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Sumo Bar Happy
Japanese styled Sake and sashimi bars are extremely popular in modern day Tokyo, a common after work quick chill for the fast paced city dwellers. over here, the culture usually ties after work chill out celebrations to certain occasions, and usually with it comes a more laid-back mood. Inspired by the very successful Tanuki Raw and Standing Sushi Bar, the owners have decided to open another similar joint, focusing on Ramen and Tachinomi Sake.
tucked in a corner under one of the pioneering public housing blocks along Waterloo Street, Sumo Bar Happy is essentially a bar-top dining concept with few table seats. everyone crowds around the square bar to enjoy alternative interpretations of Ramen, Sushi and drinks - with the benefit of watching the bartenders in action. while we think the target crowds should be PMETs, we did spot a few Japanese families even bringing their kids along. i guess back home, these concepts are mainstream culture already. 
the highlights of this place are their beef bowl Ramen as well as unique interpretations such as this Sashimi Mazemen, replacing a typical Chirashi Don by using dry Ramen over rice to go with the fresh seafood. there's Shoyu on the side to either dip the Ramen like how you'd eat Soba, or some people will blend it into the dish which also comes with a very watery Onsen egg and Ikura (fish roe). 
because it is also a Japanese tapas bar concept, there are many interesting sides to choose from as well. These Lobster Taiyaki Sliders will give any lobster sandwich a run for their money. with chunky lobster filling stuffed into a Japanese fish-shaped pancake with some greens. the outer pastry is soft which complimented the crunchiness of the lobsters. do also look out for Happy Hour bar bites that the staff will gladly introduce to you. we went for a couple of unique sushi combinations such as the spicy Miso Char Siew sushi and the spicy salmon sushi, all good pairings for Sake and cocktails. 
Drinks are also a highlight of Sumo Bar Happy, with the bartender mixing the drinks in front of you - show kitchen style. we tried this Passionfruit Sake that comes with a very attractive outlook. the drink is smooth, sweet and easy on the throat, which can be potent since its technically Sake. for the less adventurous, there's still typical warm Matcha and normal Sake as well. In all, a very different Japanese experience, we enjoyed the food tremendously and would certainly feel like coming back again soon. 
Sumo Bar Happy 261 Waterloo Street 01-24 Waterloo Centre Singapore 180261 Opening Hours Mondays to Thursdays: 12 pm to 11 pm Fridays & Saturdays: 12 pm to 12 am Sundays: 12 pm to 10 pm (closed on public holidays) a focus on one-cup sake and tonkotsu ramen with beef toppings.. Labels: #japanesefood, #japanesesashimibar, #japanesetapas, #ramenandsakebar, #sakebar, #sumobarhappy, #waterloostreet |
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