Singapore’s pioneering kappo-style Japanese restaurant announces final service on 29 December 2025Esora, one of Singapore’s first kappo-style fine dining establishments, will close its doors permanently on 29 December after eight years. Esora’s closure marks the end of a chapter in Singapore’s Japanese fine dining story. Singapore’s Fine Dining LandscapeSingapore’s fine dining sector has seen significant changes in recent years. The impending closure of Esora highlights ongoing challenges in Singapore’s fine dining sector. Esora’s eight-year run demonstrates both the potential and challenges of operating a fine dining restaurant in Singapore’s competitive market.