Omakase can feel opaque before your first seat at the counter — the prices swing wildly, the vocabulary is unfamiliar, and it is hard to tell where the money actually goes. Below are the questions Singapore diners ask us most often, answered plainly. If you would rather just look at what an evening involves, see our dinner omakase and lunch omakase menus.
How much does omakase cost in Singapore?
Prices span a wide range. Casual, entry-level omakase can start below S$120, while Michelin-starred sushiya in the city routinely run S$300 to S$680 per person for dinner. Miyu sits deliberately in between: lunch from S$128 and dinner from S$228, with premium seasonal ingredients air-flown from Japan. The aim is Edomae craft at what we call the sincerest prices — the experience of a fine-dining counter without the city-centre premium. For a fuller breakdown, read our guide on omakase prices in Singapore.
What is the difference between value omakase and Michelin-starred omakase?
At the top tier you are paying for accolades, prime city addresses, and often a two-hour, sixteen-plus course procession. Value omakase keeps the parts that matter to most diners — quality of fish, the chef working directly in front of you, seasonality — and trims the overheads that inflate the bill. It is not a lesser meal; it is the same craft with fewer things bundled into the price. We unpack this properly in Michelin omakase vs value omakase.
What is Edomae omakase?
Edomae refers to the Tokyo-bay style of sushi that began in the Edo period, when fish was cured, aged, marinated, or gently warmed rather than simply served raw. These techniques deepen flavour and were originally a way to preserve seafood before refrigeration. Miyu follows this tradition course by course under Executive Chef-Owner Ng Kam Kwan. There is more in our piece on Edomae omakase in Singapore.
Where is Miyu, and is Dempsey a good area for omakase?
Miyu is at 13A Dempsey Road, Singapore 247694, tucked into the greenery of Dempsey Hill roughly ten minutes from Orchard Road and the CBD. Dempsey trades the hurry of a hotel lobby or a Tanjong Pagar shophouse for calm, parking, and a genuine sense of occasion — you arrive through trees rather than traffic. It is one of the few omakase settings in Singapore where the room itself feels unhurried. See how to find us, or read our guide to omakase at Dempsey Hill.
How many courses are there, and what should I expect?
An omakase meal is chef’s choice — you place yourself in the chef’s hands and the menu follows the day’s best ingredients. Expect a sequence of sashimi, cooked seasonal dishes, and a run of nigiri built one piece at a time, finishing with soup and something sweet. The pacing is conversational; the chef will tell you what each piece is and how to eat it. First time at a counter? Our omakase etiquette guide covers the small things that help.
Do I need to book, and is there a dress code?
Yes — omakase counters are small and seatings are timed, so reservations are essential, especially for weekend dinner. Smart-casual dress is perfectly fine. You can reserve a seat online or call us at +65 8028 3168. For celebrations or groups, we also offer private dining.
What makes Miyu good value?
Diners tell us the gap between what they paid and what they received is the point. Miyu is rated 5.8/6 on Quandoo and 4.6/5 on Google, with the same daily Japanese imports and chef-led counter you would expect at far higher price points. If you are weighing where to spend, our best-value omakase guide and diner reviews are the honest places to start.