Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore Review: A Rooftop Izakaya Hidden in Ubi

I’ll be honest… Ubi was not the first place that came to mind when I thought about sushi, sashimi, and a proper Japanese izakaya night.

But that is also what made Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore interesting.

Hidden on the rooftop of Oxley Bizhub 2, this modern Japanese restaurant feels like one of those places you would not simply stumble into unless someone told you about it. It is not sitting along a flashy dining street or inside a polished mall. Instead, you take the lift up, step into the space, and suddenly the mood changes.

There is seafood, sake, sushi, grilled dishes, and that slightly buzzing izakaya energy that makes the place feel more like a night-out spot than a quiet Japanese dinner.

The Vibe

Tora Tora Tora has a playful, slightly unexpected feel.

Because it is located on the rooftop of an industrial building, there is already a bit of hidden-gem drama before the meal even starts. It does not feel like a typical shopping mall Japanese restaurant. There is more personality here; a little louder, a little moodier, and definitely more suitable for dinner with friends than a rushed solo sushi fix.

The restaurant describes itself as a modern izakaya and seafood & sake bar, and that is probably the best way to understand it. This is not a traditional omakase counter where everything is hushed and precise. It leans more social. More drinks. More sharing plates. More “let’s order a few more things” energy.

If you enjoy Japanese food but do not always want the seriousness of a formal sushi counter, this place makes sense.

The Food

The menu is quite wide, covering sashimi, nigiri sushi, makimono, sushi moriawase, kaisen don, otsumami, izakaya classics, and charcoal-grilled signatures.

That already tells you what kind of meal this is going to be. You can come here just for sushi and sashimi, but the better move is probably to mix things up.

Start with something fresh from the sashimi or carpaccio side, then move into sushi rolls, grilled items, and a few izakaya plates for the table. As I have trusted before my visit, Chope highlights dishes such as Hotate Truffle Carpaccio, Salmon Ikura Mentaiko Maki, and Tori Ebi Tempura, which gives a good sense of the restaurant’s modern Japanese style.

What I like about this kind of menu is that it gives everyone a way in. Sushi lovers can stay close to the raw seafood. Friends who prefer cooked dishes can go for tempura, grilled meats, or donburi, and even Japanese curry! And if the night turns into drinks, the sake and whisky selection fits naturally into the meal.

The Sushi and Sashimi

For an Oli Loves Sushi kind of visit, the most important question is simple: does the sushi side feel worth paying attention to?

Tora Tora Tora is not positioned like a quiet sushi-ya, but sushi and sashimi are still a major part of the restaurant’s identity. The official menu specifically highlights seasonal sashimi, sushi, air-flown seafood, makimono, nigiri sushi, and sushi moriawase.

So I would not come here expecting a slow, deeply traditional omakase progression. I did come here expecting a lively Japanese seafood meal where sushi is part of the fun.

The Salmon Ikura Mentaiko Maki sounds like the kind of roll that fits the restaurant well; rich, creamy, salty, and made for people who enjoy bold Japanese flavours rather than very restrained sushi. The Hotate Truffle Carpaccio also feels like a signature-style dish: seafood-forward, modern, and a little indulgent.

This is the kind of sushi place I would recommend more for a group dinner than a purist sushi craving.

The Drinks

One thing that makes Tora Tora Tora stand out is the drinks programme.

The restaurant highlights a wide collection of Japanese sake and whisky, and I woudl describe it as a Japanese seafood and sake bar with over 500 bottles around the restaurant space.

That changes the mood of the meal.

Instead of feeling like a simple sushi dinner, it becomes more of a Japanese night out. Order sashimi, get something grilled, share a maki roll, then settle into sake or whisky. It feels like the food is designed to go with conversation and drinks, not just quiet appreciation.

What Really Works

The location is part of the charm. A rooftop Japanese restaurant in Ubi already feels more memorable than another predictable mall outlet.

The menu also works well for groups. There are enough raw seafood options for sushi lovers, but also enough cooked and grilled dishes for friends who may not want sashimi all night.

The atmosphere is another plus. Tora Tora Tora feels more lively than delicate, which makes it good for birthdays, casual celebrations, team dinners, or those nights when you want Japanese food without the stiffness.

What to Keep in Mind

This may not be the place for someone looking for a very quiet, traditional sushi counter experience.

If your ideal sushi meal is chef-led, minimal, and focused only on rice, fish, temperature, and timing, Tora Tora Tora might feel too broad and energetic. It is more izakaya than omakase.

Also, because it is tucked away in Oxley Bizhub 2, it is more of a planned visit than a spontaneous central-area dinner. You go because you know it is there.

Who Should Go

Go to Tora Tora Tora if you want:

• A Japanese dinner spot with a more hidden, rooftop feel
• Sushi, sashimi, and izakaya dishes in one place
• A group-friendly Japanese restaurant in the East/Ubi area
• Sake, whisky, and food that can stretch into a longer night
• Something livelier than a traditional sushi counter

I would especially consider it for dinner with friends, small celebrations, or a Japanese seafood night where not everyone wants the same thing.

Final Thoughts

Tora Tora Tora is not the usual sushi restaurant in Singapore, and that is probably its main appeal.

It feels less like a polished, predictable Japanese dining spot and more like a rooftop izakaya that happens to take its seafood seriously. There is sushi, sashimi, grilled food, sake, whisky, and enough energy to make the meal feel like an occasion.

Would I go here for a quiet omakase-style sushi experience? Probably not.

Would I go here for a lively Japanese dinner with friends, a few rounds of sake, and a table full of seafood and grilled dishes? Yes, that makes much more sense.

Sometimes sushi does not need to be silent and serious. Sometimes it can be loud, playful, and hidden on a rooftop in Ubi.

Practical Information

Restaurant: Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore

Address: 62 Ubi Road 1, #11-19 Rooftop, Oxley Bizhub 2, Singapore 408734

Cuisine: Japanese, sushi, sashimi, izakaya, seafood, bar

Best for: Group dinners, sake nights, casual celebrations, Japanese seafood

Menu highlights: Sashimi, nigiri sushi, makimono, sushi moriawase, kaisen don, charcoal-grilled signatures, sake and whisky

Reservations: Available through the restaurant website and Chope

Opening hours: Chope lists daily hours as 11:30 AM–3:00 PM and 5:30 PM–11:00 PM, though it is best to confirm before visiting.