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Osaka Kitchen Singapore

Tucked away in a cozy corner of Japan Food Town in Wisma Atria is the intimate 30-seater Osaka Kitchen Singapore, a local outpost of the well-known teppanyaki chain in Japan. Using fresh ingredients sourced directly from Japan such as the finest wagyu beef, Osaka Kitchen specializes in the cuisine of the Kansai region. The menu might be compact but expect a […]

Koji Sushi Bar

This trendy sushi and sashimi bar serves up nigiri sushi sets (from $9), donburi bowls (from $17), and omakase sets (from $95 for eight courses). The cozy restaurant has a counter with 22 seats and some high tables outside. The focus is fast, healthy lunches for the CBD set at midday, but come dinner, the […]

Ryu’s Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar

This Capitol Piazza restaurant is a surprising mall find. Traditional Japanese fare is on offer at the family owned establishment run by third generation restaurateur, Hiroyasu Sakuma. The 50-seat space is decked out with traditional Japanese curios including an elaborate miniature Shinto house. They pay great attention to detail with the food too. The vegetables […]

La Terre

This sleek, narrow space is a mix of modern and traditional. Near the entrance is a well-lit cellar made of white onyx, and inside is a Japanese cedar bar counter. On the menu are top notch drinks: A well curated selection of mostly Old World wines (from $18/glass; $74/bottle) and an exhaustive list of whiskies, […]

Sakurazaka

A modern space with pine wood furnishings and a sleek feature wall showcasing rows of bowls with chopsticks, this shabu shabu and sukiyaki specialist is a calming space, just right for communal meals. Go for one of the shabu shabu sets (from $48) — with pork, seafood or beef — or pick from a la carte options like white clams ($6/200g) and Australian beef tongue ($14/100g). […]

Lewin Terrace

Nestled within the lush environs of Fort Canning Hill, Lewin Terrace is housed in a gorgeous colonial white bungalow, with an verandah that wraps around three sides of the building, providing a picturesque setting for any meal. It is hardly surprisingly that many a wedding, family celebration and business event have been held here. Crisp […]

Shirokane Tori-Tama

This homey 45-seat yakitori joint is part of a Tokyo-based restaurant group. They specialize in chicken skewers (from $3.50) featuring all parts of the bird: heart, gizzard, tail, spleen, liver and neck. It all goes great with sake, and the restaurant has a great selection pulled from sister establishment Orihara Shoten next door. The restaurant is equipped with a […]