Not your typical Japanese izakaya, iKO’s funky neon lights help illuminate walls of hand-painted murals mixed up with street graffiti, while the concrete-washed floor and steel fixtures exude a grungy edge. Helming the kitchen at this funky joint is Chef Dylan Ong – the mastermind behind the Franco-Asian restaurant, The Masses – where he interprets binchotan smoke, curing techniques and a whole lotta fun into his cooking. Boasting a reinvigorated menu that features sharing plates, gastronomes can look forward to modern yet bold interpretations of Japanese cuisine in a space where izakaya culture comes second to nature. Here are our thoughts and what you should definitely try.