From 22 to 30 November 2025, SAKE+ Orchard Somerset and Fish Mart Sakuraya (Marine Parade), each offers a special showcase of premium produce, seafood, and artisanal ingredients from the northern Japanese region of Aomori, particularly Hachinohe, a coastal city famed for its fishing heritage.

From 18-29 Nov 2025, Tommy’s Sake Bar brings the flavours of Hokuriku—Japan’s northwest coastal region made up of Fukui, Ishikawa, and Toyama—to the heart of Tanjong Pagar. Known for fresh, seasonal sushi and a curated sake lineup, the restaurant presents a special fair menu featuring regional seafood, comforting hotpot dishes, and refined specialties such as Hokuriku nigiri and Seiko crab.

Whether you are craving buttery A5 wagyu, affordable lunch sets, or something halal-friendly, these yakiniku joints offer everything from splurge-worthy indulgence to fast-casual bites!

Save this list and take your pick when you feel like splurging on a special occasion or simply taking your family and loved ones out for a quality sushi dining experience.

In 2024, several exciting new Japanese restaurants have opened their doors, offering innovative dishes and authentic flavours that promise to delight food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sushi lover, ramen aficionado, or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese gastronomy, these new establishments are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Dive in freshly prepared seafood buckets, scrumptious pasta with a distinct touch of Thai aromatics and flavours at Bucketta. Read to find out Bucketta’s exciting opening promotions, exclusively available at their new E!Hub Downtown East outlet!

If you enjoy eating fresh ingredients cooked to perfection in a flavourful kombu dashi broth, read on for our curated list of Japanese restaurants offering an authentic shabu shabu experience.

Dive into modern Japanese fusion at Tomo Tokyo, refreshed space located at Clarke Quay waterfront. Indulge in delectable shareable plates and innovative takes on Japanese comfort food. Unwind with captivating DJs on select nights, or soak in stunning river views from the outdoor patio. Explore Tomo Tokyo’s Happy Hour deals and wallet-friendly lunch sets.

Love omakase but do not have the luxury of time during lunch hour? SHUNSUI now presents diners with a selection of sumptuous kaisen don sets featuring decadent sashimi and chargrilled unagi on top of an indulgent omakase lunch course to make your day.

A new retropop space which plays on an unique sushi-izakaya concept serving up aburi and charcoal grilled specialties from only $6.80. Look forward to a flaming selection of appetisers, sushi, maki, skewers, mains and desserts.

Love Thai MAMA noodles? For a limited time till 14 January 2024, savour seven MAMA X Hue Restaurant specialty dishes in a transformed MAMA-themed wonderland, with photo spots and cute noodle plushies!

Teppan Bar Q reopens with a refreshed interior, increased bar seating capacity and a private room which seats up to 6 pax. Relish Café Hachi matcha delights, Izakaya Torikin’s hotpots and Japanese-Spanish bar bites all over again!

With the increasing number of Yakiniku joints opening lately, like Mr Yakinku and En Yakiniku, here's another one you should definitely bookmark- 59 Hutong Yakiniku! A restaurant collaboration between 59 Restaurant and Hutong Yakiniku- a famous Yakiniku brand in Taiwan, situated in Clarke Quay.

What's a better way to spend time with your loved ones than having Shabu Shabu (a Japanese nabemono hotpot dish) together? Visit KYOJO, a new Shabu Shabu restaurant that has recently opened its door along Orchard Road!

Here's a new Japanese Yakiniku x Sake Bar, En Yakiniku, hidden in the Bugis area among several joints like Hey! Yakiniku and Rocku Yakiniku.