7 Affordable Omakase Restaurants To Visit With Your Valentine
Our love for Japanese cuisine knows no boundaries, from fuss-free Japanese diners, to Japanese fine dining restaurants and most notably omakase restaurants. Add an element of surprise to your dining experience by “leaving your meal entirely in the hands of the chef”. Sit back and enjoy an unique gastronomic journey with the finest ingredients directly imported from Japan, meticulously prepared by a highly skilled chef who pays great attention to detail.
Now’s the time to celebrate the new year and Valentine’s Day by indulging in a quality omakase experience but you don’t necessarily have to spend lavishly. Here’s our handpicked list of 7 unique omakase experiences which range from $39++ to $248++ per pax (lunch menu). Read on for an limited-time 1-for-1 omakase course at only $188++ for 2 pax.
Tip: Go for lunch omakase (instead of dinner) for greater savings.
List of Featured Restaurants
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(1) Moss Cross Tokyo
(2) Sevens Kappo
(3) AN Omakase
(4) G Izakaya
(5) Sushi Kawasemi
(6) Kakushin
(7) SHUNSUI
(1) Moss Cross Tokyo
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Moss Cross Tokyo recently unveiled its Singapore outpost at Capri by Fraser, China Square. Helmed by Executive Chef Akihiro Masuyama, Moss Cross Tokyo Singapore presents an immersive culinary journey converging seafood, meats, and fresh produce on the dining table. This modern shokado omakase concept coupled with Chef Masuyama’s creative and meticulously curated menu will surely make your Valentine’s Day date a memorable one.
Chef Masuyama’s masterpiece is the Signature Shokado-9, a 9-course symphony of small bites that intricately paint a colourful and immersive narrative, inspired by his diverse travelling experiences. The Signature Shokado-9 is available on all courses.
We thoroughly enjoyed the Shokado-9 which teased our palates through a diverse range of flavours present in each of the 9 small bites. We enjoyed the Chutoro Wasabi Tartar- the thick and fresh chutoro paired very well with the spicy and appetising wasabi tartar. Do note that the dishes are subject to change according to seasonal availability of ingredients.
On the lunch menu, choose from 3-course ($69++)/($82++). As for dinner menu, take your pick from 5-course ($128++) or 7-course ($150++). Elevate your dining experience by topping up for wine & sake pairing- 3 glasses for $40, 5 glasses for $70 and 7 glasses for $90. We recommend checking out their extensive wine list featuring wines and sakes that connect back to their Japanese roots in various ways.
Bonus: You can choose your preferred main dish and dessert from 2 to 3 options available.
Conclude your meal on a sweet note, every menu is rounded off with a delectable dessert. Opt for the lovely Mizuyokan White Chocolate and Beans Cannelloni with Elderflower Jelly, the see-through soft azuki bean jelly with smooth bean paste with edible flowers certainly tasted as good as it looked.
Moss Cross Tokyo
Location: 181 South Bridge Rd Cosmo, Level 2 Capri by Fraser China Square, Singapore 058743
Opening hours: 12.00pm-3.00pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm daily
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(2) Sevens Kappo
Located opposite Tiong Bahru Market, Sevens Kappo prides itself in offering an experiential omakase dining experience without breaking the bank. It takes on an elusive Ginza Omakase style embolising “omotenashi” (hospitality).
The lunch omakase menu offers 5 courses, starting from Tsuki (6-course) $38++ , all the way to Haru (8-course) $178++. Exclusive dishes such as the tempura moriawase are only available on the lunch menu.
For a wholesome dinner, go for Matsu (8-course) $238++ which includes a seasonal theme platter, 3 kinds of sashimi, a soup dish, signature handroll, a fried dish, a steam dish, claypot rice with miso soup and a dessert. a steam dish, 5 kinds of sushi rice dish.
Behold Chef Haru Tay’s culinary showcase and spectacular dish presentations such as their Signature “Snowing” Temaki.
Signature “Snowing” Temaki
Wind down with a drink or two from the restaurant’s premium sake collection featuring artisanal brewers and seasonal sake. View full menu here.
(3) AN Omakase
An Omakase at Keong Saik Road is a new addition to Singapore’s omakase dining scene, priding themselves in their dedication to sourcing the freshest, most premium ingredients from Japan and around the world. Helmed by a creative culinary team with exceptional craftsmanship, diners can look forward to an exquisite omakase menu; two Lunch Omakase Courses from $188 and three Dinner Omakase Courses from $288.
On the lunch menu, choose from Kaze (風) Omakase ($188) and Niji (虹) Omakase ($288). Both courses offer a selection of seasonal appetisers, sashimi, and nigiri sushi, showcasing the freshest and most delicious ingredients available. Opt for the 10-course Niji course for additional hot dishes such as seasonal hot dish and soup.
AN Omakase
Location: 33 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089140
Opening Hours: 11.30am-10.30pm daily
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(4) G Izakaya
G Izakaya, a hidden 10-seater izakaya restaurant in Golden Mile Tower is offering 1-for-1 omakase course at only $188++ for 2 pax, from now till 31 January 2024.
At $94/pax, you get to enjoy an 8-course decadent omakase treat featuring Appetiser, Steamed Dish, Yakimono, Palate Cleanser, Main Course (6 nigiri sushi), Chef’s Finishing Dish, Soup and Premium Japanese Dessert. In addition, you have a beverage choice of House Pour Sake or a bottle of beer. We recommend the sake as the smooth rice wine paired especially well with the sushi.
^Do note that the ingredients used in the dishes are subject to seasonal availability.
Begin your gastronomic journey with Ume Jelly with Hotate and Tarako, a combination of plum jelly, scallop and pollock roe, adorned with mini seaweed balls and tobiko (flying fish roe). Next, warm up with Awabi Chawanmushi- creamy steamed egg custard topped with a piece of succulent South African abalone. Thereafter is the palate cleanser, white and creamy Shirako (fish milt) with mozuku seaweed and orange zest. This is the best time to savour shirako if you haven’t tried this seasonal delicacy before, the peak harvest period is between October to February.
And it’s time for mains- premium nigiri sushi! Indulge in 6 types of seasonal fish such as madai (sea bream), hirame (flounder), shima aji (striped jack), akami (red tuna meat), chu toro (medium fatty tuna) and hotate (scallops). Load up on rice in the next course; shokoji (rice course), luxurious and shimmery Golden Unira Don comprising of uni, ikura, minced tuna and rice. Before moving on to the sweets, complete your meal with a heartwarming bowl of miso soup with kabocha and fish curd.
Last but not least, dig into premium Japanese dessert such as the yuzu and peach sorbet served in the fruit itself. Relish the natural aroma of the fruits coupled with the lovely citrusy sorbet.
G Izakaya
Location: 6001 Beach Road, #01-52A/B, Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Opening hours: Sun, Tue-Thu 11.30am to 2.00pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am to 2pm, 5.30pm to 12am
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(5) Sushi Kawasemi
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Named after the elegant Kingfisher, Sushi Kawasemi is a cosy 14-seater omakase restaurant which takes pride in custom fish ageing, a process which breaks down the enzymes and fibres in the fish, removes moisture while retaining its fats, resulting in greater tenderness and umami of the fish. Driven by the pursuit of precision to bring diners the finest catch of each season with an unwavering dedication to quality, they import high-quality, seasonal catches to the restaurant as frequent as 4 times a week.
On the lunch menu, choose from 3 courses- Nigiri Sushi Course ($98++), Azebono ($148++), Asahi ($248++), featuring various delights such as chawanmushi, premium nigiri sushi and sashimi. Add-on options such as Kawasemi’s Signature Dish (Binchotan-seared Wild Otoro) $65++ are also available.
We had the mid-tier course- Azebono ($148++) 14-course menu which includes chawanmushi, 2 sashimi, appetiser, cooked dish, 9 pieces nigiri sushi, tamagoyaki with soup and ice-cream. First up was shirako and chawanmushi in ponzu foam, we were pleasantly surprised by the smooth and tender shirako in a steamed egg dish, the shirako was not fishy at all. It was our first time having aged fish and we were impressed by the umami and depth of flavours packed in the kue sashimi (longtooth grouper), it was aged with dried kelp for 11 days.
Savour delicate fishes sourced from all over Japan such as (L-R) shiotama from Miyazaki, kuromutsu (bluefish) smoked with yuzu kocho, and tender Aji (mackerel). If you are concerned about a strong lingering aftertaste from the aged fishes, rest assured as housemade pickled ginger are served on the side, simply pick up a slice and refresh your palate in between dishes.
On the dinner menu, Sushi Kawasemi recently launched a sushi-centric 18-course omakase dinner ($188++) featuring an appetiser, kanpyo temaki, 14 pieces nigiri sushi, tamagoyaki, miso soup and dessert.
View full menu here and sake menu here.
Sushi Kawasemi
Location: 120 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068589
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 12:00pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10:30pm. Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm
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(6) Kakushin
Look forward to a decadent omakase experience at Kakushin where innovation meets tradition in a modern space decked with black and gold elements. "Kakushin (革新)” means ‘innovation´ in Japanese. The restaurant uses the best seasonal produce from Japan- Toyosu Market and exclusive specialty farms, with imaginative storytelling and inspired exploration.
Omakase courses are available during lunch and dinner, ranging from the 7-course Omakase ($168++), 8-Course Kaku Omakase ($228++) to 10-course Shin Omakase ($328++) featuring Chef-curated Seasonal Selection of Sushi. In addition, check out Kakushin signatures such as Wagyu Sando ($49++) and Awabi ($39++) on the a-la-carte menu .
Bonus: Top up $70 for 2-hour free flow of Beer, Sake or Wine for an indulgent wine-and-dine experience.
Chef’s Lunch- Ten Don $48++
On the a-la-carte menu, you can enjoy a hearty Chef’s Lunch (5 courses from $35++) which includes a choice of main course, appetiser, chawanmushi, miso soup and dessert. Be spoilt for choices with 14 options of main courses, from wholesome Tempura Udon/Soba $35++ to luxurious Negi Toro Uni Don $82++.
Round off your meal on a sweet note- a platter of premium seasonal fruits and house-made Japanese ice cream.
Kakushin
Location: 6 Scotts Road, #02-03, Scotts Square, Singapore 228209
Opening Hours: 11.30am-3.00pm, 6.00pm-10.00pm daily
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(7) SHUNSUI
Source: SHUNSUI
SHUNSUI at Hongkong Street is a new concept by the Shunsui Group, formed from the merger of Kyuu by Shunsui and 5-time Michelin Plate awardee, Kappo Shunsui. At SHUNSUI, you can look forward to authentic Kappo-style Japanese cuisine with cutting-edge techniques and contemporary flair at an affordable price range.
Special Welcome Drink
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Choose from 3 exquisite courses - starting from only $129++. The Fuga Course ($179++) consists of 8 seasonally-curated courses made from fresh, premium ingredients from various parts of Japan and the Shunsui Course ($229++) for additional premium delicacies such as the luxurious appetiser box.
The menus change with the season's offerings, using only the choicest, indulgent ingredients flown in from Japan for guaranteed freshness.
One of the highlights at SHUNSUI would definitely be the Overflowing Ikura Rice, whereby the chef will continue to add generous spoonfuls of ikura atop your rice until you say “Stop”.
To elevate your dining experience, SHUNSUI also offers a variety of sake and shochu from renowned distilleries directly from Japan.
View full menu here.
If you prefer an all-sushi omakase, you can check out Sushi Kyuu under the same group, savour exquisite sushi made using indulgent selections of seasonal ingredients air-flown direct from Toyosu, Japan.
SHUNSUI
Location: 17 HongKong Street, #01-01, Singapore 059660
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-11.00pm (Closed on Mon)
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Bookmark this list for date night, your next birthday celebration, or occasions when you feel like you crave for expertly prepared Japanese sashimi.
^Updated 29 February 2024
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