Tsukimi Hamburg
At a Glance
About Tsukimi Hamburg
Tsukimi Hamburg is a Japanese hamburg steak concept operated by RE&S, one of Singapore's largest Japanese food & beverage groups (also behind Ichiban Boshi, Kuriya, Ichiban Sushi, and the much-loved Mister Donut). The Hougang Mall outlet at #02-25 is the restaurant's second location after its debut at Jurong Point's &JOY Japanese Food Street. The name 'Tsukimi' means moon-viewing in Japanese — a reference to the signature golden egg yolk that sits atop each donburi, resembling a full moon.
What sets Tsukimi Hamburg apart from typical Western-style burger joints is the hamburg steak itself. The patty is a carefully calibrated blend of US Angus beef, pork, and Miyazaki Wagyu beef — hand-shaped by in-house Japanese chefs using a proprietary recipe developed through extensive tastings. The Wagyu component gives each patty an unmistakable richness and juiciness that standard hamburg steaks simply cannot match. The patties are thick and compact, yet moist inside — the texture is closer to a premium Japanese yoshoku restaurant than a fast-food operation. The restaurant uses fluffy Hitomebore rice from Tohoku region and a house-made sauce combining bonito and kombu for authentic Japanese umami depth.
In late 2025, Tsukimi Hamburg made headlines with a permanent collaboration with Kichi Kichi Omurice — the legendary 14-seat Kyoto restaurant whose chef, Motokichi Yukimura, went viral for his dramatic omelette-flipping technique. The Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice is now a permanent menu item at Tsukimi Hamburg, featuring a spiral tornado-style omelette atop fried rice with hamburg steak. Chef Yukimura personally visited Singapore to launch the collaboration. Two versions are available: the Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice Hamburg (S$15.90) and the Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice Hamburg with Cheese (S$17.90).
The restaurant shares its Level 2 space at Hougang Mall with Yakiniku-GO, another RE&S concept focused on affordable smokeless yakiniku grilling. Both concepts operate from the same unit (#02-25) with a combined ordering and seating area. The space is clean and modern with a casual Japanese dining atmosphere. Walk-in only — no reservations needed. Service is efficient, with most orders arriving within 10-15 minutes.
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Menu & Pricing
Prices before GST and service charge. Last order 30 minutes before closing.
Hamburg Don (Rice Bowls)
| Classic Hamburg Don — hamburg steak on rice with house sauce, no egg | S$12.80++ |
| Tsukimi Hamburg Don — hamburg steak topped with premium Japanese egg yolk and grated radish on Hitomebore rice | S$14.80++ |
| Cheese Hamburg Don — hamburg with melted cheese topping | S$14.80++ |
Teishoku Sets (Set Meals)
| Hamburg Steak Teishoku — hamburg + rice + miso soup + salad + pickles | S$16.80++ |
| Bacon Hamburg Steak Teishoku — hamburg with thick-cut bacon in wafu onion sauce | S$18.80++ |
| Foie Gras Hamburg Steak Teishoku — hamburg topped with foie gras and demi-glace | S$20.80++ |
Kichi Kichi Omurice Collab (Permanent Menu)
| Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice Hamburg — spiral tornado omelette + fried rice + hamburg steak | S$15.90++ |
| Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice Hamburg with Cheese — add melted cheese topping | S$17.90++ |
| Gokoku Tsukimi Hamburger — five-grain Gokoku bun + hamburg beef or pork patty + Gouda cheese + yuzu mustard | S$13.90++ |
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Photos
Sourced via Google Places — food-focused photography
Location
90 Hougang Avenue 10, #02-25, Hougang Mall, Singapore 538766
Level 2 of Hougang Mall. The restaurant shares a combined space with Yakiniku-GO (same operator, RE&S). Accessible via escalator from the main atrium. Look for the warm wood-toned signage. Walk-in only, no reservations.
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From ordering to the last bite of hamburg — what to expect at Tsukimi Hamburg.
Find the Restaurant
Head to Level 2 of Hougang Mall — Tsukimi Hamburg is at unit #02-25, sharing its space with Yakiniku-GO. Take the escalator from the main atrium. The combined restaurant has a clean, modern Japanese casual dining feel with warm wood tones. Walk-in seating — no reservations needed. Grab a table, scan the QR code on the table, and order from the menu.
Choose Your Hamburg
Three main categories: Hamburg Don (rice bowls from S$12.80), Teishoku Sets (set meals from S$16.80 with rice, soup, salad, and pickles), and the Kichi Kichi Omurice collab items (from S$15.90). First-timers should go for the signature Tsukimi Hamburg Don (S$14.80) — the premium Japanese egg yolk on top is the defining experience. For something more substantial, the Bacon Hamburg Steak Teishoku (S$18.80) offers thick-cut bacon in a savoury wafu onion sauce. The Kichi Kichi Tornado Omurice Hamburg (S$15.90) is the must-try if you are a fan of the viral Kyoto omurice.
The Tsukimi Moment
When the Tsukimi Hamburg Don arrives, the presentation is simple but striking: a thick, slightly charred hamburg patty on a bed of fluffy Hitomebore rice, with a glistening golden Japanese egg yolk perched on top like a miniature moon. Grated radish adds a clean, refreshing contrast. Break the egg yolk and let it cascade over the hamburg and rice — the richness of the yolk combined with the bonito-kombu house sauce creates an intensely satisfying umami experience. The patty itself is juicy, compact, and distinctly rich from the Miyazaki Wagyu component — a noticeable step above typical hamburg steaks.
Complete the Experience
If you ordered a teishoku set, the meal comes with miso soup, a fresh salad, and yuzu-zested pickles that offer a palate-cleansing crunch between bites of the rich hamburg. The pickles deserve special mention — enhanced with yuzu zest, they are surprisingly palatable and a cut above typical Japanese restaurant pickles. Pour extra house sauce over the rice for a makeshift TKG (tamago kake gohan) effect. Before you leave, consider grabbing a Gokoku Tsukimi Hamburger (S$13.90) to go — the five-grain bun collaboration with Kobe's Gokoku Japanese Bakery makes an excellent portable meal for later.
Tsukimi Hamburg delivers exactly what it promises: honest, satisfying Japanese hamburg steaks at neighbourhood-friendly prices. The Miyazaki Wagyu blend genuinely makes a difference — you can taste and feel the extra richness in every bite. At S$14.80 for the signature don, it is remarkably good value for a meat quality that would cost significantly more at a standalone Japanese restaurant. The Kichi Kichi Omurice collaboration adds genuine novelty — having a permanent version of the viral Kyoto omurice available in Hougang Mall is something few would have predicted. For North-East residents looking for a quick but genuinely Japanese lunch or dinner without trekking to the CBD, this is an excellent option.
Hamburg Steak — Japan's Beloved Yoshoku Dish
Hamburg steak (ハンバーグ, hanbāgu) is one of Japan's most popular yoshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine) dishes, with a history dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912) when Western culinary techniques were first introduced to Japan via port cities like Yokohama. The dish was originally inspired by the Hamburg steak of German immigrants, but Japanese chefs adapted it extensively — replacing breadcrumbs with panko, adding onion and egg as binders, and serving it with rice instead of potatoes. By the 1960s, hamburg steak had become a staple of Japanese home cooking and family restaurants (famiresu), beloved by children and adults alike. Today, it remains one of the most-ordered dishes at casual Japanese restaurants across the country.
What makes a great hamburg steak is the balance of meat, fat, and seasoning. The best versions — like those at Tsukimi Hamburg — use carefully calibrated blends of beef and pork (and in this case, Miyazaki Wagyu) to achieve the optimal balance of flavour, juiciness, and texture. The patty should be thick enough to remain moist inside while developing a slight char on the outside. Japanese hamburg steaks are typically served with either a demi-glace sauce, a Japanese-style wafu sauce (using dashi, soy, and mirin), or simply with grated daikon radish and ponzu. Tsukimi Hamburg's bonito-kombu house sauce falls in the wafu category — deeply savoury and complementary rather than overpowering.