Where Sushi Tradition Meets Singapore’s Culinary Story
Singapore Sushi Stories documents the evolving sushi landscape: the chefs who shape it, the ingredients that travel thousands of kilometres to reach our shores, and the traditions that continue to influence every carefully crafted piece of nigiri.
We explore how sushi has found a unique home in the Lion City.
Sushi Stories
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Best Sashimi Singapore Picks for When Raw Fish Needs More Than Freshness
I’ve eaten a lot of sashimi in this city. More…
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The Quiet Work of a Small Plate
By Hiroshi Tanaka for Singapore Sushi Stories The plate was…
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Kuriya Japanese Market Jurong Point: When Sushi Leaves the Restaurant and Goes Home
There’s a moment I keep coming back to. You stand…
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The Plate That Arrives Too Quickly
By Sue Lin for Singapore Sushi Stories I hadn’t even…
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Sushiro Suntec City and the Sushi Belt That Keeps Moving When the Mall Won’t Slow Down
I heard the belt before I saw it. That low,…
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Three Seconds Before the Salmon
By Hiroshi Tanaka for Singapore Sushi Stories I saw it…
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Rain Outside, Soy Sauce Inside
The rain came without warning, the way it always does…
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Chirashi Don and the Top Pick for the Quiet Architecture of Fish Over Rice
The first time chirashi don made me pause, it wasn’t…
Explore the Sushi Archive
Singapore Sushi Stories documents sushi culture from multiple perspectives, from technique and ingredients to the chefs shaping Singapore’s evolving sushi scene.

All About Sushi
Foundations of sushi culture, technique, ingredients, and traditions.

Singapore Sushi Stories
The evolution of sushi within Singapore’s food landscape.

Sushi Culture & Craft
Exploring technique, philosophy, and the traditions behind sushi.
Understanding Sushi
Sushi is often understood simply as fresh fish and rice, but its story is far deeper.
It is a craft shaped by centuries of technique, seasonal ingredients, and cultural tradition.
In Singapore, sushi has evolved within a unique multicultural environment — creating a scene where tradition and innovation exist side by side.
Nigiri Sushi
The heart of sushi craftsmanship. A carefully shaped mound of seasoned rice topped with seafood, where balance between rice, fish, and temperature defines quality.


Sushi Ingredients
From bluefin tuna to Hokkaido uni, Singapore’s sushi restaurants depend on an intricate supply chain linking Toyosu Market and Japanese fisheries to local counters.
Japanese Dining Culture
Sushi reflects a deeper culinary philosophy — respect for seasonality, precision in preparation, and harmony between ingredients.


Singapore’s Sushi Scene
From casual sushi bars to intimate omakase experiences, Singapore has become one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant destinations for Japanese cuisine.

