New in town: Masaaki, South Beach Avenue — Treat your Gucci gang to this refined omakase experience

If you’re a strong proponent for ‘treat yo-self days’, I’ve got a new recommendation to get you in a tizzy. Masaaki on South Beach Avenue is a new omakase sushi restaurant promising a different Japanese fine dining experience.

Helmed by 46-year-old Chef Masaaki Sakashita, previously of Ishi and Hashida Sushi, this new venture infuses his personal flare with traditional Japanese cooking techniques.

Look forward to a luxurious meal at Masaaki, carefully and artfully curated by the Chef. You can choose from the following options:

• 7-course lunch (S$120++)
• 8-course lunch (S$180++)
• 9-course lunch (S$250++)
• 8-course dinner (S$280++)
• 10-course dinner (S$380++)

Masaaki sources the finest seasonal premium ingredients to deliver omakase menus that stand out. The flavours here are natural and distinct, reflecting the ethos of Japanese culinary principles. From a seemingly simple bowl of Hamaguri Soup to a deftly-shaped piece of sushi, every morsel will bring out their spontaneous and intuitive cooking style.

Complete the gastronomic experience with the visual thrill of watching your food in preparation. At Masaaki, the open kitchen means that you get to watch the Chef work wonders with the food. Watch as he teases out the flavours of live crabs and other seasonal ingredients over the licking flames of a charcoal hearth.

From the thrilling moments to delicate ones, feel the absolute decadence throughout your meal.

The restaurant is a contemporary space conceptualised by sought-after design firm Takenouchi Webb. Fusing a hint of tradition with modernity, dining here will feel like an experience in refinement.

The walls are draped in a soft pink Gucci wallpaper with a motif of dancing cranes. As your eyes travel upward, the cascading wave of washi sheets suspended from the ceiling emulates clouds. A heavy wood counter surrounding a rustic stone charcoal hearth forms the heart of the open kitchen.

Every aspect of the Masaaki experience is finely planned to the detail, promising an unforgettable time for you.

If you’re overdue for a ‘treat yourself‘ session, do make a booking at Masaaki or call +65 6388 1555.