Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Singapore

"One of the best Japanese meals I’ve had. The food was spectacular and at a great pace. All the seafood was just done to perfection and the oysters..."

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"Best and tasty squids in town. I love the popcorn squids those are my favourite. Those bbq or deep fried squids are equally fanastic, your choice of..."

HO Ann Ann

"Bought a seaweed & pepper large crispy squid at Takashimaya food fest. Wow, love it! Even though it was deep fried, the batter didn't taste oily..."

Serene Y.S. Tan

"Can't get enough.. must try every variant.. but we don't have some thing like this in Jakarta.. i wish someone open a store..."

Upik Trisda Leawaty

"First time tried it & I love it.Bought their Crispy giant squid(hot & spicy).Regretted didnt buy more.Will definitely come back for next..."

Liza Sulaiman

"Love it!!! It's sooooooo tender!!! Will surely recommend it to my muslim community. Thank..."

Suriaz Rawi

"I love it...had original, hot n spicy, seaweed...love them esp hot n spicy...next will try pepper...the crispyness of the batter and tender squid is..."

Noor Widiyahti Amat Dawan

"I had the popcorn squid recently, it was nice but little bit..."

Rui Yang Chong

"This is the real fast food same goes with the service YUMMY..."

Remy Frank Martin DeSouza

"Great mall - fairly compact but has all the right stores - Watson/Guardian, Daiso, Challenger, BHG, shoes stores (Nike, New Balance, Sketcher, etc),..."

Saifu Angto

"Wonderful mall with lots of stores including, Daiso, watsons, Challenger, Nike, Sketchers..."

Ashfaaq Mahroof

"One of the busiest place in Singapore that you can find anything you need from shopping to food treats in minimum considerate price depends on your..."

Xiao Mii

"Bugis Junction is a popular shopping mall with several stores and eateries/ restaurants. It helps having an MRT station connected to it at the..."

Vicq

"In 1995, Bugis Junction opened on the former “Bugis Street” by incorporating the old shophouses of Malabar Street, Malay Street and Hylam Street...."

Soo Hin Yeoh

"Very decent shopping centre with a good mix of shops..pretty old compared to the other newer kids that have sprung up over the years,but gives a..."

Nigel Tristan

"Great place to find many small shop selling clothing and sports gear and shoes. There is BHG and plenty of restaurant in the..."

Daniel Sin

Juicy Affairs

"Very cosy cafe. Many to choose from the menu. Love their chicken karage and don. They served variety of ice cream. I love the oolong ice cream...."

Jessie Loh-Batchelor

"Nice ambience. The food was tasty and fresh. Friendly and nice staff. I enjoyed their waffles and ice cream. Prices are reasonable. Worth to..."

Wendy Kuah

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Tanoshii

"Excellent service and good quality food! Went on my birthday and was pleasantly surprised with their blueberry cheese cake (: Thank you Kenhiru for..."

Wanlin Chen

"I can feel the sincerity of the establishment with their use of fresh and high quality ingredients, beautiful food presentation and good customer..."

Tee Cubic

"Food was fresh. Environment was cosy. My 1 year old grandson simply loved the rice. There is a sweetness to..."

Anthony Christopher Chan

"Very good and Tender Iberico Pork. Will come back for..."

Bobby Sng

"Love the food! Very fresh ingredients. Will come back for..."

Vivien Tan

"Great good and..."

Jensen Jang

"A cosy little hut to host all besties! Loving the food to its freshness. Already craving or the heavenly taste Horenso salad! See ya soon..."

Jenn Soo

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Noka

"This is an establishment of quality. To say nothing of the mains, I found even the condiments like the ginger and wasabi to be a notch above other..."

Afiq Danial Sham

"Great food! It’s been awhile since I had good food like these. Love the unique ingredients that they incorporate into the dishes to enhance the..."

Gan Da

"Noka has impeccable service! The staff will describe what you’ll be eating and what are the methods to eat it. Staff also was very friendly. Also,..."

karmun lim

"Pleasantly surprised by food. Noka SG’s presentation is 🤩🤩 Had a few items and all of them exceeded our expectations. Price-wise, pretty..."

summer

"Came here for Mother’s Day dinner for the first time. It was full house yet service was attentive. Only compliment is that sashimi was very fresh,..."

YL

"Celebrated my 2nd daughter's birthday there tonight. The food and the service were really incredibly good. Must thank Paul for looking after us so..."

Richard Tan

"NoKa has some of the freshest ingredients on the island, which won’t disappointment any sushi/sashimi lovers. Super friendly staff and store..."

Claire Yang

"An immaculate dining space offering quality Japanese food 👍🏻👍🏻 Food: 4/5 the best dish was the braised wagyu! The beef was sous vide for..."

Kanokporn L.

Kagurasake

"I think this Kaisendon is the best in Singapore. Not only Sashimi but also rice are really..."

Akiyo Yamada Takamoto

"Had our anniversary dinner at Ken.. service was wonderful and the food was..."

Christine Li

"Left it to Maeda-San to serve our dinner. Never disappointed. The right blend of textures and..."

KC Teo

"I'm from Tokyo and I'm super picky about food, but this is by far the best Japanese restaurant in Singapore. Umesuisho, Kamayaki and sashimi are..."

Utsui Ayako

"We had the Chinese New Year set dinner. It was all very..."

Philip Ong

"#KaguraSake #ChoppedBlueFinFattyTuna..."

Ivan Hoe

"Recently found a very cozy and nice Japanese restaurant in Singapore. Quality of food was great & selection of Sake was..."

Ken Lee

"Great food! If it's crowded it may take time, but it's worth..."

喜酒Kish

"Nice place, wanted to indulge in Japanese ..."

Tripurari Kumar

"Decent and simple dishes @ decent..."

Cookie Monster

Takayama

"Love the food and service here. Great quality and consistency - been here a few times now. The raw items were fresh and paired well with various..."

A C

"We held our anniversary at Takayama, we love Omakase & the surprises it bring. We thoroughly enjoyed our almost 10 course dinner, every course was a..."

Anthony Tay

"This was my first experience at an omakase, and I will say it blew any expectations I had out of the water. The atmosphere was almost spiritual in a..."

Joseph Ng

"Was here celebrating our 0years anniversary, and was definitely very impressed throughout our dining experience. Chef Takayama and his team are all..."

Flo Yeow

"Great experience and really wonderful ambiance. The food was amazing and each dish was super complex. I’m not a fan of foie gras but the foie gras..."

Susan Ha

"Our first visit and definitely not our last. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal made with fresh ingredients. Possibly the best otoro we had and those matcha..."

Currie Pok

"Quite cozy ambience (although we didn't get to sit in the counter table) where you can see the chefs prepare the meal. Went for the lunch set...."

Cahya Wardhani

"A really interesting kaiseki meal. Chef Taro was in on that day and the other staffs were really good and attentive as well. We enjoyed our meal here..."

Su Xin Lim

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Tora

"Really good pizzas. Enjoyed the Burrata Plus pizza very much & will order it again. Burrata was super fresh. Truffle mushroom pizza was decent, but..."

J

"Such a great experience!!! Came here on a whim, and was left so happy! We ordered vongole, parma ham and arugula pizza, and burrata pizza. They..."

Eeva

"Simple yet delicious pizzas. Loved their crust which is really crunchy and not so heavy. Must say their staffs were very attentive and super..."

Mani Poovarasu

"Absolutely loveee the pizza and pasta here. When i crave a good pizza/pasta, this is usually my go-to. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the..."

Yuhan Faith

"Wonderful place that we totally enjoyed the calamari and pizza! The other dishes are also nice and good serving size too! I enjoy the coffee and the..."

Jacky Chuang

"I really enjoyed their Hawaiian pizza and Bolognese penne. The pizza crust was the right amount of thin and crispy while retaining a slightly chewy..."

B Chung

"Love the pizza and service n will be back with more friends once the smm restrictions loosen up. Burata plus n truffle fries! My favorite. But do..."

Angela Tan

"Service was impeccable and the vibe was very chill. Interesting and yummy pizza..."

Courtney Chng

Bam! Restaurant

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"So creative! And the ingredients are actually high end too. It’s not just nice plating and Instagrammable dishes but the flavors and textures are..."

AC

"The service is fantastic, apart from the description of the dish by the server is a bit muffled by the mask, and we struggled to hear the ingredients..."

han hsiang Wong

"Very nice! Wife and I enjoyed our dinner very much. Thank you for accommodating our dietary needs while ensuring we could..."

Ronald Wee

"Perfect combination of products and magnificent elaboration. Not a dessert big fan. High price but well worth it. Excellent..."

Fernando de la sierra

"White asparagus with uni, iberico pork risotto, plus an amazing triple tomato dish made up part of what was one of the best dinners I have had in..."

M W

"Second last night in Singapore ended with a big BAM! @bam.singapore we found the most impressive dining experience so far during our entire stay. The..."

Marc Jaschinski

"Food was good, service was excellent. Special mention to Yana for her attentiveness to our needs. We had a splendid..."

Lenvin Tan

"Really enjoyed the omakase (5 courses) with sake pairing. The staff is nice and very attentive. The only downside would probably be the dishes’..."

TheFitnessTheory

Indulge

"My daily dinning option. crowded at night..."

Seb Nil

"We tried their vegetarian beehoon+fried popish n fish slices beehoon soup, yummy! Correction: They are located at a coffeeshop opposite(parallel..."

LIANKHIM HO

"Great coffee shop to hang out with friends. Wide variety of choices at affordable price range. The place is clean and well-maintained. My all-time..."

Ying Liang Sim

"Great service. I made a mistake ordering food from Indulge and they replaced it for free without any fuss. The chicken chop was very tasty. The zhi..."

Boon Longe Chew

"Astons has always been one of my favourite places to get reasonably but good steaks! Glad this place has one cuz it's near my place! Zichar is also..."

Chen Guanyou

"Astons within coffee shop is a great choice. The food is delicious with friendly stalls owner. Also zi char is good as well. Parking lots are..."

Noelle Goh

"Quit. A nice more like old shop even got one old man like to drink also shifted to visit the place he always visit the coffee at blk 23 change..."

Mage Lim

"Prefect location, great food. Loved the concept of having astons within coffee shop! Nice and simple place with friendly stalls owners...."

Liow kok ping

Maro's Place

"The ambiance fits all ages alongside their top notch food quality. Value for money? Indeed, this is the place for you. From starters to desserts and..."

Gabriel Ian San Jose

"The food is extremely delicious, nice customer service, the atmosphere is such a cozy place not only for family purpose but also for a chilly..."

Phùng Nhật Chương

"Come here for great value for wines and an excellent ambience. Nice roadside outfit in the albeit slightly quieter parts of boat quay. Kudos to the..."

Kenneth Ng

"This is a great place to chill with friends, tasty food and large choice of wines! The owners are friendly and a big plus for the decoration, loving..."

Adele Poitou

"Great place, great food, great service. Worth to visit for wine and dine. Will definitely return for the..."

Francis Ang

"Great ambience and service.. For limited period a offer is going on for 3 hoegardens beer 10.80++..go and grab till it..."

Soumyadipta Dutta

"Provide a range of interesting snacks and food. But the selection of main is still limited though. There were a few tables who were regular customers..."

Chong Maggie

"Cosy corner in Circular Road for food and drinks. Try their noodle and..."

Sze Wee Tan

"Maro's is a hidden gem in the middle of boat quay. A wonderful inexpensive wine bar with great tapas and main meals. A melting pot of food from all..."

Francis Higgins

"Pleasant and cosy, staff is very nice and coffee is..."

Ioana Barcan

Ginza Sushiichi

Kappo Shunsui

Non-smoking restaurants

"Chef Kenta serves up the perfect Kappo style dinner in an unassuming place in Cuppage Plaza. The set menu covers the full gamut of cooking methods,..."

Li Lin

"Lovely place. Great service by the chef and staff. Wide selection of sake. Try not to drive if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. The Kyoto style..."

Eugene Tan

"Luckily enough, I got Chope vouchers for the meal and didn’t realise the restaurant is on 2019 Michelin guide until days later. Really enjoyed the..."

Junsiyuan Li

"I’ve tried many Omakase in Singapore but very few times I enjoyed as much. They have fresh ingredients arriving from Japan every Tue, Wed, Fri and..."

Grace L.

"Overall experience was very good. It took around 3 hrs for the whole course. Sake selection was good. We enjoyed a variety of sakes with reasonable..."

Haewoon Kwak

"A small provosts fining place at cuppage plaza. You may able to locate it if you haven’t been there.. you need to press the bell for them to open..."

Andrew Goh

"The food was spectacular. Every dish was very carefully prepared and tasty. Chef Yomogi did his best to communicate with us in his limited English..."

Cher S

"Had a superb meal here, the highlights were the scallop fish cake, wagyu beef and the rice dishes! Chef was an excellent and warm host throughout..."

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