Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku

About Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku

Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant specialising in premium A4 and A5 Wagyu beef from Miyazaki, Japan. Its flagship restaurant has operated in Hong Kong for more than 10 years and was recommended in the Michelin Guide in both 2016 and 2017. Wa-En's first Singapore outlet is located at the heart of Jewel Changi Airport, bringing the same focus on premium Japanese yakiniku alongside an exquisite Wa-En Bar experience.

The restaurant's interior uses delicate Japanese wood tones for a minimalist, elegant composition, with booth seats and private rooms designed for comfort and privacy. The yakiniku grills are imported from Japan and use a furnace structure with a net surface and downdraft exhaust system, designed to avoid a heavy cooking smell during the meal.

Away from the grill, the Wa-En Bar offers an assortment of wines, Japanese whiskeys, sakes and crafted cocktails — including cocktails using Miyazaki fats infused in whiskey — best paired with yakiniku meats, alongside a selection of non-yakiniku Japanese small plates. Wa-En is a concept by EN Group.

Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku: Michelin-Recommended Miyazaki Wagyu at Jewel Changi Airport

Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku brings a Hong Kong dining concept with more than a decade of history to Singapore, opening its first local outlet at the heart of Jewel Changi Airport. The flagship Hong Kong restaurant was recommended in the Michelin Guide in both 2016 and 2017, and Wa-En has built its reputation around one thing in particular: premium, delicate A4 and A5 Wagyu beef from Miyazaki, Japan.

What Makes Miyazaki Wagyu Different

According to Wa-En, true Miyazaki Wagyu must meet three conditions — it must be Kuroge wagyu (Japanese Black cattle), born and raised in Miyazaki prefecture, and graded level 4 or 5 by the Japan Meat Grading Association. Miyazaki is Japan's second-largest wagyu-producing prefecture, and its wagyu has won Japan's 'Wagyu Olympics' — the Zenkoku Wagyu Noryoku Kyoshinkai, held every five years — three times in a row, a record the region still holds. Miyazaki Wagyu has also featured on the Oscars' dining menu and been awarded as a prize in Japanese sumo competitions, underlining its reputation both in Japan and abroad.

The Dining Experience

Wa-En's Singapore restaurant carries over the design language of its Hong Kong original: delicate Japanese wood tones, a minimalist and elegant composition, and a layout built for comfort and privacy with booth seats and private rooms. The yakiniku grills themselves are imported from Japan, using a furnace structure with a net surface and downdraft exhaust system specifically designed to avoid the heavy smoke smell often associated with tabletop grilling.

The Menu

Diners can choose between two set courses — the Premium Course at $88 per pax and the Deluxe Course at $128 per pax, both requiring a minimum of two guests — each moving through appetisers, a yakiniku selection, a choice of rice or noodles, and dessert. For those who prefer to order à la carte, Wa-En offers a range of Wagyu Beef Platters for sharing, from the $90 Wagyu Lean Beef Platter through to the $158 Luxury Wagyu Beef Platter and seven-type Wagyu Beef Platter, alongside individually priced cuts such as the Miyazaki A4-A5 Wagyu Sirloin ($68) and Ribeye ($75).

Beyond wagyu, the menu covers Hokkaido pork belly, Iberico pork jowl, chicken thigh and Arabiki sausage, plus a seafood selection including prawns, scallops, baby abalone and Japan Murotsu Bay oysters. A dedicated Signatures section features standout dishes such as the Seared Miyazaki Wagyu Sushi with Sea Urchin, a lightly torched A4-A5 wagyu sushi topped with uni. A separate weekday lunch menu is also available from $16++, though it is not valid on public holidays, alongside a Weekday Value Course Menu and a Wagyu Buffet Menu.

The Wa-En Bar

Away from the grill, the Wa-En Bar offers an assortment of wines, Japanese whiskeys, sakes and crafted cocktails, including drinks that use Miyazaki fats infused in whiskey — a distinctive touch built specifically to pair with the restaurant's yakiniku. The bar also recommends non-yakiniku Japanese small plates for those who want a lighter accompaniment to their drinks.

Visiting Wa-En

Wa-En is located at 78 Airport Boulevard, #01-224, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666, and is open daily from 11am to 10pm. Last order for yakiniku is 9:15pm, while last order for signatures, rice and noodles is 9:30pm. Delivery is also available through Wa-En's own delivery platform, and the restaurant can be followed on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Signature items

• Seared Miyazaki Wagyu Sushi with Sea Urchin
• Deluxe Course
• Luxury Wagyu Beef Platter
• Miyazaki A4-A5 Wagyu Sirloin
• Wagyu Beef Platter (7 types)
• Wa-En Bar

Menu

Seafood

• Prawn (5 pcs) — Grilled prawns
• Half Shell Scallop (2 pcs) — Scallop on the half shell
• Baby Abalone (4 pcs) — Grilled baby abalone
• Japan Murotsu Bay Oyster — 2 pcs $10, or 4 pcs $18

Signatures

• Seared Miyazaki Wagyu Sushi with Sea Urchin (1 pc) — Lightly torched A4-A5 Miyazaki wagyu sushi topped with uni

Vegetables

• Assorted Vegetables (2 pax) — Mixed vegetable platter for two
• Fresh Lettuce — Fresh lettuce for wrapping
• Assorted Mushroom (2 pax) — Mixed mushroom platter for two

Course Menus

• Premium Course — Appetizers (Asari clear soup, Miyazaki wagyu beef tartare, kimchi/namul, ume tofu jyako salad), yakiniku (Miyazaki wagyu karubi & chuck roll, Australian wagyu, beef tongue, Hokkaido pork belly, chicken thigh, lettuce), choice of rice/noodles, and dessert. Minimum 2 pax/order.
• Deluxe Course — Appetizers (Asari clear soup, seared Miyazaki wagyu sushi with ikura, kimchi/namul, wagyu saikoro steak, Japanese fruit tomato), yakiniku (deluxe Miyazaki wagyu karubi, A4-A5 sirloin, sukiyaki-style karubi, Australian wagyu tongue, pork belly, chicken thigh, lettuce), choice of rice/noodles, and dessert. Minimum 2 pax/order.

Wagyu Beef Platters

• Luxury Wagyu Beef Platter — Miyazaki wagyu sirloin, Miyazaki wagyu ribeye, deluxe Miyazaki marbled wagyu karubi, and premium Australian thick-cut wagyu beef tongue
• Wagyu Beef Platter (7 types) — Deluxe Miyazaki marbled wagyu karubi, Miyazaki wagyu karubi (original and salt sauce), Miyazaki wagyu chuck roll, Australian wagyu karubi in salt sauce, Australian wagyu in grilling sauce, and premium beef tongue stick
• Wagyu Beef Platter (5 types) — Deluxe Miyazaki marbled wagyu karubi, premium Miyazaki wagyu karubi, marinated karubi in salt sauce, wagyu chuck roll, and Australian wagyu in grilling sauce
• Wagyu Lean Beef Platter (3 types) — Premium Miyazaki wagyu karubi, wagyu chuck roll, and Australian wagyu in grilling sauce

Wagyu Cuts (Yakiniku)

• Miyazaki A4-A5 Wagyu Sirloin (120g) — Premium Miyazaki wagyu sirloin cut
• Miyazaki Wagyu A4-A5 Ribeye (120g) — Premium Miyazaki wagyu ribeye cut
• Deluxe Miyazaki Marbled Wagyu Karubi — Deluxe marbled short rib cut
• Premium Miyazaki Wagyu Karubi — Premium short rib cut
• Premium Miyazaki Wagyu Chuck Roll — Premium chuck roll cut
• Miyazaki Thin-sliced Wagyu Karubi (Sukiyaki Style) — Thin-sliced karubi in sukiyaki style
• Premium Australian Thick-cut Wagyu Beef Tongue — Thick-cut Australian wagyu beef tongue
• Premium Beef Tongue Stick — Beef tongue cut into sticks
• Thin-sliced Beef Tongue — Salt and scallion sauce
• Premium Australia Wagyu (Steak Cut) — Australian wagyu, steak-cut
• Australian Wagyu Karubi in Salt Sauce — Australian wagyu karubi with salt sauce
• Australian Wagyu in Grilling Sauce — Australian wagyu with grilling sauce

Pork, Chicken & Sausage

• Hokkaido Pork Belly — Hokkaido pork belly cut
• Premium Iberico Pork Jowl — Salt or yuzu sauce
• Chicken Thigh — Salt or miso sauce
• Arabiki Sausage — Coarse-ground Japanese sausage

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Wa-En serve?

Japanese yakiniku, specialising in premium A4 and A5 Wagyu beef from Miyazaki, Japan.

Where is Wa-En located?

78 Airport Boulevard, #01-224, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666.

What are the opening hours?

Daily from 11am to 10pm. Last order is 9:15pm for yakiniku and 9:30pm for signatures, rice and noodles.

Is there a minimum order for the course menus?

Yes, both the Premium Course and Deluxe Course require a minimum of 2 pax per order.

Does Wa-En have a bar?

Yes, the Wa-En Bar offers wines, Japanese whiskeys, sakes and crafted cocktails, alongside non-yakiniku Japanese small plates.

Is there a lunch menu?

Yes, a weekday lunch menu is available from $16++, not valid on public holidays.

Does Wa-En offer delivery?

Yes, through Wa-En's own delivery platform.

Tips

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