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SHINRAI

(5.0 Score)
173 Telok Ayer Street,
Chinatown 068622 Directions

Speciality:

✓ Bibimbap ✓ Chazuke ✓ Salmon Roe ✓ Oyster ✓ Wagyu Beef ✓ Ikayaki ✓ Onigiri ✓ Donburi ✓ Unagi ✓ Noodle ✓ California Roll ✓ Yakitori ✓ Sushi ✓ Poke ✓ Soba

"Shinrai provides a modern blend of sushi-izakaya and Omakase-inspired dishes for everyone. Chef Fong, Head Chef Haoey Cheah, crafts a menu that ignites the culinary senses. They embark on a remarkable journey of Japanese gastronomy, where age-old traditions blend seamlessly with the city's modern flair. Shinrai relishes in the true essence of Japanese cuisine, redefined with creative culinary methods and perfected by Shinrai’s ever-innovative master chefs. Their unique combination of curated, high-quality dishes with a casual, social atmosphere makes Shinrai an attractive option for diners seeking both quality and accessibility.

2026 Update: Shinrai offers a variety of facilities, including alcohol, beer, happy-hour drinks, free wi-fi and a parking lot."

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SPrice:

Appetizers
Seafood Chawanmushi S$9.80
With Truffle Caviar S$9.80
Hotate With Mentaiko S$17.80
Skewer
Chicken Skin S$3.80
Satsumaimo S$3.80
Shinrai Signature
Salmon Yukke S$8.80
Hotate With Mentaiko S$17.80
Chilled Angel Hair Pasta
Truffle Pasta With Salmon S$19.80
Truffle Pasta With Hotate S$21.80
Wagyu Foie Gras Don S$52.80
Toro Foie Gras Don S$52.80

Contact:

8858 8831

Mon-Thu,Sat & Sun: 12pm - 2:30pm|6pm - 10:30pm
Fri: 12pm - 2:30pm|6pm - 11:45pm

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RAPPU

(4.9 Score)
52 Duxton Road,
Chinatown 089516 Directions

Speciality:

✓ Sashimi and Izayaka ✓ Sake Pairing and High Roller ✓ Akami and Toro Tartare ✓ Wagyu Beef Bento ✓ Kanpachi Collar ✓ High Roller Wagyu ✓ Hamachi Collar

“2026 Update: Rappu offers a pumping dining experience with Sakes, sushi rolls and izakaya plates in a sophisticated, modern hangout with colourful neon lighting. Their team is attentive and friendly while offering services to customers. RAPPU is a handroll bar by The Proper Concepts Collective, dedicated to delivering an unrivalled Japanese dining experience. The restaurant has stunnning atmosphere where guests can feel relaxed and happy. Rappu is a culinary hotspot dedicated to crafting the best sushi hand rolls using premium seaweed, sushi rice, and high-quality seafood. They provide delivery, pickup and reservation. They offer gift cards to guests. They offer outdoor seating, vegan options and wi-fi.”

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Rappu’S Lunar Yusheng S$128.00
Rappu’S Lunar Yusheng Vegetarian S$88.00
Rappu Salted Egg Lotus Chips S$14.00
Rappu X Ags X Jiajia Collaboration Set Menu S$85.00
Seasonal Rappu S$74.00
Rappu Bundles
Rappu Bundle Of Two S$115.62
Rappu Bundle Of Four S$191.77
The Rappu Tengo S$46.00
The Rappu High Roller S$86.00
Hamachi Collar S$24.00
Mt. Rappu Duck Tsukune S$26.30
Mt. Rappu Akami & Toro S$26.30
Mt. Rappu Hotate, Salmon & Toro S$26.30
Mt. Rappu Unagi S$26.30
Rappu Chirashi Handroll Kit
The Rappu Tengo S$46.00
The Rappu Jigo S$46.00
The Rappu Vegan S$36.00
The Rappu High Roller S$86.00
Heart Of Gold Chirashi S$88.00
Diy Handroll Kit S$12.00
Uni Pudding S$20.00
Hotate Tartare S$14.00
Crab Mayo S$12.00
Akami & Toro Tartare S$10.00
Miso Soup S$6.00
Truffled Edamame S$9.7

Contact:

9170 2557

Mon: 6pm - 10:30pm
Tue-Sun: 11:45am - 2:30pm|6pm - 10:30pm

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KAKUREGA THE LAIR

(4.9 Score)
12 Smith Street,
Chinatown 058926 Directions

Speciality:

✓ Fresh Oysters ✓ Pork ✓ Yakitori ✓ Fried Rice ✓ Mozzarella ✓ Grilled Beef ✓ Sashimi ✓ Salmon Avocado Salad ✓ Kaki Fry ✓ Mozzerella Chizu Maki ✓ Wagyu Karubi Mini Don ✓ Ninniku Chahan ✓ Hotate Mentai Yaki ✓ Tempura Cheese Shrimp Ball

“2026 Update: Kakurega The Lair is a Japanese casual bar that is dedicated to the twin pleasures of Yakitori and Premium Sake, featuring superior hospitality and Japanese ingredients. The restaurant, which is situated in the centre of Chinatown, best spot to grab a chill with a few friends and hang out after a hectic week. They offer a cosy indoor space with an atmosphere that acts as a place for wanderers and adventurers to share a drink as equals. Kakurega The Lair deliver an authentic Japanese Sake, a unique experience, along with charcoal-grilled Yakitori and hearty samplings of Kobachi.”

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SPrice:

Surume Ika Sugatayaki S$18.80
Saikoro Steak S$17.80
Unagi Kabayaki S$19.80
Yakiniku Karubi Kimi Omega Tamago S$22.80
Kurobuta Pork Soba S$16.80
Kohitsuji Yaki S$30.80
Gyu Tataki 250g S$20.80
Buri Shioyaki S$18.80
Buri Kama Shio S$23.80
Salmon-Yaki S$16.80

Contact:

6223 0102

Tue-Fri: 6pm - 10:30pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 3pm|6pm - 10:30pm
Mon: Closed

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TBR® Inspection Score Report

SHINRAI Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Videos: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

RAPPU Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Social Media: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KAKUREGA THE LAIR Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Business Hours: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Extensive Menu: 10