Since 2018, The Gyu Bar has been a favoured destination of beef lovers seeking a top-level wagyu experience. Co-founded by Chef Tomoo Kimura of the eponymous one-Michelin-starred sushi-ya, the 35-seat contemporary dining bar on Stevens Road specializes in premium wagyu from Japan.

Through a variety of cooking techniques including yakiniku, sukiyaki and shabu shabu,, each wagyu’s signature flavour profile is elevated for its greatest enjoyment. To compliment the extensive beef menu, The Gyu Bar also offers a wide variety of other premium meats and seafood from specialists farmers and award winning suppliers, available a la carte or as part of the restaurant’s signature 9-course omakases.

The interior of the restaurant is a study in modern comfort and style. Clean lines and sleek wood finishes are combined with a restrained palette of indigo blue and ash grey. Seating at the dining bar, or on modular sofas, offers choice and flexibility. Full-height windows fill the open-plan space with natural light in the day. At night, track lights, pendant lamps and city lights through the windows create an atmosphere of relaxation.

Service is deeply rooted in omotenashi – a cornerstone of Japanese hospitality. Guests arriving for dinner are invited to choose their preferred sake glass from the owners’ prized 150-piece personal collection; and the first drink is on the house.