FLNT

FLNT is a Nikkei restaurant and bar on level 55 of ION Orchard. Nikkei food mixes Japanese technique with Peruvian ingredients. The style grew out of the Japanese community in Peru, and FLNT describes itself as Singapore's only Nikkei-focused restaurant and bar.

It is part of 1-Atico, a penthouse dining space run by 1-Group. FIRE, an Argentinian grill, and Atico Lounge share the same top floors. The building's highest levels sit more than 200 metres above the ground, so the views are a big part of the visit.

What to order

Ceviche is the natural place to start. The salmon ceviche on the dinner tasting menu comes with leche de tigre, ají amarillo, coriander oil and crunchy corn nuts. The tasting menu's wagyu main comes with a black garlic reduction, confit vine tomato and Palermo pepper.

Dinner is à la carte, with a five-course tasting menu if you would like the kitchen to choose. The à la carte list has a raw bar, ceviches and tiradito, sushi rolls and grilled mains such as lamb rack and miso cod. At lunch, the main choices are:

• Maze gohan set: you pick a steamed egg custard, a mixed rice course and a main, and it comes with small starters and dessert
• Premium lunch set: sashimi, egg custard, a main and dessert, for two or more people
• Donburi and ramen: rice bowls such as wagyu yakiniku or chirashi, and seafood ramen in a lobster broth

For dessert, try the banana semifreddo with coconut and a kinako (roasted soybean) crumble. In the afternoon, FLNT serves a Japanese-Peruvian high tea, seated in Atico Lounge. The bar pours sake, wine and cocktails.

FLNT won Best Fusion Restaurant at the RAS Epicurean Star Awards in 2022 and 2023. It was runner-up in the same category in 2024.

The setting

Tall windows look out over the city skyline. You can ask for a window seat at dinner, though the restaurant notes a minimum spend applies to these tables. The room works for a date, a business lunch or drinks with friends. FLNT also hosts private events and weddings.

Good to know before you go

• The dress code is smart casual. Flip-flops, slippers, Crocs, singlets and gym wear are not allowed. Bermuda shorts are fine.
• Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp. You can also walk in, but booking is safer, especially at weekends.
• If you need a vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free meal, tell the team a week ahead.
• Diners do not get free parking. ION Orchard has a paid car park, but the MRT is easier.

Getting there

FLNT is at the top of ION Orchard, the mall at 2 Orchard Turn. ION Orchard is directly linked to Orchard MRT station, so you can arrive without stepping outside. Afterwards, walk along Orchard Road for shopping, or read our Orchard Road neighbourhood guide.

If you like eating with a view, see our pick of rooftop and sky dining in Singapore. For more raw fish and grills, try our list of Japanese restaurants. You can also browse other restaurants in Orchard and River Valley.