Ready to indulge in some authentic Japanese food but your wallet’s crying out in protest? Fret not, because we’ve discovered 5 affordable omakase restaurants in Singapore just for you!

Omakase (お任せ), which means “I will leave it to you”, is a Japanese tradition where dishes are selected entirely by the chef. You’ll be kept on the edge of your seat throughout the entire meal with the excitement of not knowing what comes next, but knowing that your taste buds will be pleasantly surprised!

Because omakase traditionally makes use of seasonal ingredients of the finest quality, the result is a dizzying array of extravagant, artistic dishes that can cost up to a few hundred dollars! What?! Cue me crying in the corner because my taste is too expensive for my own good...

But the 5 restaurants we introduce to you today all offer omakase sets $70++ and below, cheaper alternatives that don’t break the bank but still fill your tummy with delicious goodness…yum.

1. Ryo Sushi

First up, the ultimate steal. As a contemporary sushi diner, Ryo Sushi offers a relaxed dining experience for customers craving that quick omakase fix. Simply lean back in your seat and watch the magic take place right in front of you!

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Priced at only $38++, their 15-course omakase lunch set includes Hijiki seaweed salad, truffled onsen egg, assorted sushi, a Chirashi bowl and many more! Each dish brings its own unique flavour to the entire meal, making it a well-rounded delectable experience.

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Of course, if you have more to spend, you can opt for their 18-course omakase sets that go for either $68++ or $98++ instead, which include more premium items like its sea urchin rice bowl! That sweet and briny taste, with its unmissable umami undertone...I’m already craving it.

Ryo Sushi

Address: 1 Tras Link, #01-06 Orchid Hotel Singapore, Singapore 078867

Opening Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 11:45am to 2:45pm and 6pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 6443 3463

2. Rakuya 

A cosy omakase joint located in Katong, Rakuya features classic Japanese cuisine with a local fusion twist. It is sure to delight you with its innovative pairings of unexpected ingredients and flavours, culminating in an unforgettable meal that brings your palate on an adventure across Asia!

Their 8-course Taiyou (sun) lunch omakase that costs $48++ is worth every cent. With its gigantic portions and one-of-a-kind opulent dishes, this place is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

For instance, a dish you can look forward to (if you’re lucky enough!) is the Butter Miso Asari. A juicy butter-poached clam perched atop a crisp sesame tuile, paired together with fresh uni, tobiko and almond buttercream...it’s simply to die for.

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Upgrade your Rakuya experience even more by opting for the Tsuki (moon) and Hoshi (star) omakase sets that cost $88++ and $128++ respectively!

Rakuya

Address: 89 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428790

Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 12 to 3pm and 6pm to 9:30pm. Closed on Mondays. Open on public holidays.

Tel: 6440 7071

3. Miraku 味楽

A tiny, intimate space with a minmalistic, under-stated exterior, you may walk past this place without even knowing! But be sure to keep your eyes wide open, because you surely don’t want to miss it. 

Miraku changes up its menu seasonally, but today it offers a special 13-course Raku Sushi omakase lunch course at $68++. Matching its calm and peaceful ambience, the dishes they offer are simple, but the quality is unmistakably there. The refined taste of fresh seafood will transport you right to the heart of Japan within seconds.

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A single bite of their signature appetiser, the Torotaku tart, will be more than enough to win you over. A crispy beetroot cracker topped with everyone’s favourite fatty tuna, combined with the sourness of the pickled radish, this is pure heaven in only one mouthful!

If you can’t get enough of their sushi, there is also the 16-course Miraku Sushi lunch course for $88++, the Sushi Omakase at $128++ and the Chef’s Omakase at $168!

Miraku

Address: 3 Pickering Street #01-31 Nankin Row Singapore, Singapore 048660

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturdays, 11:30am to 3pm and 6pm to 10pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 6904 9783

4. Bistro Du Le Pin

A hidden gem tucked cosily in a corner on the second floor of Orchard Plaza, Bistro Du Le Pin offers a unique take on Japanese cuisine by introducing an Italian twist to it.

At $70++ for 8 courses (with a complimentary potato salad appetiser to start off and a delightful yuzu sorbet to end your meal!), you get to savour comforting Japanese-Italian dishes such as the Hiroshima Oysters, Mentaiko Crab Cakes, Black Cod with Truffle and Spinach Miso Sauce, Uni Pasta and more! 

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While some customers may complain about the smoke that is often wafting from the kitchen, this tiny hole in the wall is more reminiscent of an Izakaya (居酒屋), a casual Japanese bar where people head to for fun and alcohol. Bistro Du Le Pin simply offers good, hearty food, stripped from all pretentiousness. 

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Pair your omakase with some sake or wine, and there is definitely no place as chill as this!

Bistro Du Le Pin

Address: 150 Orchard Rd, #01-34 Orchard Plaza, Singapore 238841

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturdays, 5pm to 10:30pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 6734 5530

5. Jun Omakase

A quaint Japanese hideout in the heart of Raffles Place, Jun Omakase is a restaurant that prides itself as being one of the few that source their fresh fish twice weekly all the way from Tsukiji Market (築地市場), the largest wholesale fish market in Japan.

It is no wonder that they attract such a crowd! Fan favourites include the deliciously marbled Otoro and Chutoro fatty tuna sashimi, as well as the striped horse mackerel and creamy uni.

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For just $68++, you can enjoy their 7 course lunch omakase including 2 starters, assorted sashimi, 2 mains, assorted sushi and dessert. Each dish is creatively designed to burst with flavour, although their forte is definitely their sushi. You can almost taste the sea from its distinct freshness!

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Additionally, they offer 3 more types of omakase: Natsu (夏), Ume (梅) and Jun (纯), priced at $98++, $138++ and $188++ respectively. If you’re in need of a treat, you now know where to go!

Jun Omakase

Address: 3 Church Street #01-01 Samsung Hub, Singapore 049483

Operating Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:15 pm to 9:30 pm. Closed on Sundays.

Tel: 62240311