Ginza Bairin

This pioneering tonkatsu specialist was first established in Tokyo in 1927, but its reputation was sealed a second time over when it served its signature katsu sandwich, a dish that emerged soon after the end of World War II, when a rice shortage prompted Ginza Bairin founder Nobukatsu Shibuya to pair tonkatsu with bread instead […]

Sushi Kimura

While many sushi restaurants tend to focus solely on fish and seafood, Chef Kimura Tomoo understands the importance of a great supporting cast as well. At his eponymous sushi restaurant located on the ground floor of Palais Renaissance, Kimura serves up Edomae style sushi using ingredients sourced from across Japan. The vinegar he uses isan […]

Kuro Maguro

Located at the ground level of the new Tanjong Pagar Centre building, right outside the MRT station and smack in the middle of the CBD bustle, this casual donburi joint specializing in bluefish tuna—hence the name of the establishment—draws steady queues for both lunch and dinner.  What’s so special about it? Well, only the best […]