Foodie-alert! The year-long foodie fiesta continues with great dining deals on ramen, yakitori, and more at top Japanese restaurants in Singapore
Been following us religiously to find out the monthly food themes of the year-long foodie fiesta by Eazy Gourmet and HSBC credit card? Well then, you’re in for a treat yet again as we present to you this month’s theme! It’s time to go crazy with delectable Japanese cuisines from a selection of Japanese restaurants in Singapore. Whether you like yakitori, ramen, or other delicious Japanese fares, it’s time to enjoy the month-long dining promotions and offers from the following restaurants. What’s more? All HSBC Cardholders enjoy 15% off a la carte at these restaurants. Itadakimasu!
Ishinomaki Grill & Sake
Serving up robatayaki and izakaya dishes, Ishinomaki Grill & Sake in Orchard is where it’s at for fresh seafood and seasonal produce. Follow them on Facebook to see what’s new for the day and, when you’re there, order from their yakitori menu or go for a kaiseki-style meal.
Ishinomaki Grill & Sake, B1-02/02A/03 Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238871, p. 6737 1065.
Tsukune Ichigo
Get your yakitori fix at this Japanese yakitori restaurant nestled on River Valley Road. Renowned for its grilled chicken meatball skewers, we can guarantee it’s impossible to stop at just one.
Tsukune Ichigo, 399 River Valley Road, Singapore 248295, p. 6736 1340.
Tenkaichi Japanese Restaurant
If wagyu beef’s your favourite, make your way down to this award-winning Japanese buffet restaurant that specialises in Wagyu Beef Yakiniku.
Tenkaichi Japanese Restaurant, #03-129 Marina Square Shopping Mall, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594, p. 6250 8918.
KACYO
Founded in Ginza Kobiki-cho (a well-known Japanese street brimming with restaurants back in 1927), KACYO finally opened its international outpost in Singapore this February. Here you can relish a traditional Japanese dish called Washoku; comprising fish, beef, rice, sake, and a few other secret ingredients, it’s a must-order for an authentic taste explosion.
KACYO, 46 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089858, p. 6327 8414.
FORT by Maison Ikkoku
A molecular cocktail bar & dining concept by Maison Ikkoku, FORT is where to head for 12-course omakase marathons, and bespoke cocktails specially curated by the legendary Executive Chef and Senior Master Mixologist, Ethan Leslie Leong.
FORT by Maison Ikkoku, Fort Canning Hill, 5 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179620, p. 6336 0507.
Chabuton
While ramen is perceived as fast food for the Japanese, for others, it is a work of art; art worthy enough to receive a Michelin Star, no less! The brainchild of chef Yasuji Morizumi – the first ramen chef in the world to obtain such honours – Chabuton is the place to go to gulp down Michelin-worthy tonkotsu, shio, and miso ramens, without having to pay top dollar.
Chabuton, various outlets including 313@Somerset & Millenia Walk.
The Flying Squirrel
Searching for a good Japanese bento lunch? Skedaddle down to The Flying Squirrel and pick up bento sets with sashimi, tamago egg, Japanese rice, and pickles. Don’t mind if we do…
Flying Squirrel, #01-02, 92 Amoy Street, Singapore 069911, p. 6226 2203.
Saboten
Need your fibre fix? Saboten is known for serving free-flow cabbage salad served up with both sesame and peanut sauce dressings. But the real sauce you want here is Saboten’s light, grainy (but not lumpy) curry, served with your choice of chicken katsu or loin katsu. Yum!
Saboten, various outlets including Millenia Walk and Changi Airport.
Yakitori Lounge Hibiki
Helmed by chef Bunji Hibiki, who runs a yakitori brand with over 65 years of experience, Yakitori Lounge Hibiki at Bukit Timah is renowned for its miso barbecue sauce (it’s exported around the world with pride!). Expect an extra umami kick when you tuck into skewers offering kurobuta pork belly, tsukune, and yakitori.
Yakitori Lounge Hibiki, #01-06 Royalville, 833 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 279887, p. 6519 6894.
RamenPlay
You can hardly go wrong with a good bowl of hearty ramen from this joint. The stock is specially prepared using soft pork bones, pork sinew, and a secret recipe of spices that is boiled for more than 12 hours. The outcome? A sinful, rich, and delicious soup stock that’ll put your tummy on cloud nine!
RamenPlay, various outlets including Novena Square & Resorts World Sentosa.
TFS Private Works
A spin-off from The Flying Squirrel, TFS Private Works serves Japanese tapas and Omakase-style dining in a laid-back contemporary chic ambience.
TFS Private Works, 179A Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068627, p. 6221 7073.
We’re not done yet! TFS Private Works is also hosting a special dinner event entitled “Secret Supper Club” on 16 July. This B.Y.O soiree is priced at $98++ per person; but if you have a HSBC credit card, you stand to enjoy a 20% discount! Reservations can be made for up to 18 pax, and via p. 6221 7073 or e. [email protected]. Availability is first come first serve, so make that booking, stat!
Can’t wait to find out what’s in store for the rest of the year? Take a look here to get the inside scoop on participating restaurants, exclusive events, and be the first to find out the next monthly foodie theme. For more HSBC dining privileges, click here.
This article is sponsored by Eazy Gourmet and HSBC Cards.