The interior, reminiscent of a Japanese Shonan-style Café(to be added ” Popular urban beach resort), speaks of the owners love of surfing, as is evidenced by several interesting surfboards and framed photographs.

601 New North Road’s chef, Chef Hiro, who previously displayed his skills at an upscale hotel, is meticulous about using all-natural ingredients in his creations. This shows in several original recipes that are both healthy and delicious. In short, the dining experience at 601 New North Road may be described as being “kind and tender to the palate”.

The service and quality at 601 New North Road is also different from most generic fast food or franchise diners. Visitors may select from among the daily specials displayed on the chalkboard menu. Each of these is made from the freshest catches, purchased and selected by the chef on that same day from the seafood market. This way, patrons are sure to discover a new dish each time they visit.

Because of the quality of the food and service, 601 New North Road has been awarded a prize as one of the 50 Best Restaurants by local magazines and media. Visiting the place once may not be enough, as there are myriads of different tastes and experiences to enjoy in this simple place. You need to be quick, though, as the place is usually packed on weekends!

The food shown in the photographs are Hassun Happin – 8 original dishes created by the chef out of seasonal ingredients. For dinner set menus, you may select 2 kinds of entrees as your main dish and you may enjoy up to 8 kinds of original creations for your meal. You may make reservations to partake of Hassun Happin at 601 New North Road for a minimum of 2 persons. Please make reservations a day ahead.

Place Photo detail From left
- Hapuka Nigiri wrapped with wild Wasabi Leaf.
- Grilled Asparagus
- Pan Seared John Dory Liver with Fond Tomato on Lotus Roots.
- Prawn on Toasted Onion Bread
- Deep Fried Dumpling sheet on Hapuka Cheeks.
- Tempura Tofu, Eggplant & Halovmi Cheese
- Tuna Sashimi with Wasabi, Wakame & Daikon.
- Fresh Salmon Roll in The Julienne.

Now, with Taiko, it is complete. Taiko gets pretty packed, so call first, and make a booking. If you like to get closer to the fray, Taiko can seat you at their long counter top. Taiko has a certain amount of emphasis on seasonal food – try their miso yaki (foiled chicken/seafood with vegetables and miso)and gomaae (vegetables with sweet sesame sauce).

Their many small dishes/tsumami are definitely worth a look, especially their tako-yaki octopus balls, topped with shaved bonito. Their salad range is very appealing too,with the sweet, the savoury, seafood and meat– as well as vegetables ! – all getting a look-in: a Japanese-style house salad (with tofu and vege), a Shabu-Shabu salad (sliced beef and vege) & a spinach salad named “Popeye”. The odd one out is the Daigaku Imo “salad”. Not strictly a salad, this is almost a dessert item.Japanese people love their sweet potatoes, and this dish, “university sweet potato” is, I guess,considered brain food for students. Taiko, much like Kingsland itself, has something for every palate, and every pocket !