Established in 1980, Shima at Goodwood Park Hotel is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Singapore which is known for its traditional teppanyaki. It is frequented by Japanese expats and those with has a discerning appetite for fine Japanese cuisine.

Freshly grilled food (yaki) on an iron plate (teppan), Shima offers teppanyaki courses in a slightly aristocratic yet traditional setting. In short, you can expect nothing short of the finest quality and dedicated service.

The beef tenderloin steak came with a smoky exterior and medium-rare interior. Accompanied with deep-fried garlic chips and yasai-yaki, this main course was a true stunner.

Other than its signature Teppayaki menus, Shima also offers sashimi and sushi which is air-flown at least once a week from Japan.

Every grain of rice is coated with the oil used to fry the garlic, with pepper added to elevated the overall fragrance of this dish. It was, hands down, the best garlic rice that we’ve had in Singapore.

Shima Restaurant
22 Scotts Rd
Goodwood Park Hotel
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 6734 6281

There is always something to look forward to when dining at teppanyaki restaurants. Perhaps it is the stylistic execution of grilling that you get to witness, or maybe it is just the fact that you can be involved in choosing the type of ingredients you wish to enjoy in your meal.

No matter the reason, dining at a teppanyaki restaurant will always be an exciting experience many people will enjoy. Well, this is why we have compiled a list of teppanyaki restaurants for you to visit in Singapore that range from affordable to premium prices.

To get you started on your teppanyaki journey, here is our guide to the best Teppanyaki Restaurants In Singapore. Apologies in advance, for the weight gain.

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AJIYA OKONOMIYAKI RESTAURANT

If you live in the West and find yourself craving some teppanyaki, Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant will be a good place to visit.

Founded by people who are immensely passionate about all aspects of Japanese cuisine, Ajiya Okonomiyaki specialises in DIY okonomiyaki where you can grill ingredients as you like. There are 4 different okonomiyaki sets you can try, such as the Seafood Deluxe (S$15) and Ajiya’s Combo (S$15).

Otherwise, other signature items include the Century Egg Kani Tofu (S$7), Shio Koji Tori Karaage (S$12) and Homemade Gyoza (S$7 for 5 pieces).

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Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant
104 Jalan Jurong Kechil
Singapore 598603
Tel: +65 6463 3461
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Beauty World

Photo Credit: Yelp

EXPRESS TEPPAN-YAKI

Express Teppan-Yaki may sound like a familiar name but that is because they have three outlets in Singapore—Vivo City, Tampines Mall and Jurong Point Shopping Centre.

Aiming to bring affordable teppanyaki to the masses, diners would be pleased to know that there is a wide selection of ingredients up for picking. Aside from a la carte items such as seafood, chicken and sirloin steak, you can also choose to enjoy special sets.

Express Teppan-Yaki
1 Harbourfront Walk
#03-01 Food Republic
Singapore 098585
Sun to Thu: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

Photo Credit: Heniu Teppanyaki

HENIU TEPPANYAKI

Located within a Kopitiam at 313 Somerset, Heniu Teppanyaki is a wallet-friendly teppanyaki restaurant that you can turn to if you are in town. A value-for-money option to have is the Chicken Deluxe Set A (S$13.90) which comes with sliced chicken, shrimp, dory fish, vegetables, rice and soup. 

However, do note that service is not top-notch here but its low prices still make it a teppanyaki place worth trying.

Heniu Teppanyaki
313 Orchard Road, Level 5,
Singapore 238877
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

HIDEMASA BY HIDE YAMAMOTO

For a luxurious Japanese indulgence, set your sights on Hidemasa by Hide Yamamoto at Mess Hall. This elegant Japanese restaurant prides itself on its multi-disciplinary dining concept — Hide and Masa — which sees the harmonious matrimony of teppanyaki and omakase in a single venue.

The man behind the establishment, Hide Yamamoto, is a Japanese-born French chef who was trained in Italy. With multiple culinary accolades under his belt, you can rest assured that you will definitely have an amazing dining experience here.

Hide, their teppanyaki concept, is housed in a sophisticated space dressed in warm, woody tones. Guests can have front-row seats at the teppanyaki counter to get a first-class view of the chef’s performative cooking.

Mess Hall at Sentosa
2 Gunner Lane, #01-05
Singapore 099567
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Imbiah Station
Tel +65 6513 6699
https://www.hidemasa.com

KEYAKI JAPANESE CUISINE 

Keyaki Japanese Cuisine is a traditional fine dining Japanese restaurant that serves set lunches and seasonal course dinners. Aside from the aforementioned, they also have a teppanyaki counter where you can feast to your heart’s content.

Should you dine at Keyaki Japanese Cuisine for lunch and have a larger budget, the Teppanyaki Prix Five has 5 different set menus you can try, of which prices range from S$140 to S$190 for lunch. Otherwise, there is a good range of a la carte options that cost between S$8 to S$120.

Keyaki Japanese Cuisine 
7 Raffles Boulevard
Pan Pacific Singapore
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 6826 8240
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

MIKUNI

A multi-sensory dining experience awaits you at Mikuni, where there are teppanyaki, sushi and robatayaki live stations. Your dining experience will be further enhanced by the dimly lit interior of the restaurant, which only makes your meal a more intimate one.

 Mikuni’s Teppan Lunch Set will set you back by S$68++ person and this includes seafood items such as King Prawn with Golden Sauce and Miso Marinated Cod with Asparagus. Elsewise, they too have a la carte teppanyaki options such as Norwegian King Salmon (S$38) and Australian Wagyu Ribeye (200g) (S$110).

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Mikuni
80 Bras Basah Road
Level 3 Fairmont Singapore
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6339 7777
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

Photo Credit: Osaka Kitchen

OSAKA KITCHEN 

Situated in the corner of Japan Food Town at Wisma Atria, Osaka Kitchen operates on channelling their passion for food into presenting authentic Japanese cuisine for all their diners. For those who are searching for an exciting teppanyaki experience that will thrill their senses, Osaka Kitchen promises to give you just that.

To start off your meal, why not have a taste of their Pan Fried Butter Squid (S$12) or Pork Loin Steak (S$18)? If not, the Juicy Jumbo Asparagus Teppanyaki (S$18) and Assorted Vegetable Teppanyaki (S$21) are pretty good options too.

Osaka Kitchen
435 Orchard Road
4F Wisma Atria
Singapore 238877
Tel: +65 6262 3271
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

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PLANCHA’LAH

Fancy a dinner that allows you to watch your meat and seafood sizzle over a hot stove while enjoying an obstructed view of Singapore’s skyline? Plancha’Lah is one that has it all, promising diners an out-of-the-world dining experience.

The restaurant operates only during dinner hours, where they offer a limited variety of dinner sets that cost from S$65 to S$98. If you never imagined your dessert to be prepared using a hot stove, you can look forward to seeing the chefs expertly heat your pineapple Flambé dessert on the grill before topping it off with a refreshing scoop of coconut ice cream.

Plancha’Lah
5 Fraser Street, Alley on 25, Andaz Singapore
Singapore 189354
Tel: +65 6048 1288
Daily: 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SAKAE TEPPANYAKI

Committed to bringing their diners the best of teppanyaki, have your stomach ready for a feast of meat, seafood and vegetables grilled before your eyes.

Do not miss out on Sakae Teppanyaki’ssizzling hot teppanyaki deal! From 11.30am to 5pm on weekdays, enjoy a Venison Set or Chicken Set for S$11.99 and Salmon Teriyaki Set or Beef Set for S$12.99.

Sakae Teppanyaki
68 Orchard Road
#B2-52/54 Plaza Singapura
Singapore 238839
Tel: +65 6337 5676
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut

Photo Credit: SG Asia City

SEIWAA OKONOMIYAKI & TEPPANYAKI RESTAURANT

For a taste of Japanese soul food, head down to Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant for an excellent experience. And it doesn’t hurt that the service at this dining establishment is top-notch as well.

Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant has a 90-minute a la carte buffet (S$48) that is worth checking out. Teppanyaki items such as chicken, pork, prawn and beef are just a couple of the items featured on their extensive buffet menu.

Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant
72 Dunlop Street
Singapore 209400
Tel: +65 6291 6084
Mon to Sat: 11am – 3pm, 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Rochor / Jalan Besar

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Photo Credit: Shima

SHIMA 

Located on the first level of Goodwood Park Hotel is Shima Restaurant, a top-notch Japanese restaurant founded by Katsuhiro Watanabe. Since its re-opening in 2014, Shima is backed by the pioneer team of chefs who received training from Japanese master chefs in the 1980s.

At Shima, you can expect nothing but an aromatic and delectable selection of seafood and beef. A range of teppanyaki sets are available for your picking and if you love seafood, the Seafood Deluxe Set (S$95) is just for you. There is also a Beef & Lobster set with a choice of four different cuts of beef!

Shima
22 Scotts Road
Level 1 Goodwood Park Hotel
Singapore 228221
Tel: +65 6734 6281
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

Photo Credit: Marina Keppel Bay

TAKUMI RESTAURANT

With unobstructed views of yachts and the spectacular sights of Marina at Keppel Bay, a lively Japanese dining experience awaits you at Takumi Restaurant. Upon your first step into Takumi Restaurant, you will be greeted by an interior filled with Japanese accents such as intricate Kimono fabrics and carved stone lanterns.

But what you are in for is some mouth-watering teppanyaki. Some choices on the menu include Grilled Assorted Mushrooms (S$22), Teppan Seared Foie Gras (S$35) and Teppan Grilled Japanese Oyster (S$20).

Takumi Restaurant
2 Keppel Bay Vista
#02-01 Marina at Keppel Bay
Singapore 098382
Tel: +65 6271 7414
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Telok Blangah

TATSU

Found right in the iconic walls of Chijmes, Tatsu first began its humble beginnings in 1996 as a traditional sushi bar but today, it is recognised as the only Japanese Teppanyaki in Singapore with a 24-seater long counter. Fancy, right?

Expect only the freshest ingredients and best execution of dishes at Tatsu. However, do note that the teppanyaki menu is not available for lunch at its Chijmes outlet. Nevertheless, should you be visiting for dinner, some exciting options on the a la carte menu include Wagyu Beef (S$168), Slipper Lobster (Crayfish) (S$26) and Ox Tongue Fried Rice (S$10).

Tatsu
30 Victoria Street, #01-08 Chijmes,
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6332 5868
Mon to Sat: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bras Basah / City Hall

Photo Credit: Teppan Bar Q

TEPPAN BAR Q

Looking for some tantalising grilled meats to satisfy the meat lover in you? Head down to Teppan Bar Q, a delightful teppanyaki restaurant located along Robertson Walk. This is the perfect choice if you are looking for a more casual dining option that offers a fuss-free dining experience.

Some highlights on Teppan Bar Q’s menu include the Tiger Prawn with Balsamic Sauce and Squid with Pesto.

Teppan Bar Q
11 Unity Street
#01-21/22 Robertson Walk
Singapore 237995
Tel: +65 6235 0629
Daily: 5pm – 12 Midnight
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

Photo Credit: Mandarin Oriental

TEPPAN-YA

Teppan-Ya is a modern, contemporary Japanese restaurant that offers a wonderful spread of Japanese cuisine, which includes an array of grilled teppanyaki meats. Diners can expect to enjoy their meal in an elegant and classy restaurant with friendly and attentive service.

Teppan-Ya’s Teppan Lunch Sets are all served with salad, chawanmushi, rice and miso soup. Some of these sets include Chicken (S$48), USDA Prime Tenderloin Beef (S$68) and Japanese Prime Wagyu Beef (S$118).

Teppan-Ya
5 Raffles Avenue
Level 4 Mandarin Oriental
Singapore 039797
Tel: +65 6885 3595
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Esplanade / Promenade

Photo Credit: Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei

TEPPANYAKI HAMBURG NIHONBASHI KEISUKE BETTEI

Ever had a taste of juicy and succulent Hamburg steak? You have got to visit Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei, the brainchild of Chef Keisuke Takeda. This 66-seater outlet claims to be the first of its kind in Singapore and it is a no brainer that the Hamburg steak is the star on its menu.

Served on sizzling hot plates, each prime US beef patty set (either the Keisuke Prime Beef Hamburg Set (S$18.80) or Triple Cheese Prime Beef Hamburg Set (S$20.80)) is served with free flow eggs and a variety of 20 Japanese side dishes.

Teppanyaki Hamburg Nihonbashi Keisuke Bettei
72 Peck Seah Street
Singapore 079329
Tel: +65 6908 4348
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar

YAKI YAKI BO TEPPANYAKI RESTAURANT

For that burst of flavours in your mouth, Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant will do just the trick. And if you are familiar with teppanyaki, you would understand the pleasure of watching someone entertain, prepare and grill your meal before your very eyes. This, is what you can expect at Yaki Yaki Bo Restaurant.

Who says food has to be boring? Have some fun at Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant with their All Day Set (S$19.90), which comes with spicy minced pork with potato, stir-fried mushroom with vegetables, chicken floss tofu salad with sesame dressing, rice, miso soup and fruit.

Doesn’t it sound like a feast already?

Yaki Yaki Bo Teppanyaki Restaurant
23 Serangoon Central, #B1-78 NEX
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6634 4838
Daily: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Do you know that there is a little Japan Town in the City Hall precinct?

CHIJMES is home to 7 great Japanese restaurants. The central area of CHIJMES sits a beautiful cathedral and surrounding it are lush flowers and greenery. Within the area, there are your Japanese restaurants and bars.

This includes popular names such as Tatsu, Gyu-Kaku and Ikkousha Ramen. The Japanese restaurants in CHIJMES focus on different things – some specialise in ramen, others in healthy Japanese dishes. You can also find a traditional sushi bar with the freshest catch of the day.

With just a minute’s walk away from City Hall MRT and many surrounding bus stops, CHIJMES is easily accessible via public transport. If you drive, parking rates are reasonable too. Here are 7 Japanese Restaurants in CHIJMES to love.

#1 ASHINO

For an authentic sushi bar experience, visit Ashino at CHIJMES. Do not let the 10-seater restaurant’s obscure location deter you!

A multi-course lunch at Ashino ranges from S$120++ to S$250++ per pax, but what you get return is aged sushi prepared by Japanese Chef Taku Ashino who previously fronted Hide Yamamoto at Marina Bay Sands.

Over here, guests get to savour “shari–sushi rice” which has been cooked in an iron kettle with air-flown Mt Fuji water. The succulent Botan Ebi – sourced from Hokkaido – has been aged for three days and the end result is an insanely delicious shrimp sushi with a subtle sweet aftertaste. The aged chutoro and grilled nodoguro were unforgettable too. Quality sashimi always enhances a sushi experience.

#01-23 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6684 4567
Closed on Mondays
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#2 GYU-KAKU

Gyu-Kaku is a reputable Yakiniku restaurant chain with over 600 outlets in Japan and five stores across our sunny island. The grilled meat specialty Japanese restaurant is perfect for those with a carnivorous appetite – but of course, healthy greens such as Horenso Spinach Salad (S$6++) are available too.

But we say focus on the meats.

Order the 180-gram Kagoshima Wagyu Premium Loin Steak (S$78++) – a premium well-marbled delicate Kagoshima beef that has so much fatty goodness to love.

Fancy a feast? Why not get the Gyu-Kaku Premium Set($61++ per pax, min. orders of 2 pax required) which includes Australia Wagyu Thick Tongue, Australia Wagyu Karubi, Kagoshima Wagyu Chuck Karubi, Kurobuta Belly, Kimuchi, Soup, Rice and more.

#01-01/02 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6333 4001
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#3 IKKOUSHA RAMEN

Ikkousha Ramen resembles a very authentic Japanese ramen bar with a cosy and intimate seating, complete with counter seats. The menu is pretty extensive and there are many different ramen choices to pick from.

The most popular one is the Tonkotsu Special (S$16.50), and it is also the most value-for-money bowl here. The pork broth is very creamy and extremely flavourful, and it comes with springy thin ramen noodles, soft flavoured egg and a generous amount of pork cha-shu.

Also, try the God Fire Ramen (S$14) – which is a spicy ramen option where you can pick your preferred spice level (level 1 to 4). But be warned that even level 2 is extremely spicy!

#01-07 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6338 8460
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#4 ON-YASAI

This is for all Japanese hotpot lovers. On-Yasai’s Buffet course represents great value when you are super hungry (adults – S$39.90++ per pax, kids/ seniors – S$29.90++ per pax) represents great value when you are super hungry.

The buffet includes five types of meat – beef karubi, beef chuck, pork collar, pork belly and chicken thigh – and unlimited dishes under the seafood, sushi, tempura, sides and vegetables section.

Customers are entitled to two types of soups;  the selections include  Golden Truffle Soup, Hokkaido Miso soup, Herbal Paiton Soup, Homemade Sichuan Soup, , Secret Sukiyaki Soup or Soya Milk Soup. A complimentary dessert is included in the buffet too.

You now know where to head to the next time you and your loved ones find yourselves craving for a crazy Japanese spread!

#01-03/04 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6336 4002
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#5 TATSU

Boasting a 28-seater restaurant with sushi bar and a teppanyaki counter, Tatsu is the ideal venue if you are after a gastronomical Japanese experience. Sit back, relax and watch in awe as the teppanyaki chefs cook up a theatrical storm!

Do not leave Tatsu until you have had their Flambé Wagyu Beef (S$168++) and Live Lobster (seasonal price).

The former is a high-quality marbled Japanese beef with intense marbling while the latter is a superbly fresh chef-recommended sweet crustacean. Both aromatic meats have been cooked till fork tender and are absolutely scrumptious.

To get more bang for one’s buck, order the Teppanyaki Course instead (from S$68++ to S$158++ per pax) where you get to indulge in a plethora of Japanese delights such as cod fish, wagyu steak, king prawn, scallop and lobster.

#01-08 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6332 5868
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

#6 SHIROKIYA

Shirokiya focuses mainly on healthy Japanese dishes, with many of their menu items featuring Hyaluronic Acid and Collagen. While many go for their sumptuous hot pots, they also have great lunch options that are wallet-friendly.

Each of their lunch sets come with rice, salad, miso soup and pickles as well. Our favourite ones are the Luxury Salmon and Salmon Roe Rice Bowl (S$25) and Unagi Rice in Hot Stone Bowl (S$20).

If you are a salmon lover, treat yourself to the Luxury Salmon Bowl – filled to the brim with raw salmon, lightly torched salmon, fresh salmon roe and more. Lots of salmon goodness indeed! They also have a tuna option with a huge dollop of negitoro (chopped salmon and leek).

#01-05/06 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6337 5188
Mon to Thu, Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 1am
Nearest Station: City Hall

#7 TONKATSU & SAKE BAR TONZAEMON BY MA MAISON

TONKATSU & Sake Bar Tonzaemon by Ma Maison has nailed it with their fragrant breaded deep-fried pork cutlets. Crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside; these beautiful golden brown tonkatsu have successfully achieved an excellent texture thanks to the carefully aged and marinated meat used.

Lunch sets are very affordable and start from S$17.80++.

We highly recommend the Kuro Buta Katsu Set (S$31.80++) – diners can opt for either pork loin or pork fillet – which is essentially a Japanese heritage pig breed specially raised for its flavourful fatty meat. Note that every set is served with rice, tonjiru soup and pickles.

Itadakimasu!

#01-09 CHIJMES, 30 Victoria St
Singapore 187996
Tel: +65 6338 5907
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

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After all the Christmas feasting, how about a break from European meats and turning to an elegant Japanese meal to welcome the New Year instead? Located on the 4th level of luxurious hotel Pan Pacific Singapore is award-winning Keyaki Japanese Restaurant; indulge in a sumptuous selection of sukiyaki, sashimi and signature teppanyaki.

Keyaki is defying traditions and sticking to what they do best – authentic Japanese food without a premium price tag.

And readers of ladyironchef will enjoy a generous discount of 25% off lunch on 31 Dec 2015 as well as 15% off lunch on 01 Jan 2016 to 10 Jan 2016 when you quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making a reservation or when you flash this post upon payment.

Surrounded by a tranquil Japanese garden and koi pond, Keyaki is a befitting location for a quiet celebration. At this 146-seater establishment, choose from private Tatami rooms, Western dining rooms or watch the chef in action upfront at the teppanyaki counter seats; those are our favourite!

Just for our readers, enjoy 25% off your total bill for lunch at Keyaki on Thursday, 31 Dec 2015. This means you can savour the Kaze Teppanyaki Prix Fixe – which comprises an amuse bouche, salad, steamed egg custard, beef sirloin/fillet, prawns, scallop, salmon, white fish, sautéed vegetables, fried rice, miso soup, pickles and dessert – at S$105++ instead of the standard price S$140++.

Isn’t that a pretty neat deal, especially when it is New Year’s Eve?

And if you already have lunch plans on New Year’s Eve, you still have reasons to dine at Keyaki. An exclusive generous 15%* discount is applicable for lunch from 01 Jan 2016 to 10 Jan 2016.

Similarly, all you have to do is to quote ‘ladyironchef’ upon making a reservation or flash this post upon payment.

Keyaki’s tranquil location within a Japanese garden and authentic cuisine sure reminded us of great times in Japan when we had nothing but good Japanese food.

* Excludes Weekend Bubbly Brunch, New Year’s Day set lunch and a la carte items.

Keyaki Japanese Restaurant
Pan Pacific Singapore
Level 4, 7 Raffles Blvd
Singapore 039595
Reservations: +65 6826 8240 / celebrate.sin@panpacific.com
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Promenade

This post is brought to you by Pan Pacific Singapore.

Note: Hilltop Japanese restaurant has stopped its operation.

Hill Top Japanese Restaurant has been around for many years and it has always been known as one of the famous teppanyaki restaurants in Singapore.

Stepping inside the restaurant, located on a hill above Jurong Birdpark, we were surprised by the crowd for such an inaccessible place. It was a Friday night, and the humble, dimly-lit restaurant was full. The crowd was a good mix of couples and families – we see how much Singaporeans love teppanyaki.

We were seated at a corner station, where we had an unobstructed view of the chef working his skills and sizzling all the fresh food right before the patrons.

The ala carte menu was a rather simple and straight – forward ones, and I must say that the prices shocked us a little. The restaurant does not have any set menus, unlike a typical teppanyaki restaurant. For ala carte portions, prices range from $18 for pork loin/chicken, to $30 for a black pepper steak.

We ordered Hill Top NZ Steak ($30), Kurobuta Pork Belly ($23), Beancurd ($4) and California Maki ($8) to share. The food was prepared and served with high standard; they were not downright fantastic, but tantalizing enough to make the meal a happy one.

Complimentary desserts such as Mango Pudding, Sago Honeydew and Almond Beancurd will ensure that you end on a sweet note.

Hill Top Japanese Restaurant
2 Jurong Hill
Jurong Bird Park
Tel: +65 6266 3522
Daily: 11.30am – 11.30pm

For more recommendations, read my post on Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore

At Hide Yamamoto, diners can enjoy four different menus – namely: sushi, robatayaki, ramen and teppanyaki. The Japanese Restaurant is located on the second floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino, and it is the brainchild of renowned Chef Hide Yamaamoto.

We dropped by for teppanyaki during dinner on a weekend, and it was a splendid experience.

During dinner, Hide Yamamoto has several teppanyaki sets ranging from $180 to $380. For a more affordable option, they serve a teppanyaki lunch set at $80.

We had four sets of ‘A’ course ($180), and also ordered several items from the ala carte menu to share. The ‘A’ course set dinner includes an amuse bouche, mixed green salad, chawanmushi, tiger prawn, scallop, Japanese wagyu, assorted vegetable, garlic rice, miso soup and a dessert.

First up we had a silver cod ($30) and salmon ($20). Both dishes (from the ala carte menu) were good, but nothing to shout about.

After which, the chef served us scallop ($20) and tiger prawn ($18). The scallop was plump, meaty and flavourful; while the prawn was sweet and very juicy. Also good: chawanmushi with a strong coating of truffle oil.

Next, we had the kurobuta collar ($38) from the ala carte menu, and while the meat was nicely done, it was not enough to send me into food coma. The crab leg, on the other hand, was excellent.

The highlight of our meal was the wagyu beef ($98) which was superbly prepared. Also worth mentioning are the accompanying grilled vegetables – asparagus, capsium, and mushrooms.

“Foie gras is as good asa sex,” I told my partner after taking a bite at the luscious and fat slab of goose liver. If you love foie gras ($38), you must order it when you are at Hide Yamamoto.

We were almost full after having the delicious garlic rice, but we got greedy and made a last minute order of lobster ($80) and abalone ($70/130g). What a brilliant ending to a good dinner.

There’s only one word to describe our meal, and overall experience at Hide Yamamoto: exquisite. While prices are steep, I’d recommend Hide Yamamoto restaurant at Marina Bay Sands if you like teppanyaki.

Hide Yamamoto
8 Bayfront Avenue
02-05 Casino Side Level 2, Marina Bay Sands
Tel: +65 6688 7098
Daily: 12.00 – 15.00
Mon to Wed: 18.00 – 23.00
Thu to Sun: 18.00 – 03.00

For more recommendations, please read my list of Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore

Through my growing years, teppanyaki has always been a favourite. Even though I often crave for it, I haven’t had it for a long time because there are not that many teppanyaki restaurants around.

In my memory, most food courts used to have teppanyaki counters. But these days, they have disappeared almost entirely, leaving us with very limited options.

When you mention good teppanyaki in Singapore, several places like Keyaki, Tatsu Teppanyaki, and Hill Top Japanese Restaurant come to mind. However, they are not cheap. I certainly cannot afford to eat there on a regular basis. So I did some research on places to go, and I was pointed to Sakae Teppanyaki.

Sakae Teppanyaki is not new in the market. It currently has seven outlets at Century Square, Changi Airport, Lot 1, North Point, Sun Plaza, Sentosa, and Plaza Singapura.

Sakae Teppanyaki has set meals which range from the popular chicken set ($17.99) with chicken, gindara, and gyonza; to the premium Sakae set ($23.99) which comes with venison, foie gras, and shell scallop. Set lunches at Sakae Teppanyaki are much more affordable. For instance, the seafood lunch set with salmon, tiger prawn, and gyonza, is only $13.99.

While the food is not out-of-this-world good, I can see myself coming back as it is very decently priced. Moreover, the convenient locations mean that I can drop by whenever I am craving for teppanyaki.

Where do you usually go for teppanyaki? Do leave a comment and let me know.

Sakae Teppaanyaki
68 Orchard Road
#B2-52/54 Plaza Singapura
Tel: +65 6337 5676
Daily: 11.30am – 10.00pm

2 Tampines Central 5
#B1-29 Century Square
Tel: +65 6784 8089
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm

For more recommendations, read my list of Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore