You won’t miss Taki Izakaya Bar’s sleek black shopfront along Collyer Quay, but the interiors are equally stylish – a giant virtual waterfall is the centrepiece of the expansive 150-seater restaurant, making it ideal for hosting events. The menu is a spread of classics, with everything from sushi to sashimi, kushiyaki, agemono, donburi, steak and desserts. Stop by for the $18.80 value lunch sets with eight choices like beef yakiniku and buta shogayaki. Or clock in from 3pm to 7pm on weekdays to enjoy happy hour deals on Suntory or Kaoru beer, starting at $24 for two pints. The bar also lets you ‘beer park’ your pints so you can continue drinking on your next visit.
Make sure to order the gobu karaage ($8.50) or deep fried burdock. It’s less sinful than, but equally addictive as fries, and great for pairing with a refreshing pint. The hotate mentai aburi ($15.90) is another crowd-pleaser – you can’t ever go wrong with seared scallops and mentaiko. Kushiyaki or grilled skewers are also a must. Save the hassle of deciding and go straight for the kushiyaki platter with eight skewers ($26.80) which includes pork belly, chicken thigh, mushrooms, tomato bacon, lady’s finger and quail eggs.