At Tamashii along North Canal Road, you get an elegant blend of tradition and panache, food is served on wooden oars in homage to Japanese fishermen who did the same once upon a time. The freshest ingredients are flown in regularly from Japan, and Chef Patrick Tan continuously goes out of his way to prepare the amazing produce in tantalising, and occasionally fascinating ways!

Bincho at Hua Bee, quite literally tucked away in a disguised heritage coffee shop near Tiong Bahru, is an attention-grabbing new spot by famed restaurateur Loh Lik Peng. Inspired by a yakitori-ya in Osaka, the all-in-one Japanese yakitori restaurant by Chef Asai Masashi is a true find for more than one reason!

Established over three decades ago, Nanbantei was Singapore's first and only Yakitori restaurant. 30 years on, and they're still standing strong, serving up stick after stick of their signature skewers. Lightly seasoned with sea salt to let the flavours of the meat shine through, each skewer is grilled to perfection over high heat using a special type of charcoal, which imbues the meat with a distinctive smoky aroma.

Pure creamy and melt-in-your-mouth indulgence. And no, we’re not talking about ice cream here. The Gyu Bar brings in one of the rarest wagyu in town — Wa-OH beef from the Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island. At Gyu Bar, you’ll find some surprising cuts as well as the usual ribeye and sirloin fillets.

Sitting pretty on the 4th level of Pan Pacific Singapore, Keyaki is an elegant Japanese restaurant that has a whole lot to offer. Boasting a menu with freshly sourced sashimi, authentically prepared teppanyaki, immaculately presented sukiyaki, and more - this Japanese wonderland is ideal for just about any occasion.

Nestled behind a lush foliage of greenery, Bincho at Min Jiang brings delicious skewers of smoke-kissed meat to the Dempsey enclave. The restaurant is chic in frosted glass panels, a vaulted roof, and copper-hued accents, with Japanese folk songs as the soundtrack to your dinner. All meats and vegetables are grilled over the restaurant’s signature Bincho-tan, Japanese white charcoal.

Jinjo is a modern Japanese sumiyaki restaurant by the Les Amis Group that focuses on the Japanese art of grilling. Japanese charcoal-grilling mastery is celebrated through a prefecture focused menu where prime seasonal ingredients are sourced from all over Japan, just so that guests get the best flavours of the season. Cooked over charcoal, these ingredients are imbued with a delicious smokiness and transformed into delectable dishes.

Gyu-Kaku takes pride in bringing you an authentic ‘Yakiniku’ (Japanese BBQ) experience. Serving premium ‘Japanese Wagyu’ and many other quality food items at reasonable prices. Their menus include mouth-watering appetisers, fresh salad, tantalising seafood items, desserts, beverages, and so much more. Come dine at Gyu-Kaku for that exquisite taste of Japan, served to you at your table!

Simple and authentic, Shin Kushiya serves up affordable, quality Japanese cuisine in an elegant and contemporary setting.

Book your seats at Magosaburo if you like your beef of an excellent grade. For starters, this elegant Japanese restaurant brings in some of the best Ohmi and Kobe beef, featuring exclusive cuts like the zabuton, a prime yakiniku cut taken from just behind the neck. Tender and flavourful, it’s a must-have at authentic yakiniku restaurants. For melt-in-your-mouth beef, the Ohmi Wagyu Ribeye is streaked with a mesmerising web of snow, served tableside, cubed and grilled.