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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Known for its iconic dish, sushi, Japanese cuisine remains a strong character in Singapore's diverse dining options. Using only authentic ingredients, delicious traditional Japanese foods are widely celebrated for their consideration that includes health aspects, invention factors, and rich heritage.
Whether you crave a hearty dose of miso soup or an in-depth omakase experience, here is the list of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore for you to explore, as highlighted by Time Out and Eat Book SG.
1. Shoukouwa Shinjidai - Orchard
Located in the heart of Orchard Road, Shoukouwa Shinjidai emerges as the not-so-conventional Japanese restaurant without leaving its traditional bearings. Helmed by Michelin-starred chefs Emmanuel Stroobant and Kazumine Nishida, this flamboyant restaurant offers kaiseki-inspired cuisine with popular hits like Guns N' Roses Sweet Child O'Mine and Madonna's Like a Virgin immortalized on the menu.
Recommended menus: Pink Floyd's Comfortable Numb.
2. Kappo Shunshui - Hong Kong Street
The legendary Tsujihan, a kaisendon restaurant from Japan, may have left a lasting impression on all Japanese cuisine lovers. Kappo Shunsui brings its own interpretation of the famous seafood dish to its three platter sizes: Nami, Jo, and Tokujo. Each bowl is served with an array of seafood selections, including white fish, salmon, tuna, roe, whelk, sea urchin, and snow crab.
Recommended menus: Nami, Jo, and Tokujo
3. Taki Izakaya Bar - Raffles Place
The 150-seat restaurant offers a range of classics, from sushi, sashimi, and donburi to steak and desserts, and continues to captivate visitors with its stunning virtual waterfall. While the sleek bar is always the perfect option for events, don't miss the happy hour deals, which start at 7 p.m. on weekdays, when diners can enjoy two pints of Suntory or Kaoru beer.
Recommended menus: Gobu Karaage, Hotate Mentai Aburi, Kushiyaki Platter
4. Haku Sushi - Great World
Haku Sushi proves that the existence of budget-friendly omakase is no myth, with several lunch menus featuring top-quality seafood for under $70. On the lighter side, Kou Teppan occupies the other half of Haku Sushi, where diners are invited to experience personalized teppanyaki omakase sets.
Recommended menus: Omakase Sets.
5. Hashida Singapore - Raffles Place
With so much going on right now, some may need a superb omakase boost that not only satisfies cravings but also crafts great courses. Head straight to Hashida Singapore and meet the only celebrated chef-owner Kenjiro Hashida, whose magical hands transform experimental dishes into once-in-a-lifetime delicacies.
Recommended menus: Otoru Sushi
6. Nanbantei Japanese Restaurant
Your go-to yakitori spot in Japan, now transformed into one of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore, where a wide range of skewered chicken parts are grilled before your very eyes. With 40 years of experience in the food scene, Nanbantei Japanese Restaurant's skewers are second to none.
Recommended menus: Double Course
7. Wakuda - Marina Bay
Co-owned by award-winning culinary genius John Kunkel and celebrated chef Tetsuya Wakuda, this cozy Japanese restaurant will make your Marina Bay vacation even more memorable. Each dining style, from a la carte menus to artful Japanese mixology, caters to every individual.
Recommended menus: Cold Soba, Artisanal Yuba
8. Kazu Sumiyaki - Cuppage Plaza
Kazu Sumiyaki's authenticity is probably best defined by the number of Japanese expats who frequent the restaurant. Since its first public appearance in 1993, Kazu Sumiyaki has maintained its high quality by occasionally incorporating seasonal Japanese products to enhance the flavor of its delicacies.
Recommended menus: Ochazuke, Tori Zosui
9. Hanare - Orchard
If you're expecting Hanare to serve only the usual donburi bowls, you're in for a wild ride. Though they may look the same to the uninitiated, famed chef Taro Takayama has curated the best recipe for kamameshi, which translates to kettle rice. With its slow-cooked mixed rice and premium ingredients, many diners are captivated from the first spoonful.
Recommended menus: the Wagyu Beef Kamameshi Set
10. Ki-sho - Newton
Ki-sho, famous for its serene ambiance, rounds off the list of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore. The restaurant's exclusivity is reflected in its ten-seat sushi bar and two private rooms, perfect for a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Recommended menus: Ankimo
Time Out | Eat Book
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