Wakuda

Japanese restaurant · Bayfront Subzone ·

Wakuda

Japanese restaurant · Bayfront Subzone ·

Modern Japanese classics with global ingredients and cocktails

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10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Tower 2, Lobby, Singapore 018956 Get directions

SGD 100+

@michelinguide

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"This more accessible spinoff of its upscale sister Waku Ghin is the brainchild of the eponymous chef Tetsuya Wakuda. All rooms feature the traditional Japanese craft of wood joinery prominently, alongside soft lighting, tan leather chairs and banquettes. The menu offers an array of modern Japanese classics made with quality ingredients sourced globally. Adding original cocktails and a buzzy vibe to the equation, Wakuda guarantees a fun night out." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/singapore-region/singapore/restaurant/wakuda

Wakuda

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Wakuda

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Wakuda Restaurant and Bar - SilverKris

"Opened in 2022, Wakuda Restaurant and Bar is chef Tetsuya Wakuda’s most recent venture at Marina Bay Sands. The contemporary eatery features warm wood, works by Japanese artists and a window framing a pocket of greenery and is a more casual destination compared to Chef Wakuda’s other venture – the one Michelin-star Waku Ghin, inviting guests to visit and dine before or after a day of sightseeing. The Japanese-born Australian chef’s signatures include Canadian lobster with chili and quinoa, and the richly marbled A5 Japanese Wagyu Ohmi Beef. Fresh sushi and sashimi feature prominently in both the à la carte menus and the premium Sushi Experience Menu that ranges from 13 to 17 courses. Counter seats provide a close view of the chefs at work. The bar is another draw, serving well-made craft cocktails alongside exclusive sakes and rare spirits bottled specifically for Wakuda. Leave space dessert, in particular the Miso Coconut Soft-Serve, a dairy-free ice cream layered with gentle umami. Conveniently located in the lobby of Tower 2, Wakuda is an ideal stop for a relaxed, dining experience for lovers of contemporary Japanese cuisine." - Karen Fong

https://silverkris.singaporeair.com/guide/singapore/sin/eat-singapore/wakuda-restaurant-and-bar/

Wakuda

Vincent T.

Google

★★★★★ Had a wonderful dinner at WAKUDA MBS. Every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavour. The tuna appetizer was fresh and light, the sashimi platter was outstanding, and the wagyu makimono was rich and perfectly balanced. The lobster tempura was crisp and delicious, and the Basque cheesecake was a perfect ending. The sake paired well with the meal and elevated the whole experience. Service was attentive, atmosphere was elegant, and the overall experience felt truly special. Highly recommended for a refined Japanese dining experience in Singapore.

Ferdi

Google

With its well-curated menu, stylish ambience, and excellent service, Wakuda feels like an elevated izakaya. Food was great all around. We had the Lobster Quinoa set, sukiyaki (ala carte), and Big Eye Tuna to start. Every dish felt thoughtfully done with high-quality, fresh ingredients. The sukiyaki stood out—beautifully presented and made with Kagoshima wagyu that was very tender with minimal fat. The sauce was rich but well balanced by the egg yolk. A nice twist was the shishito peppers at the base, which added an unexpected but pleasant touch. The Lobster Quinoa was also a highlight. Cooked in a style similar to Japanese garlic fried rice, but the quinoa gave it more texture and little bursts of bite. Lobster meat was generous and sweet. Service deserves a special mention. The reception ladies were warm and cheerful, and the service staff were attentive, polite, and genuinely friendly without being intrusive. I’d noted it was a birthday during reservation (didn’t expect anything), and was pleasantly surprised with a complimentary tiramisu. It looked great and tasted even better—honestly enjoyed it more than the banana cake from the set meal. Overall, a great spot whether for a casual meal or a special occasion. Solid food, top service, and good value for money.

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Google

Had a wonderful dinner at Wakuda — truly worth the splurge. Our bill came up to about $400 for two, and every dish felt thoughtfully prepared. We ordered the assorted tempura, flan, marinated chicken, classic saikyo yaki, and the grilled A5 wagyu sukiyaki. The quality and flavours were consistently impressive, with the cod fish being the standout — fresh, flavourful, tender, and incredibly satisfying. We ended the meal with their signature coconut soft serve and a scoop of pink salt Hokkaido milk gelato — the perfect refreshing finish. Great ambience, attentive staff, and beautifully executed dishes. Highly recommend for a special night out

Josh E.

Google

I feel like I was in culinary wars season 2. The symphony of favours from the cocktail sashimi, shabu beef, 5 day aged tuna, delicious seaweed hand rolls, to the grapefruit dessert - Chef Kenji and May took such good care of us. Even the roasted red miso soup and green tea was of good quality. This is my favourite Omakase in Singapore hands down. Will be back as they change flavours every 5-7 weeks!

Peter L.

Google

Ambience nice, though a bit too dark and noisy with small kids, not the best place for quiet talk. Japanese sweet corn very good. Tempura platter so-so. Fried squid good, but only with the Yuzu mayo sauce. Beef tenderloin at medium was tasty though slightly undercooked. Wagyu rice bowl is excellent, by far the best dish, though portion is very small. The lobster fried quinoa supposedly the signature dish but sadly not Umami and too expensive. Overall we wouldn't make a trip especially to dine there again, unless invited by a very rich friend.

Jayne

Google

We celebrated our anniversary here and booked the Omakase dinner. The set was really good and fresh! The chef explained each dish in detail and even chatted with us throughout the meal, which made the experience even more special. He surprised us with a complimentary uni roll, and since it was our anniversary, the restaurant also treated us to a free dessert. We truly enjoyed the meal, and I felt the food was well worth the price!

diana P.

Google

Light dimming was really soft n not too dark especially during dinner time. Thanks to front staff outside the restaurant who serve every walk in r reservation guests with a smile which make my mum n me wanna dine in even for happy hour/ bar snacks. Was told 1700 is dinner hours then we last minute decided to had early dinner and didn't had to rush n chill for celebration dinner as it's my birthday month. Really biggest shoutout to sweet and beautiful Nazel she really was patiently explaing the type of food as is our 1st time here. Really glad for the yuzu+lychee sorbet n also my mum love her matcha ice cream heard that they made it fresh. Also to the Indian male coat server who take time to explained whicc tea to order. (Many definitely ordered alcohol but we still stick to non alcoholic drinks) Salmon dish which I forget the name of it was really grill well seasoned too (paired it with rice) not sure why but felt that mixed tempura pricing was expensive then salmon we ordered other then that all was good and well enjoyed. Actually wishing they had a vegan or non dairy cake instead of sorbet/ice cream for birthday surprise Like that staffs will walk in by to top up our drinks n check on us to see if food n all was ok Thanks to male server who served all tables dinner n goes details explaining the dish!

Michael F.

Google

Stylish Japanese restaurant within the Marina Bay Sands Hotel! Located in the lobby area you enter a relaxing place for excellent dining and drinking. The menu covers traditional Japanese food however also some cross-over to Korean and European elements. Awesome cocktails and an extensive wine list will let you find what you prefer. The service is very friendly, fast and attentive. A perfect place to enjoy great moments!

Macoisinha M.

Yelp

Beautiful restaurant perfectly located inside the Marina Bay sands hotel. Great ambiance and service and plenty of delicious vegetarian options.

Sarah S.

Yelp

Food was delicious and hit the spot! Fast service too if you are in and out. It is on the pricey end but worth it.

rina c.

Yelp

This Japanese restaurant was just using "Wakuda" brand but seems like it is ran by non-Japanese. I chose to come here just because I had good experience at Wakuda in Las Vegas. However, I noticed the quality of food wasn't nearly close. Also, there are many "odd" stuff you would notice if you know authentic Japanese food. Tempura was served with "hot" soba there, which isn't right. The combo was meant to serve hot tempura coupled with cold soba to enjoy the contrast. The waitress proudly said "oh we offer only hot soba with tempura". That goes to show how little people working here are knowledgeable about Japanese food.

Halford F.

Yelp

This is the most fabulous Japanese dining we have ever experienced. Great drinks ( poured by Febby ) and service by Navelle. Superb ambience.

Manish B.

Yelp

Inside Marina Bay Sands and run by a Michelin star chef (this is not a Michelin star restaurant) I was expecting a lot more. They had the digital ads in the elevators and it looked so tempting we had to try it out. The ambiance was pretty cool. Nice decor. Nice seating, cool music and cool vibes. Staff very attentive and helpful. Service was great. Food on the other hand was not as good As I thought it was going to be, actually the least exciting food I have had while in Singapore. It was good but not worth the price or the hype. We ordered almost everything that was recommended by our hostess, best thing was the miso Patagonia tooth fish - or Chilean sea bass as we call it in New York. It was a pricey meal but we were disappointed, expecting a lot more considering the competitive food scene around here.

Bridgette B.

Yelp

Stopped in for a late (for me, I'm such a granny) dinner after hitting up the spa in Marina Bay Sands. I have never eaten here and thought why not take myself on the perfect date...spa...sushi...perfect conversation (in my head to myself)- ah the joys of traveling alone for work. I was seated at a lovely table and right away noticed the amazing vibe. Great music, very attentive service and great, varied crowd. My server recommended a cocktail based on my likes/dislikes. It was delicious. The service was very attentive and prompt. I ordered a salad and sushi and all arrived in a suitable amount of time (too quickly always makes me sketched out). The shirame salad was yummy but quite large for one person. The sushi was melt in your mouth delicious. My only complaint is that it took a long time to get the bill and leave but other than that it was great and I will be back. - 4 stars

Ali W.

Yelp

Wine was great but way overpriced. Food was subpar. I am all for quality food and paying for it but this was not it. We got the Beef appetizer which was the only thing that was good. Flavorful, fresh. Salmon "entree" was terrible. No flavor. Basically just tasted like raw salmon. Super super small portion for an entree. No seasoning. Undercooked. Miso soup had NO flavor. We ended up telling them and they were super gracious to send another with flavor but why on earth are you serving the first one? Eggplant appetizer was also pretty bad. Typically dengaku is marinated/cooked in the miso glaze. This was basically raw eggplant with no seasoning with the sauce on the bottom. The sauce was good and dipping it make it pretty flavorless holistically. Service was attentive but not overly. Ambience is cute/trendy but a bit stuffy Bottom line. This place is pretty flavorless. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Manushak B.

Yelp

Great location, good atmosphere, delicious food, friendly people and comfortable for everyone!