Shinpachi Shokudo, which has grown to more than 100 outlets across Japan, is making Singapore its first overseas market. Its local restaurant, Charcoal Grill Shinpachi, opens at NEX in Serangoon on 15 August 2026, with more than 10 charcoal grilled fish teishoku sets and prices starting from S$8.90.
There is also a good reason to visit during its first weekend. On 15 and 16 August, three of its best selling fish sets will cost just S$8.80 each, including one that usually goes for S$18.90.
Three Grilled Fish Sets Will Be S$8.80 For Two Days Only
For two days only, diners can choose from three of Shinpachi’s popular fish sets at a flat S$8.80.
The Salmon Harasu Set offers the biggest saving of the three. It features salmon belly, one of the fattier parts of the fish, grilled until the exterior turns crisp while the inside remains soft and juicy.
Why Shinpachi Is Popular With Japanese Office Workers
Shinpachi specialises in grilled fish served with rice, miso soup and sides in a quick, fuss free format that has made it popular with busy office workers in Shinjuku.
Its fish is cooked to order using Binchotan charcoal. Shinpachi also uses a specially developed grill that cooks fish in about half the time of a conventional charcoal grill, helping to keep the inside moist while giving the skin a crisp, smoky finish.
What To Order At Shinpachi
For a first visit, the Saba Bunka Boshi Set at S$15.90 is one of the safest picks, with charcoal grilled Japanese Pacific mackerel served with grated radish and shoyu.
If you prefer something richer, go for the Salmon Harasu Set at S$18.90, which uses fatty salmon belly with crisp skin and a juicy centre. The Hokke Set Half at S$11.90 is another popular option, with mild and flaky Atka mackerel.
Other fish sets include the Saba Mirin Boshi at S$12.90, Sawara Saikyou at S$15.90 and Akauo Kasu Zuke at S$15.90, featuring mirin, sweet white miso and sake lees marinades respectively.
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Not A Fish Person? There Are Other Options!
The Chicken Shoga Yaki Set starts at S$9.90 for a medium portion and features chicken cooked with ginger and soy sauce. Diners can finish cooking it on the grill, and the restaurant suggests mixing it with mayonnaise.
One of the more unusual alternatives is the Grilled Beef Tongue Set at S$28.90. Instead of the thin or thick slices commonly seen at Japanese yakiniku restaurants, Shinpachi uses a filleted cut that gives the beef tongue a different texture and larger presentation.
Images from Shinpachi Shokudo
