8 Types of Japanese Food and Where To Get The Best in Singapore
A year in and the COVID pandemic is still affecting billions. Our planned trips to Japan went from ‘postponed’ to ‘canceled’. Though I genuinely wish I am currently basking in the last blooms of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park, or dashing across the famous Shibuya crossing, with the pandemic situation, there has been a surge of Japanese openings in Singapore to the point that you’ll bound to find a Japanese restaurant or eatery decked in every corner of this city where you can get your cravings fixed in an instant! Miss that specialty from a particular prefecture? Or even an authentic dish from a renowned state? We compiled a list of 8 Kinds of Japanese Food In Singapore - for your virtual trip to the land of the rising sun.
1. Shabu Shabu - Shaburi
Shabu-shabu is a type of Japanese hotpot, and one will enjoy it with thinly sliced meats and vegetables boiled in soups and served with various dipping sauces.
At Shaburi, you are offered a personalized shabu shabu experience where you are provided your own pot (instead of the conventional shared one with your friends). You are also able to choose your soup from their 5 signature broths - Konbu (their signature seaweed broth), Chicken Collagen Paitan, Sukiyaki, Beef Pepper, and Hot Miso.
Shaburi only offers buffet options for shabu shabu, but rest assured that their meats served are still of a prime quality, which I highly recommend you to opt for their Premium Wagyu Shabu set ($49.80 for Adults during Weekends and Dinner) - their special wagyu slices and Gyūtan (beef tongue) in the set are so worth forking the price.
Good news! Shaburi is offering delivery via Grabfood and Foodpanda, as well as islandwide delivery via Oddle, despite these heightened measures during Phase 2! Click here for more information. Apart from this, takeaway options are also available and Shaburi is currently offering some deals which you can check out their Facebook page for more details!
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road #03-11&12, Singapore 608549
Contact Number: +65 6262 4329
Opening Hours: Every day from 11.30 am to 10 pm.
2. Sushi - Takeshi san
As we all already know, Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made of vinegared rice accompanying a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, or vegetables. There are also many types of sushi, from hand rolls to maki.
Takeshi san is a pretty new Japanese eatery nestled in Holland Village. Here you can expect a wide variety of sushi, from Nigiri sushi (raw fish laid over vinegared rice) to their Sushi Kaiden Sets, and many delectable sushi rolls! I would personally recommend you to try their Aburi Salmon Cheese Nigiri Sushi, Takeshi Kaidan Set, Mexican Roll, and Incredible Hulk Roll! I guarantee you that a visit to Takeshi san will not disappoint.
Mexican Roll ($18)
Incredible Hulk Roll ($20)
Takeshi san is currently closed for some renovation works but will be coming back soon to provide delivery and takeaway options for all of you during this period. Stay tuned to their Instagram page for updates!
Address: 38 Lor Mambong, Singapore 277694
Contact Number: 6248 0886
Opening Hours: Every day from 11.30 am to 3 pm, and 5.30 pm to 10 pm.
3. Yakitori - Sumire Yakitori House
Yakitori is a Japanese type of skewered meat.
Sumire Yakitori House is a popular izakaya joint that first set its footprint in Tokyo in 2009. To date, they already have over 100 outlets in Japan. In an Izakaya setting, you will be able to find many different dishes and snacks. But I will highly recommend you to try out the Yakitoris and Kushis in Sumire Yakitori House because they are my favorites, best matched with Sapporo Draught Beer! Oh my, this got me salivating already.
Sumire Yakitori House is offering islandwide delivery and takeaway options during this period, check out their Instagram page for more information!
Address: 80 Middle Road #01-88/89 Bugis Junction, 188966
Contact Number: 6338 9963
Opening Hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm. Fridays to Sundays, 11.30 am to 10 pm
4. Ramen - Hakata Ikkousha Ramen / Hokkaido Ramen Men-ya Kaiko
Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup where wheat noodles are served in a broth (either meat or fish-based) and flavored with other toppings.
A comfort soul food for most will always be a bowl of thick umami Tonkotsu-broth Ramen, and what better place to have this than a ramen joint that was originated from the birthplace - Hakata Ikkousha Ramen?
Read more about our full review at Hakata Ikkousha Ramen here.
Alternatively, if you are looking at having a different kind of ramen, consider trying Hokkaido-style ramen. Hokkaido is famous for being the home of miso ramen. To top it off, they will include a generous heap of sweet corn and a knob of butter to make the bowl of ramen extra rich and hearty.
From Niku Miso Ramen, to Miso Butter Corn Ramen, Men-ya Kaiko boasts one of the most authentic Hokkaido style ramen in Singapore!
Note: Hakata Ikkousha Ramen offers delivery and takeaway options, while Men-ya Kaiko offers takeaway options for their ramen and bento during this period!
Address: 2 outlets available - Apt/Blk 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #01-104B, and 30 Victoria Street #F1-07 Chijmes.
Opening Hours for both outlets: Monday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm.
Address: 2 outlets available - #01-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, and #01-13 Orchid Hotel.
Opening Hours for MBFC outlet: Monday to Friday from 11.30 am to 9 pm, and Saturday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Closed on Sunday.
Opening Hours for Orchid Hotel outlet: Monday to Thursday from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm, and 5.30 pm to 10 pm. Friday from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm, and 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm. Saturday from 11.30 am to 10.30 pm. Sunday from 11.30 am to 10 pm.
5. Okonomiyaki - Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant
Okonomiyaki is a savory version of Japanese pancake, made with flour-batter, eggs, shredded cabbage, and topped with a variety of condiments.
Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant serves a wide variety of Okonomiyaki flavors - from the conventional ones like Pork, and Seafood, to the unique ones such as Tomyum, and Chilli Crab! I have personally tried their Mix Okonomiyaki (with Pork, Squid, and Shrimp), $18, and I love it so much! This is a place you will want to bring your family and friends over for a cozy and comforting dinner!
Seiwaa is offering takeaway and free islandwide delivery with a min. spending of $100 per order (for orders below $100, a delivery fee of $20 applies) during this no dine-in period!
Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant
Address: 72 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209400
Contact Number: 8828 8931
Opening Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11 am to 3 pm, and 5 pm to 11 pm. Closed on Sunday.
6. Sashimi - Katachi
Need I say more? Sashimi is a term for raw and fresh seafood such as salmon or tuna!
Katachi is many Japanese expats’ favorite and go-to Japanese restaurant in Singapore. If you need some good and fresh sashimi fix (and approved by the Japanese themselves), then you ought to visit Katachi next time! Moreover, if you are an oyster lover, their oysters are also extremely fresh! Be sure to save your stomach for these two!
Katachi offers takeaway option during this period, check out their Facebook page for more information!
Address: 15 Stamford Rd, #01-82B Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski, Singapore 178906
Contact Number: 6241 6447
Opening Hours: Every day, 12 pm to 2.30 pm, 6 pm to 10.30 pm.
7. Unagi - UYA う屋 • 四代目菊川
Unagi is the Japanese word for freshwater eel. Unagi Donburi is the most common way we would know of to enjoy Unagi. Apart from that, Hitsumabushi has been increasingly popular in recent years.
Hitsumabushi is a specialty dish from Nagoya, consisting of steamed Japanese rice, barbecue grilled Unagi with thick and sweet/savory sauce drizzled generously. What makes Hitsumabushi unique lies in how it is eaten. The dish must be divided into quarters, with the first quarter eaten as it is, the second with assorted seasonings, and the third poured and served with tea and dashi stock. The fourth quarter can be enjoyed in whichever of the previous three manners you liked best.
If you are dying for a bowl of Hitsumabushi, but don’t want to spend hours queuing for Man Man, then here we introduce Uya, located in the heart of Singapore, Wheelock Place, serving authentic Hitsumabushi that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Uya offers delivery and takeaway option during this period, allowing you to enjoy delicious Unagi in the comfort of your own home! Check out their Facebook page for their delivery and takeaway menu!
Address: 501 Orchard Road #02-15/16 Wheelock Place, 238880
Contact Number: 6732 1096 / 9359 042
Opening Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 12 pm to 2.30 pm and 6 pm to 9.30 pm. Friday and Saturday, 12 pm to 2.30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm.
8. Yakiniku - 焼肉王 Yakiniku-Oh
Yakiniku simply means grilled/barbecued meat in Japanese terms.
Opened by a true Japanese, Yakiniku Oh’s restaurant settings and meats available will virtually transport you to Japan. This is a go-to Yakiniku restaurant my Japanese colleagues and I will always visit and relieve ourselves after work! If there are any upcoming birthday or festive celebrations during this heightened alert in Phase 2, but yet you don’t want to settle for ordinary takeaway food, then sit back and order in some Yakiniku Oh’s meats and host an intimate party with your loved ones in the household! It will surely make your day too.
More details of their delivery and takeaway menu on their Instagram page.
Address: Cuppage Plaza, 5 Koek Rd, #01-07/12,13, Singapore 228796
Contact Number: 6733 1248
Opening Hours: Every day from 12 pm to 10.30 pm.
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