The Public Izakaya has just opened its third outlet in Tanjong Pagar! Remarkably, all three are located within a 120-metre radius of one another. In a time when restaurant closures seem to dominate the headlines, this is no small achievement. Their continued success speaks volumes about what they do right – authentic Japanese flavours, a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, and pricing that remains refreshingly reasonable. Somehow, they’ve managed to hit that elusive sweet spot.

We’ve been regulars at The Public Izakaya for more than a decade, ever since discovering their oden back when it was just beginning to make its appearance in Singapore. While oden never quite took off locally in the way other Japanese staples did, The Public Izakaya has remained the go-to destination for it. Till today, if you’re craving a comforting pot of oden, this is still the place we recommend without hesitation, as well as their yakitori and other Izakaya dishes!

The newest outlet is located just across the road from their flagship izakaya, in the newly opened Keppel Central South building. Interestingly, the management has chosen to call this outlet The Public Izakaya 2.5 “Nitengo”, instead of 3. Nitengo means 2.5 in Japanese. The name signals that this isn’t simply another clone of the original – it’s an evolution. About 50% of the menu features brand-new items, giving even long-time regulars plenty of reasons to return and explore something different.

In this post, we highlight 11 new dishes you can look forward to tasting at The Public Izakaya 2.5. And don’t forget to participate in the Opening ...