25 Izakaya in Singapore to Feel Like You've Been Transported to Japan
Since the early Edo period, izakayas (or ‘sit-down sake shops’) have been an indispensable part of the Japanese way of life and they have also found their place in Singapore’s colourful culinary landscape. Should you miss travelling to Japan, there are many izakayas that you can visit, from those that capture the atmosphere of Tokyo, to those that branch out into fusion dishes and creative cocktails. Gather your mates for some smooth sake, chilled beer, Japanese whiskeys and bar bites here!
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The Modern Izakaya
Styled after the Izakaya bars of Tokyo, The Modern Izakaya boasts a chill atmosphere, offering a selection of sake, beer and Japanese cuisine. Conveniently located within Chijmes, it is the sister restaurant of Japanese sushi and teppanyaki restaurant, Tatsu. Enjoy a wide array of yakitori and kushiyaki grilled over white charcoal. Can’t make up your mind? Go for the Mixed Platter or Premium Platt...
The Public Izakaya
Run by the folks behind Hachi Restaurant, The Public Izakaya has been keeping customers happy for 10 years now. Much like the traditional izakayas one would find in Tokyo, the menu is complete with a selection of Japanese beers and sakes. On the food front, ingredients are freshly imported from Japan and you won’t go wrong with some Chicken Karaage, the Yakitori Omakase, or the oh-so-comforting Od...
Tomo Izakaya
Indulge in modern sophisticated izakaya-style dining at Tomo Izakaya, where each dish from sushi to suba is carefully curated with sake, shochu, beer, wine or other spirits to tantalise your tastebuds. The menu features small-bite dishes, such as the Surume Ika (grilled Japanese squid), or Kushi Mori (assorted skewers platter). Worked up an appetite? Check out Tomo Izakaya’s chirashi dons, such as...
Yakitori Yatagarasu/やきとり八咫烏
Located at Circular Road, Yakitori Yatagarasu is a quaint little eatery dedicated to serving up authentic Japanese chargrilled meat skewers. In fact, you’ll find 15 types of pork belly wraps with a variety of ingredients, such as shiso leaf, asparagus, cheese and many more! They also use every part of a chicken in their yakitori, and the chicken tail is one of the most popular items here – they te...
Yorimichi Yakitori Bar
This izakaya occupies a small nook on the first floor of Golden Mile Tower, and its interior is plastered floor-to-ceiling with Japanese posters, flyers, and various paraphernalia. Yakitori options include the Torikawa (chicken skin) to Lamb and Kimchi Pork. For those looking to have more than yakitori, there’s also a wide range of other items like the Kawaebi Fry (deep-fried shrimps), Mentai Past...