THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND SINGAPORE"S FIRST PET_FRIENDLY OMAKASE
Why Wakamama food is naturally safe for pets
At Wakamama in Singapore, Chef Joyce has always cooked with one discipline: no salt, no sugar, no oil. What began as a commitment to clean, honest plant-based cuisine turned out to be something more profound — a kitchen whose food is naturally suited not just for humans, but for their beloved companions too.
Salt is toxic to dogs and cats even in small amounts. Sugar and cooking oils can trigger digestive distress and pancreatitis. Because these three ingredients are entirely absent from Wakamama's kitchen, the majority of Chef Joyce's dishes are inherently pet-safe — no modification required. When we realised this, the decision was simple: the world's first pet omakase in Singapore was born.
SEASONAL PET OMAKASE MENU - SINGAPORE
The Pet Omakase
A multi-course pet omakase served to your dog or cat at Wakamama Singapore, designed by Chef Joyce alongside your own omakase. The menu changes seasonally. All courses are salt-free, sugar-free, oil-free, and screened against a safe ingredient list for dogs and cats.
THE SAME QUALITY OF YOURS
Vegan Sushi
Because Wakamama cooks with zero salt, zero sugar, and zero oil across every dish — your dog doesn't get a pet menu. They get your menu. The same koji-cured vegetables.
The same piece of nigiri, placed in front of them at the same moment yours arrives. We didn't engineer a separate kitchen for this. We didn't need to.
The three ingredients most harmful to dogs were already gone. No compromises. No substitutions. Just the same food, for everyone at the table.
DOG CHOCOLATE?
Carob Beans Chocolate
Cacao is toxic to dogs. Theobromine — the compound that gives chocolate its bitterness and depth — has no safe threshold for animals. For every dog owner who has sat at a dessert counter watching their companion wait, it is a quiet frustration with no good answer.
We spent a long time looking for one.
Carob is a legume native to the Mediterranean, naturally sweet, caffeine-free, and entirely free of theobromine. It has existed as a cacao alternative for decades — but rarely with any real culinary ambition behind it. We changed that. Working carob through the same fermentation process we apply to everything in this kitchen — amazake for sweetness, koji-cultured ganache for depth — we built a chocolate bonbon your dog can eat at the same table, at the same moment, as yours.
Not a substitute. Not a compromise. The same standard, from a different bean.
SWEETS WITHOUT SUGAR
PUPSICLE
Singapore is not a kind climate for a dog in a fur coat. Wakamama's Pupsicle was made with that in mind.
A frozen treat built entirely from whole plant-based ingredients — sweet potato, pumpkin, fresh coconut meat, and seasonal fruit — with no refined sugar, no salt, and no additives of any kind. The sweetness is entirely natural. The creaminess comes from the coconut and the produce itself.
Every ingredient is safe, whole, and chosen because it is genuinely good for your dog rather than merely tolerable. Served cold, eaten fast, and — if the expressions we have witnessed at this counter are any measure — absolutely worth the mess.
FAQ
Q: What pets are welcome at Wakamama's Pet Omakase in Singapore? A: Wakamama Omakase in Singapore welcomes dogs and cats to dine indoors during all operating hours. The restaurant provides water bowls, a placemat, and serving ware for your companion. A maximum of two pets are permitted per booking. Q: Is the pet omakase food at Wakamama safe for dogs and cats? A: Yes. Every dish in the Pet Omakase has been fed to our 2 dogs as well! The kitchen uses no salt, no sugar, no oil, no onions, no garlic, no grapes, no xylitol, and no macadamia nuts. Owners whose pets have existing health conditions are advised to share the menu with their vet prior to dining. Q: Why is Wakamama's food naturally safe for pets? A: Wakamama Omakase cooks with zero salt, zero sugar, and zero oil as its core culinary philosophy. Salt is toxic to dogs and cats even in small quantities; sugar and cooking oils can cause digestive upset and pancreatitis in pets. Because these three ingredients are entirely absent from Wakamama's Singapore kitchen, the majority of its dishes are naturally pet-safe — which led directly to the creation of the world's first pet omakase. Q: How much does the Wakamama Pet Omakase cost in Singapore? A: The Wakamama Pet Omakase is priced at SGD 48 per pet, added to any standard omakase reservation. The human Seasonal Vegan Omakase is SGD 168 per person and the Premium Chef Omakase is SGD 238 per person. Reservations are required and can be made at wakamama.sg. Q: What if my dog or cat has a specific food allergy? A: Chef Joyce personalises the Pet Omakase to each animal. At the time of booking, guests are asked for their pet's species, breed, age, size, and any known allergies or dietary conditions. The five-course menu is adapted accordingly. Most common dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Q: Do I need to bring anything for my pet to Wakamama? A: Wakamama provides a water bowl, serving ware, and a placemat for your pet. You are welcome to bring your own mat or travel bed for additional comfort. Q: Is the Wakamama Pet Omakase really the world's first? A: Wakamama Omakase in Singapore is the world's first restaurant to offer a dedicated omakase — a chef-curated, multi-course tasting menu — designed specifically for pets, served in parallel with the owner's omakase at the same table in a fine dining setting. The omakase format has not previously been applied to animals dining alongside their owners at a fine dining restaurant anywhere in the world.