Sushi Ayumu by Masa Ishibashi

Established Omakase restaurant in the heart of Orchard Road. Master Ishibashi gives a quiet but warm reception through his edomae course of fresh, seasonal seafood. We had the lunch Shiwasu (师走）course @$330+++ per person. Braised hotate and grilled Nodoguro (sea perch) hand-rolls, Sawara (Spanish mackerel) sashimi, grilled Kinmeidai were just some highlights. Loved the torotaku handroll for the crunchy textures. Have a conversation with Master Ishibashi as well and revel in his deep knowledge of the ingredients.

Every piece of nigiri is crafted with precision especially the uni and nodoguro, which were melt in your mouth good. The rice is seasoned beautifully, and the fish served at just the right temperature. Chef Masa is focused yet warm, and the service is polished, though tea and ginger could be refreshed more often. It’s pricey (around S$380++), and portions are modest, but the quality and execution justify the cost for a special night out. Perfect for sushi purists just don’t come expecting big portions or quick pacing.

An extraordinary experience from the creative hands of a chef, good service, clear explanation of each menu, a place that is not too big like a real Japanese restaurant, making the interaction between the chef and the guests quite good, of course the food is delicious

Incredible experience, food was seriously delicious and the staff and head chef took excellent care of us. Expensive, but it's well worth it

Had a wonderful experience here at Sushi Ayumu. The first moment I walked in, I felt very welcome, and the service was excellent. The chef had great skills, the head chef and the rest of the staff worked great together as a team. The food was great and everything was fresh. I left very statisfied and would definitely come back if I ever visit Singapore again.

I am always skeptical with gourmet sushi places in Singapore. Today, i am very please to know this high end place that meet my expectation. Material are prima and also the execution is perfectly done! Chef knows how to manuvering with its best materials. All is in balance. Including sake choices meet my preference. Not pretentious with dificulties in making reservation. Happy and recomended.

It was my third time experience with this great service and fantastic seasonal ingredients from Japan. Definitely recommended for any celebrating occasions and business dinner as well. Also private room is available and must try if you have a kid who needs to be runnng around every after 20 mins in the course of the menu😂. Thanks much Joanna for great service and chef for the excellent creation! p.s. appreciated for the special something for my wife' birthday

In the realm of sushi in Singapore, this establishment could very well top the list. Yet, indulgence comes with its price; our omakase experience for two, accompanied by their house sake, exceeded 1,200 SGD. The chef's graciousness and the staff's professionalism shone through, especially in their attentive care concerning my partner's onion allergy. They went above and beyond to ensure no dish included onions. However, I did note a lapse in their plating consistency. While we were served our abalone dish on a standard plate, our neighbors received theirs on an exquisite abalone shell. Perhaps a minor detail, but when investing at such a premium, consistency is expected. The bounty of dishes ensured we left so satiated we could scarcely move. The impeccable service from the amiable chef and the affable staff remains a highlight.

The price and the food taste is not on par. Overpriced and over rated from google review. Dinner for 2pax for nearly s$1k is not worth it.

The ingredients are certainly fresh, the service impeccable, and you can have a very good omakase meal here, but this is the least favourite among my top sushi restaurants in Singapore. Compared to the two Shinji's, Ashino, Kisho, Kimura, the dishes are much less diverse. I have a bias against 2-Mich-star Shoukouwa, where we had horrific service.