Hamamoto

At the back of a shophouse on Tras Street lies Hamamoto, a sultry, sleek 12-seat sushi-kappo restaurant where diners will enjoy one of Singapore’s finest omakase menus. The experience is complete with superior seasonal ingredients—sea urchin fans will be particularly enamoured with the wide range of seasonal varieties often featured from across Japan. The exceptional produce on Hamamoto’s menu is thanks to the eponymous chef’s special relationships with suppliers across Japan. Each course is prepared with precision and flair, from the slicing of fish, presentation of bubbling broth for a hairy crab shabu shabu, to the utilisation of a wood-fire grill for smoking various fish. The sushi is notably generous, with large slices of seafood lavishly carpeting the perfectly composed sushi rice. An extensive sake list accompanies the food, featuring exclusive and seasonal options. Coupled with the chef’s showmanship, the service is precise and seamless.