Can omakase and affordability go together? Haku Sushi at Great World says yes with its new five-course sushi omakase priced at $19.
If you’re searching for an omakase restaurant in Singapore without the hefty price tag, the new omakase lunch menu from Haku Sushi needs to be on your radar. This intimate Japanese spot in Great World welcomes its third anniversary with a five-course sushi omakase at just $19. You’ll get to savour its signature Kansai-style sushi made with premium air-flown ingredients like uni and ikura without breaking the bank. Sounds too good to be true? I dropped by to see if it’s truly premium quality at a steal.
Haku Sushi at Great World review: Details at a glance
Best for: A premium omakase lunch that’s swift and affordable
Must-try items: Hako sushi with unagi, prawn and cheese; aka ebi; three-colour tuna
How much: Rolling omakase lunch from $19
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 3pm (last order 2pm) & 6pm to 10pm (last order 8.30pm)
Address: Haku Sushi, #B1-135, Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994
An authentic yet affordable taste of Osaka
Helmed by chef Yamamoto Yoshiki – who brings culinary experience from Osaka to Shanghai – Haku Sushi is where you can savour Kansai-style sushi. Originating from Osaka, this style of sushi is distinctive for its vinegared and lightly-pressed sushi rice, and sashimi in its purest form. At Haku Sushi, the sushi rice is seasoned with a secret blend that gives it a slight hint of sweetness.
Even though the omakase lunch menu is priced affordably, I was pleased to see luxe ingredients in the line-up. Out of the five pieces of sushi, you can expect at least one premium seasonal highlight, such as uni, chutoro, ikura or Hokkaido scallop.
Here’s where it gets interesting: the restaurant’s omakase lunch menu follows a unique tiered pricing structure that lets you continue feasting at a steal. Once you’ve polished off your first five-course set at $19, the price for your next round drops to $18, followed by $17 for every round after that.
In other words, the more rounds you eat, the more affordable each round gets. Spoiler: I had three rounds of sushi and my craving for Japanese food was more than satisfied.
A delicious surprise in every round
In classic omakase fashion, leave it up to the chefs at Haku Sushi to surprise you. My first round of sushi featured aka ebi, ikura, shima aji, anago and chutoro maki. I appreciated the balanced fish-to-rice ratio, and the freshness of the ingredients – especially the sweet, juicy aka ebi and soft, fluffy anago.
I polished it off and was on to my next round, comprising chutoro, kohada, hirame, Hako sushi and yari ika. Of the five items, the Hako sushi piqued my interest the most. This traditional Kansai-style pressed sushi came with unagi, prawn and a dollop of cheese that added unique creaminess. The yaki ika also deserves a shout-out for its tenderness.
With room for more, I went for my third and final round. My plate was a medley of three-colour tuna, seabream madai, salmon belly, kanpanchi and scallop hotate. I particularly enjoyed the smooth, meatiness of the tuna, and delicate sweetness from the hotate.
Sushi omakase aside, Haku Sushi also offers premium add-on dishes at $9.90 each. Take your pick from ikura kobore (an overflowing salmon roe bowl), special negitoro and uni sushi.
A heads up: the omakase experience ends with complimentary housemade tamagoyaki and a bowl of seasonal soup, so you might want to leave room for them.
A premium dining experience sans the splurge
Omakase dining is becoming more accessible in Singapore, and we love to see it. Haku Sushi’s rolling omakase lunch is where I’ll find myself when I need a sushi fix, but don’t want to fork out a fortune.
I was also impressed by the swift pacing of the omakase. My meal barely took an hour, which is ideal if you’re scheduling it for a weekday lunch break. Great World office crowd, you know where to go next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Haku Sushi different from other omakase spots in Singapore?
Haku Sushi is known for its signature Kansai-style sushi, featuring vinegared and lightly-pressed sushi rice, and sashimi in its purest form. The rolling omakase lunch priced at $19 is also more affordable than typical omakase restaurants in Singapore.
How much is the rolling omakase lunch at Haku Sushi?
The five-course sushi set is priced at $19 for the first order, $18 for the second order, and $17 for subsequent orders.
Where is Haku Sushi located?
Haku Sushi is located at #B1-135 in Great World shopping mall. It is accessible via car, taxi and public transportation, with Great World MRT station connected via an underground walkway.
Is Haku Sushi good for group hangouts?
The 28-seater restaurant offers both counter and regular table seating, and we recommend the latter for casual group hangouts. With limited seats available, be sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
Is Haku Sushi suitable for date nights?
Yes, Haku Sushi offers an intimate counter seating area that sits up to 12. We recommend making a reservation for the counter seats if you’re planning a date here.
