10 Best Teppanyaki Restaurants in Singapore
Introduced in 1945 by Shigeji Fujioka, the founder of Kobe-based restaurant Misono, teppanyaki has been a delight for all as it combines food with performance art. Initially, this style of cooking was not an instant hit among locals, but it became popular after the war.
Today, you can find multiple teppanyaki restaurants worldwide. In this article, we are introducing to you ten of the best restaurants you should go to while in Singapore.
Teppan-Ya
Located in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Teppan-Ya is Singapore’s hottest teppanyaki restaurant. They offer a variety of Japanese specialities such as tempura, sushi, and sashimi. Teppanyaki junkies should try their Teppan Kaiseki Course. The main dish comes with a portion of the salad’s signature appetisers, sashimi, dobin mushi (a traditional seafood broth) and fried rice.
Location: Teppan-Ya, 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore 039797
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10pm (Dinner)
Keyaki
Nestled within a reimagined Japanese garden, Keyaki transports you to Japan without leaving the country. Aside from A La Carte teppanyaki menus, Keyaki also offers sukiyaki and an Omakase experience in the restaurant. Besides their fresh and premium ingredients, you can enjoy your meal in the Tatami- or western-style private dining rooms.
Location: Keyaki, 7 Raffles Blvd, Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore 039595
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
Teppan Kappou Kenji
Headed by Chef Kenji Okumura, Teppan Kappou Kenji is a firm favourite amongst the working crowd in Tanjong Pagar. They only use the finest and freshest ingredients in their cuisine. Besides teppanyaki, Teppan Kappou Kenji is also known for its affordable Express Lunch sets. You can view their menus and book a table online before heading down.
Location: Teppan Kappou Kenji, 99 Tg Pagar Rd, #01-01, Singapore 088520
Opening Hours: Daily, 11.30am to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10pm (Dinner)
Shima Restaurant
Set up in the 1980s, Shima Restaurant was the first teppanyaki restaurant in Singapore. Housed in Goodwood Park Hotel, the sophisticated interior and excellent standard of service make this restaurant the ideal place to bring your date.
Shima Restaurant offers three kinds of teppanyaki menu, Teppanyaki lunch buffet, Teppanyaki set and Teppanyaki A La Carte menu. Aside from teppanyaki, the restaurant also offers Omakase, A La Carte items like sashimi, sushi, and desserts.
Location: Shima Restaurant,22 Scotts Rd, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10pm (Dinner)
Mikuni
Mikuni offers fine-dining Japanese cuisine with teppanyaki and sushi live stations. The stations are each helmed by a master chef that highlights the seasonal Japanese produce. Enjoy the multi-sensory dining experience at Mikuni where you can appreciate the theatrical humor carefully blended with traditional Japanese cooking methods.
Take note that their Teppanyaki Counter will be closed from 24 Apr to 5 May 2022 for both lunch and dinner.
Location: Mikuni, Level 3, Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat, 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10pm (Dinner)
Ajiya Okonomiyaki
Nestled in the cosy neighbourhood of Bukit Timah, Ajiya Okonomiyaki is widely known for its DIY Okonomiyaki. You can choose from meats like Kurobuta Pork, US Short Prime Rib and Japanese Wagyu Beef.
Location: Ajiya Okonomiyaki, 104 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598603
Opening Hours: Tues to Sun, 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch), 5.30pm – 9:30pm (Dinner); Closed on Mon
Express Teppanyaki
One of the most affordable and popular teppanyaki restaurants is Express Teppanyaki. You can locate Express Teppanyaki across Singapore as they serve a variety of ingredients like tenderloin, fish fillets, beef ribs and scallops. If you are craving teppanyaki overseas, Express Teppanyaki have outlets in Malaysia and Taiwan as well.
Location: Express Teppanyaki, Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-K22, Singapore 529510; Other outlets available
Teppan Bar Q
If you are looking for a midrange teppanyaki restaurant, check out Teppan Bar Q where you can enjoy Teppan tapas, steak and seafood. This bar concept teppanyaki store serves teppanyaki sets that are derived from a mix of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine. On the other hand, for those who do not feel like going out, you can also get the dishes delivered to your home.
Location: Teppan Bar Q, 11 Unity St, #01-21/22, Singapore 237995
Opening Hours: Daily, 5pm to 11.30pm
Teppan Works
Teppan Works offers an assorted range of seafood and big cuts of meats from their premium selection of the freshest choices. From Wagyu steaks to fresh salmon, you would be able to taste the rich umami notes in your dishes at Teppan Works.
Location: Teppan Works, 42 Tras St, Singapore 078981
Opening Hours: Daily, 12pm to 3.30pm (Lunch), 5.30pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
Tatsu Teppanyaki
For those looking for a teppanyaki that offers premium dishes, check out Tatsu Teppanyaki. From a wide variety of raw fish air-flown from Japan four times a week to perfectly cooked vegetables, Tatsu Teppanyaki is the place to go if you are craving both sushi and teppanyaki.
Location: Tatsu Teppanyaki, 30 Victoria St, #01-08 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Opening Hours: Mon to Sun, 12pm to 2.30pm (Lunch), 6pm to 10.30pm (Dinner)
10 Best Teppanyaki Restaurants in Singapore
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