5 Types Of Japanese Restaurants For Your Valentine’s Day Dinner
A month of 2021 just flew past and it’s another February again - which spells Valentine’s Day! If you’re over the usual options in Singapore, try something Japanese for a change! And we don’t just mean a bowl of ramen (although that, now that we think of it, would make for some nice alt-romance). We compiled 5 ways to dine at — perfect for couples, friends or family who loves their Japanese cuisine!
From pocket-friendly eats, casual fusion cafes, to high-end exquisite omakase — read on to find out more!
1. Spanish-Japanese Exquisite Omakase at Bam!
BAM! is Singapore’s first gastro establishment to pay tribute to ‘Modern Shudo’ – the contemporary way of sake enjoyment – and this revolutionary way of eating and drinking is taking flight in culinary corners around the world.
Spanning across two shophouse units at 38-40 Tras Street, BAM! encloses a warmly-lit dining room, a floor-to-ceiling sake cellar with an extensive label of both sake and wine, discreet private dining space and a relaxed open kitchen where dining becomes a spectator sport.
Special V-Day Deal:
This Valentine’s Day — they’ll be giving away one complimentary champagne for one couple! Give them a call for more information & advance reservations!
OPERATING HOURS
Lunch:
Tuesday – Friday: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Dinner:
Monday – Thursday: 6.00 pm – 10.30 pm
Friday – Saturday : 6.00pm – 11.30pm
Closed On Sundays
RESERVATIONS:
reservation@bam.sg or call +65 6226 0500
2. Enjoy Baristart Coffee’s Special V Day Treat!
For those who are looking for a casual dinner - well-known for its cream puffs, you may opt-in this Hokkaido-Hokkaido based concept café that uses exceptional imported Hokkaido milk quality!
In addition, only available from 4th to 17th Feb — Baristart Coffee is running a special valentine’s day special on this cute dessert - Kuma Parfait!
$12.80 per parfait!
*Note that this is not on their usual menu — so don’t miss this!
OPERATING HOURS
Monday to Sunday: 9am-9pm
RESERVATIONS:
Call 6904 3168
3. Sizzling Wagyu Date at Teppan Bar Q
For those who love a fiery experience, Teppan Bar Q is a sister restaurant to family-friendly hotpot spot - Torikin Singapore — located just a few metres away! Teppan Bar Q by Torikin is originated from Hakata, also known as the birthplace of Ramen.
Teppan Bar Q has both Japanese-Spanish and traditional Japanese dishes. It gives a chance for those who are adventurous enough to try new things and still be satisfied with the classic dishes! Check out some of their Fukuoka specialities below:
Roasted Hakata Mentai
Okonomiyaki and Tonpei Yaki (With homemade teriyaki sauce and homemade mayo.)
Majority of the seats here are counter seats, with most having a view of the teppan, but if your preference is to avoid the grill smell after a meal here, you can request for the other tables in the restaurant – although they will only be serving you light bites and drinks at these tables!
Be sure to get their gorgeous slab of wagyu beef to complete your gastronomic experience!
OPERATING HOURS
Dinner:
Monday to Sunday: 6pm- 10pm
RESERVATIONS:
4. Private Date at Izakaya Matsumoto
Izakaya Matsumoto - Japanese private dining
Enjoy fresh and good quality sashimi? Open in last august 2020, experience intimate dining away from the crowd at Izakaya Matsumoto, a Japanese restaurant that will have you dining behind the privacy of Noren curtains & traditional screen doors!
P/s: The food comes with a discount if you purchase alcohol here, so say kanpai with a wide range of sake by the bottle!
For all tuna lovers, enjoy three types of tuna in different cuts, lean, medium to fatty — melts instantly.
The regular price of this 9-piece sashimi assortment is $79.9, but if you order with alcohol, it’s only $43.90! that’s more than $30 savings! Amazing deal.
You can find fresh Japanese oysters as well!
A different concept with the same owner under Yakiniku Oh and UOUO, this intimate dining concept has only 10 rooms, be sure to make your reservations early - I’d recommend a week in advance as they’re usually full house!
OPERATING HOURS
Tuesday to Sunday:
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
RESERVATIONS
+6531382254 or through this site.
5. Yamato Izakaya
Housed under the same group of folks who runs Man Man Unagi and Ramen Hitoyoshi, Yamato Izakaya is their latest venture on the block! Though located at a pretty ulu place at Oxley Bizhub, this izakaya can accommodate over 300 patrons, with free onsite parking!
At Yamato Izakaya, they only use high-quality Unagi which is carefully selected by a professional breeder and directly imported from Mikawa Isshiki Town in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Do expect tender, fresh eel grilled to perfection and oozing with flavour, prepared by Chef Nakagawa and the team if you are here.
Check out this grand in-house lantern which weighs over 200kg!
OPERATING HOURS
Lunch:
Monday-Sunday: 11:30am – 3:00pm
Dinner:
Monday-Saturday: 6:00pm – 10:30pm (last order 9:30pm)
Sunday:
6:00pm – 10pm (last order 9pm)
RESERVATIONS
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