Tag Japanese Yakitori

Suntec Food: Best Yakitori Restaurants Guide

Tan Wei Ming
May 13, 2026

Suntec City Mall is known for its bustling atmosphere, diverse dining options, and convenient location in the heart of Singapore’s business district. If you’re craving yakitori, this list of recommended restaurants in and around Suntec City will provide you with…

A chef working behind a wooden counter at Kazu Sumiyaki. The chef, wearing a blue denim shirt and a black face mask, is carefully plating food. To his left, a large stainless steel charcoal grill (sumiyaki) is topped with skewers of meat, with visible smoke being drawn into a large black ventilation hood above. The background features dark walls decorated with Japanese calligraphy, small framed pictures, and a small flower arrangement.

Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant | Cuppage Plaza Yakitori

Tan Wei Ming
April 21, 2026

Yakitori, the art of skewered and charcoal grilled chicken, is a cornerstone of Japanese dining culture. At Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant, this tradition is honored with precision and passion. Located at unit 04-05 in Cuppage Plaza, Singapore, the sumiyaki restaurant emphasizes…

Kemuri: Where Yakitori Mastery Ignites a Culinary Symphony

Michelle Tan
April 10, 2026

Walking into a yakitori shop usually means preparing for smoke, loud chatter, and a chaotic energy. I found none of that at Kemuri. Instead, I discovered a highly controlled, quiet space that treats charcoal grilling with surgical precision. This is…

A medium, eye-level shot from behind captures a lively dining experience at a traditional Japanese izakaya, representing the file "image_23625f.jpg". In the foreground, three patrons—a man in a white t-shirt, a woman in a grey sleeveless top, and a man in a black t-shirt—sit on wooden stools along a rustic wooden counter, enjoying draft beer and eating yakitori skewers. Across the L-shaped bar, other diners are visible eating, while in the midground background, a chef wearing a black shirt and a head bandana stands with his back to the camera, actively managing rows of skewers cooking on a long charcoal grill. Plumes of white smoke rise from the grill into the dimly lit, warm restaurant atmosphere, which is decorated with vintage beverage posters on the back wall.

What Yakitori Counters Begin to Show You at Somerset Singapore

Michelle Tan
April 7, 2026

There’s something about spending time around Somerset Singapore that goes beyond simply finding a good place to eat. Between the busy flow of the mrt, the constant movement along orchard road, and the mix of people stepping out from offices…

A close-up, eye-level shot captures a chef actively grilling food over a narrow open grill, representing the file "image_23ed82.jpg". The chef, wearing a plain black v-neck t-shirt, stands behind the grill with his hands carefully turning several wooden skewers of chicken wings that are cooking over the heat. Plumes of white smoke billow upward around his hands and torso from the sizzling meat. In the background, the restaurant kitchen interior features a white chest freezer on the left and a warm wooden storage cabinet with shelves holding bottles and dishes on the right.

Somerset Food Yakitori: 4 Must-Try Spots Near Somerset MRT

Tan Wei Ming
April 3, 2026

Singapore offers a diverse range of restaurants, especially when you navigate the busy streets of town. During my recent visits to the area, I spent time exploring the local dining options to find the most authentic and satisfying skewers. If…

Tori Q at ION Orchard: A Practical Guide to Quick Japanese Yakitori

Tan Wei Ming
March 31, 2026

Finding a satisfying meal in the bustling basement of ION Orchard does not have to be an expensive or time-consuming endeavor. Over the years, I have explored numerous dining options along Orchard Road, and I frequently return to this unassuming…

A vibrant, crowded Japanese izakaya with people dining at wooden tables and a chef cooking over an open flame grill.

Izakaya Bar Singapore: Where Authentic Japanese Flavors Meet Fun

Tan Wei Ming
February 3, 2026

An izakaya is the perfect middle ground between a restaurant and a pub. It’s a uniquely Japanese bar where the food is just as important as the drinks, served in a relaxed, social atmosphere with modern decor that reflects the…

A professional chef grilling yakitori skewers over a smoky charcoal grill in a crowded Japanese izakaya with traditional paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling.

Singapore Izakaya Guide: Best Japanese Bars

Michelle Tan
January 30, 2026

Singapore’s izakaya scene is a rich tapestry shaped by Japan’s after-work drinking culture and the Lion City’s diverse dining landscape. From smoky japanese bar counters to friendly traditional izakaya spaces tucked away in malls and riverside enclaves, these establishments go…

A solo diner from behind, seated at a rustic wooden counter in an intimate Japanese yakitori restaurant. The individual, wearing a dark navy sweater with their dark hair tied in a loose bun, holds chopsticks to a piece of grilled meat, focusing on a small ceramic plate of unfinished skewers. In the background, the scene is bustling yet softly blurred; other patrons line the counter while a chef in a traditional brown uniform tends to a charcoal grill, where small flames and wisps of smoke rise. The lighting is soft and natural, emphasizing the warm wood textures and the organized shelves of sake bottles in the background, creating a quiet, documentary-style atmosphere of solitary urban dining.

Solo Dining Yakitori Orchard: A Japanese Food Experience for Solo Diners in Singapore

Michelle Tan
January 16, 2026

Yakitori counters are a haven for solo diners, offering an intimate connection to the food and its preparation, the whole point of dining solo here. The primary appeal is the counter seat, not a lonely corner table but the best…

A medium, wide-angle shot captures the street-level exterior of a commercial building entrance, representing the file "image_236a9a.jpg". The prominent red lettering of the "ORCHARD PLAZA" sign is mounted on a modern glass facade paneling that projects over the storefronts. Directly underneath, the second level displays a large black-and-white sign reading "FASHION," while the ground level features several active storefronts, including a prominent tailor shop labeled "EHKAY CORNER TAILORS" with mannequins displayed in its illuminated windows. A low row of lush green tropical shrubs and small palm plants runs horizontally along the immediate foreground, partly obscuring a sidewalk where a few pedestrians can be seen walking under the bright, natural daylight.

Yakitori Orchard Restaurants: Popular Japanese Food with Friends on Orchard Road, Singapore

Michelle Tan
January 13, 2026

Orchard Road might be Singapore’s glittering hub for retail therapy, but tucked away in its older complexes are culinary gems that transport you straight to the back alleys of Tokyo. Orchard Plaza, a seemingly dated building, is one such treasure…