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A seeming mainstay in Singapore’s fine dining scene, terra Tokyo Italian is now on its 6th year with the Michelin star. It earned a star during the inaugural list in 2016, and consecutively from 2019 to 2024. Throughout all this time, it has remained well within the city’s dining radar with its blend of Italian culinary traditions and Japanese sensibilities. 

With the turn of the season, terra Tokyo Italian is now offering its autumn/winter menu, with lunch sets starting from S$98++ and dinner sets from S$128++. There is a trend among fine dining establishments to offer more affordable alternatives given the more price-conscious dining scene in Singapore as of late.

I dropped by recently for dinner to check out their mid-tier S$298++ dinner omakase.  terra’s presence in the Michelin Guide is made apparent the moment I entered the restaurant, with their 1-star plaques dating back from as early as 2016 displayed proudly at the counter top.

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Esora is no stranger to Singapore’s dining scene. Since its debut in 2018, it has garnered accolades – most notably its Michelin star which it attained roughly a year or so after it opened. The modern Japanese restaurant focuses on Kappo-style cuisine where the menu is heavily influenced by the seasons. 

Entering the restaurant, one can’t help but express some awe at the skylight hovering above the chef’s preparation area. The glass is overlaid with lattices which probably creates some interesting shadows in the day with the light penetrating into the dining space. I was there for dinner and unfortunately, did not get to see the effect with daylight.

Flowers – both fresh and dried – are used prominently in the design of the restaurant. This, too, changes by the season. 

The kitchen is helmed by head chef Takeshi Araki who hails from Hiroshima. He assumed the role in Esora in 2022. 

Esora offers a 9-course lunch menu for S$328++ and a 10-course dinner menu at S$368++. Diners may also opt for beverage pairings like the wine and sake pairing, sake pairing alone or tea pairings for those looking for non-alcoholic options. 

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