Miss dining in at Japanese restaurants? Luckily, Singapore has a slew of bento box options for you to have a taste of Japan at home (at least until dining in reopens on June 21). With upscale Japanese restaurants spicing up their delivery offerings with new and delicious creations, you’re sure to find something that will please your palate.
Since International Sushi Day (June 18) is just around the corner, here are some Japanese restaurants offering bento box delivery that'll help you mark the special food occasion at home.
Rappu
This handroll sushi bar combines modern culinary preparation methods with traditional sushi ingredients, and is a dining concept by The Feather Blade, a steakhouse and cocktail bar. Rappu has a wide variety of bento boxes available for order, with options such as chirashi ($24), unagi ($32), or a combination box ($32) depending on your appetite. In addition, a 60ml bottle of sake is included to go with your meal if you order their handroll items. Order before 8pm at least a day in advance to avoid disappointment.
Price: From $24++, with a delivery fee of $10 for orders below $100
Opening Hours: Tuesday–Thursday from 5:30pm–10:30pm, and Friday–Sunday from 11:45am–3pm and 5–10pm
Ichigo Ichie
Ichigo Ichie, translated as "One Life, One Moment", is a fine-dining Kappo restaurant which seeks to provide an unforgettable experience to cherish. Kappo restaurants leave the preparation of the dishes entirely up to the chef (similar to omakase meals), who surprises the diners with seasonal Japanese dishes. Chef Akane Eno, a top Japanese sushi chef, brings the flavours of Japan to Singapore through innovative creations. While the takeaway menu has fewer options than its regular menu, there are still plenty of bento boxes that can delight your taste buds. Try the Miyazaki Wagyu Beef Steak Bento ($98), which promises melt-in-your mouth wagyu beef slices with crispy cubes on a bed of fluffy rice. You can also get Japanese tea ($25) or Miwa-Somen noodles ($25) to go with your meal.
Price: From $25++ excluding delivery
Contact: For delivery, contact (65)90182897.
Takayama
Takayama is an intimate epicurean encounter steeped in the tradition of fine Japanese cuisine. This popular establishment is helmed by Chef Taro Takayama, who has worked in three-star Michelin restaurants and served celebrities and dignitaries, including Japan’s Crowne Prince Naruhito and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Indulge in a multi-course menu showcasing culinary masterpieces made with seasonal ingredients, such as their Seasonal Fish Bento ($41.80) paired with traditional side dishes. Or opt for the Kumamoto Wagyu Beef Don ($74.80) and dig into mouthwatering Kumamoto Wagyu beef served on top of freshly steamed rice. Pro-tip: be sure to pair your meal with the restaurant’s various side-dish options for the full experience.
Price: From $41.80++ excluding delivery
Opening Hours: Monday–Thursday from 12pm–2pm and 5:30pm–7:15pm, and Friday from 12pm–2pm
Shinsora
Shinsora is an innovative Japanese omakase sushi concept that pays homage to the centuries-old Japanese craft of Edomae sushi. Using traditional preparation methods from the Edo period, Shinsora serves up stunning sushi bento boxes using the freshest ingredients. Helmed by award-winning sushi chef-owners Sky Tai Koon Siang and Leon Yap, the restaurant offers guests an intimate dining experience from the comfort of their homes. Try the Omakase Sashimi & Sushi bento box ($148++), which presents the best of the Shinsora omakase experience. It is decorated with sasagiri, intricate bamboo leaf cut-outs personally made by the restaurant’s chefs.
Price: From $78++, with a delivery fee of $15 for orders below $150
Opening Hours: Tuesdays–Sundays from 12pm–7pm
The Standing Sushi Bar
Inspired by the standing sushi bars in Tokyo, this eatery offers an elevated dining experience with an extensive menu that includes traditional staples such as robatayaki, tempura, and sashimi. The sushi bar’s latest offering amidst the pandemic is its Lacquered Bento Box Experience ($129++), an intimate home dining experience featuring the best of the restaurant’s fare. Diners can enjoy a Japanese tuna-sashimi course featuring otoro, chutoro, and akami, along with an assorted sushi course and delectable side dishes. Add on champagne ($120) or sake ($100) to complement your meal.
In celebration of International Sushi Day, Native will be hosting a giveaway for a chance to win a $100 restaurant voucher to the Standing Sushi Bar. Head to our Instagram page for more details and how to enter.
Price: $129++ with free delivery
Opening Hours: Monday–Sunday from 12pm–9pm
