Apart from physical resources, resident chefs will be offered guidance. They can look forward to receiving advice and tips - from menu planning, food presentation and recipe refinements, to business and human resource management, from Chef Isaac Tan, Head of Culinary & Product Innovations for Commonwealth Concepts (CWC), the F&B joint venture between Commonwealth Capital and Far East Organization. An industry veteran who has led dining institutions such as Bedrock Bar & Grill since its inception in 2008, Chef Isaac Tan currently steers 12 distinct brands under the group, including Fat Cow, Kinki Restaurant + Bar, and The Marmalade Pantry.
Each resident chef, who will helm the restaurant for four or eight weeks, will showcase their culinary skills and individual styles, cooking at the unit for dine-in customers, with the option of takeaway. The current line-up will see a rotating roster of four home chefs, cuisines ranging from asian platters, to heartwarming food inspired by grandmother’s kitchen and Korean kimchi-based dishes, to Japanese bentos and a seven course omakase.
Meet Sushi Pinch: Our 14th chef at Chef X @ Clarke Quay Central, operating from 10 Aug to 9 Oct 2026.
Every great food story starts somewhere. For Janna, founder of Sushi Pinch, it began in her family kitchen during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Inspired by the joy of cooking for family and friends, Janna started experimenting with baked sushi while helping her mother with her Filipino home catering business. What began as a simple lockdown project quickly gained a loyal following, as customers fell in love with her comforting, shareable creations.
Since then, Sushi Pinch has grown from a home-based business into a beloved local brand, selling more than 12,000 trays of baked sushi through word of mouth, repeat customers and social media. Despite its success, the heart of the business remains unchanged – creating food that's meant to be shared.
Growing up in a Filipino household, Janna was surrounded by home-cooked meals that brought people together. Having lived in Singapore since the age of six, she also developed an appreciation for the country's vibrant food culture. Today, Sushi Pinch reflects both influences, pairing the bold, comforting flavours of Filipino cooking with the balanced flavours that Singaporeans know and love.
Every recipe is carefully developed through months of testing, with feedback from family, friends and customers helping to perfect each flavour. It's this attention to detail – together with Janna's commitment to consistency – that has earned Sushi Pinch its loyal following.
Now, Janna is taking the next step in her culinary journey at Chef X, our retail innovation space that gives aspiring chefs the opportunity to bring their concepts from home kitchens to a brick-and-mortar setting.
For the pop-up, Sushi Pinch's signature baked sushi will be served in individual portions, making it easy to enjoy solo or share with a friend. Diners can choose from favourites such as Oishi Kani, Spicy Tuna, Samurai Salmon and Aburi Beef, alongside the National Day-exclusive Satay Crunch Baked Sushi, inspired by one of Singapore's most iconic local flavours.
The menu also celebrates Janna's Filipino heritage with comforting desserts such as Leche Flan with Calamansi Crème and Turon Bites with Ube Ice Cream, offering diners a taste of nostalgic Filipino flavours with a modern twist.
For Janna, Chef X is more than a pop-up – it's a chance to learn what it takes to run a restaurant and bring Sushi Pinch one step closer to her dream of opening a permanent space of her own.
Come discover Sushi Pinch at Chef X and be among the first to experience the next chapter of this inspiring home-grown culinary journey. You might just discover your new favourite baked sushi.
Tue to Sun: 12pm - 9pm
Mon: Closed
Head down to Chef X @ Clarke Quay Central #03-103 today.
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Interested to join as a chef and be part of Chef X?
Chef X is currently fully lined-up for 2026. Stay tuned to this space for updates. Register your interest here.
Find out more about our past chefs below.
D'Legacy
Kaya Rebel
Kentaro
ooomahmee
