Name: Goku Japanese Restaurant
Address: 33 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-02, Singapore, 238977, SG
Price range: $$

Question 1

What is Goku Japanese Restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Goku Japanese Restaurant (極) is an izakaya-style restaurant at Mohamed Sultan Road specialising in motsunabe — a traditional Japanese hotpot made with beef offal (intestines) in a rich miso broth. It is one of only three restaurants in Singapore serving authentic motsunabe. Established in 2011 by Chef Urayama Satoru, who has over 30 years of Japanese culinary experience. The restaurant also serves a full izakaya menu with sashimi, sushi, grilled seafood, and Japanese small plates.

Question 2

What is motsunabe?

Accepted Answer

Motsunabe (もつ鍋) is a traditional Japanese hotpot originating from Fukuoka, Kyushu. 'Motsu' refers to offal (internal organs, primarily beef intestines), and 'nabe' means pot/hotpot. At Goku, beef intestines are simmered in a rich miso-based broth that has been cooked for hours with apple for a subtle sweetness. The collagen from the intestines dissolves into the broth during cooking, creating a rich, silky liquid that is prized in Japan for its beauty and health benefits. The hotpot is typically served with cabbage, chives, tofu, and garlic, and finished with noodles to soak up the remaining broth.

Question 3

How much does a meal at Goku cost?

Accepted Answer

Motsunabe hotpot from approximately S$25-35 per person (shared). Sashimi Set S$27.80++, Grilled Cod Fish Teriyaki and Sashimi Set S$32++, Sushi rolls S$28-29. Lunch sets from approximately S$21++ (Vegetable Ebi Tempura Soba and Inarizushi Set). A typical dinner with motsunabe and small plates is S$40-60 per person.

Question 4

Where is Goku located?

Accepted Answer

Goku is at 33 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-02, Singapore 238977. Mohamed Sultan Road runs parallel to Robertson Quay, one block inland from the Singapore River. The nearest MRT is Fort Canning (DT20), about 8 minutes walk. The restaurant is in a heritage shophouse — look for the Japanese signage at street level.

Question 5

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Monday to Saturday: Lunch 12:00pm-2:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm-10:30pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations recommended for dinner, especially weekends.

Question 6

Is Goku halal?

Accepted Answer

No. Goku is not halal-certified. The menu includes pork, beef offal, raw fish, and alcohol.

Question 7

Who is the chef?

Accepted Answer

Chef Urayama Satoru has over 30 years of Japanese culinary experience. He started in the industry in 1993, working in pizza, yakiniku, izakaya, Italian, and motsunabe across his career. He established Goku in 2011, bringing authentic motsunabe to Singapore. His philosophy blends traditional Japanese flavours with modern touches, and the motsunabe recipe has been refined over 14 years of continuous operation.

Question 8

What else is on the menu besides motsunabe?

Accepted Answer

Goku has a full izakaya menu beyond the signature motsunabe: sashimi platters, grilled mackerel, grilled bonito (tataki), stir-fried squid with salted fish, clam soup with sake, silver fish rice, tempura, karaage, sushi rolls (Special Salmon Roll S$28, Tempura Roll S$29), and various Japanese small plates designed to pair with beer and sake. Lunch sets are available at more accessible prices.

Question 9

Is Goku suitable for people who don't eat offal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While motsunabe (offal hotpot) is the signature, Goku also offers chicken hotpot as an alternative for those who do not eat beef offal. The extensive izakaya menu covers sashimi, sushi, grilled fish, seafood, tempura, and rice dishes — so there is plenty to enjoy even if you skip the motsunabe entirely. However, if you are visiting Goku, we strongly recommend trying the motsunabe at least once — the tender intestines and collagen-rich broth may surprise you.

Beef Motsunabe ★	~S$25–35
Chicken Hotpot	~S$25–30

Stir-Fried Squid	~S$16++
Bonito Tataki	~S$18++
Silver Fish Rice	~S$14++
Clam Soup with Sake	~S$12++

Goku Japanese Restaurant

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Small Plates First

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Sashimi Set	S$27.80++
Cod Teriyaki + Sashimi Set	S$32++
Special Salmon Roll	S$28++
Tempura Roll	S$29++