About Sakura Izakaya
Tucked into a shophouse-lined street in Tanjong Pagar, Sakura Izakaya brings an intimate Tokyo-style pub vibe to Singapore — low lighting, wooden counters and a friendly chef who grills skewers over binchotan. The space favours counter seating and a few small tables, making it a favourite for after-work drinks and late-night supper runs among the CBD crowd and neighbourhood residents.
Expect a steady stream of office workers popping by for sake flights and yakitori after a day in the CBD, couples on date night and friends sharing small plates. The menu is classic izakaya: tebasaki, grilled fish, pickled dishes and bar bites meant for sharing; service is relaxed and informal, much like the local kopitiam habit of settling in to chat over food. Sakura also slots neatly into Singapore's late-night scene — think supper after a gig or a casual weekend night out.
Locals use Sakura Izakaya for a variety of occasions: quick weekday dinners with colleagues, cosy date nights, small group gatherings celebrating a special occasion, and late-night snacks after drinks in nearby Clarke Quay or Tanjong Pagar. While not a hawker stall or kopitiam, it complements Singapore’s dining panorama by offering Japanese small-plate culture and a focused sake list in a heartland-adjacent neighbourhood.
Practical for visitors: it’s a short walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT, parking is limited, and the counter seats are the best spot for watching chefs at work. Reservations are recommended for peak nights but early weeknights are usually walk-in friendly.
Signature Dishes
- Charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers (thigh, negima, tsukune)
- Tebasaki (crispy Japanese chicken wings)
- Tako wasabi (fresh octopus with wasabi)
- Miso-marinated black cod
- Ika geso karaage (crispy fried squid tentacles)
- Agedashi tofu with bonito flakes and dashi
Opening Hours
- Mon–Thu: 5pm–12am
- Fri–Sat: 5pm–2am
- Sun: 5pm–11pm
