Wasabi Tei has established itself as one of Far East Plaza's beloved Japanese dining destinations, earning "hidden gem" recognition from food writers and regular customers who have discovered this compact restaurant tucked away on the building's fifth floor. Located at units #05-68/70, the establishment specializes in Japanese preparations emphasizing fresh fish quality and generous portions that deliver exceptional value compared to typical Japanese restaurants in the Orchard area.
The restaurant's reputation centers particularly on its sashimi offerings, with customers consistently praising the thick, substantial cuts that provide more satisfying eating experiences than the thin slices common at many competitors. The salmon sashimi represents particular value, offering generous portions that require multiple bites per slice. Beyond sashimi, the menu encompasses chirashi don, aburi preparations, and various Japanese dishes executed with attention to proper technique and ingredient quality. The intimate counter seating overlooking the open kitchen adds authenticity and engagement as diners watch preparation of their orders.
Wasabi Tei operates Monday through Saturday with split lunch and dinner service periods, closing Sundays. The restaurant seats approximately twenty diners in counter positions that fill quickly during peak periods. Payment accepts cash, PayNow, and PayLah but not cards. The no-service-charge, no-GST pricing structure enhances the value proposition. The combination of quality ingredients, skilled preparation, generous portions, and reasonable pricing has created devoted following among Japanese food enthusiasts who consider the restaurant a must-visit destination within Far East Plaza's dining landscape.
Orchard Road
Operating Hours
Closed
Opens Monday at 12 am
Monday
12–3 pm
5:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday
12–3 pm
5:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday
12–3 pm
5:30–9:30 pm
Friday
12–3 pm
5:30–9:30 pm
Saturday
(Today)
12–4 pm
5:30–9:30 pm
Sunday
Closed
Price Distribution
$10–202%
$20–3037%
$30–4033%
$40–5018%
$50–606%
Our Menu
Menu Highlights
Mixed Sashimi Set
$18.00
Salmon Chirashi Set
$18.00
Negitoro Set
$18.00
Menu Highlights
Sanshoku Chirashi Sushi
$24.00
Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish with Sushi Rice
Salmon Chirashi Sushi
$24.00
Salmon with Sushi Rice
Maguro Chirashi Sushi
$24.00
Tuna with Sushi Rice
Special Chirashi Sushi
$38.00
Mixed Raw Fish with Sushi Rice
Miso Soup
Water Melon
Mekajiki Chirashi Sushi
$28.00
Sword Fish with Sushi Rice
Sake Chirashi Sushi
$28.00
Salmon Belly with Sushi Rice
Negitoro chirashi Sushi
$28.00
Chopped Tuna with Onion
Menu Highlights
Sprite
$2.00
Ice Lemon Tea
$2.00
Coke
$2.00
Coke Light
$2.00
Green Tea
$2.00
Carrot Juice
$2.00
Mineral Water
$2.00
Ocha (Hot/cold)
$2.00
Can Beer
$8.00
Hot Sake
$8.00
Taru Sake
$16.00
Nama Sake
$20.00
Ginjyo
$25.00
Menu Highlights
Sprite
$2.00
Ice Lemon Tea
$2.00
Coke
$2.00
Coke Light
$2.00
Green Tea
$2.00
Carrot Juice
$2.00
Mineral Water
$2.00
Ocha (Hot/cold)
$2.00
Can Beer
$8.00
Hot Sake
$8.00
Taru Sake
$16.00
Nama Sake
$25.00
Ginjyo
$25.00
Menu Highlights
Salmon Sashimi
$16.00
三文鱼刺身
Maguro Sashimi
$18.00
Tuna Sashimi
金枪鱼刺身
Mekajiki Sashimi
$18.00
Swordfish Sashimi
剑鱼刺身
Hamachi Sashimi
$20.00
Yellow Tail Fish Sashimi
黄尾鱼刺身
Salmon Toro Sashimi
$18.00
Salmon Belly Sashimi
三文鱼中腩刺身
Amaebi Sashimi
$18.00
Sweet Prawn Sashimi
甜虾刺身
Tako Sashimi
$12.00
Octopus Sashimi
八爪鱼刺身
Hotate Sashimi
$18.00
Scallop Sashimi
扇贝刺身
Otoro Sashimi
$70.00
Tuna Belly Sashimi
金枪鱼中腩刺身
Menu Highlights
SAWANOTSURU GINJYO ZUICHO SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SHOCHIKUBAI GOKAI SAKE
$8.00
A dry and clean after taste. Recommended to serve hot.
FLASK (180ml)
$8.00
SAWANOTSURU NAMA SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU SHUSHU JUNMAI SAKE
$16.00
A REFRESHING & EASY TO DRINK TRENDY JUNMAI SAKE.
SHIRAYUKI SASAGASUMI NIGORI SAKE
$25.00
A SMOOTH CREAMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETNESS.
TAKARA TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
$25.00
SLIGHTLY DRY, MEDIUM BODIED SAKE.
NANIWA MASAMUNE DAIGINJYO (PREMIUM SAKE)
$30.00
A DRY FULL BODIED SAKE WITH FLAMBOYANT AROMA.
TAKARA UMESHU
$25.00
SWEET AND FRUITY FRAGRANCE COMPARE TO OTHER UMESHU.
KUBOTA SENJYU SAKE
$35.00
A SMOOTH CREAMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETNESS.
Menu Highlights
Salmon Sushi
$5.00
三文鱼寿司
Maguro Sushi
$6.00
Tuna Sushi, 金枪鱼寿司
Hamachi Sushi
$8.00
Yellow Tail Sushi, 黄尾鱼寿司
Hotate Sushi
$7.00
Scallop Sushi, 扇贝寿司
Amaebi Sushi
$7.00
Sweet Prawn Sushi, 甜虾寿司
Mekajiki Sushi
$7.00
Swordfish Sushi, 剑鱼寿司
Ikura Sushi
$10.00
Salmon Roe Sushi, 三文鱼子寿司
Tobikko Sushi
$6.00
Flying Fish Roe Sushi, 飞鱼子寿司
Uni Sushi
$20.00
Sea Urchin Sushi, 海胆寿司
Menu Highlights
SHOCHIKUBAI GOKAI SAKE (PREMIUM HOUSE SAKE)
$8.00
A dry and clean after taste. Recommended to serve hot.
SAWANOTSURU GINJYO ZUCHO SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU SHUSHU JUNMAI SAKE
$16.00
A REFRESHING & EASY TO DRINK TRENDY JUNMAI SAKE.
SHIRAYUKI SASAGASUMI NIGORI SAKE
$25.00
A SMOOTH CREAMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETNESS.
TAKARA TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
$25.00
SLIGHTLY DRY, MEDIUM BODIED SAKE.
TAKARA UMESHU
$25.00
SWEET AND FRUITY FRAGRANCE COMPARE TO OTHER UMESHU.
SAWANOTSURU NAMA SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
NANIWA MASAMUNE DAIGINJYO (PREMIUM SAKE)
$30.00
A DRY FULL BODIED SAKE WITH FLAMBOYANT AROMA.
KUBOTA SENJYU SAKE
$35.00
A SMOOTH CREAMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETNESS
Menu Highlights
California Temaki
$5.00
California Hand Roll
Ikura Temaki
$7.00
Salmon Roe Hand Roll
Salmon Temaki
$5.00
Salmon Hand Roll
Salmon Belly with Onion
$7.00
Maguro Temaki
$6.00
Tuna Hand Roll
Uni Temaki
$15.00
Sea Urchin Hand Roll
Unagi Temaki
$7.00
Eel Hand Roll
Soft Shell Crab Temaki
$7.00
Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll
Menu Highlights
California Temaki
$5.00
California Hand Roll
Ikura Temaki
$7.00
Salmon Roe Hand Roll
Salmon Temaki
$5.00
Salmon Hand Roll
Salmon Belly with Onion
$7.00
Maguro Temaki
$6.00
Tuna Hand Roll
Uni Temaki
$15.00
Sea Urchin Hand Roll
Unagi Temaki
$7.00
Eel Hand Roll
Soft Shell Crab Temaki
$7.00
Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll
Menu Highlights
California Temaki
$5.00
California Hand Roll
Ikura Temaki
$7.00
Salmon Roe Hand Roll
Salmon Temaki
$5.00
Salmon Hand Roll
Negitoro Temaki
$7.00
Chop Tuna With Spring Onion Hand Roll
Maguro Temaki
$6.00
Tuna Hand Roll
Uni Temaki
$15.00
Sea Urchin Hand Roll
Unagi Temaki
$7.00
Eel Hand Roll
karai Ise Ebi Temaki
$7.00
Spicy Lobster Hand Roll
Menu Highlights
JAPANESE TEA
$2.00
SOFT DRINK
$2.00
MINERAL WATER
$2.00
Menu Highlights
Sashimi Teishoku
$22.00
Sashimi Set
Gindara Teriyaki Teishoku
$22.00
Grilled Cod Fish Set
Salmon Teriyaki Teishoku
$18.00
Grilled Salmon Set
Unagi Teishoku
$22.00
Grilled Eel Set
Gyuniku Yaki Teishoku
$20.00
Pan-fried Beef Set
Tori Katsu Teishoku
$13.00
Fried Chicken Cutlet Set
Saba Shioyaki Teishoku
$14.00
Grilled Horse Mackerel with Salt
Ebi Fry Teishoku
$12.00
Deep Fried Prawn Set
Tori Katsu Tamagotoji Teishoku
$14.00
Fried Chicken Cutlet with Egg Set
Menu Highlights
Gyuniku Yaki Teishoku
$20.00
Pan-fried Beef Set
Tori Fried
$18.00
Menu Highlights
Gyu Nabe Beef and Vegetable Hot Pot
$22.00
Gindara Nabe Cod Fish and Vegetable Hot Pot
$22.00
Salmon Nabe Salmon and Vegetable Hot Pot
$22.00
Torikaraage & Soba Goma AE Deep fried chicken & Soba with sesame sauce
$14.00
Plain Udon
$8.00
Kake Soba Plain Noodles Soup
$8.00
Gyuniku Udon Beef Udon
$14.00
Zaru Soba Cold Buckwheat Noodles
$8.00
Menu Highlights
SANSHOKO CHIRASHI
$22.00
三色鱼寿司饭盒
SALMON CHIRASHI
$22.00
三文鱼寿司饭盒
MAGURO CHIRASHI
$22.00
金枪鱼寿司饭盒
KAISEN CHIRASHI
$35.00
海鲜生鱼寿司饭盒
MEKAJIKI CHIRASHI
$24.00
剑鱼寿司饭盒
SALMON BELLY CHIRASHI
$26.00
三文鱼肚寿司饭盒
NEGITORO CHIRASHI
$26.00
鲔鱼肚寿司饭盒
Menu Highlights
Wakame Udon / Soba
$8.00
Beef Udon / Soba
$14.00
Menu Highlights
California Temaki
$5.00
California Hand Roll
Ikura Temaki
$7.00
Salmon Roe Hand Roll
Salmon Temaki
$5.00
Salmon Hand Roll
Salmon Belly with Onion
$7.00
Maguro Temaki
$6.00
Tuna Hand Roll
Uni Temaki
$15.00
Sea Urchin Hand Roll
Unagi Temaki
$7.00
Eel Hand Roll
Soft Shell Crab Temaki
$7.00
Soft Shell Crab Hand Roll
Menu Highlights
Aburi sushi & Salmon Sashimi
$24.00
Aburi salmon & unagi maki
$18.00
Aburi Salmon Maki
$18.00
Aburi Cheese Ebi Maki
$14.00
Menu Highlights
SHOCHIKUBAI GOKAI SAKE
$8.00
A dry and clean after taste. Recommended to serve hot.
SAWANOTSURU GINJYO ZUKCHO SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU NAMA SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU SHUSHU JUNMAI SAKE
$16.00
A REFRESHING & EASY TO DRINK TRENDY JUNMAI SAKE.
SHIRAYUKI SASAGASUMI NIGORI SAKE
$25.00
A SMOOTH CREAMMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETVE
TAKARA TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
$25.00
SLIGHTLY DRY, MEDIUM BODIED SAKE.
NANIWA MARATONE
$35.00
A DRY FULL OFF SA WITH FLAP
TAKARA UMESHU
$15.00
SWEET AND FRUITY FRAGRANCE COMPARE TO OTHER PLUM SHU
Menu Highlights
Mixed Sashimi Set
$18 with Japanese tea
Salmon Chirashi Set
$18 with Japanese tea
Kaisen Chirashi Set
$18 with Japanese tea
Negitoro Set
$18 with Japanese tea
Menu Highlights
SALMON SUSHI
$5.00
MAGURO SUSHI
$6.00
HAMACHI SUSHI
$8.00
HOTATE SUSHI
$7.00
AMAEBI SUSHI
$7.00
MEKAJIKI SUSHI
$7.00
IKURA SUSHI
$10.00
TOBIKKO SUSHI
$6.00
UNI SUSHI
$25.00
SALMON BELLY SUSHI
$7.00
TAKO SUSHI
$5.00
UNAGI SUSHI
$8.00
TAMAGO SUSHI
$4.00
Menu Highlights
SHOCHIKUBAI GOKAI SAKE (PREMIUM HOUSE SAKE)
$8.00
A dry and clean after taste. Recommended to serve hot.
SAWANOTSURU GINJYO ZUICHO SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU NAMA SAKE
$25.00
A DRY, REFRESHING & FRUITY AROMA
SAWANOTSURU SHUSHU JUNMAI SAKE
$16.00
A REFRESHING & EASY TO DRINK TRENDY JUNMAI SAKE.
SHIRAYUKI SASAGASUMI NIGORI SAKE
$25.00
A SMOOTH CREAMY TEXTURE WITH RICH RICE SWEETNESS.
TAKARA TOKUBETSU JUNMAI
$25.00
SLIGHTLY DRY, MEDIUM BODIED SAKE.
NANIWA MASAMUNE DAIGINJYO (PREMIUM SAKE)
$30.00
A DRY FULL BODIED SAKE WITH FLAMBOYANT AROMA.
TAKARA UMESHU
$25.00
SWEET AND FRUITY FRAGRANCE COMPARE TO OTHER UMESHU.
This is the 1st time I have eaten sashimi that is tasteless. I find it very weird, the sashimi slices were all very firm and seems fresh... maybe freshly defrosted but lack the umami. The horse radish is also tasteless. No doubt the cuts were thick but...tasteless..I still cant get over it.
The sushi chef isn't very hygienic either. Please dry your hands properly after washing before you handle the fish. Not just roughly wipe on the butt of your pants. Your hands were still wet and slimey.
Prices match the quantity but not quality. Will not be going back.
Positive Reviews
Flo Yeow
Found an extremely cute hole-in-the-wall Japanese eatery on the 5th floor of Far East Plaza. It’s an intimate 15-seater space with only bar counter seats, so expect a queue—we arrived at 6 PM and it was already packed! The highlight is definitely the sashimi; the chef is incredibly generous with thick, juicy slices. Their temaki hand rolls and maki sushi were also packed with rich flavors. A perfect, cozy meal to kickstart the holiday season!
Note: they only accept Cash or PayNow.
isaac goh
Wasabi Tei has to be one of the hidden gems when it comes to Japanese food! The sushi always comes in generous portions, fresh and satisfying every single time. I usually go for the tempura, and it has never disappointed — perfectly crisp, light, and cooked just right.
This is easily our top pick for Japanese food in town. On top of the quality, the prices are very reasonable, making it a spot that delivers both great taste and great value. A must-visit for anyone craving authentic Japanese flavours without breaking the bank. 🍣🍤🇯🇵
Shi Yuan Lee (Jennifer)
A cosy and authentic Japanese restaurant. Had sashimi and wagyu beef steak - both are super yummy and very generous in portion! The wasabi is also very fresh.
Liau Yuan Wei
Went with my partner at her recommendation as she had tried it before with her friends. What we got:
1. Chirashi Don: Pretty fresh salmon tuna and swordfish (Compared to other Jap restaurants in Singapore, I won’t be comparing to restaurants in Japan) and I like the generous portion
2. Maki Salmon: Very delicious sauce right there hands down one of the best sushi in the shop
3. Fried Clayfish: Love the crispy fish skin while the fish meat literally melts into your mouth.
Chef in front of the house also does the billing and ordering, kudos to him for running such a busy shop! No reservations, only walk in so you may need to wait when the 15 seats or so are filled up. Only downside is the seats are very squeezy.
Ron Yang
Authentic Japanese dining experience, great food and reasonable prices, especially the weekday lunch set menu.
Highly recommended. The chef is experienced and individually prepares each dish. The Negitoro is excellent - my favourite!
Thumbs up! Will be back for sure.