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Ma Maison (Bugis Junction)
This Japanese-Western 80-seater is real cozy. The restaurant is outfitted with plenty of dark wood and old school floral tablecloths. Listen to jazzy tunes like “My Funny Valentine” as you chow down on Camembert Cheese Fritters ($9.80) and Tonkatsu Pork ($16.80). Drinks-wise, they offer the house wine Ma Maison Shiraz ($12.30/glass; $68.80/bottle), plus Old World […]
Sushi Kou
Located at Orchid Hotel in the Tanjong Pagar area, Sushi Kou counts a good number of other Japanese restaurants as its neighbors. But what sets this sushi restaurant apart is its affordable and straightforward lunch sets—a boon for the nearby CBD warriors—and reasonably priced omakase sets. With fish and seafood flown in twice weekly from Tsukiji market in Tokyo, the 40-seater restaurant focuses on showcasing the best […]
Nadaman
Open since the 1980s, this elegant restaurant serves up exquisite kaiseki sets ($165) and lunch set menus (from $40), and received a listing in the inaugural edition of the Singapore Michelin guide. Guests may also enjoy signature dishes such as salmon with butter and soy ($29), tuna and avocado ($19) and Inaniwa udon (cold noodles, […]
Syun
Well-known chef, Hal Yamashita’s first restaurant outside Japan is a modern fine dining spot with a focus on the cuisine of Kobe. The space is refined yet minimal, decked out in wood and marble. For the menu, seasonal produce is shipped in from Awaji Island and Tanba. Dig into luxurious dinner tasting menus (from $95) featuring […]
Takumen
This ramen spot sees a steady stream of CBD office workers on weekdays and Japanese expat families over the weekend. The place is an offshoot of fast growing online ramen store Takumen, which offers over 100 kinds of ramen for delivery nationwide in Japan. They serve up a rotating selection of six types of ramen such […]
Takumi Restaurant
This Japanese restaurant offers a stellar view of Keppel Bay. The place is outfitted with lots of wood and carved stone (care of Chanto Design). Order from an extensive menu with plenty of a la carte options and kaiseki courses. Dig into sashimi — including salmon belly ($20) and sea urchin ($28) — as well as sushi such as Chirashi Sushi ($35) and California Roll ($9). Plus, there are Robata specialties […]
Tamashii Robataya
This joint’s located on the second floor of a North Canal Road shophouse. It’s so hidden away it almost feels like a secret. Take the elevator up (enter from the side alley) and you’ll find a relaxed space with a cozy reception, a private dining room and a long chef’s counter. Japanese grills or robatayaki are the specialty here. They offer $88, $138 and […]
Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Located on the second and third floor of the iconic Customs House, this modern Japanese restaurant and bar is a funky space with a brightly-colored floor mosaic (designed by Miami Ink’s Chris Garver), exposed pipes and light fixtures fashioned from fishing hooks. Servers look as hip as the décor, togged out in blue Kinki T-shirts, […]
Kiraku
Located in the basement of a building in the middle of the bustling Central Business District, Kiraku is a hidden gem of a place, popular with the working crowd of the area that regularly head there for consistent quality sushi and sashimi at reasonable prices, as well as a great drinks menu. Apart from the […]