Satisfy your sushi and sake cravings at these 8 Japanese food enclaves in Singapore

Our love affair with Japanese food is no secret. Neither is Japanese food enclave Liang Court, or even Cuppage Plaza for that matter. But with the arrival of Japan Food Town nearly a year ago, clutches of Japanese restaurants all next to each other, preferably in a mall, became the hot dining trend of the year. Tanjong Pagar Centre and 100AM have followed suit, as have a couple other places. Here are our favorites, new and old.

Cuppage Plaza

Before Japanese food enclaves got all sexy, there was this gem, surrounded by reflexology places and KTVs, and home to eateries like Azmaya Honten and its signature shabu shabu, yakitori at Kazu Sumiyaki and bar fare at Hanashizuku. 5 Koek Rd.

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, Satisfy your sushi and sake cravings at these 8 Japanese food enclaves in Singapore

The historic building underwent a facelift in 2014, and now there’s a Japanese food alley home to no less than 10 Japanese restaurants. We’re especially into aged sushi specialist Ashino, and traditional tonkotsu ramen by Ikkousha. 30 Victoria St.

Eat At Seven

Eat at Seven is the second sexiest enclave on this list, with high ceilings and plenty of light. Among the seven restaurants, don’t miss trawler-to-table specialist MaguroDonya Miuramisakikou Sushi & Dining and kuroge wagyu at yakiniku restaurant NikuNoHi. #03-310-316/307 Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd.

Emporium Shokuhin

Emporium Shokuhin is a gourmet grocer that sells live seafood and dry-aged beef with eight market-to-dining storefronts across 34,000 square feet. Check out seafood and wine bar uni+vino, ramen and gyoza bar Burosu Honten and yakiniku grill Gyuu+. #01-18 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd.

Isetan Scotts Market

After a major revamp, the space boasts minimalist interiors and an event stage showcasing Japanese products. The groceries are the main draw, but you can load up on premium bento boxes at WADining, udon and soba diner Dashi Bar, sake at Kaku-Uchi Sake Bar and cakes and pastries at Chateraise Patisserie. Shaw House, 350 Orchard Rd.

Japan Food Town

With its wood paneling and spare foliage, Japan Food Town opened with regional Japanese delights at its 16 restaurants, all firsts from Japan. Highlights include Tsukiji market’s beloved Sushi Taketawa and udon specialist Inaniwa Yosuke. #04-39/54 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre, 435 Orchard Rd.

Nihon Food Street

Millenia Walk’s second-floor Japanese food street has plenty of affordable options: steaming bowls of ramen at Chabuton and Miharu Sapporo Ramen, and fresh premium thick cuts of sashimi at Teppei Syokudo, Tomi Sushi or Rakuzen. The latest addition is Tengawa, specializing in Hokkaido milk-based curry. Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd.

Tanjong Pagar Centre

The hot new skyscraper has its own strip of Japanese restaurants, the most exciting of which is the relatively affordable bluefin tuna donburi place Kuro Maguro. Lovers of cute, check out the Japan Rail Cafe and bakery Hattendo. 7 Wallich St.