Shin Minori is a Japanese a la carte buffet restaurant which serves a wide array of Japanese food including sushi, sashimi, tempura, soba and udon.

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Shin Minori is offering 50% off every 2nd buffet ordered for weekday lunch buffet from now until 31 July 2022.

You can either go for the Sashimi Moriwase, whereby you get a platter of assorted seafood or opt for individual raw fish options including Maguro Sashimi, Hamachi Sashimi and Ika Sashimi.

From chef recommendations such as Karashi Maguro Sushi and Aburi shake Sushi to crowd favourites that include Ebiko Sushi and Crunchy Kani Sushi, there are more than 20 different sushi options that you can choose from.

From the Yakimono section, try their grilled dishes including Saba Shioyaki and Tori Teriyaki which was aromatic and covered with charred bits.

The 50% off promotion is available at both their UE Square and Katong Square outlets.

Shin Minori
88 East Coast Road
#02-08 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 6386 7337

As far as comfort food goes, grilled meat skewers a.k.a Yakitori is definitely on our list. Masterfully cooked and grilled to tender, smoky perfection using special Japanese charcoal, yakitori will always have a special place in our hearts.

From cosy Japanese izakaya bars to unassuming joints located in the centre of a park, we suss out the best spots to get your fix of authentic Japanese skewers. Here is our list of the best yakitori joints in Singapore.

BIRDERS

Birders is a contemporary yakitori and sake bar opened by ex-actor Adam Chen. It serves yakitori and a finely curated list of imported sake from Japan. Diners get to choose from a range of yakitori and your food is grilled over charcoal upon order.

In contrast to other yakitori bars that are rather dark, you would be greeted by a warmly-lit restaurant interior that is just so inviting. Sit by the bar with your partner so you can watch the chefs in action.

50 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089154
Tel: +65 8748 4585
Mon to Thu: 1pm – 3pm, 6pm – 12am
Fri & Sat: 1pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Outram Park

CHIKIN

Opened by the owners of Sum Yi Tai, Chikin is an unassuming bar which specialises in clever cocktail infusions, comforting Japanese eats as well as Szechuan mala yakitori—the first of its kind.

Combining traditional Japanese methods with mouth-watering Szechuan flavours, Chikin offers a repertoire of lip-smacking skewers that go excellently well with a beer, cocktail or both.

6 Bukit Pasoh Road,
Singapore 089820
Tel: +65 6910 2742
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 5pm – 12am
Sat: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Outram Park

FIVE IZAKAYA BAR

A hot spot for thrifty tipplers, this popular watering hole—known for their wallet-friendly S$5 tipples—houses some really rock-solid Japanese-inspired bar grub. Besides the conventional truffle fries and chicken wings, we highly recommend giving their yakitori or kushiyaki skewers a go.

5 Changi Business Park Central 1
#01-66/67 Changi City Point
Singapore 486038
Tel: +65 6604 8255
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 12am
Sun: 3pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Expo

GAN YAKITORI

While this unassuming joint is highly patronised for their affordable happy-hour oysters, the real draw is their yakitori. From the typical chicken skewers to more indulgent skewer offerings, there is bound to be something for you and your mates to enjoy.

1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-20
The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Tel: +65 6694 0660
Mon to Thu: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 3.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Buona Vista

KIMOTO GASTRO BAR

Kimoto Gastro Bar is a quaint little Japanese kushiyaki bar at The Sail @ Marina Bay that offers pretty traditional Japanese bites at a fairly affordable price point.

They serve up an exciting array of caramelised, gorgeously charred kushiyaki (grilled skewers) pleasures along with a decent selection of small plates, salads, donburi and tempura.

6 Marina Boulevard
#01-15 The Sail @ Marina Bay
Singapore 018987
(Closed on Saturdays & Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

SHIN MINORI

Besides a stellar array of sashimi, sushi, tempura and other heavier options, what we absolutely dig at Shin Minori is their yakitori skewers.

Aside from the conventional chicken meat and offal skewers, the restaurant offers a diverse range that features the likes of grilled quail eggs, grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus and grilled mackerel.

#02-08, 88 East Coast Road
Katong Square
Singapore 428788
Tel: +65 6483 3273
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Eunos

SHIROKANE TORI-TAMA

Tokyo-based restaurant, Shirokane Tori-Tama is where you will likely find a larger clientele of Japanese expats eating, drinking and being merry. This homey joint specialises mainly in chicken skewers and they make it a point to use every part of the bird from the heart to the gizzard to even its spleen—yikes!

The restaurant is equipped with a grill imported from Japan and they use bincho white charcoal from the Tosa prefecture to cook all their meats.

11 Unity Street,
Robertson Walk
Singapore 237995
Tel: +65 6836 5680
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay / Fort Canning

TSUKIJI FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

Tori-Sho is yet another concept within Tsukiji Fish Market specialising in an extensive range of chicken-centric dishes. Look forward to new offerings by Tori-Sho Chicken such as the Chiritori Nabe, or opt for their classic smoky, charcoal-grilled Yakitori.

The Tori-Sho Chicken menu also includes an extensive variety of yakitori, such as the usual chicken thigh, wing and fillet section, as well as the more acquired innards and soft bone.

With prices starting from just S$2.20 per skewer, we’d understand why it is so difficult to say no to these delightful sticks of goodness.

181 Orchard Road, #12-02
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 2803
Daily : 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun High Tea: 3pm – 5pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

TORIYARD

ToriYard is a yakitori joint opened by actress-turned-business owner Jazreel Low. The menu is curated and designed by Tokyo native, Chef Hasegawa Isao, who has had close to 40 years of culinary experience in Japan, France and Malaysia.

For lunch, there are a total of 10 chicken-focused yakitori options to choose from with more varieties available during dinner. Our personal favourites include the Chicken Wing, Chicken Tail as well as the Chicken Skin.

1380 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Singapore 569930
Tel: +65 9296 5988
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon, Wed to Fri: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sat: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio / Bishan

YATAGARASU

Located along Circular Road, Yatagarasu is a quaint little eatery devoted to serving up authentic Japanese chargrilled meat skewers. Besides the usual skewers, you can expect a pretty impressive selection of 10 innovative pork belly-wrapped creations here as well ranging from enoki mushroom to curry rice.

72 Circular Road, #01-01
Singapore 049426
Tel: +65 6221 7785
Mon to Fri: 10.30am – 2pm, 6pm – 12am
Sat & Sun: 6pm – 12am
Nearest Station: Raffles Place

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It is hard to pass up on Japanese food—let alone Japanese buffets where you are free to indulge in endless fresh sashimi, maki and other Japanese delicacies. While we can never get enough of Japanese buffets, it is sometimes hard to decide which Japanese restaurant  we should patronise in Singapore (not that we are complaining).

On days when you want to treat yourself to value-for-money Japanese cuisine that will not break the bank, Shin Minori is an affordable option you should consider. Best known for its a la carte buffet offering, the restaurant caters to all sorts of cravings for Japanese food—offering anything from sushi to sashimi, tempura and even heavier alternatives such as soba and udon.

Drop by either one of their outlets at UE Square or Katong Square for lunch or dinner and you will be greeted by the likes of pretty hand rolls, gorgeous slices of sashimi, maki rolls, tempura and more.

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No meal at a Japanese dining establishment is complete unless you have tried their sashimi. Diners can either go for the Sashimi Moriwase, whereby you get a platter of assorted seafood or individual raw fish options including Maguro (Tuna) Sashimi, Hamachi (Yellow Tail) Sashimi and Ika (Cuttlefish) Sashimi.

For the buffet’s price point, we were impressed by the freshness of the sashimi, which came in the ideal thickness that was kept consistent for all the sashimi slices.

For the sushi lovers, there are more than 20 different choices that will please your taste buds.

From chef recommendations such as Karashi Maguro Sushi (Spicy Tuna with Avocado & Tobikko) and Aburi shake Sushi (Seared Salmon) to crowd favourites that include Ebiko Sushi (Prawn Roe) and Crunchy Kani Sushi (Crabmeat with Tempura bits), there is something on the menu no matter what your preferences are!

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Moving on to the Yakimono section, this is where you will find all the scrumptious grilled dishes that taste as appetising as they look. We highly recommend the Saba Shioyaki (Grilled Mackerel with Salt) and Tori Teriyaki (Grilled Chicken with Sweet Soy Sauce) which was aromatic and covered with charred bits, just the way we enjoy grilled meat.

Shin Minori A La Carte Buffet Pricing
Lunch – Sun & PH
Dinner – Mon to Sun, Eve of PH & PH
Adult (S$41.90++), Child (S$31.90++)

Shin Minori
88 East Coast Road
#02-08 Katong Square
Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 6386 7337
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Paya Lebar