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Waku Ghin

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😠 Read upfront: Waku Ghin is owned by MBS casino now. Feel free to visit only if you don't mind being seated accidentally next to some VIP guests and you have a small enough ego to be treated as a second class citizen despite paying $700++ per head for dinner. Some background info: We were here a c... People often mention service, experience, restaurant, dish, dining, dinner, menu, time, good, meal,


Address

Level 2 Dining, L2-03 The Shoppes at, 2 Bayfront Ave, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956

Website

www.marinabaysands.com

Contact

+65 6688 8507

Price rating

$$$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (269 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Monday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 11 pm

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  • 1/5 YiGe H. 3 years ago on Google
    Read upfront: Waku Ghin is owned by MBS casino now. Feel free to visit only if you don't mind being seated accidentally next to some VIP guests and you have a small enough ego to be treated as a second class citizen despite paying $700++ per head for dinner. Some background info: We were here a couple of times in the past few years and considered ourselves hardcore fans. We knew a few chefs by face and had huge respect for this place, the craftsmanship, the presentation, everything. All of them were reduced to zero after our last visit. It was our anniversary, we made it known to the restaurant and were in for a splurge so we reserved the most expensive omakase set at $700++ Where to begin with? Menu. We did not need any introduction of any course served during the night(mare), because the couple next to us was consistently served ahead of us (by at least one course) despite showing up the latest at the counter table. Oftentimes as they finish up eating a course, ours were literally not prepared yet, so I would peek and tell my partner, ah the next one is hairy crab, it's otoro, etc. There were no staff member around for the majority of the dinner time. Instead of preparing food in front of you as how they did before, food were handed out from a mysterious side door. We were staring in the huge blank space in front of us the whole time while waiting for the couple next to us to finish eating. Then it would be our turn. The average interval between courses (for us and the other non-VIP guests) could be up to 10 minutes. The head chef (whose name the restaurant shares) checked up on this room once, oops I meant the VIP couple only, exchanging greetings, asking about dietary needs and apologizing for so and so for about 5 minutes. He left the room immediately after without so much as glancing at the rest of the room. Throughout dinner, my partner was whispering to me, maybe they got our order differently? Maybe they thought we were having a set of $500 (the cheaper omakase set)? Food. Before our visit, we had zero doubts of the crazy price tag ($700+), as we were sure the legendary food would blow our mind as before and live up to the whatever number it is the restaurant randomly picked. We were OKAY with that. Such were our confidence in the old Waku Ghin. No more. Service aside, what we had was comparable to any small Japanese restaurant that claims to have sashimi, fish roe, and uni, whose only presence serve to say, hey, we did throw in a few expensive ingredients. We were not a reap off, at least not that obvious. Another mystery: a tall caucasian guy seemed to be serving the VIP couple next to us exclusively. He did not look like he belonged to the service team as he dashed in and out of the room only to check on the said couple multiple times throughout the night, converse with them, and occasionally get their empty plates etc. I was shown a first-class service by the example of others. P.S. they completely forgot about our anniversary. What was a better joke than I left mid-dessert to touch up on lipstick expecting a photo to be taken sometime soon with a 'Happy Anniversary' custom plate, and found it completely unnecessary?
    26 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stephanie W. 1 year ago on Google • 850 reviews
    This review is for the bar only. Went there around 6pm without reservation and managed to get bar seats where we could enjoy the bar menu and pastries. Really enjoyed the fruit based cocktails and light bites. The pastries were amazing with delicate yet pronounced flavours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Angel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for their 10 course dinner at chef table. Atmosphere is good with attentive service. All their food are very fresh ingredients that’s no doubt, but nothing surprises I would say. Perhaps with the price we pay, I would expect some “wow” factors but I would say no, I didn’t find any. Don’t get me wrong, their food is nice, to me, just not fantastic enough! Deep fried fish with the crispy fish skin is what we have tried in Beni too, with different sauces. Their pasta is a bit too salty to our liking. Also for 10 course dinner it is too filling for our stomachs, suggest to try 8 if do not want to turn out to be overeating.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 jerrybmwm5 2 years ago on Google
    Really an forgettable experience. Only one dish is what I would deem acceptable that at I will try again. Juwanushi- the base is bland. While the oyster is decent, the garnish and overall finish is just ordinary. Sayori- who in the right mind would marinated in sweet fruit sauce. This is horrible. The uni course- what a waste of uni. The mudan Ebi is not sweet. Coupled with cheap caviar that taste like pure salt. Don’t know what I was eating. The seared o-toro. The knife skill is poor. But tuna quality is not acceptable. It has no flavor just straight grease. Caviar with truffle noodle- edible. But it’s not something I would expect from a more traditional Japanese restaurant. The horse head fish- while the fish it self was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The mussel base is bland and needs more salt to bring out flavor. Abalone- this is the only dish that is full of flavor and excellent fragrance. But it was slightly over cooked. 近江牛- what a complete waste of beef. All it needed is just salt and may be some pepper. Cold noodle- one word bland.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Luke L. 1 year ago on Google
    Waku Ghin. I was so excited when I heard that I would be dining at a two-Michelin star restaurant and me loving Omakase's added to that desire. I have been here twice and the first experience was a much more pleasant one. On the first visit, they showed us the ingredients used in the meal and go into detail about where and how the food is processed. On this visit, they had forgotten to display the ingredients even though it was for a room of 8 people having the $700++ course. I would think that the service would be standardized and accommodating from the list of achievements they have accumulated. Moving onto the food, it was nice but it would be a crime to say that it was worth the price. 6.5/10 The most unforgivable thing that caused this rating is that they allowed smoking within the restaurant. I find that this is unacceptable even though they said that an upper manager allowed them to smoke in the room. If you take this logic why can’t they smoke in the mall why can’t they smoke in the room? It’s because of rules and apparently, the upper manager of MBS allows rules to be broken when it benefits them. The manager of Waku Ghin was not alerted however they should have just stuck with their own rules and enforced them. It was a pungent smoke smell and it’s the smoke was visible when you walked in the corridors. I am flabbergasted at this quality control, they didn’t let us use our birthday cake in case we get food poisoning from it but they allowed smoking? 0/10 experience and I am disappointed that the food court had better enforcement. I missed out taking pictures on 2 or 3 courses.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 X 5 months ago on Google • 28 reviews
    Worst Omakase I ever had. Decided to leave a review. Anyone who thought of coming, read this. For the $700 dinner omakase menu, their special additional dish is only a plate of ‘otoro’. (Picture 2) Yet they didn’t even remove the sinew of the tuna properly, causing it to be extremely chewy and tough to eat. Have to chew for very long time and yet some areas we just puke out. Other omakase restaurants I’ve been to, the otoro basically melt in your mouth. Also, when they show you the ingredients (Picture 1), as you can see there’s a lobster. At the end of the course, there’s no lobster provided and was not in the menu as well (Picture 3) If that’s the case. Why put the lobster on the ingredients plate, I don’t get it. The other dishes taste so-so only. Not memorable or outstanding.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 GuoDong H. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    This is a late review. I came here during valentines weekend. Both my friend and I had food poisoning and I was bed ridden for three days. Only decided to review now because my friend told me that her group of friends also got food poisoning from the same group of restaurants. So totally not worth it even tho the food was great. Spent 750 per pax to get food poisoning.. really ridiculous..
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Angela L. 5 years ago on Google
    I’ve been to Waku Ghin a couple of times over the past 5 years and I must say, I was most blown away the first time. Have had different experiences everytime I come, one thing that stayed consistent is its signature caviar and uni (I craved so much for it when I was pregnant). However, my most recent trip three weeks ago left a bitter taste in my mouth as I felt utterly cheated by the restaurant when we were promised “private dining” experience and paid “private dining” price but was actually the same as usual (led to the room at the back with the “best view” and “most privacy”). We usually go in a big group, so we’ll take up all the seats in that same room and enjoy “private dining”. Then a serving staff rubbed salt into our wound by telling our guests that we can order drinks as long as the bill hits $XXXX. It was such an unprofessional answer to a simple question “how should we choose the wine?” We were horrified. Prior to this, I was told over the phone that since we have opted for “private dining”, the wines will be “specially curated” for you. Service is really a far cry from my very first visit. In summary, food is great but service is horrible.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 YX L. 2 years ago on Google
    Was considering whether to post this review but decided to because meal was not cheap. Went to Waku Ghin in early November, ordered the 700++ set. After the meal, they gave us a menu (the more yellow version) and we noticed that there was a ‘kinki set on rice’ which we did not get to try. At this point, got a bit sus because other couple during same seating had this dish (later also saw on Instagram that people had this dish). Alerted the waitress, and she went to check. She later came back and said that sorry, she will print a new menu for us. So the remedy was…to just delete the item off the menu… Considering it was a 700++/meal, I don’t think this should just slide and be brushed off as ‘reprint menu because we forgot to serve you a dish’
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiak P. 1 year ago on Google • 189 reviews
    Superb dining experience at this place! The ingredients used were very fresh and decadent (the botan shrimp, uni and oscietra caviar is one example of decadence indulged during that meal), no less expected from a 2-star michelin establishment. Prior to start of the meal, a sneak preview was given to show the ingredients which would be to be used in the cooking. Needless to say, this is a great place to celebrate special occasions, and will not fail to impress. Opt for the omakase for the best / interactive experience with the chef.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua M. 6 months ago on Google • 230 reviews
    Absolutely amazing food; had the Omakase at the chef’s table. The umami and creamy sea urchin balanced with the sweetness of the shrimp and slight saltiness of the caviar to produce a full flavour profile with each mouthful. Loved the perfectly (teppanyaki) seared abalone with risoni and the A5 Kobe wagyu dipped in the egg yolk (it was so silky, tender and flavourful from the marbling). Service was excellent as well; they were jovial and attentive and made the experience delightful.

  • 4/5 Nicole C. 1 year ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Accidentally stumbled upon this fine dining japanese-western restaurant. The entrance is very misleading and not clear, but once entered; it was a world on their own. Made reservations at the front desk team, very nice and professional ladies asking about our dinner preferences and explaining to us what "waku ghin" was all about. Assigned us a nice table. The servicing team is amazingly friendly, patience and professional in explaining and recommending the dishes to us. The recommended dishes tasted really GOOD 👍 . Though small but they allowed sharing so that you can taste even more variety. Sashimi is fresh, and the dessert....is AMAZINGLY NICE. Will definitely come back again for their OMAKASE experience.

  • 4/5 Allylilee 9 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    We had some Izakaya food and beer before going for show. Food must be good considering the price is not cheap for beer food, but its a tad a bit too salty for me. Service is great of course. My favorite will be the lobster spaghetti, a bit of fusion.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 manyan A. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    per pax minimum $350.00-$800.00 roughly excluding drinks very small portion order omakase but did not get a seat price stated in website differs drastically then the restaurant stated uni caviar prawn - cost $150.00 - definitely not $100.00 per pax in the whole entire meal after the meal, immediately all of us were having tummy ache and nausea all of us went to see a doctor the day after and resulted having food poisoning. waiting time for the mains were very long as well highly not recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alisha Nisha K. 6 years ago on Google
    The food had the best balance of flavors i have ever had in raw seafood. I LOVE LOVE LOVED THE FOOD HERE. Handsdown 5 star.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amos W. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food. They have 2 menus, 8 savory courses or 10 savory courses, both menus are completely different with the 8 course set including most of the signature dishes. The 10 course set is an almost completely different menu with seasonal dishes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon T. 4 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    To no exaggeration, this was one of the best meals I've had in my life. We got the 5 course bar menu and were blown by the quality of each and every dish. The service was impeccable and the little touches made it clear that this restaurant was showing they were a cut-above. I will for sure be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azuma I. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We ate, met, and enjoyed a lot! Choice of sake is usually good. (Original) 食べ応え、見応え、たっぷりと楽しめました! 日本酒のチョイスも普通に良し。
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Healin T. 5 years ago on Google
    Came here with my husband for our 18th Valentine's dinner. The dining concept is semi private. We were seated in a dining room for 6 pax. All staff are friendly and attentive. Their attentiveness makes me feel well taken care of throughout the dinner. Food quality is great and fresh! I love the botan shrimp with sea urchin and cavier and potatoes puree with poached egg with lots of black truffle. To me the most unique dish is Pan-Seared Amadai. The crispy scales over the juicy fresh fish which paired perfectly with the dashi sauce. Desserts were refreshing to complete the dinner. Thank you the team in Waku Ghin for the great dining experience!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc H. 3 years ago on Google
    My friend and I visited their bar at 830pm for drinks and dessert. We each had one cocktail from their seasonal menu, and one from their regular menu. The drinks were well made, the service staff attentive and the bartender was happy to mix an off menu cocktail upon request.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe W. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was very inventive at times with classic French culinary skills mixed in set in a superb, stylish venue with only the finest accoutrement. Superb quality of ingredients. Perfect cooking techniques. Friendly staff. Great cocktails. A top 5 dining experience for me. Right up there with noma, gaggan, amass, and chateaubriand in terms of adding new flavors to my palate. Truly well done. Thank you so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Tan Kok K. 5 years ago on Google
    Had dinner here last night with my wife. The service during dinner was very attentive but a tad robotic. However during dessert at the main dining area the lady who served us was extremely warm and friendly. The chef was great too. He took the time to introduce the various ingredients and advised us on how best to enjoy the food. The food was out of this world. Honestly, every bite was a unique delight. The price is the price and made clear to us when we made our reservations. However, we were charged an additional $28++ for bottled water. Was a bit surprised as I wrongly assumed that for a thousand dollar dinner they could afford to crack open a bottle of water without charging. Overall a brilliant experience. Every piece of food served to us from the sashimi starter all the way to the last petit four was each a distinctive delight to the taste buds. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edmond M. 5 years ago on Google
    I only have tried their martinis on Tuesdays because it's 50% off...😄 and some small bites. Ambience is good. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 david c. 1 year ago on Google
    After you’ve tried this, you’d realise that this fare is not the usual run on the mill sushi/sashimi joints like Shinji or sushi ichi. Their fare is modern, full of flair and really progressive. Apart from relying on fresh ingredients, these guys do make an effort to create and I must say, they are doing a good job. Maybe the set we had this round has better dishes compared to the past but well, what can I say. Even an akemi dish can be done so well I was blown away. The grilled and cooked dishes were interesting. It may really turn out to be a love or hate it relationship here. Luckily for me, I loved it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 s f b. 1 year ago on Google
    The Bar was where we dine at. Amazing service love e staff. Wines by Tetsuya was super both white n red! Really like e refine elegant atmosphere- an enjoyable evening for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna W. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space after a year long renovation. Cocktails were top notched. Will be back when they are more ready, coz we were told they ran out of raw seafood and oysters
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Celebrated my 43rd birthday here with an omakase made for God. Limited to 12 seats a dinner serving it pays to call for reservations. The ingredients were fresh and beautifully presented. The chef and staff gave excellent service. Personal wow were the urchin and wagyu beef. Definitely a memorable birthday treat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vania H. 9 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Not just a dining experience; it’s a culinary journey through the intricacies of Japanese cuisine, but with a touch of modern flair. Made with the best quality. Pricing is on the higher side (tried both of the $550 and $700 omakase) but for a special occasion, it’s worth every penny.

  • 1/5 Emma C. 9 months ago on Google
    Went there for a birthday celebration but could not get seats for the omakase so we had the ala carte menu. 1) We were not advised that “mains” were the same size as “appetizers”, despite my explicit question to the staff serving our table as I wanted to know how much food to order. Staff did not let us know food was insufficient. We ended up having to order extras after waiting a long time for a miserable bowl of wagyu beef and rice. 2) The pacing of the food was completely off. One friend had his steak served at least 30 minutes before our wagyu beef and rice “main” was served. Isn’t it standard practice at a fine dining restaurant to try to ensure all guests get to dine at the same time? 3) also, they don’t serve sliced cakes anymore?? Dismal… would not visit again.

  • 4/5 Chili P. 7 years ago on Google
    The service was impeccable. The food presentation was precise and pretty. Liked the wagyu course (melt in your mouth with freshly grated wasabi!) and lobster course (amazingly buttery) the best. The Dover sole course was just ok, but I enjoyed the slightly over fried foie gras. There was also a course that was reminiscent of fish soup with rice inside. The scampi course was unfortunately slightly mushy. As for dessert, we particularly enjoyed the first dessert course which was musk melon. It was pleasantly light and not too sweet.

  • 5/5 Ying W. 3 years ago on Google
    great food!

  • 5/5 Bishan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Love all the courses and great service from the team especially Ms Michelle who has been friendly and attentive to us. Kudos to the team! Love every dishes!

  • 5/5 Noel K. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional Experience .. Extraordinary presented meals that taste even better than they look .. Service that has no faults .. Highly Recommended

  • 4/5 Valentino J. 3 years ago on Google
    The quality of the food is remarkably good. Service wise is excellent. I guess you get what you pay for. Burns a hole in your wallet but it is worth the experience.

  • 5/5 Vincent Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Last Night was fantastic. Thank you Chef Masahiko & Chef Cory for the absolute Delicious Food. Fabulous Cocktails from Mr. Shuto & Triston. -Must try the Melon & Kyoho cocktails.

  • 5/5 Y L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had bar dining with several fruit cocktails, and took away the cheese cake. All the items were on point (especially the cheese cake)! Will definitely be back again soon.

  • 3/5 Dominic T. 10 months ago on Google
    This restaurant is at L2 so you need to take the lift to get there Service is pretty good but the portion size is really tiny Burger and fries priced at 38++ comes with a very small burger and 3 pieces of fries, literally, 3 pieces! For whomever with a small stomach, be prepared to order as least 1 main and 1 starter so you can feel eaten 😉 Atmosphere is not bad but not the best at MBS either

  • 5/5 Dom P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there yesterday for my birthday. What a phenomenal experience. Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. Love it !

  • 3/5 Janice M. 3 years ago on Google
    Extremely expensive for the portions we got. We sat at the bar and ordered from the ala carte menu. The standout would have to be the Parma ham sandwich which tastes like an upgraded grilled cheese. I would like to specially mention the melon cocktail, which was really good, as they really put an entire slice of melon in there. I loved the fruity flavour so I’d be back for the drinks but not the food.

  • 4/5 Jasmine R. 5 years ago on Google
    Private atmosphere! Very nice champagne!

  • 5/5 Chino L. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I would like to thank Kimmy and their amazing team for the unforgettable dining experience we had at Waku Ghin! The food was amazing and the desserts were so good we had to get some for takeaway. The exceptional customer service truly made our dining experience much more memorable. We will be back! The Omi katsu burger and the Wagyu beef bowl rice was the highlight of our meal.

  • 5/5 Ken L. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited Singapore for a week before visiting Melbourne for AO 2023. I stayed in Marina Bay Sands and have made the reservation in hk before we arrived. This Waku Ghin Michelin 2 stars restaurant is amazing. We chose 550 sing. dollars omakase menu. All the dishes are delicious and we had good time in the evening. We did enjoy all the food and dessert. If we visit Singapore again, we must visit there again.

  • 4/5 Sharon H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great ambience and impeccable service. Fish & chips, marinated chicken & gyoza was delicious. Grilled wagyu beef was a tad too tough. I also enjoyed the cocktails! The restaurant can do a mocktail version for you if you don't drink alcohol. Portion of food is small though.

  • 5/5 christina t. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely ambience, great food; whether for a quick bite or a full omakase meal. one of my fav dining places.

  • 5/5 Luna Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Every dish was beautifully presented. Unique flavors with fresh ingredients. Def a special experience 🤩. A well deserved 2 Michelin starred restaurant <3

  • 5/5 malvin t. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and service is nice. Love it ❤

  • 5/5 Wang Jun S. 2 years ago on Google
    Ranked #40 for Asia's 50 best restaurant 2019 Really no joke.. The foods are satisfying except for the dry aged iberico (My problem I guess). The desserts are outstanding, even for a non-dessert lover like me. Really really JENG with reasonable price for the dessert. Great service too 😋😋😋

  • 5/5 Milne1147 R. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Walter 4 years ago on Google
    A sensational dining experience here. I booked the early session on order to enjoy the light show on the bay and the super trees after, and it seems most people eat later. All dishes were expertly prepared and the wines expertly matched. My favourite was the wagyu beef with fresh wasabi and yuzu soy.

  • 5/5 Albert L. 4 years ago on Google
    Still # 1. You cant miss this. It is one of the worlds top 10 restaurants. Go Tets - the competitors arent even close.

  • 5/5 Brittany L. 4 years ago on Google
    I was able to fortuitously find a seat in this temple of Japanese inspired cuisine in Singapore, but you should book weeks in advance if you want a seat. They only serve 20 customers at a time, in small 6 people dining rooms in front of a grill and your own chef.Service is elegant but also extremely personal. Since I was dining alone

  • 5/5 Robert V. 4 years ago on Google
    Its like dining in heaven. Tets is a top bloke and he just gets better all the time.

  • 5/5 Melissa L. 4 years ago on Google
    The dinner starts with impressive raw seafood dishes, among which I certainly was amazed by their signature dish, a composition of sea urchin (uni), shrimp and caviar. One of the most delicious dishes I ever had, and I traveled extensively in Japan tasting some of the best kaiseki ryori in the country. Other gems followed: tagliolini with caviar and freshly grated truffle.

  • 5/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    The Uni is obviously the stand out dish, but on reflection, every course is exquisite in its own fashion. The seared Amadai had a smokey crispness, the Wagyu was divine and deserts superb. It ended up $600pp (incl 2 glasses of wine each.) This is a crazy expensive meal - and there are more affordable tasting menus elsewhere. However, if you love seafood, you can't miss this meal.

  • 2/5 Hella K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I never liked it bad in the ambience. (Original) Es hat mir nie gefallen Schlecht im Ambiente.

  • 5/5 Mahmudun Hasan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Rania 4 years ago on Google
    Asias best restauarant . Outstanding seafood , and done in such creative ways. Folllow their wine recommendations

  • 5/5 Ching Ching T. 4 years ago on Google
    Might be one of the best dinner experiences i have, no complains at all. Best high end japanese in singapore. Great service too.

  • 5/5 Diana E. 3 years ago on Google
    i am very happy wonderful restaurant top country pl z vzt this restaurant

  • 5/5 Marwan L. 7 years ago on Google
    This was one of the most memorable dinners I ever celebrated for my wife's birthday. Booking one month in advance, and allergies noted, from the entrance to the reception to the bar seating to the food. Not only that even the guests next to us were just incredible couples that joined in the fun. I cannot describe how good the food was, the service and the desert celebration in their lounge next door. For such Asian, Japanese, bar seating style...nothing tops it (except one which we hold dearly to heart but that is 12,000 miles away and you can guess for yourself). We are not gonna steal your thunder Waku Ghin because you are simply amazing.

  • 5/5 Grace H. 4 years ago on Google
    We arrived some minutes before our reservation time so we had time to have a drink at the bar. The cocktail menu has some creations I've never seen in my life. After 15 minutes we were guided to a small salon, where one big teppanyaki grill stood in from of 6 chair. We where 3 couples, each of us there independently. And finally when we finished the multiple courses they took us to a large gallery to have dessert.

  • 5/5 Eat S. 5 years ago on Google
    Some of the highlights from Tetsuya’s new resto in Singapore @wakughin✨seafood medley of uni, caviar and prawns. The prawns bring a sweet pop to this rich decadent seafood spectacular ✨ Ayu fillet, pan seared with crispy skin. This light delicate freshwater fish has crispy skin and the daikon & fennel oil is a perfect splash of acid to balance this dish ✨ purée potato, egg, caviar & truffle. You know this is good. Earthy truffle with little salty pops from the caviar and the egg potato combo make this the most lavish bowl of comfort food ever✨ Bouillabaisse. Divine, the bread is homely touch to this stew with a broth that is dense with sea flavours ✨ Wagyu steak, mouth melting with three year old fresh wasabi, charred peppers and dashi soy. Simply amazing, possible the best steak in the world ✨seared abalone with risoni , again a homely dish done to perfection. Seawater freshness with tasty chewy meaty morsels ✨cold noodle in a deep umami tea that is rich and clean at the same time, perfect pallet cleanser. @wakughin is fine dining, you sit in a small room as a personal chef cooks for you. There is much structure as you’re immersed in formality. Tetsuya exceeded my expectations with the flavour and balance of the food. It is $450 per person and if I was a scoring person I’d score this 19.9/ 20 my only gripe being the formality but that is personal. This is exactly how Tetsuya wants it and who am I to disagree? We had a bottle of 2016 Domain Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains and a glass of Pinot with the steak

  • 5/5 Jon M. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious seafood and great service, but for me the wagyu was really the star of the show! It is 10 courses and then some delicious desserts. Pricey, but definitely worth it,especially if you have only been to this caliber of restaurant in the US and Europe.

  • 5/5 Jarle Leopold M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience and unbelievable food :) celebrated our honeymoon here, and it is definitely something I'd want to do again the next time I'm in Singapore

  • 5/5 Marsyita M. 5 years ago on Google
    Classy bar helmed by a true cocktail maestro, serving exquisite bar bites and creative cocktails.

  • 5/5 Sze Wee T. 5 years ago on Google
    Was treated by my wife to a great meal here. We had the ten course degustation set, starting with the carpaccio of snapper with bitter salad, ice plant and Sudachi. This was parried with Billecart Salmon Champagne. The second course was the marinate Boston Shrimp with Sea Urchin and Osietra Urchin. This is the signature dish of the restaurant. It was paired with the Masuizumi Junmqi Daiginjo. Third course was pan seated fillet of Ayi with Daikon and Fennel, paired with Tengumaj Gorin Fourth course was the Tasmanian Abolone with Aonori, paired with Resling Domaine Weinbach Fifth course was Braised Canadian lobster with Tarragon, paired 2016 Pierro Chardonnay Sixth course was charcoal grilled Tasmania beef with 2015 Meo-Camuzet Marsannay Seventh course was Japanese Ohmi Wagyu with Citrus soy, paired with Couvent Des Jacobins. Eighth course wa the framed rice with snapper and consommé, followed by Japanese tea. Desert was Japanese Mandarin Granita Overall it was a delightful meal, with exceptional service.

  • 5/5 Leander Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Waku Ghin’s signature dish, the marinated shrimp with sea urchin and oscietra caviar, is amazingly delicious. The uni just melts in your mouth. Waku Ghin’s attention to details is impressive. After the meal, we were given a personalised menu as keepsake. It includes exactly the dishes I had. Amazing experience here.

  • 1/5 Maureen P. 5 years ago on Google
    Honestly the worst booking experience I've ever had. They require you to send your credit card information by email and encrypt the file (instructions are insufficient), whilst also printing it and physically signing the document. All just to reserve a table. There are much easier (and more modern) ways to make sure people take the reservation seriously.

  • 5/5 Sandee G. 5 years ago on Google
    An extraordinary experience! This is one of the most expensive meals I've had but it was worth it. Love how the chef made cooking look so simple. The attention to details and the complexity of taste from natural ingredients really won it for me!

  • 4/5 Aey A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great uni and ikura rice bowl. All are very fresh. Sandwich ham and truffles serves hot and crispy. Mocktails are good . New summer orange is so refreshing. Blueberry mocktail is delicious. Bartender is polite and good at making delicious drink.

  • 5/5 Daniel S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best teppanyaki in Singapore.

  • 1/5 Wendy S. 5 years ago on Google
    went for lunch today, very disappointed ! firstly, the seafood is not fresh. And if u dont eat beef , they will replace it with 2 tiny piece of grilled fish. Spending $500 for 2pax, and left feeling so hungry. Not worth paying $500 for fine dinning that turned out more like food tasting.

  • 5/5 Sachiko N. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a perfect dish. Regarding service, although there is a part which does not reach 5 stars of Japan, I could enjoy the happiest happiness in my life (o ^^ o) Oliver in a la carte is also recommended (Original) 完璧な料理でした。 サービスに関しては日本の5つ星には届かない部分が有るけど、人生で最高の幸せを味わえた (o^^o) アラカルトでのオイスターもお勧め

  • 5/5 stephen g. 5 years ago on Google
    Asias best restauarant . Outstanding seafood , and done in such creative ways. Folllow their wine recommendations

  • 5/5 김경민 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Michelin 2 star. You must make reservations for those who use Wakuchin main menu. I sat down and the cocktail made by the bartender was great! (Original) 미슐랭2스타. 와쿠친 메인메뉴이용하실분은 예약은꼭 하셔야해요 다찌앉아서 바텐더가만드는 칵테일 좋았어요!

  • 3/5 SW C. 5 years ago on Google
    Well cooked, simple, fresh but really overpriced. Prepare to spend over SGD 1k for 2pax dinner. Ordered a pear-something as i couldnt take alcohol that day. It was watered down, diluted pear slush, $30++.

  • 5/5 new c. 5 years ago on Google
    This is THE best restaurant in the world by a country mile. Tetsuyas fastidious choice of products and his combinations are what all other chefs like me aspire to . Its a gift. Do not miss when in Singapore

  • 5/5 Darren O. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent and attentive service, and the food was absolutely enjoyable and wonderful. Will return!

  • 4/5 Mel V. 5 years ago on Google
    THE BAR @wakughin Dessert Tasting Menu $58++ per person FOOD 9/10 The Yuzu Tarte was a lil too sweet for me. Other than that, the remaining desserts were all visually and gastronomically pleasing. Or amusing. The Mont Blanc made me think of a 僵尸 with the tongue sticking out 😝 Shine Muscat Mojito Yuzu Tarte Kougyoku Tarte Tatin with WG Ice cream Mont Blanc Chocolate with Caramel and Coffee Strawberry Cake Petit Fours SERVICE 7/10 Underwhelming and unbefitting of a Michelin-starred restaurant. I emailed them earlier to ask if they could make menu tweaks based on my friend's chocolate allergy; they said yes, but when we arrived the email was apparently forgotten. Even as they subsequently agreed, they served my friend the Mont Blanc with chocolate, same goes for the tiny chocolate chip my eagle-eyed friend spotted in the replacement strawberry cake. When we first arrived, I was intrigued by the pretty candle ornament on the table and was very obviously trying hard to take a good shot of it under the dim lighting, but the waiter (who overall gave off haughty vibes) just removed it from the table unceremoniously 😒 Despite the above, I still need to give credit when it's due. There was a friendlier waiter who checked in with us regularly on the food, and the chef coming out at the end to greet us and to introduce the petit fours was a lovely touch. AMBIENCE 9/10 Very classy and elegant setting, to the extent I didnt dare to whip out my cam to video the place cos it'd be too low class to do so 😅 OVERALL 8/10 Given their usual exorbitant prices ($20 still/sparkling water anyone?), this dessert tasting menu is actually incredible value for money! Nonetheless, there is much room for improvement in terms of basic courtesy and attention to guests' needs.

  • 4/5 宝条栞 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Melon cocktail was delicious. (Original) メロンカクテルが美味しかったです。

  • 5/5 David C. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellence on both service and food, detail explanation on each dish, the cooking in front of the guest are the plus point. Well, good place to dine if you want to impress your guest, your lover or just simply to enjoy a quality meal.

  • 5/5 M K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had a wonderful experience. I visited a bar on a weekday. I ordered a cocktail named Umekomachi. I ordered the main meal this time. I asked Iberico pork black truffle sandwich, sea urchin and salmon roe, lobster pasta and dessert. Every dish was delicious and impressed. The sandwich is filled with the smell of truffles at the moment of eating. Uno was sweet, the salmon roe was modest and the materials made each other stand out. I asked if one of Lobster's pasta helped me, but I served it on two plates and brought it with me. All were delicious and delicious. I chose two of the six desserts as a tasting set and I chose tiramisu and signature dessert chocolate mousse. Tiramisu is rich in sweetness with the bitter taste of coffee and rich in taste. Chocolate mousse is the texture and sweetness of an adult that really melts in the moment it is put in the mouth. The bartenders were also friendly and attentive. I wish I could speak more English and talk a lot (^ ^) (Original) 素晴らしい体験をしました。平日のバーに伺いました。梅小町というカクテルを注文。今回は食事をメインに注文しました。イベリコ豚のブラックトリュフのサンドウィッチ、うにとイクラの丼、ロブスターのパスタとデザートを頼みました。どの料理も美味しく感動しました。サンドウィッチは食べた瞬間に口の中にトリュフの香りが充満します。うには甘く、イクラはしょっぱさ控えめで素材がお互いを引き立ててる感じがしました。ロブスターのパスタは気を利かせてくれたのか、1つ頼んだのですが、2つのお皿に盛り付けて持ってきてくださいました。どれも流石と唸る美味しさでした。デザートは6個の中から2つ選ぶテイスティングセットにして、ティラミスとシグネチャーデザートのチョコレートムースを選びました。ティラミスはコーヒーの苦味がちゃんと甘さを引き立て、濃厚な美味しさ。チョコレートムースは本当に口に入れた瞬間に溶けてしまうような食感と大人の甘さです。バーテンダーの方も気さくで、気配りも大変素晴らしかったです。もっと英語を話せるようになって色々話せたらいいな(^^)

  • 5/5 Alfred W. 5 years ago on Google
    I have been a lot of times, the food and presentation is excellent, the price was okay and they have a lot of choice of sake and wine, perfect for dinner and celebrate anniversary, definitely will come back again .

  • 5/5 Masa m. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although it costs a certain amount, it was a delicious creation as the reputation, so I could spend a good time. (Original) それなりの料金はしますが、評判通りの美味しい創作料理でしたので楽しい時間を過ごす事が出来ました。

  • 4/5 Daniel 5 years ago on Google
    This dinner was part of the Show & Dine package at The Bar at Waku Ghin. Great service and the dinner was nice.

  • 4/5 Léa Z. 5 years ago on Google
    An honest review of Waku Ghin. First, I did not particularly like the seating arrangement (the smaller room, teppanyaki style seating, with other people) - it lacked intimacy. The seating for the desert is much more intimate and we felt "better" during that part of the dinner. Second, the food. It is marvelous, and I caught myself really taking the time to savour each mouthful, making the sensory experience last. The highpoint for me was the cold pasta with Oscietra Caviar and Summer truffle (white). At first I thought "alright, pasta with caviar and truffle, not very risky" - but it was decidedly more than just good ingredients. The mastery in the dish was simply breathtaking. I think that this sums up our experience there quite well in fact - the cuisine relies heavily on the quality and exceptionality of the ingredients, and some dishes can at first seem like "deja-vu". However, it is in the way flavors and texture are brought in complete harmony that the magic resides. That being said, I did feel the wagyu dish was a miss in comparison the rest. I believe it was presented to us in a very traditional way (two thin slices, each rolled/wrapped, lightly cooked on the outside, left melty in the inside, with fresh wasabi, a yuzu&soy vinaigrette) - and I feel that wagyu is a difficult ingredient to balance, because it is essentially fat. The fattiness of the wagyu as it was served was overwhelming and I have yet to find a dish that manages to sublimate this ingredient. Of course this is also a matter of personal preference. Finally, the service and the price. Service was not too stiff and formal, friendly, discreet - nothing particular to note, which is a good thing I think. The price was to be honest very high - however the most expensive products in the meal were always served in fairly generous portions (for that type of serving, that is - see the picture of the Uni & caviar dish). I feel the final bill was not unfair - although in the upper range of what is fair to charge, perhaps dangerously close to the limit. All in all we did have a wonderful experience; but strangely enough, I cannot say that I want to come back. I think a big reason for this is the price - it creates a level of expectation that is harder to fulfill the second time around, not even mentioning the third or fourth...

  • 5/5 Terrence T. 4 years ago on Google
    Not for the poor people. But once in a while just splurge here. YOLO!


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