6 New Japanese Restaurants And Cafes To Visit This June 2022!
From Japanese joints like omakase to sushi chains to cafes, you're sure in for a good treat! Here are 6 places for you to visit this May 2022!
1. Sushi Yujo
Sushi Yujo, helmed by veteran Singaporean chef Desmond Fong, has just opened its door in Tanjong Pagar for you to enjoy a taste of a value-for-money Omakase experience!
This charming restaurant welcomes you with a unique entrance featuring a futuristic garden with textured stone walls and a piece of an exquisite mirror-finish bonsai art piece. Enjoy your dinner over its 13-seater main sushi counter and watch the chef cook up the dishes for you. Or, you may dine in its Ryu Room which seats up to 10, and Hana Room which offers a private counter that seats six persons.
Sushi Yujo offers Lunch and Dinner Omakase menus. You may expect delectable dishes like A5 Wagyu, Glazed Foie Gras, Awabi Abalone with housemade Liver sauce, and 5 kinds of Sashimi prepared using ingredients from Toyosu Market in Tokyo.
The Lunch Omakase menu is priced at $98 (Rikai) and $198 (Shinrai) while the Dinner Omakase menu is priced at $288 (Yujo) and $348 (Shinzoku). If you have a smaller appetite or choose to go on a sushi experience, you can opt for the Hogo or Chusei priced at $198 each.
Location: 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, #02-26, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12PM to 3PM | 6PM to 10:30PM
Contact: +65 8877 8831
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2. Shin Yasuke
Shin Yasuke is a new 14-seater Japanese restaurant offering a sushi-only omakase dining experience in a cozy and modern space! It is a new project started by Chef Tomoo Kimura and his team behind a Michelin-starred restaurant, Sushi Kimura.
The Sushi-Only Omakase is priced at $180++ that includes 15 pieces of seasonal sushi, nigiri, or handrolls made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from Chef Tomoo Kimura’s exclusive partners.
Location: 428 River Valley Road, #01-03, Loft@Nathan, Singapore 248327
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 6PM to 10:15PM
Contact: +65 8869 7589
3. The Kongsee
The Kongsee is a new restaurant perfect for your next hangout! Did you know? They are named after the word “kongsi”, which means “share” in Malay, and “company” in Hokkien.
This edgy neon-lit restaurant offers a fun and intimate dining experience, with great music and vibes!
Not only that, they serve palatable Modern-Singapore Izakaya cuisine including dishes like Mini Roxy Crab Laksa ($12/$20), Iberico Satay ($15/$30), Chicken Barley Risotto Ball ($14/$25), and more!
Don't miss out on their cocktails inspired by Singapore's heritage and terroir made with local ingredients. The cocktail menu includes Kopi O Su Dai Negroni ($21), Pisang Goreng ($21), and more.
Location: 12 Gemmill Lane, Singapore 069252
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 5PM to 12AM
Contact: eddy@thekongsee.com
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4. Unkai Sushi
If you are looking for an affordable omakase restaurant in town, Unkai Sushi is the right place to go!
They are a 30-seater Japanese restaurant with a simple and minimalistic interior design, featuring 2 counter bars that enable you to enjoy how Executive Chef, Eugene Lam, and his team prepare your dishes with delicate care and masterful techniques.
Unkai Sushi offers 3 12-Course Omakase Menus- Tsuki ($88++), Sora ($138++), and Hoshi ($188++). You may expect dishes like sushi, handrolls, seasonal grill fish, and more!
Donburi menu featuring Salmon Avocado Don ($28++), Wagyu Don ($58++), and Negitoro Don ($58++) and Sashimi menu like Salmon ($18++), Tuna ($20++), and Mekajiki ($20++) are also available.
Location: 1 Tanglin Road, #01-10, Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, Singapore 247905
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30AM to 2:30PM | 6PM to 10PM
Contact: +65 9634 8508
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5. Oumi
Dine at Oumi, a modern Japanese Kappo Dining restaurant, to get away from the city's hustle and bustle. Enjoy your meal with a stunning view of Marina Bay from the 51st floor of CapitaSpring!
You can also look forward to watching Chef Lamley Chua (Head of Japanese Culinary Development) cooking up your dishes in its open kitchen.
Their 4-Course Set Lunch Menu starts from $65++ per pax featuring dishes like Kabocha Uni Tofu, Shio Koji Teppan Chicken, Buta Kakuni, and more. The 7-Course Omakase Dinner Menu is priced at $228++ per pax. It includes exceptional dishes like Foie Gras Monka, Kohitsuji Yaki, and more.
Address: CapitaSpring, 88 Market Street, #51-01, Singapore 048948
Opening Hours: (Lunch) Monday to Friday, 12PM to 2PM | (Dinner) Monday to Saturday, 6PM to 10:30PM
Contact: +65 8158 3763
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6. Café Natsu
Café Natsu is a new kid on the block in Joo Chiat by Ebb & Flow Group (behind Tigerlily Patisserie and The Dragon Chamber) and Chef Lewis Barker of One Michelin Star-restaurant, Sommer.
The space looks classy yet inviting, designed in rose gold accents with wooden tones fixtures, deep green couches, and marbled tabletops.
Keep your eyes peeled for their contemporary Western-Japanese brunch menus like Benedict ($28), Soufflé Pancakes ($23), Egg Mayo Sando ($22), and Spicy Bisque Spaghe ini ($26).
They also have a few selections of desserts like Baked Hokkaido Cheese Tart ($8) and Mochi Fried Doughnuts ($12) to complete your meal.
Location: 283 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427537
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 9AM to 3PM & 6PM to 10PM | Sunday, 9AM to 6PM
Tel: +65 8886 4497
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