Tentsuru
TANGLIN, Singapore
Restaurant in Singapore, Singapore
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Tentsuru is a practical pick for a calmer Japanese-leaning dinner near Tanglin Road, especially when staying around Orchard and wanting a later evening option. Go in with measured expectations: available details support the location and service window, not a chef-led tasting-menu pitch, named signature dishes, or award-driven splurge case.
About Tentsuru
Tentsuru is a Singapore venue open Tuesday through Sunday for both lunch and dinner, with a weekly closure on Monday. To plan a visit, confirm the current address, menu, chef, price band, seating format, dress code, awards, booking policy directly before you go.
A practical Singapore dining option with confirmed hours
The clearest reason to shortlist Tentsuru is its schedule. It is listed as closed on Monday, then open Tuesday through Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10:30 PM. That makes it potentially useful for either a midday or evening meal, provided you confirm availability and any reservation requirements with the venue.
Without a published menu, cuisine, counter setup, price range, chef detail, or signature dishes, avoid building the meal around assumptions. Treat Tentsuru as a Singapore venue to check for current availability, then compare it with other dining options if you need a more documented format.
Who should choose it
Choose Tentsuru if its Tuesday-to-Sunday lunch and dinner hours fit your schedule and you are comfortable confirming the finer details directly. Skip it if your decision depends on awards, a published chef-led format, specific dishes, a known seating style, or a confirmed price band.
For broader planning, use our full Singapore restaurants guide, plus city guides for hotels and bars. You can also compare Tentsuru with other named options such as Quenino, Seoul Restaurant, Shinji by Kanesaka, Sophia, Yan Ting.
Quick reference: Tentsuru is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, closed on Monday.
Planning details
- Location
- 29 Tanglin Rd, Fl 2, Singapore 247911
- Website
- tentsuru.com.sg
- Phone
- +65 8113 3612
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate and refined, with a counter-seating setup that creates a front-row, chef-driven dining experience.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Miyazaki A5 Wagyu Tempura
- Uni with Perilla Leaf Tempura
- Kuruma Ebi Tempura
- Kisu Tempura
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Sophia, Notable alternative
- Yan Ting, Cantonese, $$
- Shinji by Kanesaka, Notable alternative
- Quenino, Innovative, $$
- Seoul Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Tentsuru compares in Singapore
Choose Tentsuru when location and a calmer Tanglin Road dinner matter more than a heavily documented destination meal. Shinji by Kanesaka is the stronger cross-shop for diners specifically chasing a serious Japanese counter-style occasion, while Tentsuru is the lower-friction choice when the plan needs to stay near Orchard and avoid a bigger production.
For price clarity, Yan Ting and Quenino are easier to position because both carry a $$ signal, with Yan Ting suited to Cantonese dining and Quenino to an innovative format. Tentsuru is harder to price-shop from the available details, so it makes sense for diners prioritising timing and area rather than value benchmarking.
If the main goal is a different mood, Sophia and Seoul Restaurant are better alternatives to compare before committing, especially for groups that want a broader social dinner rather than a quieter Japanese-leaning meal. Tentsuru works better for a focused late dinner near Tanglin Road than for a group trying to sample Singapore's full range in one night.
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Compare Tentsuru
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tentsuru | Singapore | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Sophia | Singapore | ; | ; | Michelin Guide Slovenia 20262025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Yan Ting | Singapore | Cantonese | $$ | Michelin Plate 20262024 Michelin Plate |
| Shinji by Kanesaka | Singapore | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Quenino | Singapore | Innovative | $$ | 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate |
| Seoul Restaurant | Singapore | ; | ; | No published awards |
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How Tentsuru Singapore compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Tentsuru?
If seating style matters, ask the venue directly when you arrange your visit. You can also compare it with another named option such as Shinji by Kanesaka.
How far ahead should I book Tentsuru?
Confirm availability directly for your preferred time. The confirmed hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10:30 PM, with Monday closed.
What should I order at Tentsuru?
Check the current menu with the venue before you go. If you are comparing dining options, Quenino is another named option to consider.
Is Tentsuru good for solo dining?
Its confirmed hours include lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday, so solo diners should confirm availability directly. Yan Ting is another named option you may want to compare.
What should I wear to Tentsuru?
Confirm with the venue if dress expectations matter for your meal. Sophia is another named option to compare while planning.
