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Bandit's Joint

5.0(157)on Googlejapanesehougang

183 Jln Pelikat, #01-16 The Promenade @ Pelikat, Singapore 537643

Bandit's Joint serves Japanese cuisine in Hougang at 183 Jln Pelikat, #01-16 The Promenade @ Pelikat. Diners have noted the restaurant across 149 reviews on Google.

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
SMind-blowing

Score: 95 / 100

Atmosphere95
Queue wait70
Food quality98
Value for money90

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Bandit's Joint consistently receives high praise for its unique izakaya-inspired dining experience, driven by owner Nico's personal touch and thoughtful curation.

Reviewers highlight the attentive service, where each dish is explained and often paired with recommended alcoholic beverages, creating a 'culinary adventure.' Standout dishes frequently mentioned include the Cream Crab Croquette, Cheesy Tamagoyaki, and the Shima Hokke.

The Tori Paitan and Seafood Laksa are also noted for their surprising depth of flavour without being overly heavy.

We think the emphasis here is on the overall experience, with many guests appreciating the owner's passion and the reasonable pricing for such a bespoke meal.

The limited seating and the need for reservations are frequently cited, suggesting a high demand for this intimate setting.

We'd recommend this for those seeking a unique, guided dining experience with a focus on Japanese-inspired small plates and thoughtful alcohol pairings, rather than a quick meal.

Be sure to book ahead.

Signature

Cream Crab Croquette

Best time

Evenings, for full izakaya experience with alcohol pairings

Wait time

Reservations required

Score: 95 · 5 sources

What customers say

Bandit's Joint consistently receives high praise for its unique izakaya-style dining experience, with customers highlighting the thoughtfully prepared dishes and the engaging hospitality of owner Nico.

Patrons particularly enjoy the cream crab croquette, shima hokke, and the flavorful ramen and laksa dishes, often paired with recommended alcoholic beverages.

The intimate setting and personalized culinary journey, where Nico explains each dish and its pairings, contribute to an "incredible dining experience" that many describe as a hidden gem.

Unique Izakaya Experience & HospitalityThoughtfully Prepared & Flavorful DishesRecommended Alcohol PairingsIntimate Setting & Personalized ServiceHigh Quality & Value for Money
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Google Reviews

★★★★★Ng Jermaine· a month ago

super lovely place ran by a very interesting and warm hearted owner. he kindly explained each dish and how to savour them, and paired them with delicious highballs and sake for us. each dish was a mas…

★★★★★seow weinee· 3 months ago

We visited this restaurant based on a word-of-mouth recommendation, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The grilled fish was even better than what we had in Japan. Nico served each dish one by on…

★★★★★Che C· 8 months ago

Pretty cool izakaya experience as Nico made great drinks recommendations such as the beer n sake which pair well with natto mixed w quail onsen egg, crab coquette, cheese roll, grilled hokke fish (mus…

★★★★★Paolo A· 3 months ago

No hype, just pure craft and care in every dish that he makes. One of my our new favourite food joints for sure. Great value for money too—can’t wait to go back!

★★★★★Lai Soon Teo· a month ago

Bandit Joint truly lives up to its reputation as a hidden gem tucked away in a peaceful corner, and it was absolutely worth the three-month wait for a reservation—now stretched to four months due to i…

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