Shatoburian Yakiniku
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About Shatoburian
Shatoburian is an ultra-premium yakiniku restaurant at Palais Renaissance on Orchard Road, created by the Black Carvery Group in 2019. The name is a phonetic play on 'Chateaubriand' — the most tender cut of beef tenderloin — signalling from the outset that this is a restaurant built around the very best of Japanese wagyu. The primary focus is Hida Wagyu (飛騨牛) from Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, where cattle are raised in clean mountain air with natural spring water. Hida Wagyu won the coveted grand prize at the Wagyu Olympics (全国和牛能力共進会), the most prestigious cattle competition in Japan, and is prized for its unique juiciness and distinctive mesh-like marbling pattern.
What distinguishes Shatoburian from other high-end yakiniku restaurants is its nose-to-tail approach. Rather than importing only popular cuts, the restaurant imports entire cattle from approved Japanese auction houses. This gives diners access to rare cuts that are almost impossible to find elsewhere in Singapore — including misuji (a prized cut behind the shoulder with a distinctive centre line of fat), multiple preparations of beef tongue, and the namesake chateaubriand itself. All wagyu is exclusively A5 grade, sourced from approved auction houses in Japan.
The interior is dark-toned and luxurious — black leather sofas, classy wooden tables, and dim ambient lighting create an atmosphere more akin to a high-end cocktail bar than a typical yakiniku restaurant. Staff grill the meat at your table or present it for you to grill yourself, depending on the cut. Seasonal Japanese ingredients complement the beef programme, and French touches like foie gras, caviar, and truffles elevate the signature donburi and à la carte offerings.
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Menu & Pricing
Lunch Donburi Sets
| Kagoshima Crispy Pork Belly Donburi | ~S$38++ |
| Mini Supreme A5 Hida Wagyu Don | ~S$48++ |
| Signature Yakiniku Don (A5 Wagyu, foie gras, uni, caviar, onsen egg, truffle) | ~S$88++ |
Yakiniku À La Carte
| Beef Tongue (Negi) | From S$28++ |
| Pocket Tongue (thick-cut, stuffed with onion) | S$68++ |
| Platter of Beef Tongue — 5 styles (for groups) | S$228++ |
| Chateaubriand (120g — the restaurant's namesake) | S$158++ |
| Misuji (rare shoulder cut) | Market price |
| Shato-Suki (thin-sliced wagyu, sukiyaki-style) | From S$68++ |
| Wagyu Yukke (raw beef tartare) | ~S$38++ |
| Shato-Sando (chateaubriand sandwich, foie gras, truffle) | ~S$98++ |
| Signature Wild Mushroom Cast Iron Gohan | ~S$38++ |
All prices subject to 10% service charge and 9% GST. Prices approximate and may vary — confirm with restaurant. Takeout available.
Practical Info
- Mon: Closed
- Tue–Thu: 12pm–2pm, 6pm–8:30pm (last seating 8pm)
- Fri: 12pm–2pm, 6pm–10pm
- Sat: 12pm–2:30pm, 6pm–10pm
- Sun: 12pm–2pm (lunch only, no dinner)
Dietary Info
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Location
390 Orchard Road, #02-08, Palais Renaissance, Singapore 238871
📍 Open in Google MapsYour Dining Journey at Shatoburian
Entering the Den
Take the escalator to the second floor of Palais Renaissance. The entrance is subdued — dark wood, minimal signage. Step inside and the ambient lighting drops to a warm, intimate glow. Black leather sofas, polished wood tables, and a zen-like stillness greet you. This is a yakiniku restaurant that looks more like a private members' club. It's intentional: Shatoburian wants you to focus entirely on the beef.
Selecting Your Cuts
The menu is extensive for a yakiniku restaurant. Start with the Wagyu Yukke (raw tartare) if you're comfortable with raw beef — it's silky and rich. Then explore the yakiniku section: tongue (Negi style, or the thick-cut Pocket stuffed with onion), thin-slice options, normal-cut, and steak-cut. The Chateaubriand (S$158 for 120g) is the star — the most tender cut of the tenderloin, named after the restaurant itself. For the truly adventurous, ask about the misuji — a rare shoulder cut rarely available in Singapore.
The Grill
Depending on the cut, staff will either grill at your table or present the meat for you to grill yourself. The A5 marbling melts on the grill almost instantly — watch closely or you'll overcook it. Accompaniments are Himalayan pink salt, fresh wasabi, and condiments on request. The charred exterior and impossibly soft interior of properly grilled Hida Wagyu is the reason this restaurant exists. The Shato-Suki (thin-sliced, sukiyaki-style) is the final yakiniku course — the richest, most marbled cut, saved for last.
Rice & Dessert
The Signature Wild Mushroom Cast Iron Gohan or Wagyu Fried Rice are the carb closers. Both are substantial and satisfying — the gohan in particular, with its smoky, earthy mushrooms, is a wonderful contrast to the rich beef. Dessert is the black sesame ice cream — clean, refreshing, and the perfect palate reset. You'll leave satisfied but not uncomfortably full — a rare achievement at a yakiniku restaurant.
Drinks & Departure
The drinks programme includes vintage wines, premium sake, shochu, and signature cocktails. The sake pairs well with the lighter tongue cuts, while a full-bodied red suits the chateaubriand. After dinner, step out onto Orchard Road — Palais Renaissance is quiet at night, a welcome contrast to the main shopping strip. The memory of that Hida Wagyu marbling, melting under the grill flame, will stay with you.
Editor's Note
Shatoburian is the most dedicated premium yakiniku restaurant in Orchard — the nose-to-tail approach with Hida Wagyu gives it a uniqueness that competitors like Fat Cow (which is broader in scope) don't match. The lunch donburi sets are genuinely excellent value — a wagyu don with salad, soup, kimchi, and dessert for under S$50 is hard to beat for Orchard Road. The Chateaubriand at S$158 is the must-try if you're willing to spend. However, honest caveats: the weekday dinner last seating is 8pm, which is early and catches some diners off guard — plan accordingly. Sunday is lunch only with no dinner service. The restaurant is not cheap for dinner — a couple can easily spend S$300-500+ with drinks. Some diners have noted that the à la carte menu can feel confusing with its many cut options — don't hesitate to ask staff for recommendations based on your budget and appetite. The dark interior, while atmospheric, may feel too dim for some. Compared to Fat Cow's versatility (sushi omakase, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki), Shatoburian is more singularly focused on yakiniku — if grilled beef is what you came for, this is the better choice. If you want a broader Japanese dining experience, Fat Cow offers more range.