Japanese food lovers are in for a treat, with a fresh wave of Japanese restaurants making their debut in Singapore.
And it’s not just about the food — there are also some exciting new bars worth checking out.
1. Assaggi
Chef Denis Lucchi, the acclaimed culinary force behind Singapore’s One MICHELIN-starred Buona Terra, unveils Assaggi, a new Italian degustation restaurant on Neil Road.
If you love the idea of a tasting menu but not necessarily a three-hour fine-dining affair, Assaggi offers an appealing middle ground. The restaurant takes a more relaxed approach to contemporary Italian dining, with tightly curated degustation menus built around seasonal produce, housemade pasta and familiar Italian flavours.
Lunch is especially tempting, with a three-course Express Lunch at S$58++, available Tuesday to Friday. Come dinner, diners can choose between two S$88++ experiences: the Signature Journey, featuring starters, pasta and a traditional main course, or the Pasta Journey, which puts a variety of pasta creations firmly in the spotlight.
The drinks programme keeps things equally interesting, with natural and biodynamic wines alongside cocktails and alcohol-free options.
Overall, Assaggi feels less like pared-back fine dining and more like a restaurant made for diners who appreciate thoughtful, chef-led Italian cooking without all the ceremony.
Address: 77A Neil Road, Level 2, Singapore 088903.
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2. Maison Yoshoku
Newly opened at Raffles City, Maison Yoshoku puts a contemporary spin on Japanese yoshoku, but the real showstopper is its Floating Dessert Omakase. Presented on magnetic levitation platforms, each creation appears to float and slowly rotate in mid-air.
The dessert experience is surprisingly approachable, starting at S$2++ for three courses, S$35++ for five, or S$45++ for the full seven-course journey. Expect Japanese-inspired flavours such as yuzu, kinako and kuromitsu, alongside more adventurous combinations of truffle, charcoal and black garlic.
Beyond sweets, Maison Yoshoku also serves weekday Hitsumabushi-style lunch sets from S$28++, plus modern yoshoku and izakaya-inspired dishes for dinner, including Foie Gras Monaka (S$14++), Maison Yoshoku Bouillabaisse (S$34++) and Kurobuta Rosu Yaki (S$36++). Just make sure to save room for dessert — it’s the star of the experience.
Address: 252 N Bridge Rd, #03-43 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
3. Yamamoto’s Hamburg
Japanese hamburg specialist Yamamoto’s Hamburg, affectionately known as “Yamahan”, has opened its first Singapore outlet at Lau Pa Sat, with its grand opening on 5 October 2026.
Founded in Ebisu, Tokyo, in 2005 by Shohei Yamamoto, the founder of Hikiniku To Come, Yamahan is known for comforting, home-style hamburg steaks made with carefully selected ingredients.
The signature Yamamoto Hamburg (S$19.90) features a hand-formed beef and pork patty stuffed with Gorgonzola and mushroom cream sauce, finished with a rich miso and dashi demi-glace. Other highlights include the Kimchi Cheese Hamburg (S$19.90), Oni Oroshi Ponzu Hamburg (S$15.90) and a new Singapore-exclusive chicken patty.
Diners can also add a Rice Set or Salad Set, which comes with a tasting portion of Yamahan’s house-made seasonal vegetable juice.
To celebrate the opening, from 5 to 7 October 2026, the first 300 redemptions each day will receive a complimentary pack of five exclusive Yamahan stickers with a minimum spend of S$20.
Address: 18 Raffles Quay, Stall 96-103 Lau Pa Sat, Singapore 048582.
4. Sushidan
Omakase and affordability are not words that naturally sit beside one another, which explains why Sushidan Parkway Parade has attracted attention since opening its second Singapore branch.
The 35-seat Parkway Parade restaurant takes the same casual Edomae-inspired approach as its Raffles City flagship, offering diners the structure of a chef-curated sushi meal without turning dinner into a triple-digit commitment.
An entry-level omakase-style set starts from just S$19.90++, while diners who prefer to order freely can pick up sushi from S$1.99++ and sashimi from S$2.99++.
The restaurant is associated with chef Hiroyuki Sato, giving it considerably more sushi pedigree than its prices might suggest. The format, however, stays intentionally casual rather than trying to recreate a hushed Ginza counter.
Its Parkway location is also significant. East-side diners now have a convenient option for a structured sushi meal without travelling into the CBD.
There is even an opening-month promotion offering 30g of Hokkaido uni for S$18.80++ with an omakase order until 30 September 2026, while stocks lasted.
Sushidan is located at 80 Marine Parade Road, #01-10, Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269.
5. Torikizoku
Japan’s beloved yakitori chain Torikizoku has officially landed in Singapore, and it has chosen VivoCity for a seriously big debut. The new outlet is not only the brand’s first in Singapore, but also its largest restaurant in the world, bringing a casual Japanese izakaya experience to the waterfront mall.
The draw here is straightforward: grilled skewers, comforting Japanese dishes, and very wallet-friendly pricing. Most food and non-alcoholic drinks are priced at S$3.90++, making it an easy pick for groups, families, after-work dinners, and anyone who wants a casual Japanese meal without overthinking the bill.
Yakitori is the heart of the menu, with the KIZOKUYAKI range being one of the main highlights. These jumbo skewers are larger than standard yakitori sticks and come in sauce, spice, and salt variations. The Chicken Thigh & Leek in Torikizoku’s signature tare is a strong starting point, especially for diners who want something classic, juicy, and familiar.
Beyond the grill, there are also comforting side dishes such as Chicken Kamameshi, a Japanese-style claypot rice cooked at the table, and Grilled Fluffy Grated Yam, a warm and savoury dish that works well alongside the skewers. With its bright, easygoing setting and accessible prices, Torikizoku is built for repeat visits rather than one-time novelty.
Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-104/105, VivoCity, Singapore 098585.
6. Kimpson’s Table
Not every new Korean restaurant needs tabletop grills or towers of fried chicken. Kimpson’s Table | Authentic Korean Food takes a quieter route, drawing inspiration from the complete, home-style meals associated with Korean Hansang dining.
Chef Patrick Kim first developed Kimpson’s Table as a home-based operation before giving it a permanent address at Far East Square. His menu centres on dishes that feel closer to everyday Korean cooking than restaurant spectacle.
One of the most interesting additions is Dak Kalguksu (S$15++), made with chewy, hand-cut wheat noodles in a chicken broth simmered for hours. Think of it as a distant Korean relative of ban mee: noodles, broth and chicken assembled into something soothing rather than showy.
There is also a spicy dry Dak Bibim Kalguksu (S$15++) and the restaurant’s signature Samgyetang (S$18++).
For a complete meal, the Hansang sets are particularly accessible. Beef Bulgogi is S$16++, while Jeyuk Bokkeum and Chuncheon-style Dak Bulgogi are S$15, served in the spirit of a traditional meal with rice and banchan.
Add pancakes or Korean fried chicken if you are sharing.
Address: Far East Square, 134 Amoy Street, #01-01, Singapore 049963.
7. Mom’s Touch
Four years after leaving Singapore, Korean fast-food chain Mom’s Touch is back, this time at 18 Cross on South Bridge Road.
The appeal remains wonderfully uncomplicated: large fried-chicken burgers prepared to order rather than sitting beneath heat lamps. Mom’s Touch uses chicken thigh meat extensively, with the patties hand-battered and fried after the order is placed.
Its comeback also includes dishes designed specifically for Singapore. The headline Super Thigh Chicken Burger Singapore Edition costs S$9.95, while diners looking beyond chicken can order the Fish Fillet Burger at S$6.95 or an Angus Beef Burger from S$12.95.
Fried chicken starts from S$9.95, with flavours including Soy Garlic, Spicy Yang Nyeom and Cheesy Sichuan. Sides move well beyond standard fries: expect Tater Tots at S$2.95, Cajun Cheese Fries at S$4.95 and Churros at S$4.95.
It is hardly subtle food, but that is part of the point. Come hungry.
Address: 181 S Bridge Rd, Singapore 058743.
8. YIMANFEN Dessert (怡满分糖水)
China’s fast-growing dessert brand YIMANFEN (怡满分糖水) 313@SOMERSET has chosen Singapore for its first overseas outpost, bringing its colourful interpretation of traditional Chinese tang shui to the heart of Orchard Road.
The brand was founded in Hangzhou in 2024 and has expanded rapidly across China. Rather than simply importing familiar sweet soups, YIMANFEN builds elaborate bowls around contrasting textures: silky grass jelly, chewy taro balls, black glutinous rice, peach gum, lotus seeds, fresh milk and fruit.
For a first visit, the Manfen Grand Bowl is the obvious introduction, combining several of the brand’s signature toppings in one dessert. The Chewy Shushu Bowl is more taro-forward, while the Mango Snowy Bowl with Gelato leans towards a modern shaved-ice dessert.
Drinks are equally playful, ranging from aged Hong Kong-style yuenyeung to matcha lattes, Thai milk tea and chocolate creations. Food-delivery listings currently place signature dessert bowls at roughly S$10.20 to S$10.70 before discounts, although dine-in prices may differ.
Address: 313 Orchard Road, #02-50 and #02-K4, 313@somerset, Singapore 238895
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9. BAR KAP
Set within the historic House of Tan Yeok Nee, BAR KAP brings a contemporary cocktail experience into one of Singapore’s most distinctive heritage landmarks. Rather than treating history as decoration, the bar builds its identity around the building’s many lives, translating different eras of the house into drinks, design details, and food.
The cocktail menu is organised around chapters of the mansion’s past. The Kapitan Era pays tribute to Tan Yeok Nee and the world of trade, spice, and regional exchange. The Station Master Era takes inspiration from the house’s later British occupant, while the Order Era references its time as St Mary’s Home and School for Eurasian Girls. The Dynasty Era brings the story into the present, including zero-proof options and drinks inspired by the building’s more recent life as a traditional medicine clinic.
Highlights include Pepper Peddler (S$28++), a bright highball with peppery heat and tropical lift, and Tank Road (S$28++), a whisky sour-style cocktail with roasted orange, bay, grapefruit, and scotch. The bar also features a clay-ageing programme, where selected drinks are matured in clay vessels to soften and deepen their flavour over time.
Food is designed to complement the drinks rather than compete with them. Expect contemporary bar plates with local and regional touches, from Savoury Granita with salmon roe and cabbage to Mee Kapitan (S$20++) and BAR KAP Bao (S$18++). For those who enjoy cocktails with a sense of place, BAR KAP offers a polished way to experience Singapore heritage through a modern bar lens.
Address: 101 Penang Road, House of Tan Yeok Nee, Singapore 238466.
10. Blind Tiger
Hidden above Smash Street, Blind Tiger adds a speakeasy-style cocktail bar to Amoy Street’s growing list of late-night destinations. The name takes inspiration from the secret drinking dens of Prohibition-era America, but the execution is more a polished hideaway than a theatrical gimmick.
The mood is intimate and discreet, with drinks that reference hidden bars, coded signals, and underground routes. The Borderline Smuggler (S$25++) brings together jalapeño-infused tequila, strawberry, and orange for a drink with heat, fruit, and energy. The Indigo Signal (S$25++) uses butterfly pea-infused gin, yuzu, lemon, and honey, creating a colour-shifting cocktail with a bright citrus profile.
For something darker and richer, the Midnight Shipment (S$27++) combines rum, cold brew coffee, vanilla, and orange, giving it the feel of a late-night drink made for slow sipping. A secret bar bites menu is also expected, with items such as smash burger sliders and mini fried chicken caviar sandos linking the upstairs bar back to the burger concept below.
Blind Tiger works well as a second stop after dinner, especially for diners starting downstairs at Smash Street before moving upstairs for cocktails. With limited seating and a tucked-away atmosphere, it feels like the kind of place designed for lingering conversations rather than a rushed drink.
Address: 50 Amoy Street, Singapore 069876.
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