Cover Akamai nigiri (Photo: Haku Sushi)
Akamai nigiri (Photo: Haku Sushi)
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Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to drop hundreds of dollars on high-quality sushi in Singapore at these Japanese restaurants
Everyone is aware of the hefty prices that exceptional sushi comes with at some of Singapore’s top Japanese restaurants. These typically omakase feasts often feature seafood freshly imported from Japan (sometimes delivered that very same day), ensuring the quality and freshness of the fish. But as the cost of living rises relentlessly in Singapore—the city-state became the world’s most expensive city in 2023—even fine dining regulars are feeling the pinch.
Luckily, Singapore also takes its status as an international food paradise very seriously, and if you look in the right places, you'll find there are a plethora of mid-range but high quality sushi omakase options available. If you love the taste of melt-in-the-mouth fresh sashimi draped atop hand-shaped bite-sized mounds of sticky sushi rice, read on to find out where you can find the best value-for-money top quality sushi in Singapore.
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1. Haku Sushi
Above Chutoro nigiri at Haku Sushi (Photo: Haku Sushi)
Chutoro nigiri at Haku Sushi (Photo: Haku Sushi)
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Helmed by chef Yamamoto Yoshiki, Haku Sushi is the newest restaurant in Great World to offer affordable Kansai-style sushi, using ingredients specially air-flown from Osaka. What’s exciting about this restaurant is chef Yoshiki’s newest creation, red wine sushi rice, which presents bold new flavours that push the boundaries of what sushi can be. With omakase menus ranging from $68 to $88, this is one spot you shouldn’t miss.
Haku Sushi, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, B1-135 Great World, S(237994), +65 6235 1645
2. Sushi Jin
A restaurant in the Les Amis Group, Sushi Jin at Farrer Park is committed to bringing high-quality sushi to a wider audience. Prices are kept wallet-friendly despite its use of fresh ingredients flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu market thrice weekly. Lunch omakase starts at $88, going up to $138 for an assortment of sushi, appetisers (including sea bream carpaccio and tuna tartare), soup, and desserts such as matcha cheesecake or yuzu mochi. Those looking for a more premium experience can go for the chef’s premium omakase dinner, which is priced at $268 and comes with an additional 3 seasonal cooked dishes and sashimi.
Sushi Jin, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, 01-11/12 Owen Link, S(217562), +65 8228 7013
3. Sushi Michi
Orchard Plaza is known as Singapore's Little Japan, with its many underrated authentic Japanese gems. Hard to miss is Sushi Michi, which has one of the most affordable sushi omakase menus ranging from $80 to $168. You’ll be spoilt for choice with its variety of nigiri sushi, which includes seabream, snapper, and Hokkaido scallop. As you go along, indulge in appetisers such as luxurious uni handrolls and chawanmushi.
Sushi Michi, 150 Orchard Road, 02-22 Orchard Plaza, S(238841), +65 9298 0222
Read more: The Tatler guide to the best places to wine and dine at Orchard Plaza
4. Mizuya
Above Sushi at Mizuya (Photo: Mizuya)
Sushi at Mizuya (Photo: Mizuya)
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At Mizuya’s flagship restaurant at Cavan Suites, head chef Kenny Khoo serves up exquisite sushi with some of the most value-for-money omakase menus in town. With dinner starting from $68 to $88, you’ll be able to sample an assortment of premium sushi and sashimi alongside seasonal starters and hot rice bowls that will leave you feeling full and utterly satisfied.
Mizuya, 11 Cavan Road, 01-04 Cavan Suites, S(209848), +65 6721 9399
5. Unkai Sushi
Unkai Sushi celebrates the best of seasonal Japanese produce and sashimi in its corner of Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, at a stunning price point of $68. The gindara miso yaki, for instance, shines with a black cod lightly seared so that its creamy flesh can stand out, and then enhanced with miso for a touch of umami. Tuna belly, scallop, and shiromi (white fish) shine in the seasonal sushi platter, while the sushi rice is made with a unique umeboshi (pickled plum) vinegar blend. The meal then ends off with an indulgent mini chirashi don made up of copious amounts of diced seafood on rice.
Unkai Sushi, 1 Tanglin Road, 01-10, S(247905), +65 9634 8508
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Ethan is a dining writer with Tatler Singapore. Trained in literary arts and filmmaking, their work has previously been published in Esquire Singapore, Men's Folio, and with the Asian Film Archive and the Singapore International and Film Festival, across a wide range of interests from gastronomy to fashion and arts criticism.
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Ethan writes about exciting news in the F&B industry, specialising in fine dining, exclusive spirits launches, and new restaurants. They are always looking for riveting voices to bring something fresh to an already-dynamic industry.
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