For sushi in an intimate setting, stride down the narrow corridor on the second floor of the InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay and turn into Ishi. The restaurant seats up to 28 people – with 12 people at the counter and others housed in private rooms – and serves seasonal ingredients flown in from Japan four times a week. The premium sushi prepared by executive head chef Hideki Li and head chef Masaaki is the obvious star of the show but the chefs also offer kaiseki-style cooked dishes such as fried slivers of wagyu and hairy crab on the menu. A meal here starts from $68 for the three-course Ulala menu which comes with a starter, kaisen chirashi don, soup and dessert and goes up to $185 for the Hanakaze set that has an assortment of sushi, sashimi and maki along with a variety of sides.