Tucked away in a quiet corner of Singapore's Kallang neighbourhood, Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant was born from a deep love for authentic Japanese cuisine. Its founder spent years travelling across Japan — learning from sushi masters, savouring regional dishes, and discovering the quiet beauty of the country's food culture — before bringing that spirit home to Flanders Square. The name 'Kozen' embodies the restaurant's philosophy: tranquility, refinement, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
The menu reflects that intention. The signature Kozen Don is layered with premium sashimi and delicacies, while nigiri is aged with care and the chawanmushi changes with the day. Specials range from a mixed yakitori platter to the Tokujou Nigiri — a premium nigiri selection plated in the chef's unique style — and a handcrafted, personalised seasonal sashimi platter showcasing the best fishes Japan has to offer. Familiar comforts like the wagyu roll, salmon teriyaki, and hearty rice bowls round out the card.
Beyond the food, Kozen is about experience. The team created a space where celebrations, everyday meals, and first-time sushi discoveries become unforgettable moments — whether that means an omakase journey, a comforting donburi, or a surprise sushi cake. Reservations and enquiries can be made by call or WhatsApp.
Tucked away on Flanders Square in Singapore's Kallang neighbourhood, Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant is the kind of place you're glad someone told you about. The restaurant was born from a deep love of authentic Japanese cuisine: its founder spent years travelling across Japan, learning from sushi masters, savouring regional dishes, and discovering the quiet beauty woven through the country's food culture. That journey became Kozen — a name chosen to embody tranquility, refinement, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
The philosophy shows up in small, deliberate ways. Nigiri is aged with care to draw out deeper flavour. The chawanmushi changes with the day, so no two visits are quite the same. And the seasonal sashimi platter is meticulously arranged by the chef to present the best fishes Japan has to offer at that moment in time. Nothing on the plate is accidental; every dish tells a story.
At the centre of the menu sits the **Kozen Don**, the house signature — a rice bowl layered with premium sashimi and delicacies. Close behind is the **Tokujou Nigiri**, a special premium nigiri platter plated in the chef's unique style and paired with torotaku maki, designed to elevate your sushi experience. For those who want the season on a plate, the **Handcrafted Personalised Seasonal Sashimi Platter** is arranged and prepared by the chef, highlighting dry-aged fish at its peak.
Grilled cravings are well covered too: the yakitori special brings a mixed platter of five kinds, straight off the fire. Among the appetisers and signatures you'll find the **wagyu roll**, the ever-changing **chawanmushi of the day**, and **salmon teriyaki**, alongside comforting rice bowls for simpler appetites.
If you'd rather hand over the reins entirely, Kozen offers an **omakase journey** — a chef-led progression through the best ingredients available that day. And for milestones, there's a playful twist: the surprise **sushi cake**, built for celebrations that deserve more than a standard dessert.
Kozen was deliberately created as more than a place to eat. The team describes it as a space where celebrations, everyday meals, and first-time sushi discoveries become unforgettable moments. Whether you're marking an anniversary with omakase, grabbing a comforting donburi on an ordinary evening, or introducing someone to sushi for the very first time, the intention is the same: food made with heart, heritage, and calm confidence.
The setting suits that mood — tucked into a quiet corner of the neighbourhood, it feels a step removed from the rush, letting the food and company take centre stage.
Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant is located at 22 Flanders Square, #00-00, Singapore 209306. Reservations and enquiries are handled personally — the team asks that you call or WhatsApp **84923923** to book a table or discuss arrangements like sushi cakes and omakase, as these typically benefit from advance notice.
The full menu is available as a downloadable PDF on the restaurant's website, and a digital menu is hosted online for browsing before you arrive. Opening hours are not published on the site, so it's worth confirming current hours when you reach out to reserve.
For a first visit, a simple approach works well: start with the Kozen Don or the Tokujou Nigiri to understand what the kitchen is about, add the yakitori if you're sharing, and ask what's in the seasonal sashimi platter — the answer changes, and that's rather the point.