Kinki Restaurant + Bar

A bold Japanese restaurant and rooftop bar at Customs House with bay views.

Kinki Restaurant + Bar

Kinki Restaurant + Bar is located at Customs House on Collyer Quay, with a restaurant below and a rooftop bar above. Its official site describes bold Japanese cuisine, East-meets-West rooftop cocktails, murals and views across Marina Bay and the Raffles Place financial district. The rooftop comes alive especially from Wednesday to Saturday with sundown DJ sets and a livelier social crowd. Compared with more polished hotel rooftops, Kinki has a more playful, urban personality, which makes it a good choice for groups who want bay views without a hushed atmosphere.

THEBESTSG STAFF REVIEW

Kinki is a reliable pick when the group wants Marina Bay views but not a stiff hotel-bar mood. The rooftop has personality - graffiti, music, playful cocktails and a Japanese food base downstairs if the night turns into dinner. It feels more casual and energetic than many premium rooftops, which is part of the appeal. The trade-off is that service and comfort can feel busier during peak nights, and it is more fun-forward than refined.

WHY THEY MADE THEBEST SG

It brings a livelier, more casual edge to the Marina Bay rooftop scene while still delivering strong water and skyline views from Customs House.

The editors' scorecard - 81/100

Unique Service Proposition17/20
Quality of Service16/20
Accessibility17/20
Value for Money15/20
Innovation16/20