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MODERN JAPANESE DINING & FINE SAKE, IN THE HEART OF SINGAPORE
TANOKE is a modern Japanese restaurant and sake bar on Purvis Street in Singapore, near Bugis and City Hall. Specialising in binchotan-grilled Wagyu, contemporary washoku cuisine, curated sake pairings and private dining experiences, TANOKE presents refined Japanese dining within a conserved heritage shophouse.
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HEAD CHEF RIO
For Chef Rio, great cooking begins with sincerity —
cook from the heart, enjoy the process, and guests will naturally feel it.
His culinary journey began at his parents’ bee hoon stall before being shaped through experiences at Fat Cow, Kinki and Kabuke.
At TANOKE, Chef Rio brings together washoku tradition and contemporary creativity, crafting elegant, umami-forward dishes thoughtfully designed to pair with sake.
A finalist in Japan’s World Washoku Challenge in 2015 and 2016, he continues to celebrate Japanese culinary heritage through modern Japanese dining in Singapore.
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PRIVATE EVENTS
TANOKE offers an intimate setting for private dining, celebrations, and corporate gatherings, set within a conserved shophouse with modern Japanese elegance.
Curated menus and thoughtful sake pairings are designed to suit each occasion, from relaxed gatherings to more formal events. Located just steps from Bugis and City Hall, TANOKE provides a refined yet welcoming space for memorable celebrations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is TANOKE a Japanese restaurant in Singapore?
Yes. TANOKE is a modern Japanese restaurant and sake bar located on Purvis Street in Singapore, near Bugis and City Hall.
What makes TANOKE unique?
TANOKE combines contemporary washoku cuisine, binchotan-grilled Wagyu, curated sake pairings and refined Japanese dining within a conserved heritage shophouse near Bugis and City Hall.
Does TANOKE offer private dining?
Yes. TANOKE offers private dining and corporate event spaces for celebrations, business dinners, sake events and group gatherings in Singapore. Find out more here.
Is TANOKE family-friendly?
Yes. TANOKE welcomes families and guests of all ages for lunch, dinner, celebrations and casual gatherings in Singapore.
Is TANOKE wheelchair-accessible?
Please note that TANOKE is located on the 2nd and loft floors of a conserved heritage shophouse without elevator access. We regret that the restaurant is not wheelchair-accessible.
Does TANOKE charge corkage?
Yes. TANOKE charges a corkage fee of $40++ for sake or wine bottles (720ml/750ml) and $60++ for liquor bottles. Corkage may be waived with the purchase of a similar-sized bottle from the restaurant.