A new brand by Japanese F&B chain Ramen Champion; Teppan no Hoshi is now open at Bugis+. Make your way there and have a taste of Osaka specialities like Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba and more!

Most of you must be familiar with okonomiyaki & yakisoba, but how many of you have tried Modern-yaki? Modern-yaki is the best of both worlds where the noodles are added into your favorite Japanese savory pancake.

Get this unique Osaka treat at Teppan no Hoshi.

201 Victoria Street, Unit #04-10 Bugis+ 

Tel:  +65 6238 1011

Visit YOKU MOKU's new ION Orchard boutique for some of their renowned & delectable cookies! They have just made the move into their new home from Level 3 to Basement 4 of the mall. Unlike any of their previous boutiques; this new boutique comes with a private buying room for customers who prefer a more exclusive experience while buying YOKU MOKU cookies. 

There is a small town in Sweden called JOKKMOKK, located north of the Arctic Circle on the shore of a lake surrounded by forests. This quaint town inspired YOKU MOKU's founder, Noriichi Fujinawa to create the YOKU MOKU brand in Tokyo over 40 years ago, as he admired the town’s delicious home-made confectionery, cookies and simple way of life.

Made with the finest butter, flour, and other ingredients, YOKU MOKU cookies are crafted to deliver fine taste and melt-in-your-mouth experiences.

At YOKU MOKU, they believe in creating luxury confectionery and cookies that are driven by sincerity and care. All their products are made in Japan and contain no preservatives.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B4-39 ION Orchard

Tel: +65 8787 7190 Email: contact@yokumoku.com.sg

Chirashi King Kong is a new hipster joint in Millenia Walk that serves delicious Japanese rice bowls. A creative fusion of earthy aromatic truffle rice, topped with fresh ingredients, they strive to serve premium food at affordable prices. With a burst of colourful flavours on their menu, they’ve got those palates ticking!

9 Raffles Boulevard, Unit #02-17 Millenia Walk

Tel: +65 6883 1122 Email: chirashikingkong@yahoo.com

After cutting his teeth at stellar dining institutions like 3 Michelin-starred Nihonryori RyuGin (Tokyo, Japan) and 2 Michelin-starred Odette (Singapore), Chef Shigeru Koizumi embarks on his first ever kappo fine dining restaurant at 15 Mohamed Sultan Road.

Emotive and imaginative, Esora will showcase Modern Japanese cuisine guided by Chef Koizumi’s affinity with nature and attention to detail. There, the chefs are storytellers and every dish is an intimate tale of nostalgia, seasonality, and sheer fanaticism. 

15 Mohamed Sultan Road

Tel: +65 6365 1266

Popular and Kyoto-headquartered coffee chain, % Arabica has announced the location of their first Singapore outpost on its official instagram account. Currently the opening date of the cafe is not available but will be in several months. Be sure to check out their social media pages for updates. 

56 Arab Street

Kaiseki Yoshiyuki opened in 2012 and focused on serving traditional, full-length Kyoto kaiseki meals. 

This year, they decided to reinvent themselves in order to allow them to appeal to a broader audience who would like to experience true Kyo-ryori cuisine. With this in mind, Yoshi was conceptualised to feature the same Chef, same skills and the same un-erring devotion to quality and precision while becoming more approachable to their diners.

View their menu here. 

583 Orchard Road, Unit #B1-39 Forum The Shopping Mall

Tel: +65 8188 0900 Email: info@yoshirestaurant.com

Haritts started out in 2004 as a mobile donut and coffee van in Tokyo before settling in a brick and mortar shop in 2006 in Yoyogi Uehara. After two more shops in Taiwan, Haritts has established their 1st Singapore outlet in Havelock II.  

For their outlets in Japan and Taiwan; their donuts are limited to a maximum of 3 per customer as they sell out very quickly.

2 Havelock Road, Unit #01-08 Havelock II

Email: harittscompany@gmail.com

Located along Duxton Hill, the 28-seater Rizu offers some of the best Japanese food representations using the finest and freshest ingredients. One of their signatures is the Ikedukuri – live seafood sashimi. 

39 Duxton Hill

Tel: +65 6904 8880 Email: info@rizu.com.sg

Kagurazaka Saryo is a famous traditional Japanese healthy treats and dessert house from Tokyo, Japan. Visit their newly-opened Singapore flagship outlet in Vivocity to enjoy authentic Uji Matcha desserts and Cha-nabe! 

Kagurazaka Saryo – is an old and cosy coffee shop in the small back street of Kagurazaka neighbourhood in Tokyo, also known as “Little Kyoto” in Japan.

Kagurazaka Saryo is founded by a chef who has created delightful Japanese cuisine meal focusing on “Umami taste” and a variety of dessert with seasonal ingredients combined with selected tea. Their Matcha and Hojicha are specially from Uji, Kyoto Japan, a well-established Tea wholesaler.

Hokkaido’s No. 1 Soup Curry, Suage has arrived in Singapore! No need to hop on a plane. Just a quick trip to Capitol Piazza and you can slurp it up as much as you want. 

Currently there are three Suage restaurants in Sapporo, where long queues can be spotted everyday! 

Renowned for its scrumptious curry, Suage offers soup curry in eight flavorful choices.

13 Stamford Road, Unit #B2-53 Capitol Piazza

Omoomo is a Korean fusion dining concept by Gratify Group that is inspired by fusing Korean flavours with cooking techniques welled with other cuisines to create various brands with unique dishes! "OMO-OMO", a Korean expression meaning "OH MY!" - used to describe amazement and surprise - is what their specially customized Omoomo fusion dishes aim to deliver, as they surprise your taste buds! Omoomo provides a ‘WOW' dining experience with their amazing fusion dishes and fuss-free self-service kiosks. 

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #02-606A, East Wing, Suntec City (Opening Soon)

Email: feedback_omoomo@gratifygroup.com

Q-WA Izakaya opens its second outlet, gracing Tan Quee Lan Street with its divine pairing of White Charcoal (Sawdust Binchotan) grilled Japanese delights and diverse range of Japanese alcohol at incomparable prices.

A hidden gem nestled along 103 Beach Road, just a stone's throw away from Bugis MRT, it features an extensive menu of Yakimono, Light Bites, Deep Fried cutlets, Don and Udon - the savoury accompaniments to an affordable ($5 per) glass of artisanal Japanese beer, sake, whiskey, or shochu during Happy Hour!

103 Beach Road

Tel: +65 8336 7728 Email: qwa02@hotmail.com

Tokyo's popular Riz Labo Kitchen cafe which serves fluffy pancakes will be opening up in Singapore on 21st July. 

Unlike typical pancakes, Riz Labo Kitchen’s pancakes are gluten free, made from 100% pesticide-free rice flour instead of wheat flour. 

Their pancakes, smeared in delicious cream, come in flavours such as berries, matcha, berries, and more. 

435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria

Jypsy is homegrown restaurant chain PS.Cafe's first Japanese concept. This new-born restaurant at Martin Road serves contemporary Japanese cuisine.  

Conceptualised through the lens of the nomadic, youthful and free spirited, Jypsy is PS.Cafe's casual contemporary approach to Japanese cuisine, marrying traditional flavours with a nomadic island spirit.

The Jypsy setting takes inspiration from Japan’s bountiful seafood and coastline. Using premium Japanese produce coupled with a fresh and playful approach, the menu is designed to be shared and enjoyed in the casual elegant setting.

38A Martin Road

Tel: +65 6708 9288

Something soy-good rolls out in Northpoint Drive, Yishun Town Square. 

One Sushi, a home-grown 68-seater sushi restaurant features a special 2-tiered conveyor belt serving system for their patrons to have a new dining experience. 

On the menu: Gindara Teriyaki, Buri Mentai, Aburi Hotate Sushi, Ika Geso and more. 

3 Northpoint Drive, Unit #01-04 Yishun Town Square

Tel: +65 6481 9331 

In Japanese, Ayumu あゆむ means walking towards a new beginning and a new vision. At Sushi Ayumu, this is where their story begins. Sushi Ayumu symbolizes a fresh start with immense possibilities. Allured with the finest that nature has to offer, their dream is to elevate your senses with traditional Tokyo (Edo) style sushi underpinned by authenticity, freshness and flavours.

With 25 years of experience, Sushi Ayumu's Chef Nakatani aims to curate the perfect sushi with his time tested signature “shari” (sushi rice) and the freshest ingredients the four seasons of Japan have to offer. Complete your sushi experience with our distinctively favoured “gari’ (marinated ginger).

333A Orchard Road, Unit #04-16 Mandarin Gallery

Tel: +65 6733 2114 Email: contact@sushi-ayumu.com

Hokkaido-Ya, which translates to Hokkaido-shop, is a delicious destination at VivoCity for Hokkaido-inspired dishes and Japanese favourites. The fast casual, self-service restaurant serves up signature crowd pleasers such as Truffle Salmon Don, Aburi Mentai Bara Chirashi Don, Hokkaido Butter Corn Hotate Ramen and a range of white curry dishes – a speciality that is rarely seen in Singapore.

Owned and managed by established Japanese restaurant chain, Sushi Tei, Hokkaido-Ya offers customers good quality Japanese fare at value-for-money prices. The passionate F&B team has thoughtfully developed each dish and painstakingly sourced for premium and authentic ingredients such as: Hokkaido scallops (hotate), Japanese salmon roe (ikura), Hokkaido ramen noodles and fresh Norwegian salmon.

After 4 years of absence in Singapore, Bishamon Hokkaido Miso Ramen is back with an improved menu. With their unique concoction of 3 kinds of miso – red, white & black miso, Bishamon is back with authentic flavors of Hokkaido. Expect complex flavors of miso sipping through as you slurp your favorite ramen. 

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #03-313 Eat at Seven, Suntec City North Wing (Tower 1)

Tel: +65 6235 3386 

Awarded the prestigious Tokyo Michelin Bib Gourmand title consecutively for 4 years from 2015 to 2018, it is truly a distinguished achievement for Konjiki Hototogisu, a humble 8-seater tucked away in a quiet alleyway of Shibuya, Japan. Now you can savour this tasty ramen in Singapore at Chijmes.

Konjiki Hototogisu was founded in 2006 by Chef Atsushi Yamamoto in Tokyo, Japan. His resolute and meticulous persistence to his craft has earned him numerous world-class accolades.

Konjiki Hototogisu's notable honours include being crowned the "No.1 Ramen in Japan" in 2017 and 2018 by Japan's popular magazine, Ramen Walker.

Not ever resting on his laurels, Chef Yamamoto constantly seeks inspiration from fresh and unconventional ingredients and never fail to challenge himself to create exceptional recipes which surpass tradition.

Following their well-received Singapore flagship store late last year, Don Don Donki's 2nd store is now open at 100AM along Tras Street.

Don Quijote, the biggest discount store chain in Japan is now in Singapore as Don Don Donki.

They are focused on providing high quality Japanese products and they offer a wide variety of items ranging from fresh produce to toys. Find everything you’re looking for and discover things you never knew you needed, only at Don Don Donki.

100 Tras Street, Level 2 & 3, 100AM Building

Tel: +65 6249 8811 Email: support.sg@dondondonki.com

45R is a fashion label that focuses on creating clothes in harmony with the Japanese seasons — made only by master craftsmen and artisans in Japan.

Established in 1977, 45R aims to create omfortable, genuine apparel that brings joy to all who wear them. The brand propagates a "materials first" ideal, where most utmost importance is placed on the sourcing of materials in the finest quality. 

All of 45R's products are treated uniquely with a thorough, hands-on approach include hand-spinning cotton into yarn, silk-screening prints or wood block printing by hand and all these processes leave an individual imprint on each and every piece that boasts their own singular nuance and detailing. 

290 Orchard Road, Unit #02-04/05 Paragon

Tel: +65 6737 3345 Email: enquiries@45r.com.sg

At Rakuya, they do classic Japanese cuisine with an Asian twist. Its omakase menu is all set to enthral, with unique items such as Mapo Chawanmushi, Tempura Prawn with Sambal Mayo and Yuzu Kaya Toast. The result? A delightful and unforgettable meal that brings one’s palate on an adventure across Asia.

Besides the promise of good food, diners can look forward to enjoying a fine selection of sakes – including seasonal ones – from various regions across Japan. Pick your nightcap out of the 50-odd labels that they have curated, or ask for recommendations from their friendly staff. Their cosy bar within the restaurant also serves up some mean bar bites, best washed down with a pint or two.

In addition, Rakuya also serves up affordable set lunches and ala-carte plates, done omakase-style.

1 Scotts Road, Unit #02-19/20 Shaw Centre

Tel: +65 6732 2166 Email: jinjo@lesamis.com.sg

With 20 grilled eel restaurants (Unagi) in Japan, Miyagawa Honten, which first started in Tokyo 125 years ago now has its first-ever overseas outlet here in Singapore and named it Unagiya Ichinoji.

The 34-seater restaurant serves Unagi in three different styles: Hitsumabushi, Seiro Mushi and Mamushi Donburi. Hitsumabushi is a signature dish served at Miyagawa Honten’s outlets in Japan. 

Tokachi Tontaro has recently opened its doors in Singapore at Plaza Singapura and OUE Downtown Gallery, bringing the brand's signature Hokkaido Grilled Pork Rice Bowl to Singapore. 

A traditional Japanese dish adored by every local in Obihiro, Hokkaido, the Buta Don combines perfectly grilled slices of charred juicy pork slathered in mouth-watering Hokkaido specialty tare sauce and served atop premium Yumepirika rice. 

In addition to the Regular Buta Don, Tokachi Tontaro serves two other unique variations of the classic dish - Spicy Tomato and Miso Buta Don. Each pork bowl can be customised down to the amount of spring onions and black pepper for a fully personalised gourmet bowl. A range of delectable side dishes including Hokkaido Imomochi Cheese and Hokkaido Crab Cream Croquette are also available to complete each meal. Tokachi Tontaro looks forward to sharing the taste of Hokkaido’s Signature Buta Don with you!

Haru, is a Japanese Korean Izakaya with a fresh and modern take on traditional Japanese and Korean dining concepts such as Chazuke, rice bowls and specialty teas.

Haru prominently features a common staple, rice. Serves it in various interpretations with a distinct Japanese and Korean identity in terms of ingredients and both preparation and cooking methods.

100 Guillemard Road, Unit #01-06

New Yakiniku restaurant, The Gyu Bar, serves "Wa Ou" beef from Kumamoto prefecture, Japan.

The Kumamoto Kuroge Wagyu “Wa Ou" is labelled King of Wagyu Beef as they are raised in a privileged natural environment with only clean water, air and fed with a custom-blended diet made up of a variety of vegetables. Special care and good farming methods are practiced to relieve the cow from any stress. This gives the meat an intensed but balanced marbling texture and a rich flavor.

Try their signature Roast Beef Don for lunch. Thinly sliced Hokkaido slow-roasted top round (one of the subprimals of the beef round primal cut) with their chef’s secret gravy, topped with a Japanese onsen egg. 

Do check out their sake glass feature wall and choose from 100 different glasses to hold your sake.  

Japanese "Ramen King", Chef Keisuka Takeda has launched Singapore's first dedicated Duck Ramen restaurant, "Ginza Kamo Soba Kyudaime Keisuke" at Holland Village.

Constantly reinventing the ramen wheel, trend-setting Japanese comfort food “evangelist”, Chef Keisuke Takeda surprises once again with another first for Singapore: duck ramen, Ginza Kamo Soba Kyudaime Keisuke at dining hotspot Holland Village.

This local branch is the first Keisuke restaurant located in the West side of Singapore, offering six ramen choices; including two variations of duck broth (rich and clear), miso, spicy miso, tsukemen (dipping noodles) and mazesoba (dry ramen). All ramen is served with slices of premium Irish hybrid duck – favoured for its ample fat that adds to the tender texture and rich flavour of the flesh.

Meaning ‘ninth generation’ in Japanese, ‘kyudaime’ refers to Kamo Soba Keisuke being the ninth ramen concept by Chef Keisuke.  It is also the 13th restaurant under the Ramen Keisuke Group’s portfolio of 12 stalwart brands.

16A Lor Mambong

Tel: +65 6463 4344 Email: keisukesingapore@keisuke.com.sg

Takayama invites you into an exclusive yet intimate theatre of refined dining, cocooned in the midst of the Central Business District.

Japanese cuisine encompasses the richness of Japanese culture, brought to life at Takayama by their chefs as they perform culinary magic right before your eyes. Savour the authentic umami flavour of Japanese food inspired by the passage of the seasons to satisfy both your heart and your appetite, each dish an exquisite masterpiece.

Takayama’s main dining room features two kappo-style counters for seven and five guests respectively, which offer interaction and personal attention from their chefs, as well as a two-seat and a four-seat booth. In addition, guests can enjoy the exclusivity of two private dining rooms, for six and eight guests respectively.

Chef Taro Takayama is a native of Wakayama, near Osaka, home to extraordinary scenic beauty and some of Japan’s best ramen. His culinary calling has its roots here and in the comforting taste of childhood dishes that is deeply etched in his memory.

Pursuing his passion for Japanese cuisine, Chef Taro began his career at three-star Michelin restaurants in Osaka, such as Kashiwaya in Senriyama and Koryu in Kitashinchi. A mere eight years later, in 2013, he was appointed Master Chef at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, a coveted assignment that saw him cook for many high-profile events and serve up his creations to celebrities and dignitaries, including Japan’s Crowne Prince Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Having developed a deep appreciation for Singapore’s cultural diversity and local cuisine, Chef Taro went on to become Chef de Cuisine at Mandarin Orchard Singapore. At Takayama, he continues to delight diners with his culinary artisanry that celebrates the authentic flavours and meticulous simplicity of Japanese food at its finest.

The culinary culture of their menu originates from Osaka, which came to be known during the Edo period as "the kitchen of the world". Across their kappo counter, your senses will be awakened to the rich ingredients gathered from around Japan, to the sound of meat grilling, fish frying, and the exuberance of their chefs as they lavish attention on perfecting each creation.

Inspired by the changing seasons of Japan, their menu is dictated by seasonal ingredients and cooking methods. their signature dish, Abalone + Uni is the ultimate celebration of this inspiration. Beverages too are curated with the seasons in mind to complement Takayama’s culinary style.

Hokkaido Marche, a Hokkaido-themed retail and dine-in space, is now open at Orchard Central. 

With Hokkaido Gourmet Hall and Sushi Shiki Hanamaru Restaurant alongside 24-hour Don Don Donki Supermarket, diners and shoppers are presented with an immersive Hokkaido experience.

Get a taste of Hokkaido, famous for scenic splendour and magnificent food. With an exciting marketplace ambience, the Hokkaido Marche Gourmet Hall brings some of the best of Hokkaido to Singapore with seven self-service stations and one full-service dining concept.

Hokkaido needs no introduction to most Singaporeans. The ones who have not visited Japan’s second-largest and northernmost island for sightseeing or skiing, are familiar with Hokkaido specialties like donburi, nabe, ramen, creamy desserts and chocolate. The combination of soil and climate produce nutrient-rich crops and healthy livestock, making Hokkaido fare well loved in Japan as well as around the world.

Now, you can enjoy the home-grown products from Hokkaido’s favourite food stores without travelling to the towns of Sapporo, Hakodate or Asahikawa. Drop into Orchard Central for yummy donburi topped with fresh seafood or pork, curry rice, soba, udon and of course, the must-have ramen. 

Gourmet Hall, which is a self-service restaurant concept features seven new dining names such as Dot Café & Bar, Kaisen Natsume, Donburi Maruya, Maruki, Yakitori Tsuyoshi, Shirakaba Sansou Ramen, Ajisai Ramen. Diners can also enjoy Yatai in the evenings. 

To complete the feeling of dining in Hokkaido, the interior has been designed around the concept of a Japanese yatai (屋台, open air food stands). For a sushi/sashimi treat, Sushi Shiki Hanamaru the standalone sushi restaurant is the place to indulge yourself. With a huge selection of reasonably priced dishes to pick from, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

At the Farmer’s Market & Pavilion, you can enjoy seasonable Hokkaido vegetables and fruits like potato, corn and melon, plus the incomparable seafood, beef and dairy products before you fill your shopping basket in the supermarket. Gather friends and family for a Japanese food fest, and make Hokkaido Marche your new favourite Japanese food haunt!!

All seven of the self-service stations at the Gourmet Hall are now open, while Sushi Shiki Hanamaru, the Sushi concept will open later this month. 

181 Orchard Road, Basement 2 Orchard Central

Kazu Sushi Grill Sake showcases an extensive range of premium sushi and sashimi.

Helmed by head chefs, Chef Ichimaya and Chef Imai, Kazu Sushi Grill Sake’s kitchen is led by the best. Chef Ichimaya has served at Sushi Kyubei for 10 years and Sushi Kaishin for 3.5 years. On top of that, he has served for many years in top Japanese restaurants. Chef Imai previously cooked at the Embassy of Japan too, serving many presidents, kings and queens, dignitaries and politicians from all over the world.

For the best quality of ingredients, seafood and vegetables are flown in directly from Japan three times a week. Diners may also enjoy fresh catch of the day prepared as sushi or sashimi, flown straight from Hokkaido. Indulge in the freshness, with sushi and sashimi sets, or donburi sets available for both lunch and dinner. For the adventurous, go on a gastronomic journey with an omakase dinner and enjoy the chef’s specially curated menu.

ToriYard is a new yakitori concept restaurant right in the heart of Bishan Park. 

Enjoy their mouthwatering range of skewer grilled meats and other japanese small bites, meticulously prepared by ToriYard's Executive Chef Isao-san. Pair your food with their unique blend of sauces that will please your palate.

To top off the culinary experience, you can even watch your meats cooked to perfection atop a charcoal grill specially imported from Japan.

Hoshino Coffee, is renowned for its retro Japanese-Western café offering of hand-drip coffee and fluffy pancakes. They've just opened their 7th outlet here at OneKM Mall in Tanjong Katong.

Housed on the second floor of OneKM Mall, residents and executives in the eastern part of Singapore can now experience Hoshino’s signature retro European atmosphere interlaced with Japanese elements.

Hoshino Coffee, which was established in 2011, has more than two hundred outlets in Japan. Singapore is its first overseas foray, with seven outlets now and remains a key market to serve as a springboard into other South East Asian countries.

Since opening its first outlet in Singapore in 2012 in Plaza Singapura, Hoshino has been gaining popularity with the local clientele who visit the various outlets for the carefully prepared hand-dripped coffee, the Fuwa Fuwa Souffle, Omu Rice and fluffy Pancakes. As Hoshino places customer experience as priority, feedback suggests that it is timely for it to expand its presence out from central Singapore to the heartlands. 

In this connection, OneKM Mall in Tanjong Katong, has been selected after careful consideration, as the first Hoshino Coffee outlet to be set up in the eastern part of Singapore. Serving both the residential as well as office base, OneKM is near Paya Lebar MRT and targets aspirational urbanites and families living in East Coast as well as the students and working executives in the area.

Customers in the east can conveniently drop in to enjoy Hoshino’s old world charm in a nostalgic setting replete with dark wood, leather seats and servers dressed as butlers.

11 Tanjong Katong Road, Unit #02-19/20 OneKM

Tel: +65 6282 8348 Email: enquiry@n-rs.com.sg

Uya Singapore at Wheelock Place is a 90-seater restaurant which specialises in grilled live unagi (freshwater eels). It’s opened by the people behind Koji restaurant at Pickering Street, which is known for its chirashi don. 

Uya is a local collaboration with an experienced unagi distributor from Nagoya, Japan.

The eels are sourced from both Japan & Taiwan and transported live to Singapore, where they are prepared daily in the restaurant and grilled over binchotan charcoal.

There is a glass panel at the front of the restaurant where you can watch the chefs in action. 

501 Orchard Road, Unit #02-15/16 Wheelock Place

Tel: +65 6732 1096

Cast Iron, a modern Japanese grill restaurant tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city vibes.

Located at a peaceful area overlooking the garden setting of Duo Galleria. Dine or have drinks under the beautiful night sky at their al-fresco area.

Be greeted with a refreshing vibe as you step inside the premises with its intricate woodwork interior design and traditional Japanese wall murals.

Cast Iron offers a wide range of delicacies ranging from traditional Japanese to Western Grills. Grilling with passion as it would be Robata or Gaucho style, be prepared to be taken apart by the Chef’s brilliance. Be it tenderness, moist, slicing it is just heavenly. After that indulge in delicately handmade sushi and sashimi by the chefs over the cold counter and be introduced to intriguing Omakase options that will cater to even the most exquisite palate.

Tucked away at 74 Tras Street, Don & Tori is a modern Japanese restaurant that strips away the traditions of Japanese cuisine and serves Japanese inspired cocktails. Don & Tori is a complete and dynamic culinary experience.

Don & Tori’s extensive menu features an innovative list of signature donburi bowls and makis, as well as yakimono (grilled or pan-fried) items and creates a serene Japanese inspired dining enclave in the heart of the Central Business District. 

Pleased to be joining the long list of culinary heavyweights on Tras Street and helmed by Chef Jack Chang under the guidance of renowned local chefs Raymond Tan and Max Lai, Don & Tori’s delectable menu showcases departure from traditional Japanese cuisine with instant favourites like Sakura Ebi Angel Hair Pasta ($32) and Truffle Wagyu Foie Gras Don ($38). Other dishes such as the Gyu Steak ($45) and the Scallop Butter Yaki ($25), which are cooked over an open charcoal grill, are a treat for the more traditionalists.

Paired exquisitely with the food, a small, punchy cocktail menu holds its own with a Japanese twist on classic cocktails. Drawing on unexpected savoury ingredients such as salmon and wagyu, as well as more traditional flavours like yuzu and sakura and house-made syrups, Don & Tori’s cocktail menu takes you on a mouth-watering journey. Further premium Japanese sake and shochu varieties are also also available on hand for the more discerning of drinkers. 

74 Tras Street

Tel: +65 9811 7888 Email: bookings@donandtori.com

Famed Japanese discount store Don Quijote has opened its first store in Singapore at Orchard Central.

The double-storey 1,397 sq m discount store is operating with its name as Don Don Donki instead of Don Quijote because a Don Quijote restaurant already exists here in Dempsey Road. The 24-hour store has the same range and eclectic mix of products as its outlets in Japan.

Founded in 1978 by Takao Yasuda, the brand now has over 368 stores in Japan, Hawaii and the United States. 

The second Singapore outlet is set to open middle of June 2018 and will be located in Tanjong Pagar.

One of the levels of the flagship store is dedicated to food. You can also find the Don Don Donki bar, the first outside of Japan.

The Japanese themed bar with an array of drinks like sake, beer and whiskey operates from 4pm to 2am from Sunday to Thursday and from 4pm to 3am on Friday and Saturday. 

The cheapest product at Singapore's Don Don Donki is the Calbee Jagatico Salad which is going for S$0.50, while the most expensive is the 35-year-old Hibiki Suntory Whisky at S$80,000.  

Lumine is now open at Clarke Quay's The Central with an exciting new mall-in-mall shopping experience! Have your pick of Japan — and eat it too.

Lumine introduces a guiding philosophy, I Am Who I AM, which is derived from its aim to inspire the sense of taste and value via variability in fashion from Japan for Singaporean women. 

The Bettership is a new 20-seater cozy joint at The Cathay to satisfy that fresh sashimi craving. 

Diners can sit around it's bar table, designed in the shape of a ship (staying true to it’s name!) and watch the chefs in action as they prepare the food orders. 

Other that the usual sashimi dons; another of their signatures is the Truffle Beef Don. An absolute palatable sensation with tender slices of beef plus the fragrance of truffle.

Itadakimasu!

IZA is a local izakaya concept restaurant and bar. Their chefs are the famed guys from The Skewer Bar.

Drinks are mainly Japanese beers, sake, umeshu, sochu and award wining Japanese whisky. Not forgetting their craft beers and special drinks on the menu.

Kushikatsu Tanaka is a popular kushikatsu chain from Japan with over 160 outlets across its homeland. We can now taste the popular "kushikatsu" (deep-fried cutlet skewers) and other authentic Osaka street-food items without traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun. 

The 64-seater flagship restaurant in Singapore is centrally-located at Clarke Quay and it will serve more than 30 variations of the golden kushikatsu, which can be enjoyed with its signature dipping sauce.

Diners can also look forward to more than 15 varieties of specially-concocted Jim Beam highballs. 

3A River Valley Road Unit #01-01B Block A Merchant Court, Clarke Quay

Tel: +65 6258 3789 Email: contact@kushi-tanaka.com.sg

Nestled inside The Plaza on Beach Road, Uni Gallery by OosterBay is a hidden gem featuring an extensive range of Uni and premium Sashimi, scoured and air-flown from Japan, USA and Canada. It is food heaven for all uni and sashimi fanatics!

Air-flown to Singapore 3 to 4 times a week, Uni Gallery's Uni and Sashimi are of the best quality and freshness.

From Canadian Aka Uni to Higashizawa Shiro Uni and Hadate Shiro Uni, you name it all, they have them fresh at Uni Gallery. If you love Uni, you are really going to love them!

Tsuruhashi Fugetsu is Osaka's number one okonomiyaki (Japanese vegetable pancake) restaurant with the largest number of outlets! With 80 restaurants across Japan, Korea, Taiwan and America, Tsuruhashi Fugetsu has become a household name amongst gourmands all over the world. 

Tsuruhashi Fugetsu's okonomiyaki batter, tossed with a generous amount of fresh cabbage, is perfectly grilled over low heat. The result? Soft, fluffy Japanese pancakes voted by Tsunagu Japan as one of the Top 15 Must-Try versions in Osaka.

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #03-316 Suntec City Mall

Tel: +65 6560 0290

Established since 2010, OMU is the first specialty restaurant to bring authentic Japanese Omurice to Thailand and they now bring this wonderful dining experience to Singapore with the opening of their flagship restaurant at Suntec City.  

At OMU, they create all our wide range of sauces from scratch from the finest ingredients, making every dish unique in its own way. Japanese comfort food at its best!

Nothing quite compares to that first bite of omurice. For an unforgettably omurice experience, head to OMU, Suntec City. You'll never look at omurice in the same way again.

3 Temasek Boulevard, Unit #01-301A/301B Suntec City Mall

Located along Bukit Pasoh Road and just a few minutes away from Outram Park MRT station, TAKU Sushi & Wagyu & Craft Bar is a restaurant and bar that serves a variety of Japanese cuisine, specially prepared by their head chef, Arakawa.

TAKU offers fine Japanese food and drinks in a warm and inviting atmosphere that will surely deliver an excellent dining experience for all. 

Popular Japanese Milk Cheese Cookies from Japan's Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, are now available at their Singapore flagship store located at Raffles City.

Their concept of a “factory filled with creativity and innovation” was born in Japan in 2011. They wanted to create sweets that no one has ever made, using carefully selected milk and high quality cheese, combined with ingredients from not only Japan, but also around the world. They combine the new with nostalgic, the unexpected with the flavorful.

Stop by Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory's newly opened flagship shop and discover your favorite sweets to fall in love with!

252 North Bridge Road, Unit #B1-73 Raffles City 

Tel: +65 9248 8476 Email: hello@tokyomilkcheesesg.com

Japan Gourmet Hall SORA is the largest restaurant across the four terminals at Changi Airport and houses six popular Japanese brands all under one roof.  

The 7760sqft (720sqm) space seats about 300 diners.  

Two out of the six brands at SORA are making its debut in Singapore. They are Tsuruhashi Fugetsu, a chain from Osaka specialising in "okonomiyaki" (Japanese savoury pancakes). And the other is Japoli Kitchen which offers Japanese-Italian fusion dishes. 

WAKANUI originally opened its doors in Tokyo in 2011 by ANZCO Foods Japan,and quickly established the restaurant as one of the leading steak and lamb dining experiences in Tokyo.

Now relaunching in Singapore, WAKANUI aims to change the perception of beef and lamb Singapore, fusing the flavours of New Zealand meat and Japanese cuisine. 

WAKANUI is located on Level 4 of the West Tower in Marina One with a capacity of 86 seats, including three private dining rooms.

Morozoff is one of Japan’s leading luxury confectionery makers, starting from a chocolate shop in Kobe in 1931. And it is making its comeback to our sunny island after 14 years, with the opening of a stand-alone boutique at Plaza Singapura. 

The brand had been previously available in Singapore from 1984 at the Japanese department store Daimaru at Liang Court. After Daimaru closed in 2003, Morozoff left the market as well.

The chocolatier has more than 1000 shops and 33 cafes in Japan and is also available in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. The Singapore store is its 19th overseas outlet and will sell 90 per cent of Morozoff’s full range of products including chocolates, cookies and packaged baked goods such as madeleines.

(Image below: Morozoff's president, Mr Shinji Yamaguchi at the Plaza Singapura boutique)

The Maple Mania's signature Maple Butter Cookies are ranked as The #1 Best Selling product in Tokyo Station of Japan (most notably known as the terminal station for several shinkansen bullet train lines) for 3 consecutive years in 2015, 2016, 2017, breaking numerous records in the annual Tokyo Station Popular Souvenir Ranking leaderboard.

With the soft-opening of their Singapore flagship store at ION Orchard on 3rd November; you can get your hands on these award-winning bakes without going to Tokyo. 

Established in 2013 in the historic and iconic Tokyo Station 東京駅 (Gransta section) in Marunouchi district, Japan, The Maple Mania story is one of growing up in America’s Golden Age, the culture and arts booming with music and film, it was a bright, vibrant, dream-filled era. Their hero is a boy who loves mischief and maple sweets, and keeps a bottle of maple syrup with him, just like the grown-ups who keep flasks of whiskey in their coat pockets. When no one was looking, he’d snatch the maple syrup from the cupboard, stash it in his pockets and sneak licks while walking the dog or climbing trees in the backyard.

Each sweet item offered by The Maple Mania contains that sense of play, adventure, mischief and nostalgia. 

They take pride in their attention to the ingredients used in their range of products. Their signature ingredient is their Pure Maple Syrup, which is directly sourced from Quebec, Canada.

2 Orchard Turn, Unit #B3-K2 ION Orchard