. Sauce is being drizzled over the beef from a small pitcher.
Yellow Drink with Orange and Mint
A tall, fluted, yellow glass filled with a yellow beverage. The drink is garnished with a slice of orange and a sprig of mint. A black straw is inserted into the drink. The background is white.
Steamed Clams with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with steamed clams, interspersed with pieces of red chili pepper, green onions, and possibly leeks. The clams are mostly open, revealing their cooked interiors. The bowl itself is rustic, with a textured, earthy-toned glaze. The background is plain white, with a soft shadow cast by the bowl.
Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a rice bowl filled with white rice, topped with several pieces of crispy fried chicken coated in a glossy sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Garnishes include sliced red chili peppers, green onions, a poached egg, and a side of dark green seaweed salad. The bowl has a textured, speckled dark gray exterior.
Salmon Soba Bowl
A close-up shot of a salmon soba bowl. The bowl contains soba noodles, a grilled salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds, shredded carrots, edamame, seaweed salad, chopped green onions, and lettuce. Steam is rising from the dish. A small dish of sauce and a salt shaker are visible in the background. Chopsticks rest on a chopstick holder.
Salmon Soba Bowl
A close-up shot of a salmon soba bowl. The bowl contains soba noodles, a grilled salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds, edamame, shredded carrots, shredded cucumber, seaweed salad, and leafy greens. A small dish with a creamy sauce is visible in the upper left corner.
Donburi with Egg and Seaweed
A close-up shot of a donburi bowl filled with rice, topped with glazed pieces of what appears to be chicken or tofu, sprinkled with sesame seeds. On the side, there is a portion of dark seaweed, chopped green onions, and a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. The bowl has a dark, speckled pattern.
Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Lemon
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with cooked broccoli florets and stems, sprinkled with sesame seeds. A wedge of lemon is placed on top of the broccoli. The bowl has a rustic, textured design with brown and beige tones.
Katsu Rice Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style katsu rice bowl served in a blue ceramic bowl. The dish features golden-brown fried pork cutlet pieces, white rice, a dollop of creamy sauce with green herbs, soft-boiled egg yolk, and dark seaweed salad garnished with chopped green onions.
Grilled Chicken Bowl with Egg and Greens
A close-up of a bowl containing sliced grilled chicken topped with sesame seeds, a soft-boiled egg, chopped green onions, and nori seaweed flakes. The dish is served on a light-colored ceramic plate with a brown rim.
Hatsumi Donburi | Soba Interior View
Interior shot of Hatsumi restaurant showing customers waiting in line near pickup counter, staff preparing food behind glass, and signage indicating 'Donburi | Soba' with Japanese characters.
Grilled Salmon Bowl with Toppings
A close-up of a bowl containing grilled salmon slices, rice, tobiko (flying fish roe), seaweed salad, and chopped green onions.
Bowl of Japanese-style rice dish with egg and vegetables
A close-up photo of a dark speckled bowl containing cooked rice topped with glazed cubed ingredients (possibly tofu or chicken), shredded nori, chopped green onions, and a soft-boiled egg. Sesame seeds are sprinkled over the top.
Bowl and Drink Set
A table setting featuring two bowls of food, likely Japanese-style rice dishes. One bowl contains a colorful salad with salmon roe, edamame, carrots, and greens. The other bowl has sliced beef, seaweed, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg. Accompanying the bowls are two glasses with mint garnish and straws, one containing a yellow drink and the other a reddish-brown drink. A small container of dark sauce is also present.
Dining Area with Hatsumi Sobu Restaurant
Interior view of a food court featuring the Hatsumi Donburi Soba restaurant, where customers are seated at tables and ordering from a menu board.
Beef Rice Bowl with Egg and Toppings
A close-up of a blue ceramic bowl containing a beef rice dish topped with sliced grilled beef, sesame seeds, green garnish, seaweed, and a soft-boiled egg.
Take-Out Salad Counter Interior
Interior view of a food service area with red counter labeled 'TRAY RETURN' and 'PICK-UP'. Staff in white uniforms are working behind the counter. A digital display shows '880'. In background, signage reads 'TAKE-OUT SALAD'. Ceiling has wooden slats and fluorescent lighting.
Japanese-style fried chicken and grilled fish bowls
Top-down view of two ceramic bowls on a wooden table. The top bowl contains crispy fried chicken pieces atop greens with nori flakes, alongside a small dish of pickled ginger. The bottom bowl features grilled fish fillets sprinkled with sesame seeds, served over mixed greens and nori. A small cup of soy sauce and a frothy beverage are visible to the right.
Katsu Curry Bowl
A top-down view of a Japanese-style katsu curry bowl served in a green ceramic bowl, resting on a wooden tray atop a light wood table. The dish features crispy fried pork cutlets (katsu), rich brown curry sauce, a folded egg omelet, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and seaweed flakes.
Crispy Breaded Meat Bowl with Vegetables and Noodles
A close-up of a bowl containing golden-brown breaded meat, likely pork or chicken, topped with shredded carrots, edamame beans, seaweed, green onions, and brown noodles. The dish is garnished with fresh greens and served in a speckled ceramic bowl.
Grilled Fish Rice Bowl with Toppings
A close-up of a Japanese rice bowl featuring grilled fish topped with sesame seeds, garnished with chopped green onions and seaweed salad, served over white rice in a speckled ceramic bowl.
Fried Chicken and Donburi Bowl
A close-up shot of a meal featuring crispy fried chicken pieces in a ceramic bowl, alongside a donburi bowl with grilled fish topped with sesame seeds and garnished with green onions. A small side dish of sauce is visible next to the bowls.
Grilled Chicken Bowl with Egg and Nori
A close-up of a bowl containing sliced grilled chicken topped with sesame seeds, a soft-boiled egg, nori seaweed strips, and chopped green onions on rice.
Food Court Interior with Pick-Up Counter
A busy indoor food court scene featuring a queue of customers waiting near a pick-up counter where staff are preparing orders. Visible signage includes 'PICK-UP' on the counter and 'BUTSUN' above, along with red promotional banners in the background.
Roasted Broccoli with Sesame Seeds
A close-up shot of roasted broccoli florets served in a blue ceramic bowl, garnished with sesame seeds and drizzled with a glossy sauce. Black chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl, placed on a light wooden table surface.
Omelette Dish with Toppings
A close-up of a yellow omelette served in a dark bowl, topped with shredded chicken, green onions, sesame seeds, and a glossy brown sauce.
Soba Noodles with Edamame and Chicken
A close-up of soba noodles mixed with green edamame, grilled chicken pieces, shredded carrots, seaweed, and cucumber slices on a teal plate.
Bowl of food with sides
A close-up photo shows a white bowl filled with what appears to be a savory dish, possibly a type of rice or noodle bowl topped with grilled items (possibly tofu or fish cakes), seaweed, shredded carrots, and green onions. Beside the bowl are two small plastic containers: one empty lid and another containing dark liquid (likely soy sauce). The setting is on a wooden table surface.
Grapefruit and Mint Lemonade
Two glasses of yellow lemonade with ice, garnished with mint leaves and grapefruit slices, placed on a wooden surface against a red background.
Bakery Display with Funwari Pastries
A bakery display case showcasing various pastries, including Funwari Hazelnut Choco and Funwari Yuzu breads. The signs indicate prices of $1.90 per piece. A staff member is visible in the background.
Food Spread on Wooden Table
A table set with various dishes including grilled chicken with greens, fried chicken, clams in sauce, and two glasses of lemonade.
Katsu Rice Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style katsu rice bowl served in a speckled black and white bowl. The dish features a breaded pork cutlet (katsu) layered over white rice, topped with shredded pickled ginger, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, and nori seaweed flakes.
Hatsumi Donburi | Soba Menu
A colorful menu board featuring various Japanese rice bowls and soba noodles, with prices starting from $5.99.
Cheese Pastry Cross-Section
Close-up of a torn pastry revealing melted cheese filling inside golden-brown crust, resting on brown paper wrapper.
Baked Goods Display
A display case filled with freshly baked breads and pastries, including golden-brown rolls, chocolate buns, and layered pastries in the background.
Bowl of Grilled Fish with Egg and Tofu
A close-up shot of a bowl containing grilled fish, soft-boiled egg, seaweed, and tofu on rice, served on a wooden tray with chopsticks and spoon.
Katsu Curry Bowl
A close-up of a bowl containing crispy fried chicken cutlets, curry sauce, egg, green onions, seaweed flakes, and pickled ginger on a wooden table.
Food Spread with Fried Chicken and Salad
A wooden table displays a variety of food items including two bowls of fried chicken, one topped with sesame seeds and green onions, another bowl of crispy fried pieces, a salad with greens and edamame, shredded carrots, seaweed, and small containers of sauces.
Clam Dish with Chili and Sauce
A close-up of a bowl of clams cooked with red chili peppers, served alongside dipping sauces in small bowls.
Fried Chicken and Soup Dish
A close-up of a bowl containing golden-brown fried chicken pieces, rich brown broth, shredded carrots, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Fried Chicken Rice Bowl with Egg and Toppings
A close-up of a rice bowl containing crispy fried chicken pieces, topped with mayonnaise and chili flakes. The bowl also includes pickled ginger, seaweed salad, and a soft-boiled egg yolk visible at the bottom. A receipt is partially visible in the background, along with cutlery placed on a wooden tray.
Rice Bowl with Meat and Green Onions
A close-up of a dark speckled bowl containing rice mixed with green onions, seaweed flakes, and a piece of cooked meat on a spoon.
Grilled Fish Bowl with Sesame and Edamame
A close-up of a plated meal featuring grilled fish topped with sesame seeds, served over arugula with shredded carrots, seaweed flakes, edamame beans, and two small bowls of sauce on a wooden tray.
Funwari Bakery Display
Two promotional posters hanging on a display stand, showcasing Funwari Hazelnut Choco and Funwari Yuzu breads. Each poster features an image of the product, Japanese text, English description, and price ($1.90/pc). Hanging bells decorate the top of each poster.
Hatsumi Donburi | Soba Menu
A digital menu board displaying a variety of Japanese-style rice bowls (donburi) and soba noodles, with prices starting from $5.99. The menu includes options like Scrambled Egg Don, Chicken Katsu Don, Miso Salmon Don, and non-meat alternatives such as Grilled Eggplant Don. It also lists signature sides and add-ons.
Eel Rice Bowl with Egg and Toppings
A close-up of a Japanese eel rice bowl (unadon) in a speckled blue ceramic bowl. The dish features grilled eel slices glazed with tare sauce, topped with sesame seeds, served over white rice. Accompanied by a side of nori seaweed and finely chopped green onions. A soft-boiled egg sits at the back. The background is plain light gray.
Stir-fried Eggplant with Sesame Seeds
A close-up photo of a bowl containing stir-fried eggplant pieces, onions, and sesame seeds, garnished with green onion slices. The dish is served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a glazed finish.
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