Waa Cow! has carved out a distinctive niche in Singapore's competitive dining scene by making premium wagyu beef accessible and exciting for everyday diners. Founded in 2016 by husband-and-wife team Aaron Yeo and Diana Teo with a mission to democratize wagyu, this innovative Japanese restaurant opened its first family-centric flagship outlet at VivoCity on 27 May 2023. The concept centers on flame-torched wagyu beef rice bowls and Japanese-inspired creations that deliver restaurant-quality ingredients at surprisingly approachable price points, proving that luxury dining experiences need not come with prohibitive price tags.
The menu showcases a creative range of donburi (rice bowls) that have become Instagram sensations and local favourites alike. The signature Original Wagyu Donburi at just $22.90 features tender, flame-seared wagyu beef over perfectly seasoned rice, while more elaborate options like the Truffle Royale Don ($36.90++) elevate the experience with premium truffle accents. The Medley of the Sea donburi ($36.90++) caters to seafood lovers, and inventive items like the Dragon Prawn Maki ($19.90++) demonstrate the kitchen's creativity beyond traditional rice bowls. The restaurant also offers delectable small sharing plates perfect for groups, dedicated kids' meals for families, and affordable happy hour specials that make premium ingredients even more accessible during select hours.
Located at #01-188C VivoCity, the restaurant welcomes diners daily from 11am to 9pm, with its spacious family-friendly layout making it ideal for everything from quick solo lunches to celebratory family dinners. The VivoCity flagship location capitalizes on the mall's high foot traffic and excellent connectivity, attracting both locals and tourists exploring the HarbourFront area or heading to Sentosa. With contactless ordering available and delivery options through major platforms, Waa Cow! adapts to modern dining preferences while maintaining the quality and theatrical presentation that made their flame-torched wagyu concept a hit. Whether you are a wagyu enthusiast or simply curious about trying premium beef without breaking the bank, this innovative donburi specialist delivers satisfaction in every bowl.
9782 9839
VivoCity
Operating Hours
Opening Soon
30m
Monday
11 am–9 pm
Tuesday
11 am–9 pm
Wednesday
11 am–9 pm
Thursday
11 am–9 pm
Friday
(Today)
11 am–9 pm
Saturday
11 am–9 pm
Sunday
11 am–9 pm
Price Distribution
$10–205%
$20–3042%
$30–4031%
$40–507%
$50–605%
Our Menu
Beverages
Green Tea
$3.50
Hot Japanese green tea
Japanese Soft Drinks
$5.90
Selection of imported Japanese sodas
Donburi
Original Wagyu Donburi
$22.90
Signature flame-torched wagyu beef over seasoned rice
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Ikura, Summer Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently.
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork Jowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
GRILLED EGGPLANT
$14.90
ABURI MENTAI TIGER PRAWN (2PCS)
$16.90
CHEF BEN'S CHEESY CRAB DUMPLINGS (6 PCS)
$13.90
SEASONAL SASHIMI SALAD
$16.90
MENTAIKO HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
$15.90
Spicy Option Available
BRAISED BUTADON
$18.90
MENTAIKO BRAISED BUTADON
$20.90
CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$16.90
TRUFFLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$20.90
GOMA TOFU DON (V)
$14.90
YUZU CHAWANMUSHI
$5.40
TRUFFLE CHAWANMUSHI
$8.90
TRUFFLE SHOESTRING FRIES
$14.90
CHICKEN KARAAGE
$10.90
SOY GLAZED WINGS (6 PCS)
$11.90
SPICY POPCORN CHICKEN
$10.90
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
$14.90
SAPPORO WHITE
$8.90
FULL PINT
SAPPORO WHITE
$6.90
HALF PINT
HOT GREEN TEA
$3.00
AYATAKA GREEN TEA
$3.50
COKE / COKE (NO SUGAR)
$3.50
LEMMY LEMONADE
$6.00
KARMA COLA
$6.00
ORGANIC BLACKCURRANT SODA
$6.00
ORGANIC GRAPEFRUIT SODA
$6.00
Menu Highlights
TRUFFLE ROYALE DON
$36.90
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Ikura, Summer-Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork Jowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Ikura, Summer Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently.
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork bowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
MEDLEY OF THE SEA
$36.90
Unagi, Anago, Scallops and Ikura sit atop a bed of our house seasoned sushi rice that bring together the best of what the sea has to offer.
BRAISED BUTADON
$18.90
MENTAIKO BRAISED BUTADON
$20.90
CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$16.90
TRUFFLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$20.90
GOMA TOFU DON (V)
$14.90
GRILLED EGGPLANT
$14.90
ABURI MENTAI TIGER PRAWN (2PCS)
$16.90
CHEF BEN'S TSUKUNE (MEATBALLS)
$14.90
CHEF BEN'S CHEESY CRAB DUMPLINGS (6 PCS)
$13.90
SEASONAL SASHIMI SALAD
$16.90
MENTAIKO HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
$15.90
Spicy Option Available
TRUFFLE SHOESTRING FRIES
$14.90
CHICKEN KARAAGE
$10.90
SOY GLAZED WINGS (6 PCS)
$11.90
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
$14.90
AMAEBI PLATTER (2PAX)
$22.90
Japanese Sweet Prawns, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
HOKKIGAI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Surf Clams, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
MEKAJIKI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Sword Fish, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Ikura, Summer Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently.
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork Jowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
MEDLEY OF THE SEA
$36.90
Unagi, Anago, Scallops and Ikura sit atop a bed of our house seasoned sushi rice that bring together the best of what the sea has to offer
BRAISED BUTADON
$18.90
MENTAIKO BRAISED BUTADON
$20.90
CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$16.90
TRUFFLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$20.90
TOFU DON (V)
$14.90
GRILLED EGGPLANT
$14.90
ABURI MENTAI TIGER PRAWN (2PCS)
$16.90
CHEF BEN'S TSUKUNE (MEATBALLS)
$14.90
CHEF BEN'S CHEESY CRAB DUMPLINGS (6 PCS)
$13.90
SEASONAL SASHIMI SALAD
$16.90
MENTAIKO HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
$15.90
Spicy Option Available
TRUFFLE SHOESTRING FRIES
$14.90
CHICKEN KARAAGE
$10.90
SOY GLAZED WINGS (6 PCS)
$11.90
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
AMAEBI PLATTER (2PAX)
$22.90
Japanese Sweet Prawn, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
HOKKIGAI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Surf Clams, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
MEKAJIKI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Sword Fish, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
SALMON BELLY (5PC)
$13.90
SALMON (5PC)
$10.90
HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS (SPC)
$13.90
ABURI MENTAIKO SCALLOPS (HOKKAIDO)
$14.80
DRAGON PRAWN MAKI
$19.90
CRISPY UNAGI MAKI
$19.90
SPECIAL SALMON MAKI
$17.90
CHEF BEN'S SPECIAL SET
$15.90
EBI CURRY
$14.90
WAGYU BEEF CURRY
$16.90
YUZU CHAWANMUSHI
$5.40
TRUFFLE CHAWANMUSHI
$8.90
HOT GREEN TEA
$3.00
BOTTLED WATER
$3.00
AYATAKA GREEN TEA
$3.50
COKE / COKE (NO SUGAR)
$3.50
LEMMY LEMONADE
$6.00
KARMA COLA
$6.00
ORGANIC BLACKCURRANT SODA
$6.00
ORGANIC GRAPEFRUIT SODA
$6.00
Menu Highlights
TRUFFLE ROYALE DON
$36.90
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Ikura, Summer Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently.
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork Jowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
CHEF BEN'S SPECIAL SET
$15.90
EBI CURRY
$14.90
WAGYU BEEF CURRY
$16.90
YUZU CHAWANMUSHI
$5.40
TRUFFLE CHAWANMUSHI
$8.90
DRAGON PRAWN MAKI
$19.90
CRISPY UNAGI MAKI
$19.90
SAPPORO WHITE FULL PINT
$8.90
SAPPORO WHITE HALF PINT
$6.90
SPICY POPCORN CHICKEN
$10.90
GRILLED EGGPLANT
$14.90
ABURI MENTAI TIGER PRAWN (2PCS)
$16.90
CHEF BEN'S CHEESY CRAB DUMPLINGS (6 PCS)
$13.90
SEASONAL SASHIMI SALAD
$16.90
Spicy Option Available
MENTAIKO HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
$15.90
Spicy Option Available
TRUFFLE SHOESTRING FRIES
$14.90
CHICKEN KARAAGE
$10.90
SOY GLAZED WINGS (6 PCS)
$11.90
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
$14.90
AMAEBI PLATTER (2PAX)
$22.90
Japanese Sweet Prawns, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
MEKAJIKI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Sword Fish, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
SALMON BELLY (5PC)
$13.90
SALMON (5PC)
$10.90
HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS (5PC)
$13.90
BRAISED BUTADON
$18.90
MENTAIKO BRAISED BUTADON
$20.90
CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$16.90
TRUFFLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$20.90
GOMA TOFU DON (V)
$14.90
HOT GREEN TEA
$3.00
AYATAKA GREEN TEA
$3.50
COKE / COKE (NO SUGAR)
$3.50
LEMMY LEMONADE
$6.00
KARMA COLA
$6.00
ORGANIC BLACKCURRANT SODA
$6.00
ORGANIC GRAPEFRUIT SODA
$6.00
Menu Highlights
TRUFFLE ROYALE DON
$36.90
House made truffle rice topped with premium Wagyu slices, Foie Gras, Caviar, Truffle, Summer Asparagus. A fan favourite that has returned permanently.
MEAT LOVERS CHIRASHI
$35.90
Think Chirashi but with all our best cuts of meat. Featuring premium Wagyu slices, Iberico Pork Jowl, tender grilled Chicken and Foie Gras that comes together in a symphonic medley of flavors.
MEDLEY OF THE SEA
$36.90
Unagi, Anago, Scallops and Kura atop a bed of our house seasoned sushi rice that bring together the best of what the sea has to offer
BRAISED BUTADON
$18.90
MENTAIKO BRAISED BUTADON
$20.90
CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$16.90
TRUFFLE CHICKEN TERIYAKI DON
$20.90
GOMA TOFU DON (V)
$14.90
GRILLED EGGPLANT
$14.90
ABURI MENTAI TIGER PRAWN (2PCS)
$16.90
CHEF BEN'S TSUKUNE (MEATBALLS)
$14.90
CHEF BEN'S CHEESY CRAB DUMPLINGS (6 PCS)
$13.90
SEASONAL SASHIMI SALAD
$16.90
MENTAIKO HOKKAIDO SCALLOPS
$15.90
Spicy Option Available
TRUFFLE SHOESTRING FRIES
$14.90
CHICKEN KARAAGE
$10.90
SOY GLAZED WINGS (6 PCS)
$11.90
MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS
$14.90
AMAEBI PLATTER (2PAX)
$22.90
Japanese Sweet Prawns, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
HOKKIGAI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Surf Clams, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
MEKAJIKI PLATTER (2PAX)
$20.90
Japanese Sword Fish, Norwegian Salmon and Hokkaido Scallops
I visited Waa Cow! at Vivocity on July 25 and ordered the Wagyu Beef Don ($22.90++). While the seasoning was alright, the beef itself was cold, not even lukewarm, but almost the same temperature as my own body. For a premium dish, this was extremely disappointing.
I still finished the meal because I didn’t want to waste food, but it definitely wasn’t satisfying. When the staff asked how my meal was, I gave honest feedback about the cold meat. They took down my phone number, which I appreciated at the time. However, it's now been a week and no one has followed up. For the price, I expected much better food quality.
F S
Came here for the Grab Dine Out Tuesday deal. Asked politely before entering if we could split bill but was told we couldn't. So we went to discuss and decided we will just order and sit alone instead of sharing a table as it was a quick lunch.
So we went back to inform the server of split tables. The server who took us in, Kevin Cheong, upon knowing we are taking 2 tables rolled his eyes so hard at us while bringing us to our tables. I was.. amused.
Are we not paying customers?
The restaurant was half empty, but later on I saw many groups deciding to sit alone as well and was quite surprised they insist on not splitting the bill but yet show an attitude when we say that's fine we will eat as single seaters.
Anyway for $30+, the portions are very small so I'm not sure if this is their regular day portion or if they adjusted it due to the promotion.
Would unlikely visit if there isn't a promotion, and given the portions to price to service level, I'm never coming back.
Positive Reviews
Evangeline Tan
Had a wonderful experience with welcoming staff and manager! The ingredients used were fresh. Everything tasted heavenly except that they were too heavy on the sauce. The manager was very welcoming on feedback. When we gave him the feedback, he explained that many came for the mentaiko and will complain if it isn’t enough. To cater to my lighter taste buds, what I could do is to tell them after order has been placed. I will definitely do that on my second trip! Highly recommend this place!
Have Funpear
This dining experience was truly memorable! The food was delicate and presented with vibrant colours on beautiful plates. The flavours were also delightful. The grilled eggplant topped with tangerine was a great balance, and the bowl was equally delicious. The source was great too! It was a truly satisfying meal. 😋
Soo Hin Yeoh
Located next to Tang’s on Ground Floor of VivoCity, Waa Cow! serves one of the best Wagyu Dons in Singapore.
Founded by husband and wife team of Aaron Yeo and Diana Teo, Waa Cow! was set up in 2016 democratise Wagyu beef by offering high‑quality beef bowls at accessible prices, say $30.00 per bowl of rice.
We particularly love the wagyu beef bowls where flame-torched Wagyu slices over rice are topped with onsen egg, tare sauce, pickles, furikake.
Geez
Food are fresh, delicious, and served in big portions — totally worth the money! The service crews are nice and friendly, especially Kevin Cheong — such a smiley and attentive guy. He even noticed our drinks were running low and refilled them without us having to ask. Thumbs up for his great service! Will definitely be back again! 🫰
Fairy
Wagyu beef don is very delicious. The wagyu beef is tender and perfectly prepared.
Sashimi salad has a generous portion of fresh sashimi. I like it that the salad dressing is served separately.
