Shinji By Kanesaka

For me, the most amazing 2.5 hours spent in Singapore was at Shinji by Kanesaka. I enjoyed it even more than the crazy shopping scene there. And just for Shinji, I’m willing to go back, tough out the crazy heat/​humidity and giant mosquito bites just to eat here again.
Shinji is located inside the St. Regis hotel on Tanglin Road. Its façade is clean, simple, unassuming, yet extremely elegant – very typical Japanese décor. When you walk in, a bevy of beautiful Japanese waitresses dressed in kimonos greet you and show you to your seat. This is a small restaurant with about 14 – 16 seats at the counter, and one standalone table for 2 so chances are you will be seating at the counter so you can chat with the sushi chefs.
Shinji has a small menu with 3-​set courses: Tsuki (a 12-​piece set — $ 125 Sing), Yuki (a 14-​piece set — $ 185 Sing) and Yume (omakase special w/​about 14 – 16 pieces/​dishes — $ 250 Sing). I of course had the Yume because I am a piggy. Also, keep in mind there will be several additional surcharges tacked onto your bill. Singapore charges a premium when it comes to fine dinning. For 2 people with 2 omakase and non-​alcoholic drinks, we paid around $ 800 Sing so don’t be shocked when you see all the surcharges. Also, there is a 10% service charge so tipping is optional. However at this kind of establishments and their impeccable level of service, these waitresses really do deserve an additional tip so don’t be one of those stingy Asians!
Since the menu changes frequently, there’s no point for me to rate each of the dishes I had. Just trust the chefs that whatever you eat there is sure to be amazing.