AO restaurant dining room
AO

New Wave Japanese

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Singapore · 1 Claymore Drive
What is

AO

AO is a New Wave Japanese restaurant on Claymore Road, just off Orchard.

The idea is simple: Japanese technique and a deep respect for the ingredient, cooked with flavours from around the world. The result is food that feels familiar and new at the same time.

Everything is made for sharing. Order a few plates, pass them around, then add a few more. It’s the kind of meal that works for a catch-up over lunch, a family dinner or a night out with friends. Pair it with sake, Japanese whisky or wine, in a warm, relaxed room where the kitchen is part of the view.

The AO sign at the entrance
Chef Takeshi Araki
Meet the Culinary Director

Chef Takeshi Araki

Born in Hiroshima, he trained at Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo and led Michelin-starred Esora in Singapore, with Italian and French kitchens and time in America along the way. Working across these cuisines showed him first-hand how they differ, connect and borrow from each other. At AO, that becomes the menu: Japanese technique meeting flavours from the West, in a relaxed room where every dish is made for sharing.

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A Glimpse of AO

A quiet look inside the space before you arrive.

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Location & Hours

Open Daily 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (9:00 pm last order)

1 Claymore Drive, Claymore Rd, #01-01, Singapore 229594

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Frequently Asked Questions

AO is a New Wave Japanese restaurant. We cook with Japanese technique and a deep respect for ingredients, but we’re not afraid to borrow flavours from around the world. The menu is à la carte and made for sharing, so order a few plates for the table and enjoy them together.

Not at all. AO is a relaxed space, so come as you are. It’s just as right for a celebration as for an easy weeknight dinner.

Absolutely. AO is a family-friendly restaurant, and we love having little ones with us. We only have a few baby chairs, so please let us know when you book and we’ll make sure one is ready for you.

Daily: 11am to 10pm (last order 9pm) We serve the same menu all day, from lunch through to dinner. Please come in before the last order so you can enjoy your meal without having to rush.

AO is an intimate space and our tables fill up throughout the day, so we’d recommend booking ahead so we can save one for you. If you’re passing by, do pop in. We’ll always try to find you a seat when we can. To book, just tap the Reserve button on this page.

Reservations open 60 days in advance, so if you’re planning around a special date, you can secure your table early.

It happens to all of us. We’ll hold your table for 10 minutes. After that, we may need to offer it to guests who are waiting. If you’re on your way, just drop us a message or give us a call and we’ll do our best to keep it for you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate the following dietary restrictions: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Halal, Kosher.

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We’re sorry, but we’re not able to welcome pets at AO just yet. We hope to see you, and maybe them one day, soon.

Yes. Our space is all on one level with no steps, so it’s easy to get around. Do let us know when you book, and we’ll arrange a table that’s comfortable for you. But do note that our toilets are not wheelchair accessible.