Unveiling the mysterious veil of Izakaya Naniwa.. I actually wanted to visit since Aug 2020 but details about them online were scarce. Saw an old review from 2009 that was really negative about the place and hence I hesitated. Finally visited in Jun 2023 and found out how much I have been missing out. The food here is really cheap and good and way better than most of those central kitchen restaurants in shopping centres. I left feeling like I robbed the shop! The shop is manned by the boss and his wife and he's a one man show doing all the cooking hence they have the plated dishes in case you want something while the food is being prepared. It's also a really small shop that seats around 12 to 13 and reservations are a must. Reservations are made through WhatsApp (find the number yourself😂) and they take reservations for the coming week on Sunday. There's no physical menu at the shop but all the available dishes and specialities are conveyed via WhatsApp before your visit.

The place where you drink till there’s no end to the night. With delicious Japanese tapas ala omakase. You gotta drink. Once you stop drinking, they will serve you tea and the bill too:( Very limited seats, need to book one month in advance .

Truly hidden gem. The menu changes every day based on daily ingredients. Every small dish we have ordered was delicious. Service is very friendly.

This is a bar that you wish only you’ve found and no one else knows, and it is with great reluctance that I write this review. The nice boss and boss lady run the small izakaya inhabited by the loyal regulars. A real home style cooking that gives lots of comfort, and I supposed shoes off at home ;) My favourite is definitely the snails. Must have two every time I go there. Yum…. If you’re already impressed by what’s laid out on the table, you’d be real surprised by what else this little shop has to offer “off the table”.

Very cosy and cute izakaya. Very economical Japanese eatout. Its a must to order alcohol.

Amazing selection of Izakaya dishes. From vegetarian to fish a and meat! Simply unique and very very affordable in these times!

A place where you feel like you are in Japan. And the food are so good!

Very authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant. I'm not a big fan of sake but they had good sake I actually liked. Food is also decent - ordered too much as they are good. Ended up taking some home. Good service. Good place for Japanese experience in Singapore. Reasonably priced, so don't be scared of ordering food though the menu doesn't indicate price. Highly recommend if you like Japanese Izakaya restaurant.

The food and drink were AMAZING. Every single item we ordered was spot on. The lady boss speaks at least three languages fluently and can recommend a good sake based on your taste preferences. Probably the closest you can get to a Japanese experience locally that we've discovered so far. Maybe I was so impressed because I like my food to be simple but excellent and that is so difficult to find here. And the place which is spotless speaks to my love of small dive bars and also of the attention the owners put into the small details. Excellent value for money. They have a strict policy for every diner to order drinks and after experiencing how much everything costs we can understand why. We want this place to be around for a long time. We will definitely be back!

Excellent Japanese Food and Service! Highly recommended!

A hidden gem with homecooked dishes. Must try. 😋😋😋

Remarkable hole-in-the-wall izakaya. Feels like Japan. Behave like in Japan and respect the rules.

Highest Izakaya quality in SG. Must try a lot of “obanzai” tapas selections.

All good. No, excellent diningexperience! But let's see if u can get a seat there. Hahaha. Highly recommended.

Wonderful atmosphere for a friends drinks and nibbles gathering. Super hospitable service and delicious range of food!

Everything's good but just a little expensive

Truly authentic experience. This place makes you feel like you are in Japan. The owner-san is so sincere and the food is amazing. Definitely worth visiting for the family-style dishes and good service! We were even given bags of snacks to take away! Dried stingray is perfect, so was everything else.

You need to book in advance but lucky they let me in! Amazing authentic Japanese

Authentic japanese foods Good atmosphere, good drinks and food. Lady boss and owner was friendly. My first time here and will visit again when i have the chance.

Fantastic experience,great service and amazing foods. Highly recommend!!!

Friendly boss..simply love the food. Cozy place

Wonderful experience for my first visit. The atmosphere made me feel I was like in the Netflix show The Midnight Dinner, very cosy and intimate vibes. The lady boss gave very good recommendations for the sake and the food was simple and delicious. Will definitely go back!

Don't come :D cause it's too good too heart warming too tasty I cannot say how reluctant I am to write this review