Sushi Mieda
Serious sushi fans should not miss the chance to dine at this exclusive, eight-seater establishment. Named after its founder, Michelin-starred kaiseki master Nobumasa Mieda who has six restaurants in Japan, Sushi Mieda is the decorated chef’s first international venture. The muted, all-beige space—located in a hidden room at the otherwise sprawling, 360-degree Tong Le Private […]
Pyxiemoss Restaurant and Bar
A new hip joint is setting up shop near the Hong Kong street neighborhood.
Shunjuu Izakaya
This 13-year-old sumiyaki (charcoal-grilled) specialist has just been renovated. Set by the river, the place offers a selection of 70 sumiyaki items including Oyster Rolled with Pork ($12) and Iberico Pork Collar ($19). There are also sakana — “food to go with sake” such as gyoza ($10) and dried puffer fish ($16) — and sashimi […]
Ginza Kuroson Takashimaya
At the sprawling Ginza Kuroson located in Ngee Ann City, ingredients are of utmost importance. Step into the 120-seater restaurant known for its quality and reasonably-priced fare, and your eyes immediately focus on the long display counter to the left, covered with ice and the freshest catch of the day. The restaurant is also a […]
JF Kanda Wadatsumi
JF Kanda Wadatsumi is an antenna restaurant business of JF Zengyoren, Japan’s National Federation of Fisheries Co-operative Association – the “JF” in the restaurant name refers to Japan Fisheries , consisting of fishery operator co-operatives across Japan. At the elegant and traditionally decorated restaurant on Tras Street, seasonal fish are naturally the focus. Every month, […]
Alchemist Beer Lab
Glass taps and all.
Yakinikutei Ao-chan
Few restaurants in Singapore can boast the longevity that Yakinikutei Ao-chan does. Opened in 1995, the understated yakiniku restaurant located on the second floor of Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall has seen the hotel management change hands but has been steadfastly providing an authentic Japanese barbecue experience. On weekdays, you are most likely to see […]
Ashino
Tucked in a corner of the charming CHIJMES, the discreet Ashino might be a little hard to locate: a small sign in Japanese leads to a narrow corridor where the entrance of the restaurant is located. Inside, behind the traditional shoji screens, the intimate 10-seater is awash with wooden furnishing. The sushi counter itself is […]
Ginza Anzu Singapore
A famous authentic tonkatsu restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, Anzu makes its first foray to Southeast Asia with their outlet at Wisma Atria’s Japan Food Town. Anzu prides itself for using fresh Kyushu produce and, for their signature light and crispy breaded pork cutlet, high quality oil at temperatures of 180-200°C. The stylish wooden interior of […]
Tonkatsu Ma Maison
Huge, filling servings of deep-fried pork are the focus at this casual Mandarin Gallery spot. Mingle with a crowd of Japanese expats, tourists (staying at the Mandarin Orchard Hotel next door) and locals as you dig into mains like miso rosu katsu ($23.80) — deep fried pork loin with miso sauce — and Crab Croquettes […]