Sushi Oono
INSTITUTION HILL, Singapore
Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
The Read
Ohno Counter Omakase
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Sushi Oona is the stronger pick for diners who want a Japanese-leaning Singapore dinner with a serious wine-program signal, backed by a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025. It is less useful if the decision depends on published pricing, chef-led storytelling, or a named tasting format.
About Sushi Oono
Sushi Oona is a Singapore dining venue with a simple set of verified planning details: it opens Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, closes on Sunday, lists a smart-casual dress code. Its confirmed recognition is a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025, which is the clearest public accolade to note when deciding whether it fits your itinerary.
Because the verified information is limited, the safest read is not to overstate the menu format, chef background, price level, seating style, or drinks offering beyond the confirmed award. Treat Sushi Oona as a Singapore booking to assess directly for the experience you want, especially if specific menu details, dietary needs, or budget certainty matter to your decision.
Choose it for the confirmed recognition and practical schedule
The strongest grounded hook is the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025. That recognition can be a useful signal for diners comparing premium Singapore options, but it should not be stretched into unverified claims about pairings, cellar depth, or a particular beverage format.
The opening hours are also useful for planning: Sushi Oona is listed from 12–3 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Readers mapping a fuller Singapore food run can cross-reference our full Singapore restaurants guide, then pair this with broader planning through our full Singapore bars guide or our full Singapore hotels guide.
Who should skip it, who should prioritize it
Prioritize Sushi Oona if its Singapore location, Monday-to-Saturday lunch-and-dinner schedule, smart-casual dress code, confirmed Wine Spectator recognition match what you are looking for. It is also a sensible candidate for diners who prefer to verify menu specifics, pricing, reservation details directly before committing.
Skip or delay the booking if you need confirmed information on price, seating format, chef background, dietary accommodations, takeaway, delivery, or a published menu structure before choosing. The verdict: choose Sushi Oona when the verified facts are enough for your plan; compare it with other Singapore dining options if you need more detail before booking.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sushi Oona reads like a classic omakase counter transplanted to Robertson Quay: small-seat, restrained and quietly focused on the fundamentals. The room privileges proximity to the chef and the rhythm of service over theatrical flourishes, so attention lands on the rice-to-fish relationship and the measured pace of courses. It's the kind of place where understatement signals confidence—the neighbourhood’s premium Japanese concepts and wine bars create a context of considered dining, and the counter format keeps the experience compact, concentrated and intimate rather than boisterous.
Best For
This is a venue aimed at deliberate, higher-spend dining—perfect for date nights and special occasions where the point is quality and attention rather than a casual meal. The omakase counter contract asks guests to defer to the chef’s judgement, so it suits diners who want an immersive, curated experience. Given its positioning at the '$$$' tier and its place among serious peers on Mohamed Sultan Road, it’s a better fit for evening reservations and guests seeking a focused tasting-led outing.
Ordering Tips
Opt for the omakase and lean into the chef’s direction: the review stresses that the format’s value lies in trusting the kitchen’s take on the day’s fish, rice and seasonality. Portions and pacing are shaped by proximity and tempo at the counter, so expect a sequential service rather than à la carte substitution. With limited, small-seat operations characteristic of this tier, booking ahead is sensible. Note that the wine list is also premium-priced, so consider pairing choices with that pricing in mind.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If Sushi Oona is not the right fit
Try Meta if you want an innovative Singapore dinner at $$$ with clearer price-tier framing. Choose Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse if the night calls for a group-friendly steakhouse rather than a focused Japanese meal.
Restaurant context
How Sushi Oona compares in Singapore
Sushi Oona is the drinks-led choice in this set because its clearest verified differentiator is the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Thevar is the bigger splurge call at $$$$ and suits diners who want an innovative format with a more ambitious price tier. Meta and Lerouy both sit at $$$, making them easier to weigh on value if price visibility matters.
For a more cuisine-defined decision, Lerouy is the French and French-contemporary option, while Meta and Thevar lean innovative. Esora belongs in the same Singapore conversation for diners considering a Japanese-leaning fine-dining night, but Sushi Oona is the cleaner pick when wine-program recognition is the deciding factor.
Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse is the better cross-shop for a group that wants steakhouse energy over a tighter Japanese meal. If booking ease is the priority, Sushi Oona's listed difficulty is easier than many high-demand fine-dining rooms, so it is a practical fallback when the more competitive innovative restaurants are not workable.
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Compare Sushi Oono
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Oona | Singapore | , | No published awards | , |
| Esora | Singapore | No published awards | , | , |
| Thevar | Singapore | Innovative | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #372026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #582026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #632025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #702025 The Best Chef Three Knives2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #702023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #60 | $$$$ |
| Meta | Singapore | Innovative | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #432026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #772026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #382025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #392025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #249Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin 2 Stars | $$$ |
| Lerouy | Singapore | French, French Contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4012025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3342024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | $$$ |
| Bistecca Tuscan Steakhouse | Singapore | 2026 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #882025 World's Best Steaks 101 Best Steak Restaurants · #53 | , | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Sushi Oona?
Sushi Oona lists a smart-casual dress code. In practice, choose neat, polished clothing for either lunch or dinner in Singapore.
How far ahead should I book Sushi Oona?
Specific booking lead times are not verified. Sushi Oona is open Monday to Saturday from 12–3 PM and 6:30–10:30 PM, closed on Sunday, so check directly for current availability.
Can Sushi Oona accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not verified. If you are planning for more than a standard table, contact Sushi Oona directly to confirm availability and any booking requirements.
What is Sushi Oona known for?
Sushi Oona is a Singapore venue with a confirmed Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2025, Monday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, a smart-casual dress code.
