But these days, Singaporeans have become much more serious about Japanese food. We know our chirashi from our omakase, our chutoro from otoro, and some of us can even tell when the chef has served kohada instead of aji.

So when we were invited to have some sushi for lunch at Hachi, I thought it would be fun to turn part of the meal into a little test.

How many of the above sushis can you name? Don’t worry. The answer key is coming later.

But before anyone gets too excited and calls Hachi to book a sushi-only omakase, I should say this first: Hachi does not normally serve an omakase sushi lunch or dinner. Their regular omakase is a broader seasonal Japanese meal, with cooked dishes, soup, seasonal ingredients and sushi all woven together.

This lunch was a special invited session, but it gave us a lovely opportunity to appreciate the different seasonal fish Hachi has brought in.

Hachi: One of Singapore’s Omakase Pioneers

We last wrote about Hachi when they moved into their new home at Keppel South Central. It was a fresh start for the restaurant after leaving the National Gallery, and the new space gave Hachi a slightly more modern and interactive feel.

The counter is now more open, so diners can watch the chefs prepare each course right in front of them. It feels less formal than ...