TURNING JAPANESE

In the Lion City, it seems like there’s a bottomless appetite for Japanese food. Thankfully, there are fresh new concepts to excite the scene. Taking over the second floor of a shophouse in Telok Ayer is Kabuke, an intimate gastrobar inspired by the art of kabuki. It boasts an impressive selection of sake, which you can pair with contemporary Japanese fare. On the bustling Keong Saik Road, you’ll find Kyuu by Shunsui, offering a 10-course omakase menu featuring seasonal sashimi (flown in twice a week) and robatayaki items. Late into the night, it serves an à la carte menu—perfect for those in need of light bites with drinks. kabuke.sg; kyuu.sg