Tora Tora Tora

Tora Tora Tora is a modern Japanese izakaya on the rooftop of Oxley Bizhub 2, at 62 Ubi Road 1 in the east of Singapore. It calls itself a seafood and sake bar. The food covers sashimi, sushi, izakaya small plates and dishes grilled over charcoal.

It is a lively, casual place rather than a quiet omakase counter. Groups and friends come here to share plates, so it suits a relaxed night out. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner.

What to order

The menu is long, so it helps to know the main sections. Seafood is the focus, and the restaurant says much of it is seasonal and air-flown.

• Sashimi and nigiri, plus sushi platters (moriawase) for sharing
• Maki rolls, such as the salmon ikura mentaiko maki that reviewers mention
• Sushi cakes, a house speciality, including a Tuna Heart and a Truffle Hokkaido Scallop version
• Charcoal-grilled signatures, cooked sumiyaki style for a smoky flavour
• Small plates (otsumami), tempura and other fried dishes
• Kaisen don (seafood rice bowls), other rice bowls and noodles

Reviewers also recommend the hotate truffle carpaccio, made with thin slices of scallop. Finish with one of the desserts.

Drinks are a big part of the visit. The restaurant holds a large collection of Japanese sake and whisky, and a sake wall is one of its features. There are non-alcoholic drinks too.

The setting

The restaurant sits on level 11 of an industrial building, which few visitors would find by chance. You take the lift up to the roof. Inside, there is an open kitchen and a bar, and listings also mention an al fresco area on the rooftop. The mood is warm and social.

Private dining and events

Tora Tora Tora has several private spaces for birthdays, parties and work dinners:

• Tiger Room: a small room for up to 12 guests
• The Loft: up to 12 guests, with a karaoke system
• The Mezzanine: the largest space, for up to 36 seated guests

The Mezzanine and The Loft can be joined for bigger groups. The restaurant also handles corporate events, and it offers delivery and takeaway through its own website.

Good to know before you go

• Book ahead: reserve online through the official website. Private rooms can be booked online or by WhatsApp.
• Minimum spend: private rooms carry a minimum spend, which is higher at weekends.

Nearby

Ubi is not a tourist area, so plan a taxi or ride-hail if you are staying in the city centre. If you are exploring the east, the hawker stalls at Old Airport Road Food Centre and Geylang Serai Market are good for local food. See all restaurants in Geylang and Paya Lebar for more options.

For more meals up high, browse rooftop and sky dining in Singapore or more Japanese restaurants. Menus and bookings are on the official Tora Tora Tora website.