5 most favored izakaya restaurants in Singapore to go to for Japanese-style bites and drinks

Craving for Japanese-style bites and drinks?

Try visiting an izakaya restaurant then!

According to Google, “izakaya” means “a type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic drinks.”

We’ve picked out some of the most favored izakaya restaurants in Singapore in this list, so let’s take a look together, shall we?

Toku Nori Handroll Bar

Website: tokunori.sg

Google Rating: 4.9 (2.7K+ reviews)

Address: 200A Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068638

Perched in a heritage shophouse in Telok Ayer, this Japanese handroll bar channels New York City’s speakeasies while serving up yummy bites.

The name “Toku” means special in Japanese, and special is exactly what you will find here.

Each handroll starts with crisp nori seaweed, wrapped around Koshihikari pearl rice.

From there, choose from fresh scallops, yellowtail, or salmon.

There are also options like wagyu, uni, or foie gras.

Ala carte premium handrolls are priced from $7.50.

Shakō-Ba SG

Website: shakoba.com.sg

Google Rating: 4.9 (470+ reviews)

Address: 12 N Canal Rd, #02-01, Singapore 048825

Shakō-Ba SG is where the daruma theme and neon lights welcome you into an izakaya experience.

True to its name—”Shakō” means socializing in Japanese—this hangout pairs izakaya vibes with twists.

Behind it all is Chef Patrick, whose 25 years of culinary expertise shine through in every dish that leaves the kitchen.

Appetizers/cold dishes start at $8, handrolls at $10, and crispy rice at $12.

Hiyaki Yakitori Izakaya Bar

Website: hiyaki.sg

Google Rating: 4.9 (300+ reviews)

Address: 33 Kampong Bahru Rd, Singapore 169354

Hiyaki Yakitori Izakaya Bar brings the sizzle of Japanese grilling to you.

The name itself tells a story: “Hi” represents the flames that transform quality ingredients into culinary masterpieces, while “Yaki” honors the art of Japanese grilling.

Their chefs command the grill, creating yakitori skewers and seafood dishes that are as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the palate.

Appetizers are priced from $6.80, charcoal grills from $5, and sushi rolls from $17.80.

issho izakaya @ Marina One

Website: isshoizakaya.com.sg

Google Rating: 4.8 (300+ reviews)

Address: 5 Straits View, #01-14 West Tower, Marina One Show Gallery, Singapore 018935

At issho izakaya, “together” is the heart of everything they do, as their name suggests.

This Marina One gathering spot brings families and friends closer through Japanese cuisine.

Their culinary team, guided by a chief consultant chef from Japan, crafts each dish using the best ingredients and techniques.

The menu weaves local flavors into Japanese culinary heritage, creating something both familiar and pleasantly unexpected.

Appetizers start from $2.90, sushi tacos from $6.90, and sashimi from $9.90.

Nomiya Izakaya & Sake Bar

Website: nomiya.sg

Google Rating: 4.7 (440+ reviews)

Address: 11 Trengganu St, Singapore 058465

Last but not least, we have Nomiya Izakaya & Sake Bar which brings a mix of fine food, sake, and mood-setting music to all.

Share an izakaya set built for two (from $129) while letting the evening unfold.

The menu reads like a greatest hits of Japanese comfort food—from skewers starting at $4 to fresh Japanese oysters from $17.50.

Small plates beginning at $5.50 make it easy to sample your way through the night.

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