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There’s no denying that Singaporeans truly love Japanese food . From sushi to ramen, omakase to izakaya, Japanese restaurants are a dime a dozen in the city. With at least one in every mall and neighbourhood in town, it wouldn’t be a stretch to say that our fascination with Japanese cuisine borders on obsession. So when we first heard of a new Japanese restaurant opening at Robertson Quay, several questions popped into our minds. Does Singapore really need another one, and what sets this new kid on the block apart from the rest? Ginza Shinto , which officially opened its doors on Oct 5, touts itself as a contemporary Japanese sushi and omakase restaurant. It’s housed in a conservative heritage shophouse on Mohamed Sultan Road, which admittedly, already boasts several Japanese eateries, including the likes of Chikuwa Tei, Goku and Kuroya Sukiyaki. Here’s the thing about Japanese food: One doesn’t need to be inventive. Simplicity, fresh produce and rich flavours make for … [Read more...] about Does Singapore need another Japanese restaurant? Ginza Shinto makes a strong case

In pre-pandemic times, enjoying an Edomae sushi meal was a treat in itself. Now, in the new normal , it feels like the ultimate luxury to be able to savour each parcel of fish and rice, deftly and delicately shaped by – not to mention warmed by – the human hand. So it was with great excitement that we took up the invitation to dine at Sushi Kou , an eight-seater omakase restaurant helmed by chef Yoshio Sakuta. The restaurant, located in Holiday Inn Orchard , officially opened on the first day of Phase 2 (Jun 19) after operating exclusively for delivery and takeaway for three weeks prior. Admittedly, there was a little trepidation too. But our fears were unfounded. Would chef have to be gloved up to comply with regulations? (No) Would there be an acrylic barrier separating the dining counter from the preparation area? (No) Would we have to adhere to a strict set of dining rules, lest we offend the culinary gods? (No) Chef Sakuta, who was most recently head chef at … [Read more...] about What a gut-busting, 15-course lunch at Singapore’s newest Japanese restaurant is like