While kaiseki favorite Goto undergoes a renovation, there are a slew of openings to fill the void. Here are five more Japanese restaurants to check out for your next night out.
Asanoya Bakery
This Japanese French-inspired bakery has some classics made in the sweeter, Japanese way. There are fluffy raisin loafs, French-style brioches with orange zest and even a decadent chocolate lava bread that totally melts in your mouth.
Fuku
But in all seriousness, this fugu-centric restaurant only serves the best and detoxified puffer fish, fresh from Japan. It’s been pre-cleaned and prepped so you don’t have to worry about any accidental toxins. They’ve got fugu sashimi, hot pot, fried karaage-style and even cooked fugu skin. Plus, it’s available all year round.
Ishinomaki
Palais Renaissance’s newest addition comes in the form of a grill and sake bar that serves up robatayaki and izakaya-style dishes paired with premium sakes and shochus. They’ve got fresh seafood flown in from Japan with assorted daily sashimi, dobin mushi, chicken and veggies, smelt skewers and even a grilled Iberico pork collar wtih yuzu.
Takumi Kacyo
Japanese waterfront dining rarely gets better than this with Marina at Keppel Bay’s addition of a three-in-one restaurant. It’s part robatayaki, teppanyaki and sushi ya so you get the best of all worlds. Don’t miss their fusion dishes like the Japanese bouillabaisse Kacyo-style and other more traditional offerings like the yaki shabu-shabu (thinly-sliced beef) with ponzu sauce.
Teppan-Ya
Wasabi Bistro’s replacement comes in the form of a modern teppanyaki restaurant on Mandarin Oriental’s fourth floor. There are plenty of counters where chefs prepare piping hot plates of meats, seafood and vegetables in front of your eyes with ingredients like Australian Wagyu beef, portobello mushrooms glazed with sweet sauce and lightly-toasted pumpkin slices. Those not craving teppanyaki can opt for sushi, sashimi, tempura and Japanese sweet treats.
