What Kind of Rice Do We Serve at YAYOI?

At YAYOI, rice is more than just an accompaniment. It is at the heart of every Teishoku.

Our parent company, Plenus, has a long-standing commitment to Japanese rice, working with rice producers across Japan to source carefully selected, 100% domestically produced Japanese rice. Rather than relying on a single variety or region, Plenus carefully blends different rice varieties to achieve a consistent taste and texture throughout the year.

The journey does not end at harvest. Plenus operates its own rice milling centres, where carefully selected brown rice is inspected, milled and processed before being delivered to restaurants. Quality is checked at multiple stages, from the condition of each grain to the final taste.

Rice is also treated as a matter of freshness. Plenus plans its sourcing and milling carefully to deliver freshly milled rice to its restaurants, where it is cooked to create the steaming bowl of rice that forms the foundation of our Teishoku.

For YAYOI, this dedication to rice reflects something deeply rooted in Japanese food culture: a great Teishoku begins with great rice. Every bowl is part of our commitment to bringing the authentic experience of Japanese set meal dining to Singapore.