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Hang tight, sushi lovers! We’re going to put you through an intense session of sushi torture. By the end of this article, you’re going to feel extreme pain in your tummy from sushi cravings.
Here are 10 places we believe sushi connoisseurs will end up in if they teleported themselves to sushi restaurants.
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The allure of Maki-San lies in its ability to customise, through the selection of a variety of ingredients – a sushi Subway, if you will. With their humorous sizes – Little san, Big san and Mega san – and quirky outlook on maki (just take a look at their website!) Maki-San is a popular sushi destination for young’uns. And me.
Little san:
1 base, 4 essentials, 1 sprinkle, 1 house dressing
Big san:
1 base, 4 essentials, 2 additionals, 1 sprinkle, 1 house dressing
Mega san
1 base, 4 essentials, 2 additionals, 1 special, 1 sprinkle, 1 house dressing
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The Itacho Sushi outlet at ION Orchard boasts great service and one hell of a good Chawanmushi (the one with crab). It is slightly pricey for those looking for a regular sushi to satisfy their passing cravings. Unless you’re out on a sushi binge that’ll combust your internal organs, I’d say stick to your Cold Storage sushi. A dining session in Itacho Sushi will ensure you do not spend anything less than a million dollars – of course, I’m only exaggerating.
Recommendation: Dip that Curry Lobster Sushi into above-reasonable amount of wasabi and soya sauce and pop that abomination into your front door (by that, I mean your mouth). It’s a flavourful combination of sweet, salty and spicy that’s going to blow your brains. So good.
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Alright let’s go even deeper into the expensive route – Japanese fine dining. A typical meal may set you beyond three digits of dollars so unless you’re an intense food connoisseur, then I’d suggest heading over Shiraishi for days when it matters; like birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s.
The Edomae Special gives you 8 kinds of sushi and rolls (that you’ll absolutely love, trust me) as well as the soup and dessert for about $50 (before taxes and all that jazz). Upgrade it to a 1.5 with $40 and you’ll get 15 kinds of sushi with the soup and dessert. Like I said, this one may be pricey, but with the premium quality that you’ll be receiving, a price like these shouldn’t be a big problem!
If Koh Grill & Sushi Bar held the bar high for Maki, then AOKI got you covered for Mazechirashi. A salad-looking dish with rice + fish. Of course, I’m merely oversimplifying what the depth of AOKI’s Mazechirashi is offering. Since we are talking about Sushi, let me tell you that AOKI’s sushi lives up to it Mazechirashi counterpart.
Order the lunch Omakase and you’ll get somewhat a sample of everything you need to try – gunkans, makis and more. Yummy.
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Oishi! Popular amongst foodies for its Chirashi and Donburi, Tanuki Raw is the place to go if you’re looking for a decent meal in town. Don’t discount its sushi though, Tanuki Raw serves a deliciously mean Maki. The Superstar Roll is stellar and Instagram This Maki is well, Instagrammable.
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If you’ve been to 313 Somerset on a weekend (or even on weeknights), you’d know that Sushi Express is perpetually as full as USS on Halloween. Ok, exaggerating again but you get the idea. What I can say is this: it’s full for a reason.
It’s unbelievably cheap. How cheap?
$1.50 per plate. Even Nihon Mura Express is no longer this cheap. If you’re not about to spend a partial of a fortune then I’d imagine Sushi Express is where you’d want to be!
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Standing Sushi Bar is popular amongst desk jobbers who seek reclusiveness with other jobbers after 5pm. It’s one of those restaurants with an urban tranquil, located in the corner of town (8Q@SAM, along Queen Street). No, you won’t be standing throughout your meal.
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Getting a table in a restaurant that’s part of a hotel’s dining option is almost an impossibility unless you’ve got yourself a reservation (that’s if you were able to reach customer service to make your bookings in the first place). Kudos for your effort if you were able to get your bookings though, you poor soul.
Anyway, here’s a complimentary adulation because Tatsuya is one sushi factory you’d love to visit. Located in Goodwood Park Hotel, you’d automatically assume that Tatsuya is one atas restaurant. And for a good reason too – the Maki served is delicious and fresh so you’ll never taste one like this again. Order the bento set, and you’ll enjoy a wholesome menu comprising an assortment of sushi and maki (there’s a grilled cod in the bento too, but who cares about that)!
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You better believe it when I say Shinji by Kanesaka serves what I will say, one of the best sushi in Singapore. Again, this one’s going to be another Japanese restaurant that’ll run your wallet dry. So make this dinner session count. Shinji’s menu will manifest on your appetite, in turn, controlling you – you’ll want to order everything in the menu. BUT FOCUS. The sushi’s what you came for.
The Sushi Edomae is what you’ll be ordering. Not the Omakase. FOCUS. I REPEAT. Order the Sushi Edomae, not Omakase. The Sushi Edomae comprises Nigiri and Maki sushi – sushi so charming and tasty, you’ll be transported to sushi heaven, where you’ll be bathing in Japanese rice. Right, once you’re done with the sushi, only then will you get your hands on the Omakase – doesn’t matter if it’s Wa or Shin. Just get any. This meal will cost you a trip to Australia, but trust me, all the cents lost is worth it.
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Ending the list is yet another atas Japanese restaurant. This time, located in the heart of our shopping district, and the second floor of Tripleone Somerset, it’s Fukuichi. Again, let’s swipe everything else other than Sushi (like the sashimi *hint hint*) away to our peripheral vision and focus ourselves towards one thing – sushi.
In Fukuichi, simply order the Sushi Moriawase and you’ll gain access to sushi basics – salmon, roe, sashimi and other assortments. Sure, I said ‘basics’, but it doesn’t apply to the quality and taste at all. There are other premiums too, where unagi, tamago and other awesome ingredients will stun you like vegetable (yes, I’m still using stun like vegetable whether you like it or not).
Recommended: SASHIMI. SASHIMI. SASHIMI.