Modern fusion Japanese cuisine

The Sushi Cake, a customisable dish featuring assorted sushi stacked and presented in the shape of a cake. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star and courtesy of Washoku.

HAVING a background in graphic design has been an asset for Janet Chia and Phoebe Ting, as it helps them to come up with creative ideas and craft unique dishes at their Japanese restaurant.

“We studied graphic design and ran a printing and premium gift business prior to opening the restaurant. So having a background in the visual arts is an advantage for us, ” said the co-founders of Washoku Kinrara.