Ku-Kai Izakaya is a seaside izakaya at SAF Yacht Club

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Walk into an izakaya, and you’re usually greeted with the same template: an intimate Japanese-style pub with a keen sense of nostalgia. Ku-Kai Izakaya, however, trades that intimacy for open-air views of the sea, creating a magical experience that many have likened to a Studio Ghibli film—though that’s a bit of a cliche.

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You’ll find Ku-Kai tucked away at the SAF Yacht Club, which means travelling there can be quite the hassle depending on where you stay. But just look at that ambience: Japanese lanterns, beer crates as chairs, and sights of yachts and the vast ocean. It may very well be worth the trip for those who enjoy good alfresco vibes.