The Bowl Story at ABC Brickworks Market
Location: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-04, Singapore 150006
Floor 5 · ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre
Japanese don and curry rice at ABC Brickworks, helmed by a culinary grad who interned at two-Michelin-starred Zen.
Japanese don and curry rice at ABC Brickworks, helmed by a culinary grad who interned at two-Michelin-starred Zen.
The Bowl Story at ABC Brickworks serves wallet-friendly Japanese rice bowls that punch well above their hawker price point. The stall is run by a couple whose nephew, a Temasek Polytechnic culinary graduate who interned at two-Michelin-starred restaurant Zen, created the recipes. Highlights include the Chicken Katsu Don with its crisp fried chicken strips, onsen egg and miso soup for just $5.The menu also features Pork Katsu Curry Rice, Fried Ebi Don and Chicken Karaage Curry Rice, all consistently well-executed with proper breading, moist interiors and decent curry sauce. The family-run nature of the stall adds a warm, personal touch that regulars appreciate.
For Japanese comfort food at hawker prices crafted with Michelin-level know-how, The Bowl Story at ABC Brickworks is an outstanding find.
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Live2nJOY
Another good choice for office lunch takeout. We tried the chicken and pork katsu curry rice. Portion was good and tasty, definitely value for money.
Stephen Lin
Always Enjoyed their affordable Japanese dons.Staff was friendly and particularly impressed one day when the owner brought my order to me on my table nearby(non peak hours).ambience neutral because its inside a market but always find their quality worth every cent.Katsudon is my fav=)
Joanne Koo
Surprised by how good the pork katsu don is. Hawker prices. Good food. Crispy katsu. Sauce is just right. Rice is a tad overcooked. Friendly service. Will return.
Casual Panda
Very good Japanese food for almost hawker prices. I had the Chicken Katsu Don, it was juicy and tender and it went great with the sauce. The rice was standard Japanese rice which is to say that it was pretty good as well. Only complaints is …
Queenie Sim
Delicious and affordable Japanese rice bowls! Meat is tender and flavourful, and the rice is super fluffy. Better than most Japanese restaurants out there! Would highly recommend :)
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The Bowl Story
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign reading 'THE BOWL STORY' and blue noren curtains featuring white floral patterns. Two red lanterns hang on either side, one displaying Chinese characters. A menu board lists items like Chicken Katsu Don, Pork Katsu Don, Ebi Fry Don, Japanese Curry, and various curry rice options.
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign reading 'THE BOWL STORY' and blue noren curtains featuring floral patterns. A man in black stands facing the counter, preparing or serving food. Red lanterns hang on either side of the entrance. To the right is another shop with a red and blue sign displaying Chinese characters.
The Bowl Story Shop Front
A food stall with a yellow sign reading 'THE BOWL STORY' featuring a bowl illustration. Red lanterns hang on either side of the entrance, which is covered by a blue curtain with white floral patterns. A menu board lists various dishes like Zucchini and Curry. Stacks of black trays are visible in front.
The Bowl Story Signage
A yellow sign with bold black lettering reading 'THE BOWL STORY' is mounted above a storefront entrance. Below the sign, blue fabric curtains with white floral and fish patterns hang from a metal rod. Two bright light bulbs illuminate the area beneath the sign. A red lantern hangs on the left side of the frame.
Hawker Stall Exterior Signage
A wall-mounted display on a shop front featuring multiple signs and stickers. A prominent white sign reads 'OPENING HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 11.30 AM TILL 7 PM (SOLD OUT)'. Above it is a blue poster with multilingual text urging customers to clear tables after meals, accompanied by images of dirty dishes. To the right hangs a small beige box labeled 'THE EYE STORY' with a circular sticker. Below are payment method logos including GrabPay, Cash, Shopee Pay, and others. Stickers include a smiling sun, Santa Claus, sunglasses, and cartoon characters. A green arrow points to number '01-04'.
The Bowl Story
A brightly lit food stall with a yellow facade and blue noren curtains featuring white patterns. Two red lanterns hang on either side, one displaying Chinese characters. A menu board lists items like Chicken Katsu Don and Japanese Curry Rice. Inside, staff in yellow shirts prepare food behind stainless steel counters. Decorative elements include a Maneki-neko figurine and rice bags.
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign reading 'THE BOWL STORY' and blue noren curtains featuring Japanese motifs. A menu board lists items like Chicken Katsu Don, Pork Katsu Don, Ebi Fry Don, and various Japanese Curry Rice options with prices in SGD. Staff are preparing food behind the counter.
The Bowl Store
A food stall with a yellow sign reading 'THE BOWL STORE' above the entrance. Decorative red paper garlands and blue noren curtains hang below the sign. A menu board is visible on the wall, listing items like Donburi, Curry, and Take Away options.
The Bowl Story Shop Front
A brightly lit food stall with a yellow signboard reading 'THE BOWL STORY' featuring a bowl illustration. Blue noren curtains hang at the entrance, each displaying white Japanese-style patterns. Red lanterns on either side display Chinese characters meaning 'Open'. A menu board lists items like Chicken Katsu Don and Pork Katsu Don with prices around $5. Staff in red shirts are visible inside preparing food. Pink plastic bags and rice paper sacks sit near the entrance.
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign that says "THE BOWL STORY" and has a cartoon of a bowl of ramen. There are red strawberry decorations and Japanese lanterns hanging above the stall. Below the sign, there are blue banners with white floral patterns. The stall displays food items and menus. Boxes and supplies are stacked around the stall.
ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre
The exterior of ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre. Large red letters spell out "ABC" above "BRICKWORKS MARKET & FOOD CENTRE". A mural on the wall depicts a hand holding chopsticks with noodles, along with various fruits and food items. A person is sitting on a stool in front of the mural. There are also signs for traffic warnings and a police camera.
The Bowl Story
A yellow sign with black text reads "THE BOWL STORY" above a row of blue curtains with white Japanese-style designs. Red lanterns hang on either side of the curtains. Below the curtains, a menu board lists various rice dishes and curries. Signs for GrabPay and GrabFood are visible on the left.
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign that reads "THE BOWL STORY" and features a logo of a bowl of ramen. Red lanterns hang on either side of the stall. Blue fabric drapes with white patterns hang above the counter. A menu board displays "Donburi" and "Curry" options with prices.
The Bowl Story
A food stall with a yellow sign that reads "THE BOWL STORY" and a logo of a bowl of food. Below the sign are blue curtains with white designs. Red lanterns hang on either side of the curtains. A menu is visible on the right side of the stall.
Soy Glazed Fish with Potatoes
A black bowl containing a piece of breaded fish topped with soy sauce glaze, garnished with sesame seeds and seaweed strips, alongside roasted potato wedges.
Seafood Noodles and Fried Rice
Two plates of food are shown against a white background. The plate in the foreground contains noodles with large shrimp, squid rings, and green onions. The plate in the background contains fried rice with shrimp, scrambled eggs, and peas. A pink banner at the bottom of the foreground plate reads "Image by foodpanda. For reference only." with the foodpanda logo.
Katsu Curry Rice Bowl
Close-up of a Japanese-style katsu curry rice bowl in a black container. Features crispy fried cutlet, creamy brown curry sauce, white rice, and sprinkled sesame seeds. A blue beverage can is partially visible in the background.
Ebi Donburi with Soy Sauce and Egg
A close-up of a black bowl containing ebi donburi, featuring grilled shrimp over rice topped with soy sauce, sesame seeds, and nori strips. A soft-boiled egg sits on the side. Accompanied by a small bowl of miso soup with green onions.
Katsu Curry Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style katsu curry bowl featuring breaded cutlet, carrots, potatoes, and rice topped with nori strips and green onions.
Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
Close-up of a spoonful of rice mixed with crispy fried chicken pieces, carrots, and sauce in a black bowl. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds and seaweed flakes.
Curry Rice Bowl with Pork Cutlet
A black bowl containing a Japanese-style curry rice dish featuring breaded pork cutlets, potatoes, carrots, and corn in a rich brown sauce, garnished with shredded nori seaweed.
Food Court Interior
A busy indoor food court with wooden tables and orange stools. People are dining or walking through the area. A blue Fjällräven bag is in the foreground. In the background, there are various stalls including one labeled 'Fish Soup' with red lanterns.
Katsu Don Bowl
Close-up of a Japanese katsu don bowl featuring crispy breaded pork cutlet, white rice, shredded cabbage, pickled radish, and drizzled mayonnaise with nori strips.
Prepared Meals in Containers
Four plastic food containers with lids, likely containing prepared meals or leftovers. The containers are arranged on a yellow surface, possibly a tablecloth or bag. Condensation is visible on the inside of the lids, suggesting the food was recently heated or is warm. The background includes kitchen items like jars and bottles.
Curry Rice with Tempura Shrimp
A black bowl containing a serving of curry rice topped with crispy tempura shrimp, garnished with nori strips. The dish includes visible chunks of potato and carrot in a rich orange-brown sauce.
Curry Rice Bowl with Fried Chicken and Vegetables
A close-up of a black bowl containing curry rice topped with crispy fried chicken pieces, potatoes, carrots, and garnished with sesame seeds and seaweed strips. A pair of chopsticks rests on the rim. In the background, there is a small bowl of soup or broth.
Curry Rice Bowl with Pork Cutlet
A close-up photo of a Japanese-style curry rice bowl served in a clear plastic container. The dish features a large, breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu) topped with shredded nori seaweed. It is served over white rice and mixed with yellow carrots and potatoes in a rich brown curry sauce. Other similar containers are visible in the background on a white surface.
Katsu Don Bowl
A black bowl containing a Japanese-style katsu don with breaded cutlet, rice, soft-boiled egg topped with sesame seeds and sauce, nori strips, white drizzle, yellow pickled vegetables, and pomegranate seeds.
Katsu Rice Bowl with Soup
A close-up of a meal featuring a breaded cutlet rice bowl topped with sauce, seaweed, and pickles, served alongside a small bowl of miso soup with chopsticks resting on the side.
Crispy Fried Chicken with Curry Sauce
A close-up of a plate featuring golden-brown fried chicken pieces topped with green onions and seaweed strips, served over rice with chunks of yellow potato in a rich brown sauce.
Katsu Don Bowls
Two black bowls of katsu don with crispy fried chicken, rice, egg, and sauce toppings on an orange table surface.
Katsu Don with Soft-Boiled Egg and Pickles
Close-up of a Japanese-style katsu don featuring crispy fried pork cutlet, soft-boiled egg drizzled with sauce, pickled cucumbers, shredded yellow cabbage, and rice topped with nori strips.
Katsu Don Bowl
A black bowl containing a Japanese-style donburi rice dish featuring breaded cutlet (katsu), soft-boiled egg with sauce, shredded nori seaweed, green onions, pickled ginger, and cucumber slices on top of white rice.
Katsu Don Bowl
A black bowl containing a Japanese-style donburi featuring crispy fried chicken (katsu), rice, a soft-boiled egg, shredded daikon radish, and pickled red cabbage, drizzled with sauce and topped with nori strips and sesame seeds.
Chicken Fried Rice Bowl with Egg and Pickles
A close-up of a black bowl containing fried chicken pieces, rice, a soft-boiled egg, nori strips, sesame seeds, mayonnaise drizzle, pickled yellow peppers, and red pickled ginger.
Katsu Don Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style katsu don bowl featuring crispy fried pork cutlet, white rice, pickled cucumber slices, shredded yellow cabbage, and a soft-boiled egg with drizzled sauce. Topped with nori strips and green onions.
Katsu Rice Bowl
A black bowl containing a Japanese-style katsu rice dish with crispy fried cutlet, white sauce (likely mayonnaise), shredded nori, sesame seeds, pickled radish, and yellow pickles over rice.
Katsu Don and Soup Set
A close-up of a Japanese meal featuring a crispy katsu don topped with mayonnaise, nori, and sesame seeds alongside pickled ginger and a soft-boiled egg. Beside it is a bowl of miso soup with sliced bamboo shoots and a black spoon resting on the side. The food sits on a patterned table mat with visible text fragments like 'Return trays' and 'Every dinner'.
Katsu Don Bowl
A close-up of a Japanese-style katsu don in a black bowl, featuring crispy fried pork cutlet, rice, a soft-boiled egg, shredded seaweed, sesame seeds, and drizzled mayonnaise. Garnished with pickles (yellow and red). Served on a patterned tray mat with partial visible text 'deserves a clean table'.
Japanese Curry Rice with Egg and Miso Soup
A black bowl filled with white rice, topped with a piece of fried chicken or pork covered in curry sauce, chunks of pumpkin, and a soft-boiled egg. Shredded seaweed is sprinkled on top. A black spoon rests on the side of the bowl. To the right, a smaller black bowl contains miso soup with visible pieces of tofu and green onions. A pair of black chopsticks lies across the soup bowl and the main dish. The meal is served on a dark brown tray with an orange background. A circular logo with a crossed-out cigarette and chopsticks is visible on the left side of the tray.
Chicken Katsu Curry
A bowl of chicken katsu curry served with rice and a side of miso soup. The curry is rich and thick, with pieces of fried chicken katsu, potatoes, and carrots. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds and seaweed.
Chicken Katsu Curry
A close-up shot of a bowl of chicken katsu curry served with rice and a side of miso soup. The curry is rich and brown, covering a crispy fried chicken cutlet. Sliced carrots and potatoes are visible beneath the curry. The dish is garnished with shredded seaweed. The miso soup is in a separate black bowl and contains green onions and tofu. The meal is presented on an orange surface.
Curry Rice Bowl
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with curry rice. The dish features pieces of fried chicken or fish, topped with sesame seeds and seaweed. The curry sauce is a rich, golden-brown color, and there are also visible pieces of what appear to be vegetables, possibly carrots or potatoes. The bowl is placed on a dark tray.
Katsu Don with Miso Soup
A close-up overhead shot of a katsu don served in a black bowl, accompanied by a bowl of miso soup. The katsu don features rice topped with breaded and fried pork cutlet, a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, pickled ginger, and a garnish of seaweed and sesame seeds. It is drizzled with sauce and mayonnaise. Chopsticks and a spoon rest above the miso soup. The food is placed on an orange surface.
Katsu Donburi with Soft-Boiled Egg
A close-up shot of a katsu donburi dish in a black bowl. The dish features several pieces of breaded and fried pork cutlet, drizzled with a savory sauce and mayonnaise, and sprinkled with sesame seeds and seaweed. Alongside the katsu are pickled yellow radish, pickled red ginger, and a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. The background is a blurred red surface.
Chicken Katsu Bento Box
A close-up shot of a takeout bento box filled with food. The box contains white rice topped with crispy fried shallots and black sesame seeds, a piece of breaded and fried chicken katsu, shredded nori seaweed, and a drizzle of mayonnaise. There is also a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk and a small portion of yellow pickled radish. The bento box is placed on a surface covered with newspaper print.
Chicken Katsu Donburi
A close-up shot of a Chicken Katsu Donburi served in a black bowl. The dish features rice topped with crispy fried chicken katsu, a soft-boiled egg, and a generous sprinkle of furikake seasoning, chili flakes, and seaweed. A dollop of mayonnaise and a drizzle of sauce are also visible. Pickled yellow radish is served on the side. A white spoon rests in the bowl. The background is a plain orange surface.
Chicken Katsu Curry Rice
A black bowl filled with white rice, topped with crispy fried chicken katsu pieces drizzled with sauce. The dish is accompanied by chunks of potato and sliced carrots in a yellow curry sauce, and garnished with shredded nori seaweed.
Person holding a bowl of food
A person is holding a black bowl filled with rice, topped with fried chicken, sliced pickles, a soft-boiled egg, and drizzled with mayonnaise. The background appears to be a food court with red tables and chairs.
Sous Vide Eggs
A sous vide immersion circulator is shown in a pot of water with several brown eggs. The temperature displayed on the circulator is 63.7°C.
Chicken Katsu Bento Box
A close-up view of a bento box filled with food. The main item appears to be chicken katsu, a breaded and fried chicken cutlet, sliced and arranged over a bed of white rice. It is drizzled with mayonnaise and topped with shredded nori seaweed and chopped green onions. To the side, there is a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, two slices of pickled cucumber with a red dot on one, and a pile of shredded pickled ginger. The bento box is clear plastic.
Katsu Donburi
A close-up shot of a katsu donburi dish in a black bowl. The dish features a bed of white rice topped with sliced katsu (breaded and fried pork cutlet), drizzled with mayonnaise and a dark sauce. It is garnished with shredded nori, chopped green onions, pickled yellow radish, and sliced pickles. A soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk is also visible on the side, with a drizzle of sauce.
Chicken Skewers with Rice and Egg
A close-up shot of a bowl of rice topped with chicken skewers, a soft-boiled egg, and pickled yellow radish. The skewers are glazed with a dark sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and seaweed. The egg is also topped with sesame seeds.
Person holding a bowl of food
A person in a grey polo shirt is holding a black bowl filled with rice, fried chicken, a soft-boiled egg, pickles, and shredded seaweed. The food is drizzled with mayonnaise and a dark sauce. Chopsticks are being used to pick up a piece of chicken. The background is blurred, showing red and yellow elements that suggest a restaurant setting.
Chicken Katsu Curry
A close-up shot of a bowl of chicken katsu curry. The dish features slices of crispy fried chicken katsu served over rice, topped with a rich, yellow curry sauce. The curry contains chunks of potato and carrot. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds and dried seaweed. The bowl is black and has some green sauce dripped on the rim.
Chicken Katsu Donburi
A close-up shot of a chicken katsu donburi in a clear plastic takeout container. The dish features a bed of white rice topped with crispy fried chicken cutlets, a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, shredded nori, and a drizzle of mayonnaise and sauce. Pickled red ginger and shredded yellow pickled radish are visible on the side.
Katsu Don with Soft-Boiled Egg
A close-up shot of a Katsu Don, a Japanese rice bowl dish. The bowl is filled with white rice, topped with crispy fried pork cutlet (katsu), a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk, shredded nori, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of mayonnaise and sauce. Pickled ginger and pickled yellow radish are served on the side. A white spoon rests on the edge of the bowl, and a small bowl of soup is visible in the background. The tray the bowl sits on has text that reads "every diner deser" which is partially obscured.
Fried Chicken Rice Bowl
A clear plastic container filled with white rice topped with several pieces of crispy fried chicken. The chicken and rice are drizzled with a dark sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and shredded nori seaweed. The container has condensation on the inside of the lid.
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