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Among The Best Sake Bars in Singapore: 8 Hidden Gems for Sake Lovers

Sake at home and sake on a night out at a sake bar or izakaya are quite different experiences indeed. Sake naturally pairs wonderfully with all kinds of Japanese cuisine in all kinds of atmospheres - yakitori at an izakaya, fresh sushi and sashimi at a Japanese bar & restaurant, or oden at a sake bar. One of the great advantages of visiting a dedicated sake venue in-person is also the chance to discover and experiment with new sake labels, flavour profiles, and food pairings, with the guidance of the in-house sake sommeliers and dedicated team at these establishments. It's an experience that's highly enjoyable for anyone who loves a good drink with a good meal (and honestly, who doesn't?)
  
Among the best sake bars in Singapore - here are 8 hidden gems for those who love sake, in no particular order:

1. Orihara Shoten

Nestled in the laid-back area of Robertson Walk, Orihara sake bar offering a wide selection sakes to accompany a delicious selection of yakitori meat skewers you can order from their neighbour of the same company, Shirokane Toritama. Make yourself comfortable in their intimate bar setting, and get yourself acquainted with their well-stocked sake fridge for a cozy and thoroughly enjoyable night.

Orihara is also a wholly Japanese-owned distributor of premium boutique sakes and other Japanese alcoholic beverages ranging across sakes, Japanese plum wines, Japanese liqueurs, whiskies, and other Japanese craft beers. 

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Visit Orihara Shoten at:
11 Unity Street #01-02 Robertson Walk Singapore 237995
+65 6836 5710
Opening Hours: 
Sunday - Wednesday, 6pm to 12:00am
Thursday - Saturday, 6pm to 1:30am

2. Manzoku by Yoi Group

Manzoku is a popular destination in Singapore that's already famous for their delicious Japanese cuisine and scrumptious Chirashi that comes with thick slices of assorted sashimi. What may be surprising to some is that they're also a sake bar with an impressive range of sakes of different types, carrying some unique labels that you've probably not seen anywhere else in Singapore.

Sake pairs wonderfully with Japanese cuisine, and sakes with a light and smooth flavour profile pairs especially well with fresh sashimi and food with a clean and light taste profile. You can discover your dream sake and food pairing here, or ask the helpful staff at Manzoku for sake recommendations to jazz up your meal and bring the flavours to the next level.

P.S. We'd recommend giving the Kinmon X3 Junmai at Manzoku a try! 

   

Visit Manzoku by Yoi Group at:
18 Purvis Street, #01-01, Singapore, Singapore
+65 6734 4436
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 11.30am - 1.30am
Sunday, 11.30am - 3pm

3. Ishinomaki Grill & Sake

Ishinomaki is a grill & sake dining concept offering both authentic robatayaki/ Izakaya dishes and Japanese cuisine pairing with premium sake & shochu in the house. Their name is a tribute to the city of Ishinomaki, working together with local Japanese produce suppliers to deliver fresh and high quality ingredients from Ishinomaki.

Enjoy traditional flavours of Japan and Ishinomaki cuisine paired with delicious sake!

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Visit Ishinomaki Grill & Sake at:
390 Orchard Rd, #B1-02/02A/03, Singapore 238871
+65 6737 1065
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday, 11.30am - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm

4. Shukuu Japanese Izakaya & Mirai Sake Hall

Mirai Sake Hall is a collaborative arm of Shukuu Izakaya, serving up their passion for sake through new and different sake flavour profiles. With Mirai Sake Hall's powerful team of passionate sake experts and sake sommeliers, you can be rest assured that you'll be in good hands for the evening for sake recommendations, and to even learn a little bit more about sake and discover what your palate fancies.

Enjoy an authentic Japanese Izakaya experience with delicious Japanese food and delicious sake at Shukuu Japanese Izakaya and Sake Bar!

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Image Courtesy of: Shukuu Japanese Izakaya and Sake Hall
  

Visit Shukuu Japanese Izakaya & Mirai Sake Hall at:
8 Stanley St, Singapore 068727
+65 6327 9240
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday, 5.30pm - 10.30pm

5. SAKEMARU Artisan Sake Hideout

SAKEMARU Artisan Sake Hideout features an extensive range of exclusive artisanal sake alongside modern Japanese Kappo-style cuisine.

With more than 50 different types of sake available for dine-in and a constantly updated list of new artisanal sake labels, be ready for the ultimate sake experience, where you can keep coming back for more different and new sake labels and flavour profiles.

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Visit SAKEMARU Artisan Sake Hideout at:
55 South Bridge Road, Singapore, Singapore
+65 6513 2789
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 3pm - 11pm

6. Sake Labo Singapore

Sake Labo is a culinary-cultural concept that combines sake drinking and japas (Japanese tapas) dining into a multi-faceted experience. Sake Labo serves high-quality, small batch craft sake imported directly from Japanese breweries.

Soak up the stylish and modern atmosphere of sake labo with mouth-watering sake and Japanese tapas at Sake Labo!

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Visit Sake Labo Singapore at:
29 Stanley St, Singapore 068738
+65 8764 6758
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday, 12pm - 2.30pm, 5pm - 10.30pm
Saturday, 5pm - 10.30pm

7. OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar

A modern an intimate sake and sushi bar, OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar guarantees that each sake served is tasted by them first, with written tasting notes to guide you and help you to get to know your sakes better. 

Run, don't walk, to OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar if you're up for tantalising sushi paired with great sake!

PhotoImage Courtesy of: OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar

  
Visit OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar at:
302 Beach Rd, #01-08 Concourse Skyline, Singapore 199600
+65 9232 4388
Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 5.30pm - 12am


8. KAMOSHITA

A hidden gem nestled in Neil Road, Kamoshita serves up a range of authentic Japanese cuisine with some of the best Oden in Singapore and seasonal foods that pair satisfyingly with their large variety of sakes.

Oden and sake are often a missed food/sake pairing opportunity for many Singaporeans - Kamoshita is a great place to discover and experiment with this!

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Visit KAMOSHITA at:
5 Neil Rd, Singapore 088806
+65 6221 3950
Opening Hours:
Monday - Sunday, 5pm - 11pm

 

Happy sipping!

@ChopstickPride