Darren AngTokyo’s most talked-about hamburg steak concept has finally opened in Singapore — and after years of watching the queues on my FYP, I got to try it for myself at the VivoCity opening. Here’s everything you need to know about Hikiniku To Come Singapore, from the menu and pricing to exactly how to beat the crowds.
What Is Hikiniku To Come?
Hikiniku To Come (挽肉と米) literally translates to “Minced Meat and Rice” — and true to its name, that’s exactly what the restaurant serves. Founded in Tokyo in 2020, the brand built a cult following at its Shibuya and Kichijoji outlets by doing one thing and doing it exceptionally well: charcoal-grilled Japanese hamburg steak, served the moment it comes off the grill.
The Singapore outlet is the brand’s 16th overseas store, following successful expansions into Taipei, Hong Kong, and Bangkok. It’s easy to see why the concept travels so well — there’s no menu to agonise over, no fusion gimmicks, just fresh-ground Japanese beef and rice, done properly.
The Concept: Just Ground, Just Grilled, Just Cooked
What sets Hikiniku To Come apart from your usual Japanese hamburg steak spot is the theatre of it all. Diners sit around a circular open kitchen, facing the smoking binchotan charcoal grills, so you watch your patties go from raw mince to plated in real time. The kitchen serves each of your three patties one by one, straight off the grill and onto your personal metal mesh, so you’re eating it at peak temperature rather than waiting for a full plate to be assembled.
It’s an interactive, high-energy dining experience — equal parts meal and mini food show — which is exactly why it’s so photogenic and, frankly, why it went viral in the first place.
Hikiniku To Come Singapore Menu & Prices
True to the Tokyo original, the Singapore menu is refreshingly focused. There’s really only one thing to order:
The Hikiniku To Come Set — $27.90++
- 3 freshly ground, charcoal-grilled 100% Japanese beef patties (served one at a time)
- Free-flow Japanese rice
- 1 bowl of miso soup
- 1 raw Japanese egg
- Choice of side: Potato Salad with Minced Meat or Raw Kimchi
Add-ons
- Extra patty — $7.90
- Potato Salad with Minced Meat — $7.90
- Raw Kimchi — $7.90
- Hikiniku Craft Ginger Soda — $4.90++
The idea is to eat your three patties three different ways — plain to taste the beef, with the raw egg for a silkier, richer bite, and mixed into the rice with the sides. It’s a small built-in tasting menu disguised as a single set.
Is It Walk-In Only?
Yes — at least for now. Hikiniku To Come Singapore operates on a walk-in only, first-come-first-served basis, with a digital queue system that kicks in once the restaurant hits capacity. There’s no reservation option, so if you’re planning to visit, arriving early (especially for lunch or dinner opening hours) will save you a long wait.
Is Hikiniku To Come Halal?
The restaurant has not stated halal certification in its official materials. If this is a concern for your dining group, it’s best to check directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Should You Queue For It?
Given the $27.90++ price point sits well above other hamburg steak options in Singapore, the real question is whether the experience justifies it. Based on our visit, the answer is yes — the beef is genuinely well-seasoned and tender enough to eat on its own without leaning on sauce, and the one-patty-at-a-time service means every bite comes to your plate hot off the grill rather than sitting under a heat lamp. For a first-timer experience, it’s worth the trip to VivoCity — just go in expecting a queue.
Final Thoughts
Hikiniku To Come Singapore proves that sometimes a tightly focused menu beats a long one. One set, three ways to eat it, and a live grill show to watch while you wait — it’s simple, but every detail is intentional. If you’ve been curious about the Tokyo original, this is about as close as it gets without booking a flight to Shibuya.
Hikiniku To Come Singapore
VivoCity, Level 1, #01-102/103 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585 Daily, 11am – 10pm $27.90++ per set (walk-in only) HarbourFront MRT (NE1/CC29), Exit C or E
This post is based on an invited media tasting. All opinions are my own.