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!
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isaac goh
5
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)
5
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
5
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
5
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.
Don Lim
5
Went there with 3 friends for dinner, queue wasn’t too long, waited about 15mins . Food was good and fresh sashimi. Will be back again soon.
Jacob TAN
4
A popular small shop at Far East Plaza serving Japanese food. There was a line waiting before the shop was opened. We had the salmon and chirashi set and added additional abusive salmon sushi and the Mekajiki sashimi. The fish were fresh. The rice for the sushi were a little loose. Service was OK.
YourGranny
5
Very yummy food and great value! No gst or service charge levied, and yet excellent service throughout. This shop has been around for decades, and it's easy to see why there's always a long queue outside. Go early as there is limited seating but the fresh sashimi and seafood are definitely worth the wait! Especially love the chirashi don and scallop mentaiyaki 🍣🍱
George Pang
1
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.
Gillian Lin
4
It's our repeat visit. Ordered different dishes, all was good too. A really value for money Japanese food.
Service is fuss free type, old school type of sushi counter bar, the place is pretty small and squeezy that's why the One star deducted.
Definitely be back again and again.
Must try the Clam Salad and Sashimi platter.