If you hold a 9-6 job, lunchtime is one of the most sacred hours of the day. We wouldn’t want to waste our precious lunch break searching for food, queuing up,waiting for the food to arrive, and to pay; in fact, time is priceless regardless of your work, life, time or day of the week.

Now with the YQueue app, you can simply Order-Pay-Collect [take-away/self-service], or Seat-Order-Pay [dine-in]—and gain those precious moments with good company, or just a much needed ‘me time’.

While it originally served the community in the university campus space, YQueue has since expanded, and now connects the ‘worker bees’ or neighbourhood crowd with their favourite bites.

From now until 12 October 2018, YQueue is offering a joint promotion where the highest spending customer wins a pair of Scoot vouchers worth S$1,000 on top of 25% discount off participating merchants! *Limited to the first 250 redemptions per participating merchant, do download the YQueue app now and order from the following curated merchants.

Starting from 13 October 2018, our readers can use our code “YQLIC” to enjoy 25% discount on all merchants in the app. This is limited to the first 200 orders. In the cart, simply use the promo code “YQLIC” before you place your order.

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ICEBURG

Brought to you by Cream Palette, Iceburg fulfils all your greatest childhood fantasies of combining a warm fudgy cookie with a slab of ice cold cream, except even better. They pride themselves on premium ice cream made in-house, sandwiched between meringue like a burger, and believe us, this is worth having a cheat day for.

The results of the continuous effort and passion that goes into their craft is evident in the Iceburg experiences. From the perfect mix of chewy yet crispy macaron shell, to the fluffy interior and crispy exterior of the choux pastry, in contrast to the soft gooey cookies, all their creations brought you on an adventure of crunch, chew and creamy indulgences. Definitely a wonderful choice for a sweet finish to any meals, or just to have a happy snack!

8A Marina Blvd
#B2-79 Marina Bay Link Mall
Singapore 018984
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

SAMBAL TIME

Sambal Time offers kick-ass Nasi Lemak that’s not just delicious and healthy but also Halal-certified. While it might seem like plenty of places are jumping on the healthy-eating train (plus how can Nasi Lemak be healthy?), rest assured that this isn’t anything gimmicky, with nothing but pure dedication and research that goes into preparing the best Nasi Lemak for you.

Whether you prefer something closer to the original such as their Sambal Time Nasi Lemak, or a little variation such as the Hake Fish Nasi Lemak, or even a most guilt-free possible version of Vegetarian Nasi Lemak, gather your lunch kakis who love a good Nasi Lemak and order your Nasi Lemak lunch via YQueue.

6 Marina Blvd
#01-16 The Sail at Marina Bay
Singapore 018985
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

PHOTO CREDIT: STANDING SUSHI BAR

STANDING SUSHI BAR

A long-time favourite at Marina Bay Financial Centre, Standing Sushi Bar has been offering lunch and dinner sets without skimping on quality. They believe in only handmade sushi, fresh fish and healthy food- making it the perfect choice for a business luncheon or a dinner treat.

Despite the name, they serve more than just sushi (and also places to sit!). The menu selection at Standing Sushi Bar offers a wide variety of sashimi and sushi, and ranges from Japanese skewers to grilled items. If you’re a big fan of salmon, you’d definitely have to give their selection of seared salmon maki a try!

8A Marina Boulevard
#B2-51 Marina Bay Link Mall
Singapore 018984
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 9pm
Sat: 11.30am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

XYCD SICHUAN CUISINE

There’s so much more to Sichuan cuisine than just the usual mala hotpots, and here you can get authentic home-cooked styled Sichuan cuisine that’s less on the oil, more on the portions—just like how mum would have done it.

This little takeaway shop offers bowls and bento boxes that are packed with the best combination of sour pickled umami and salivating mouth-numbing spice, while being kind to more sensitive stomachs. With so many options available, it’ll take some time before you exhaust them all, and even then we’re sure you’re guaranteed to come back for more.

2 Marina Blvd
The Sail at Marina Bay #B1-08B
Singapore 018987
(Closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 8pm
Nearest Station: Downtown

Convenience, 25% off, and $1,000 Scoot vouchers up for grab, this is well worth using YQueue. At the very least, gain more precious time for yourself and with your family & friends. Download YQueue now as 12 Oct is just around the corner, and take advantage of this while stocks last.

Starting from 13 October 2018, our readers can use our code “YQLIC” to enjoy25% discount on all merchants in the app. This is limited to the first 200 orders. In the cart, simply use the promo code “YQLIC” before you place your order.

This post is brought to you by YQueue.

Sushi is a very big part of Japanese food culture and in Singapore, we are blessed with many great Japanese restaurants that are able to satisfy our sushi cravings. These Japanese restaurants range from affordable to mid-tier and right up to the fanciest restaurants that will cost you an arm and a leg when you dine there.

We have heard of sushi dishes that come with exorbitant price tags but not all of us are able to afford that kind of luxury on a daily basis. Then again, who says that good sushi has to be expensive?

If you are looking for good sushi bars in Singapore serving sushi at wallet-friendly prices, carry on reading this guide to find out more. 

TSUKIJI FISH MARKET RESTAURANT

Japanese food lovers, you need to know about this secret Japanese restaurant on the rooftop of Orchard Central—Tsukiji Fish Market Restaurant! It houses 5 different restaurant concepts in one, serving up flavourful Japanese fare in generous portions at fairly affordable prices.

Dishing out a vast variety of Japanese food options spanning from sushi and sashimi, ramen, tempura and an assortment of chicken dishes and wagyu dishes, to say diners will be spoilt for choice is an understatement. And the best part is being able to order from any of the 5 menus and having them served and billed together!

181 Orchard Road, #12-02
Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6634 2803
Mon to Thu, Sat & Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

SENMI SUSHI

Do not be put off by Senmi Sushi’s fancy interior—the prices on their menu are actually very reasonable for the quality. Tucked in Marina Square’s Emporium Shokuhin, Semi Sushi is one Japanese restaurant you have to drop by for their scrumptious sushi sets and donburi bowls.

Our favourites at the Japanese restaurant have to be the Chirashi Don, (S$19), Salmon Lovers Platter (S$17.80) and the all-time favourite Dynamite Maki (S$16.80).

6 Raffles Boulevard
Marina Square #01-18
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6812 2179
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall / Esplanade / Promenade

KINSA SUSHI

A hidden gem in HillV2, Kinsa Sushi is one of the most popular restaurants in the area among residents living nearby as prices are kept affordable, despite the premium ingredients used.

Most dishes are priced under S$15, and the star dish is definitely the Wagyu don (S$24.80), served with Grade A4 Kagoshima Wagyu. Some other recommendations include the Kinsa Roll (S$14.80) and Salmon Mentai Maki (S$16.80).

4 Hillview Rise
HillV2 #02-02
Tel: +65 67107278
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri, Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bukit Batok

KOH GRILL & SUSHI BAR

Any Japanese food lover would have heard of ‘Shiok Maki’ (S$16.80) from Koh Grill & Sushi Bar in Wisma Atria. The melty cheese sauce was the perfect companion for the charcoal grilled eel wrapped with salmon maki.

For those who have not been keeping up, the Japanese restaurant has since launched a second generation of Shiok Maki which replaces unagi with tempura prawn instead. If you are looking for more options, consider their Pork Sukiyaki (S$14) or Yaki Udon (S$10).

435 Orchard Road
#04-21 Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 9180 3805
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

KOJI SUSHI BAR

Tucked in China Square, along Nankin Row, Koji Sushi gets naturally packed with people during lunch hours. Most people would have a bowl of the Chirashi Don (S$17) on their table, and we can safely say its popularity is due to its friendly price tag.

This stylish sushi bar has a curated menu featuring nigiri sushi sets (from S$9) and donburi bowls (from S$17).

3 Pickering Street
#01-42,Nankin Row
Singapore 048660
Tel: +65 6225 6125
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun: Closed
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

STANDING SUSHI BAR

Standing Sushi Bar’s comprehensive menu includes a good variety of handmade sushi, fresh sashimi, agemono, robatayaki, noodle, grilled items and a large collection of sake stocked behind the bar counter.

The sushi bar runs various promotions throughout the week and loyal customers will know that Mondays and Thursdays are the best days to visit for salmon sashimi as they are going at only S$3 for five pieces. What a steal!

8 Queen Street
#01-03, Singapore Art Museum
Singapore 188535
Tel: +65 6333 1335
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

THE SUSHI BAR

Originally a small sushi place at Far East Plaza, The Sushi Bar has seen tremendous success amongst Singaporeans and currently has two outlets, with the other one located at Ngee Ann City.

They serve the standard dishes like sushi, sashimi, and donburi bowls, but if you only have room for one dish, you must try the famous Salmon Aburi Sushi (S$14.50).

#04-28 Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road
Mon to Fri: 12.30pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sat: 12.30pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

TOMI SUSHI

Tomi Sushi may not be the cheapest restaurant on this list, but the no-frills Japanese restaurant is still considerably affordable for its high-quality ingredients—prices range from S$20 for a tempura set to S$38 for the sushi bento.

9 Raffles Boulevard
#02-12/13 Millenia Walk
Singapore 039596
Tel: +65 6238 1123
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade/ Esplanade

RYOSHI SUSHI IKEIKEMARU

Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru charges by the plate, and prices range from $1.80 to $6.80 for different sushi. In addition, they also have a selection of à la carte dishes such as Tempura Udon ($9.60), Ebi Fried ($5.80), Chawanmushi ($3.80) and Salmon Avocado Salad ($7.60).

Their sushi dishes may not be the most outstanding when it comes to quality but certainly value-for-money and makes for a great everyday sushi restaurant without burning a hole in your pocket.

177 River Valley Road
Basement 1 Liang Court
Tel: +65 6337 1022
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

FISH MART SAKURAYA

Fish Mart SAKURAYA is a Japanese supermarket-cum-eatery that has branches at Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, West Coast Plaza and Parkway Parade.

You can find all kinds of Japanese food-related items in their mart—ranging from fresh sashimi to Japanese snacks and frozen ingredients to buy home. The SAKURAYA dining area is further inside and that is where you can enjoy air-flown fish from Japan and a wide array of affordable Japanese mains.

370 Alexandra Road
#01-32 Anchorpoint
Singapore 159953
Tel: +65 6474 2495
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Queenstown

For more recommendations, read our guide on 10 Cheap Chirashi don in Singapore for S$18 and under.

Sumo Bar Happy is the latest project from the team behind Standing Sushi Bar, Tanuki Raw, Shinkansen and The Secret Mermaid. Helmed by the team behind a handful of successful dining establishments, we naturally have very high expectations for this place.

The one-day-old ramen, tapas and sake bar is a delightful addition to Waterloo Street, which is just a stone’s throw away from Bras Basah MRT Station. Eat your way through a selection of Japanese ramen bowls, donburis or have some homemade tapas accompanied with their signature one cup sake.

If you are looking for a casual dining place which does not compromise on service or quality of food, Sumo Bar Happy is the place to check out.

Taking up half the floor space, you will definitely notice the sake bar when you first walk into the restaurant. That is where you can watch the bartender in action as he whips up your drink for you. As Sumo Bar Happy is a small restaurant, we would recommend you to head there early to beat the crowd.

What makes the ramen bowls there better than average is its collagen-rich tonkotsu ramen broth which can only be achieved through 48 hours of simmer. Every bowl of ramen comes with bean sprouts, toasted seaweed, black fungus and free-flow soft-boiled eggs.

The Sumo Ramen (S$23++) is a beef lover’s idea of perfection—featuring slow-roast oxtail, braised beef tendon, 8-hour-slow-roasted red wine boneless short rib and sauteed sliced US beef. Hearty eaters will enjoy its generous portions of meat.

We particularly liked how the sliced beef was tender and extremely flavourful.

Another more affordable ramen option is the Char Siew Ramen (S$17++). While it was also good and came with thick slices of roasted slow-braised Nagano pork char siew, we felt that it pales in comparison against the Sumo Ramen.

Not in the mood for ramen? There is also donburi on the menu as well. We really enjoyed their Mini Loco Moco Don (S$18) which was well executed. On top of warm Koshihikari rice is pan-seared foie gras, succulent house-made luncheon from Nagano pork and fried quail egg.

Guests also have alternatives such as Oxtail Ramen (S$21++), Mini Chirashi Don (S$18++) and a range of sides including Beef Tayaki Sliders (S$15++) and Pork Trotter Korokke (S$12++).

Sumo Bar Happy
261 Waterloo Street
01-24 Waterloo Centre
Singapore 180261
Mon to Sat: 5pm – 12 Midnight
Sun: 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah

Standing Sushi Bar has established a good reputation for good quality Japanese cuisine since opening back in 2009. The quirky concept of standing-in-a-sushi-bar has also helped boost their popularity in the Singapore Food Scene.

Fans of Standing Sushi Bar will be happy to know that they have recently added new branches at 8Q Singapore Art Museum and Marina Bay Link.

The new location at 8Q sam is much bigger than their original outlet at Raffles Place. While I like the idea of watching the chef in action while eating at a sushi bar, sometimes I just want to sit in a corner and enjoy my Japanese food in peace.

Standing Sushi Bar’s menu is very comprehensive and it includes a good variety of sashimi and sushi, agemono, robatayaki, noodle and grilled items. It took us a while before we could decide on what to order. Luckily, the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and she advised us to go for some of their popular dishes.

The Sushi Take ($25) set came with 7 assorted nigiri, 2 pieces of maki, miso soup and a salad. Every piece of nigiri was so delicate and easy on the palate.

The Garlic Fried Rice ($7) came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. It had a lovely smell and every grain was so good. Seriously I could just eat this and ignore everything else. Definitely one of the best fried rice I’ve had.

Standing Sushi Bar’s Sashimi Platter ($35 for 6 kinds, 12 slices) is a good choice if you want variety. But we decided to focus solely on Salmon Sashimi ($10 for 5 slices). There are only so many words you can use to describe sashimi, and sooner or later, it is inevitable to repeat the same description. So here goes: the gorgeous salmon sashimi was extremely fresh, and it was excellent with a gentle touch of wasabi.

With choices like foie gras, chicken heart, chicken gizzard, chicken skin, chicken cartillage on Standing Sushi Bar’s robatayaki menu, it was very difficult to choose just one. In the end, we went for the Beef & Enoki mushroom skewer ($8 for 2 sticks) and it was fantastic! Together with the flavourful sauce, the mushrooms added an earthy tone to the succulent and tender beef.

Anyway, I am not sure if it is just me, but I do feel that most Japanese restaurants in Singapore have pretty expensive grilled skewers. Do let me know if you know any place that serves cheap and good yakitori.

We were quite full by now, but of course, there’s always room for desserts and we ended the Japanese dinner with matcha and black sesame ice cream.

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The fact that there are plenty of seats in a Standing Sushi Bar (SSB) is contradicting, but I am not complaining. The new Standing Sushi Bar at 8Q @ Singapore Arts Museum (SAM) is a place where you can dine in peace and have good Japanese food. Otherwise, there is always Food For Thought Cafe, which serves comfort food at affordable prices.

With sashimi, sushi and sake, my life is complete.

// Standing Sushi Bar at 8QSAM has an 1 for 1 Asahi draft beer promotion from Monday to Friday 5pm – 7pm happy hour.

Singapore Food Blog Review
Standing Sushi Bar
8 Queen Street #01-03 Singapore
Tel: +65 6333 1335

8A Marina Boulevard #B2-51
Marina Bay Link Mall Singapore
Tel: +65 6634 7068

1 Raffles Place #B1-02B
One Raffles Place (OUB Centre) Singapore
Tel: +65 6533 7078

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