Another overdue but must-blog place, I visited OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar at Concourse Skyline for dinner and drinks with friends last year because I heard it was a fun dining experience, and I was not disappointed! The restaurant features a unique bar counter design that surrounds the bartending team like a square, creating an intimate atmosphere where diners can watch the skilled staff prepare both drinks and food. This counter seating arrangement encourages interaction with the staff and adds a theatrical element to the dining experience.
Here's the menu taken from their website in March 2025
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| Credit: OMU NOMU website |
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| Credit: OMU NOMU website |
We began our meal with a pair of handrolls – the Spicy Salmon Handroll (S$8) proved to be an excellent start with perfectly seasoned rice and fresh salmon elevated by a punchy spice that didn't overwhelm the delicate fish. Its counterpart, the Negitoro Handroll (S$10) featuring minced fatty tuna, was pleasant though not quite as impressive, missing that touch of complexity that would have made it exceptional.
We started with a sake cocktail. Can't remember what I got, but it was good.
Moving on to hot dishes, the Garlic Sake Hamaguri (S$15) was a standout – Japanese Orient clams bathed in a fragrant garlic butter and sake sauce that we couldn't help but sop up with the remaining rice from our handrolls. 
The OMU NOMU's Fried Chicken (S$13) delivered that perfect combination of juicy interior and crispy exterior that makes Japanese-style fried chicken so addictive, with a seasoning blend that had us reaching for piece after piece.
The OMU's Oden Mori (S$16) offered a comforting selection of items simmered in dashi broth – each component tender and infused with the umami-rich broth that forms the backbone of this classic Japanese dish. Perfect as a comfort food (and veggies for the night, sort of).
From the binchotan grill section, we sampled a variety of yakitori that demonstrated the kitchen's skill with fire and smoke: the Kashiwa (S$4.50) featured perfectly salted chicken thigh with just the right char, while the Shishito Peppers (S$4.50) provided bright, vegetal contrast with occasional bursts of mild heat. The Buta Negi (S$4.50), featuring pork and green onion, offered a wonderful balance of fat and allium sweetness. A surprise favorite was the humble Uzura (S$3.80) – quail eggs with a smoky exterior and soft yolks that burst with richness.
We also paired all the food with some sake.
This one was pretty interesting, it was sort of funky tasting.
In all, OMU NOMU offers a fun take on the izakaya experience, with quality ingredients, skillful preparation, and a convivial atmosphere that encourages lingering over multiple small plates and drinks. While the prices are slightly higher than more casual izakayas, the quality of ingredients and execution justifies the premium. I've been back once since my first visit and it won't be the last, I think!
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OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar
302 Beach Rd, #01-08 Concourse Skyline, Singapore 199600
Mon-Sat 12PM to 2.30PM, 5.30PM to 12AM
Closed on Sundays
Reserve on their website
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