What is it?: A Japanese/Californian fusion restaurant with a cocktail bar and DJ deck that gets livelier by the hour as the evening progresses.
Why we love it?: No artificial meats are used and the sauces are all imagined in house in this third floor shophouse walk-up, as they constantly dabble with the perfect way to enhance the mostly Californian sushi-oriented menu plates, each as colourfully presented as the decor. This is some of the finest vegan comfort food in the city and the laid back vibe totally matches partners, Oranan and Erics’, views on life in general, and that is to have fun and to take care of those around you. WTF sushi rolls will knock your socks off as the mango chili dressing needs the wasabi side to cool it down. The quinoa-based burger offering comes in the softest of buns, house ketchup and mayonnaise, plus skinny fries as good as they get. There is a limited selection of six well-chosen wines and a bar team that mixes all of the cocktail favourites. Live music is offered on some evenings, so check out their social pages for information.
Time Out tip: Oranan also runs Hidden Closet, one of the best female sex toy and fetish-oriented businesses in town with a shop tucked away behind the restaurant.. She and her team are always happy to show you around and let you sample the goods, if that’s your thing.