Kokoro Izakaya has opened at Lau Pa Sat, bringing the convivial spirit of Japanese izakaya culture to one of Singapore’s most iconic dining landmarks. Set beneath the Victorian cast-iron architecture of the gazetted national monument, the concept offers a distinctive day-to-night dining experience that transitions from affordable Japanese lunch sets by day to charcoal-grilled skewers, oden and drinks after work.
Affordable Japanese Lunch Sets in the Heart of the CBD
By day, Kokoro Izakaya caters to the CBD lunch crowd with Japanese set meals from just $9.90 nett on weekdays, offering quality and value within the heart of the city.
Diners can choose from favourites such as the Tori Katsu Don Set ($9.90 nett), Pork Katsu Kare Set ($10.90 nett), and Salmon Teriyaki Don Set ($11.90 nett), each served with potato salad and green tea. Additional à la carte offerings include Tori Pai Tan Ramen, Sautéed Udon with Asari Clam, and Wagyu Beef Don.
From Office Hours to Izakaya Hours
As the office crowd clocks off and Lau Pa Sat comes alive after dark, Kokoro Izakaya transforms into a lively gathering spot centred around charcoal-grilled skewers, Japanese bar bites, oden and drinks.
More than 15 varieties of skewers are grilled to order over premium binchotan charcoal, imparting a distinctive smoky aroma and flavour. Selections start from $3.90 and include favourites such as Tebasaki (Chicken Wing), Tori Tsukune (Chicken with Potato), Sunagimo (Chicken Gizzard), Hotate Scallop, and Wagyu Beef.
For those seeking comfort dishes to accompany their drinks, the restaurant also serves traditional Japanese oden simmered in a light dashi broth. Diners may order individual items from $3 per piece or enjoy curated combinations including a three-item set ($7.90) and seven-item assortment ($17.90).
Complementing the drinks programme is also a selection of bar bites designed for communal dining. Highlights include the Salmon Cheese Harumaki ($5.90), featuring flaky salmon and melted cheese wrapped in a crisp spring roll skin; Tori Shippo Karaage ($8.90), a Japanese delicacy of deep-fried chicken tail known for its tender texture; and Mentaiko Potato ($11.90), thinly julienned potatoes baked with creamy mentaiko.
Seafood lovers can indulge in Yaki Surume Ika (Grilled Squid) ($22.90), or plump Hyogo Oysters ($19.90 for 3 pieces, $38.90 for 6 pieces), available fresh with Ponzu sauce, Aburi Mentaiko, or Aburi Mozzarella Cheese.
Drinks to Keep the Conversations Flowing
Whether it is an impromptu after-work gathering, a casual catch-up with friends, or even a leisurely afternoon drink, Kokoro Izakaya offers an approachable selection of Japanese beers, sake and highballs to suit every occasion. The drinks menu features a range of Japanese favourites, from refreshing Suntory Highball ($9.90) and Sapporo Beer ($9 per bottle) to Kirin Draft Beer ($14 per pint).
Guests can also explore a curated sake selection featuring labels such as Ozeki Sakura Beauty 45 Junmai and Okunomatsu Shibun Maki Junmai Sake, alongside approachable options starting from $39 per 300ml bottle.
Enjoy 10% off all à la carte items at Kokoro Izakaya, Lau Pa Sat when you order and pay via the FairPrice Group app.
Kanpai After Dark
In celebration of the opening, Kokoro Izakaya’s Sake Night Deal offers exceptional value at just $29.90 nett (U.P. $46.50). Available Sunday to Thursday from 5pm onwards, the promotion includes a 1-for-1 House Pour Sake pairing with a skewer platter.
Each set features two 125ml carafes of Kiku Masamune Kasen Sake alongside an assorted skewer platter of Tebasaki Chicken Wing, Buta Bara Pork Belly, Tori Kawa Chicken Skin, Shiitake Mushroom and Uzura no Tamago.
