Cheap grub is not easily found in Orchard. A meal under $10 relegates me to fast food chains or the ever-packed food courts. When I was told that a $9.90 wagyu katsu sandwich existed in Paragon, I knew I had to visit Gyu & Tori.

Gyu & Tori is one of those seemingly unassuming stalls tucked in the deep recesses of a shopping mall. Their stall front, though simple, prides a ubiquitous Japanese zen vibe.

Yet, it’s the small attention to details — the wood grain table top, the polished glass casing that parades their sliced A4 wagyu, and the rustic bamboo furnishings — that mark it as a great establishment.

290 Orchard Road, #B1-K26, Paragon Shopping Mall, Singapore 238859