Question 1

How much does a Japanese restaurant cost for a group in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Group set menus at Japanese restaurants in Singapore cost about S$60 to S$250 a head, before GST and any service charge. Lunch sets and izakaya menus sit at the low end, and chef-led omakase sits at the high end. Ask the restaurant for the menu and the final per-head figure in writing.

Question 2

Which Japanese restaurants in Singapore have private rooms for a group?

Accepted Answer

Many Japanese restaurants in Singapore have a private room or a tatami room, but not all of them do. In Singapore a private room is usually priced as a minimum spend or a set-menu minimum, not a hire fee. Ask the host for a private room when you enquire, and confirm what the room needs.

Question 3

What does ++ mean on a Japanese restaurant menu in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

A price marked "++" in Singapore means service charge and GST are added on top. A "nett" price already includes both. Ask which one applies before you compare two restaurants.

Question 4

Can we bring our own sake or wine to a Japanese restaurant in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol in Singapore is sold under the restaurant's own liquor licence, so some Japanese restaurants allow outside bottles for a corkage charge and others serve only their own sake list. Counters that pair sake with each course usually keep to the house list. Ask about corkage and last orders for drinks when you enquire.

Question 5

Do guests take their shoes off in a Japanese restaurant in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Guests are usually asked to remove their shoes in tatami-style rooms, but not at regular tables or counters. Many Japanese restaurants in Singapore are in malls or hotels with lift access, so the step to check is the tatami step. Ask the host if the room has a sunken seat or a chair option.

Question 6

What should we tell a Japanese restaurant in Singapore about allergies and raw fish?

Accepted Answer

Tell the restaurant about shellfish, soy, wheat, sesame and raw-fish restrictions when you book. Many Japanese set menus can swap raw courses for cooked dishes if you ask early. Counter formats are harder to change on the night, so settle the menu in advance.

Question 7

Which Japanese restaurant format suits a group dinner in Singapore: omakase, izakaya or teppanyaki?

Accepted Answer

Izakayas suit large, relaxed groups that order and share, while teppanyaki suits groups that want a show at the table. Omakase counters suit a quiet dinner with a fixed menu and start time. Year-end dinners and the Lunar New Year week fill first, so enquire early for those dates.

What Are the Top Japanese Restaurants in Singapore?

Zouk Group Singapore

WAKANUI Grill Dining Singapore

Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Sip Sip

The Nanson

Aki Private Room (Max 20 Pax) - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Fuyu Private Room (Max 16 Pax) - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Haru Private Room (Max 7 Pax) - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Main Dining 1 - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Nasu Private Room (Max 10 Pax) - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

Restaurant Full Buyout - Modern Restaurant at Fairmont Hotel

TungLok Seafood, Park Regis by Prince Singapore - Park Regis by Prince Singapore

What Are the Top Japanese Restaurants in Singapore?

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