Name: Gochi-So Shokudo
Address: 200 Victoria Street, #02-47, Bugis Junction, Singapore, 188021, SG
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is Gochi-So Shokudo?

Accepted Answer

Gochi-So Shokudo (ごち惣食堂, meaning 'Feast Canteen') is a Singapore-based Japanese casual dining chain that specialises exclusively in Iberico pork — premium pork from black Iberian pigs raised in Spain and Portugal. With 15+ outlets across Singapore (including Jewel Changi Airport, One Raffles Place, Chinatown Point, and Bugis Junction), it is the largest Iberico pork-focused restaurant chain in the country. The brand imports Iberico Bellota grade pork — the highest classification, from pigs that feed on acorns (bellota) in open oak forests — directly from Spanish purveyors. This results in meat with a distinctive nutty flavour, deep reddish colour, and rich marbling that is fundamentally different from standard pork.

Question 2

What is Iberico pork and why is it special?

Accepted Answer

Iberico pork comes from black Iberian pigs (cerdo ibérico) native to the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). What makes it special: (1) The pigs roam freely in open oak forests (dehesas) and eat a natural diet of acorns, herbs, roots, and grass — this produces meat with a distinctive nutty, sweet flavour impossible to replicate with farm-raised pigs. (2) Iberico pigs have a unique genetic ability to store fat within the muscle (intramuscular marbling), similar to wagyu beef. This marbling means the meat is naturally tender and juicy without needing heavy sauces. (3) The fat in Iberico pork is high in oleic acid (the same healthy fat in olive oil), earning them the nickname 'olive walking trees'. (4) Bellota grade (the highest tier) means the pig ate at least 50% acorns in its final fattening period. Gochi-So imports exclusively Bellota grade. In Singapore, you would normally pay S$40-80+ for Iberico pork at a fine dining restaurant — Gochi-So makes it accessible from S$11.70 per bowl.

Question 3

How much does Gochi-So Shokudo cost?

Accepted Answer

Donburi: Iberico Pork Belly Don S$11.70 (most affordable), Iberico Black Char Siew Don S$14.85, Iberico Pork Jowl Don S$17.10 (signature), Unagi + Iberico Char Siew Don S$18.90. Tonkatsu Bento: from ~S$16.90 (with FREE cabbage refills). Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu S$18.90. Steak: Iberico Sirloin ~S$19.90. Sides: Ebi Katsu S$7.38, Black Char Siew 6pc S$14.40, Belly Miso Soup S$3.15. Budget S$12-20 per person. Remarkably affordable for genuine Iberico Bellota pork.

Question 4

Where is Gochi-So Shokudo at Bugis Junction?

Accepted Answer

200 Victoria Street, #02-47, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021. Level 2. Same floor as Tokyo Shokudo Bistro. Take the escalator up from B1 (MRT level). Connected to Bugis MRT (EW12/DT14). Note: most other Japanese restaurants at Bugis Junction are on B1 — Gochi-So is on Level 2.

Question 5

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Monday to Sunday: 11am to 9pm. Walk-in only, no reservations needed — just walk in and be seated. Closes earlier than most B1 restaurants (which close at 10pm). Plan accordingly — arrive before 8:30pm to order comfortably.

Question 6

Is Gochi-So Shokudo halal?

Accepted Answer

No — Gochi-So Shokudo is NOT halal-certified. The entire menu revolves around pork (Iberico pork specifically). It is completely unsuitable for halal-observant diners. For halal Japanese food at Bugis Junction, go to Tokyo Shokudo Bistro (also at #02-47 on Level 2, or nearby unit) — halal-certified, No Pork No Lard.

Question 7

What should I order?

Accepted Answer

First visit: Iberico Pork Jowl Don (S$17.10) — the signature dish. Pork jowl is charcoal-grilled using the finest grade charcoal, served over Japanese rice with onsen egg. The jowl cut is the most tender and flavourful part of the pig with beautiful marbling. You will immediately taste why Iberico is different from standard pork. Budget option: Iberico Pork Belly Don (S$11.70) — the most affordable way to experience Iberico quality. For katsu lovers: Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu (S$18.90) — layered Iberico loin with mushrooms and cheese, deep-fried to crispy perfection. Get the tonkatsu bento for FREE unlimited cabbage refills.

Question 8

What is the difference between Gochi-So and regular tonkatsu chains?

Accepted Answer

The fundamental difference is the pork itself. Regular tonkatsu chains (Saboten, etc.) use standard commercial pork — reliable but unremarkable. Gochi-So uses exclusively Iberico Bellota pork from Spain — the world's most premium pork variety. The taste difference is dramatic: Iberico has a distinctive nutty sweetness, deeper reddish colour, and melt-in-your-mouth marbling that standard pork simply cannot match. It is comparable to the difference between regular beef and wagyu. The charcoal grilling method at Gochi-So further enhances the natural flavour. At S$12-19 per dish, Gochi-So offers Iberico pork at prices that would be impossible at a fine dining restaurant (where Iberico dishes typically cost S$40-80+).

Tonkatsu Bento ★	~S$16.90
Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu ★	S$18.90
Tonkatsu Curry	~S$17.90

Gochi-So Shokudo

At a Glance

About Gochi-So & Iberico

Compass Verdict

Recommended For

Menu

Donburi

Tonkatsu Bento

Steak & Sides

Practical Info

What to Order

Pork Jowl Don ★

Pork Belly Don (budget)

Mille Feuille Katsu

Insider Tips

Editor's Note

Gallery

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Pork Belly Don ★	S$11.70
Black Char Siew Don ★	S$14.85
Pork Jowl Don (signature) ★	S$17.10
Unagi + Char Siew Don	S$18.90

Sirloin Steak	~S$19.90
Ebi Katsu	S$7.38
Char Siew 6pc	S$14.40
Crispy Pork	~S$8.90
Belly Miso Soup	S$3.15