WAKANUI Grill Dining Singapore

WAKANUI Grill Dining Singapore is a steakhouse on the fourth floor of Marina One's West Tower. It specialises in New Zealand beef and lamb, grilled over Japanese binchotan charcoal. The concept comes from WAKANUI Grill Dining in Tokyo.

The Singapore restaurant has been at Marina One since 2017. Today it is run by the 1855F&B group. It suits business lunches in the financial district as well as relaxed dinners with friends.

What to order

Begin with the lamb chop. The restaurant says around nine in ten guests start their meal this way. The chops are WAKANUI Spring Lamb from New Zealand's South Island. They are grilled simply so the flavour of the meat comes through. Lamb fans can also order a Lamb Wellington as a main.

The beef to try is OCEAN BEEF, from Angus cattle raised on the South Island. The cattle are grass-fed for 18 months and then finished on grain. The bone-in ribeye is then dry-aged for three more weeks in the restaurant's own ageing room. It is a large cut, so it works well for sharing. Other choices include a Canterbury grass-fed fillet, a wagyu sirloin and a TORIYAMA A4 prime cut.

The appetisers lean towards seafood. Look for freshly shucked oysters, Hokkaido scallop, New Zealand blue mussels and grilled octopus. For something richer, try the roasted bone marrow or the Boston lobster bisque. Sides cover the steakhouse basics: mashed potato, fries, wedges, mushrooms, broccolini and asparagus.

Not everyone wants steak. The other mains include confit duck leg, catch of the day, a seafood dish cooked en papillote and a pasta. The menu also has a WAKANUI burger and a smoked brisket sandwich, and there is a set lunch.

The setting

The dining room sits inside the cantilevered glass capsule that juts out from Marina One. The glass walls let in plenty of daylight. It is modern and smart without feeling stiff. The restaurant also hosts private events.

Good to know before you go

• Book through the SevenRooms link on the WAKANUI website, or by phone or email.
• A wine list is available to match the grilled meats.
• The restaurant takes festive orders for home dining around the holidays.

Nearby

Marina One is a short walk from the Marina Bay waterfront. After dinner, stroll to Merlion Park or follow our guide to things to do in Marina Bay. The Westin Singapore is a convenient place to stay nearby. For more meat-focused meals, see our steakhouses and grills in Singapore, or browse all restaurants in Marina Bay and the CBD.