Two Singapore counters make the case for value omakase in different ways. Ganko Sushi brings an Osaka name and an accessible entry price to Dhoby Ghaut; MIYU sets Edomae craft in the garden quiet of Dempsey Hill. Both are sincere about price. What differs is the room you sit in and the hand behind the counter. Here is an honest look at how they compare — Ganko does its thing genuinely well.
Ganko Sushi — an Osaka name at an accessible price in Dhoby Ghaut
Ganko Sushi is a long-established brand from Osaka, and its Singapore outlet sits at 9 Penang Road in the Dhoby Ghaut area, in a bright, glass-walled room with a modern, gallery-like feel. Its appeal is a genuinely low barrier to entry: a value omakase from around $98++, a fifteen-course sushi omakase near $130, and fuller sets rising from there. Produce is air-flown several times a week, and the kitchen rotates monthly menus to follow the season. For a diner who wants a recognised Japanese name and a keen price in a central, easy-to-reach location, Ganko is a sound choice. What a central glass-walled room cannot offer is a sense of arrival — you reach it through a busy downtown block rather than into a setting that belongs to the meal.
MIYU — Edomae craft and a garden enclave at Dempsey Hill
MIYU is an Edomae omakase counter at 13A Dempsey Road, nestled in the greenery of Dempsey Hill, about ten minutes from Orchard Road and the CBD. Executive Chef Owner Ng Kam Kwan brings 22 years of Japanese culinary training to a menu that changes with the season, built around ingredients air-flown from Toyosu Market each week. Lunch begins at $128 and dinner from $228. Verified diners rate MIYU 5.8/6 on Quandoo and 4.6/5 on Google — a reflection, we hope, of our belief in exquisite omakase at the sincerest prices. The chef who trains the counter is also the owner who greets you, and that continuity shapes every sitting.
Value, honestly weighed
Ganko’s headline price is lower at the entry point, and that matters — it is an easy first omakase or a relaxed weekday lunch. MIYU’s value lives a little differently: comparable Edomae craft delivered by an owner-chef, in a quiet Dempsey room framed by greenery rather than a downtown concourse. Ganko is a value entry to a familiar Japanese name; MIYU pairs serious seasonal Edomae with a setting that turns a meal into an occasion. Neither is trying to be the other. For the reasoning behind our pricing, see our note on value omakase in Singapore, our affordable omakase guide, and our Dempsey omakase page.
At a glance
| Counter | Setting | Craft | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganko Sushi | Dhoby Ghaut, 9 Penang Road (glass-walled room) | Sushi omakase (Osaka brand) | ~$98++ | Low entry price, central location |
| MIYU | Dempsey Hill garden enclave | Edomae sushi (owner-chef) | $128 lunch / $228 dinner | Value Edomae craft + setting |
Frequently asked
Which is better value, Ganko Sushi or MIYU?
Ganko Sushi has the lower entry price, with a value omakase from around $98++ in Dhoby Ghaut. MIYU’s lunch from $128 and dinner from $228 pair Edomae craft from an owner-chef with the Dempsey Hill setting, which many diners feel is value that also feels like an occasion. The better choice depends on whether price alone or craft-and-setting matters more for the meal.
Where is MIYU located?
MIYU is at 13A Dempsey Road, Singapore 247694, about ten minutes from Orchard Road. See find us for directions and reservations, or call +65 8028 3168.
Is MIYU an Edomae omakase?
Yes. Chef Ng Kam Kwan works in the Edomae tradition, with a seasonal menu built around ingredients air-flown weekly from Toyosu Market.
Ready to taste the difference? Reserve a seat at MIYU, Dempsey Hill.