The set lunches will get you the most bang for your bang - think assorted sushi, California maki, assorted tempura, salad, chawanmushi, miso soup, and fruit for just S$28++. □ 12pm–2.30pm, 6pm–9.30pm (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sun Hanashizuku Japanese Cuisine Photo: in good hands when you dine with the folks at Hanashizuku Japanese Cuisine - get great quality izakaya-style fare at reasonable prices in the heart of Japanese food greats. Alternatively, go for the homely Nikku Jaga (S$8.80) or Kanin Zosui (S$7.80), Japanese-style porridge. Photo: Nijumaru Bento (S$23), consisting of sashimi, tempura, saba fish, and braised pork, is a classic. Get an authentic taste of Japan, knock back some wallet-friendly sake, and look out for their daily lunch specials that refresh every week. □ 11.45am –3.pm (Mon to Tue, Fri), 1pm –3pm (Wed & Sat), 6.30pm–10.30pm (Fri to Wed), 7pm–11pm (Thurs), Closed on Sun Izakaya Nijumaru Photo: cosy izakaya setting at Izakaya Nijumaru can be attributed to the fact that they’re a family-owned restaurant serving hearty bentos and yakitori since 1987. Prices for lunch and the popular dinner omakase start at S$48++ and S$230++ per person respectively. Helmed by chef owner Kunio Aoki, this 36-seat restaurant offers an exquisite fine dining experience in Japanese haute cuisine. □ 5pm–10.30pm (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sun Aoki Restaurant Photo: part of the Les Amis group, the precedent is already set for Aoki Restaurant‘s standards to be through the roof. Wash down your order of Okinawa Soba (S$16.80) and Bittergourd Pork with a glass of whisky, sake, sochu or awamori. □ 6pm–11pm (Daily) ShinnSato Japanese Cuisine Photo: by resounding reviews, ShinnSato Japanese Cuisine offers an authentic taste of Okinawa in an unpretentious setting so you’re promised a great time with even better fare. □ 60 Robertson Quay, #01-03 The Quayside, Singapore 238252 Photo: in wagyu platters starting from as low as S$30, or opt for the a la carte offerings like Gyutoro Don (S$18). Sourced from a myriad of farmers across Japan, the cuts here are curated and hand-picked to a tee. □ 12pm–3pm, 6pm–10.30pm (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sun Aburiya Photo: looking for quality wagyu beef have come to the right place because Aburiya can be considered the authority in Singapore where premium cuts of beef are concerned. But there’s one thing that’s constant - the standard is always consistently good. □ 6pm–12am (Mon to Wed, Sun), 6pm–1.30am (Thu to Sat) Shinzo Japanese Cuisine Photo: menu is designed for budgets of all sizes, featuring various curated sets named after quintessential Japanese ingredients, like the Tempura (S$48), Chirashi (S$68), and Wagyu (S$68), as well as omakase sets like Take (S$138). Reservations can be made by contacting +65 6836 5710. Photo: evening of imbibing is not complete without the sake bar’s signature oden and yakitori - say kanpai! Here, you can get premium boutique sake “ Jisake” and other exclusive Japanese alcohols and spirits that are hard to reach outside of Japan. □ 6pm–10.30pm (Daily) Orihara Shoten Photo: Japanese-owned, Orihara Shoten boasts a quaint, nostalgic shopfront that’s reminiscent of traditional Japanese bars. Reservations can be made by contacting +65 6733 0654. It’s also one of the rare places in Singapore you can get shirako, or fish sperm, if you’re up to challenge yourself a little. Immerse yourselves in the casual izakaya-style setting and chow down on the must-order Mentaiko Spaghetti (one of my personal favourite dishes of all time), Uni Ikura Kani Kamameshi and Coffee Jelly. Photos: Keria Japanese Restaurant/facebook Keria Authentic Japanese Restaurant Photo: Authentic Japanese Restaurant is one of the OGs located in Cuppage Plaza, which many Japanese cuisine buffs will know by now, and is home to some of Singapore’s best-hidden gems. I’ve got you, bestie - this time, we’ve rounded up 21 places for authentic Japanese food for those gearing up to jet off as soon as possible, as well as to tide those who are waiting it out through this season. So perhaps you’ve already seen our lists of omakase and yakiniku restaurants and probably loved ’em, which is why you’re back for more.
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