Gochi-So Shokudo
At a Glance
About Gochi-So Shokudo
Gochi-So Shokudo (ごち惣食堂, meaning 'feast dining hall') is a homegrown Japanese casual dining chain that has grown to over 14 outlets across Singapore, including prime locations at Jewel Changi Airport, One Raffles Place, Plaza Singapura, Westgate, Hougang 1, Tampines 1, and Bedok Mall. The Chinatown Point outlet at #02-41/42 is a 50-seater restaurant on Level 2 — the same floor as Nanbantei, Kiwami, and Kohaku Sabo — featuring a distinctive wave-pattern ceiling design and open counter seating. The brand's entire identity is built around one premium ingredient: Iberico Bellota pork from Spain.
Iberico Bellota is the highest classification of Iberico pork — these are free-range black pigs raised in the oak forests (dehesas) of Spain's Iberian Peninsula, where they feed on acorns (bellotas) during the montanera season. This natural diet gives the meat its distinctive nutty, sweet flavour and marbled texture that is often compared to wagyu beef. Gochi-So imports Iberico Bellota pork directly from Spanish purveyors, cutting out middlemen and allowing them to offer premium pork at prices significantly below what specialist Iberico restaurants charge. The pork is grilled over binchotan (Japanese white charcoal), which burns at extremely high temperatures with minimal smoke, creating a clean sear that preserves the delicate flavour of the Iberico meat.
The menu at Chinatown Point revolves around different preparations of Iberico pork. The Iberico Pork Jowl Don (S$17.10) is the signature — thinly sliced pork jowl (one of the most tender and flavourful cuts), charcoal-grilled and served over Japanese rice with a poached egg. The Iberico Black Char Siew Don is the value pick — particularly at its weekday lunch price of S$8.80 (Mon-Thu), which is remarkable for Iberico-grade pork. The Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu is a crowd favourite: layered pork katsu with melting cheese inside, crispy exterior. For something more substantial, the Iberico Sirloin Steak and Iberico Belly Curry Rice offer different ways to enjoy the same premium ingredient. The Unagi + Iberico Black Char Siew Don combines grilled eel with char siew for a surf-and-turf style bowl. Tonkatsu sets come with free cabbage refills.
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Menu & Pricing
Prices ++ (service charge & GST). Weekday lunch specials Mon-Thu. Free cabbage refills with Tonkatsu Sets.
Donburi
| Iberico Pork Jowl Don — charcoal-grilled jowl + poached egg + rice (SIGNATURE) | S$17.10 |
| Iberico Black Char Siew Don — char siew + onsen egg (weekday lunch S$8.80) | S$14.85 |
| Iberico Pork Belly Don — charcoal-grilled belly on rice | S$11.70 |
| Unagi + Iberico Black Char Siew Don — grilled eel + char siew | ~S$18 |
Tonkatsu & Curry
| Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu — layered katsu with melting cheese inside | ~S$14 |
| Iberico Bellota Loin Katsu Set — premium loin katsu + free cabbage refills | ~S$15 |
| Iberico Sirloin Katsu Curry — sirloin katsu + Japanese curry | ~S$16 |
| Iberico Belly Curry Rice — charcoal-grilled belly + curry | ~S$13 |
Steak & Sides
| Iberico Sirloin Steak — charcoal-grilled premium steak | ~S$18 |
| Iberico Black Char Siew (6 pcs) — standalone side dish | S$14.40 |
| Ebi Katsu — crispy fried prawn cutlet | S$7.38 |
| Belly Miso Soup | S$3.15 |
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Dietary Information
Photos
Sourced via Google Places — food-focused photography
Location
133 New Bridge Road, #02-41/42, Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
Level 2 of Chinatown Point, near Kiwami and Nanbantei. 50-seater with wave-pattern ceiling design and open counter seating. Order at entrance counter before being seated. Direct from Chinatown MRT underground link.
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From Spain's oak forests to your bowl — what to expect at Gochi-So Shokudo.
Enter the Shokudo
Gochi-So Shokudo occupies a prominent spot at #02-41/42 on Chinatown Point's Japanese-dining-rich Level 2. The 50-seat space features a wave-pattern ceiling design and open counter seating that gives it an informal, welcoming feel. You order at the entrance counter — a self-service approach common in Japanese shokudo (cafeteria-style restaurants) — then take your seat. The aroma of pork sizzling over binchotan charcoal fills the space, building anticipation before your first bite.
Taste Spain in Japan
The Iberico Pork Jowl Don (S$17.10) arrives looking deceptively simple: thin slices of charcoal-grilled pork jowl arranged over a bed of steaming Japanese rice, crowned with a trembling poached egg. But the first bite reveals why Iberico is considered the world's finest pork — the meat is impossibly tender, with a nutty sweetness and rich marbling that melts on your tongue without any chewiness. The charcoal imparts a clean, smoky finish without overwhelming the delicate flavour. For budget diners, the weekday lunch Iberico Black Char Siew Don at S$8.80 is the value play — the char siew is juicy and well-caramelised, and the onsen egg ties everything together. At this price for Iberico-grade pork, it genuinely feels like a steal.
Katsu and Beyond
The Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu is the dish that gets photographed most — layers of pork katsu with melting cheese sandwiched between them, the exterior fried to a golden crunch. Cut into it and the cheese oozes out satisfyingly. The Iberico Belly Curry Rice takes a different approach: charcoal-grilled belly pieces sitting in a sweet, mildly spicy Japanese curry with carrots and potatoes. The char-grilled taste of the pork holds its own against the curry, creating layers of flavour. If you order any Tonkatsu Set, you get free refills of shredded cabbage — a welcome touch for those who like to balance the richness of the pork with something fresh and crunchy.
Gochi-So Shokudo is the most affordable way to eat premium Iberico Bellota pork in Singapore — full stop. The weekday lunch Iberico Black Char Siew Don at S$8.80 for genuine Spanish Iberico pork, grilled over binchotan, is one of the best value propositions in Chinatown Point. On Level 2, surrounded by Nanbantei's yakitori, Kiwami's ramen, and Kohaku Sabo's udon, Gochi-So holds its own by offering something none of the others do: world-class pork at heartland prices. With 14+ outlets islandwide, quality is generally consistent. The Pork Jowl Don is the menu's crown jewel, but the Mille Feuille Cheese Katsu and Belly Curry Rice are strong runners-up. For pork lovers exploring Chinatown Point's Japanese floor, this is essential.