Sushi Guide

Founded over 2 decades ago by Nakano Jiro-San, Sushi Jiro lives up to its namesake, hailing the Japanese tradition of using hand-picked products air-flown from Japan to create exquisite sushi and Omakase courses prepared by the masterful chefs.

The rich heritage of “edomae” sushi never ends. Watch as the highly acclaimed Chef Masakazu continues his legacy as he imparts his vision on the perfect sushi “omakase” indulgence at his second outpost outside of Tokyo.

Transport yourself to Osaka’s conveyor belt sushi at Chojiro, which serves alongside its sushi a wide range of extraordinary sashimi and grilled dishes for an authentic yet affordable Japanese dining experience.

Whether you choose to feast on their mouth-watering buffet spread or savour their a la carte menu, Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant guarantees a satisfying Japanese meal, accompanied by gorgeous views overlooking the Singapore River.

From sushi to tempura, find your one-stop shop for a wallet-friendly Japanese feast in Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant. It is best known for its a la carte buffet options, which offers tempting slices of sushi, sashimi, hand rolls, and more.

Transport yourself to a bespoke sushi restaurant in Tokyo at this cosy ten-seater restaurant, which imports its ingredients from Japan for that irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi and sushi experience.

Pay a visit to this authentic sushi restaurant by Robertson Quay, which uses only the best seasonal fish imported from Asahi Fisheries to prepare crowd favourites and signatures like its Chirashi, Ebi Tempura and Yasai Tempura.

Step into the Katachi Style Sushi, where every object and detail is given its own meaning. The combination of which delivers each customer who enters their doors an enogastronomic and elevated Japanese experience like no other.

Indulge in a breathtaking meal at Sushi Mieda, an exciting sushi and Kaiseki concept helmed by one-Michelin star Japanese Kaiseki master Chef Nobumasa Mieda. The restaurant serves an ever-changing menu following Japan’s many seasons and Hokkaido’s regional cuisine. 

Meaning “heaven” or “celebration” in Japanese, TEN Sushi’s similarly heavenly sushi creations and curated range of Japanese sake will send you right to cloud nine. While all of its fish are air-flown from Japan, you can expect to enjoy a wallet-friendly meal at the end of it all.

Boasting an all-in-one sushi, robata and izakaya style dining experience with an extensive selection of Japanese sake, expect to be left in awe as you enter the restaurant through its striking 20 metre-long passageway reminiscent of the torii gates of Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Dine in a menu of bold culinary offerings, grounded in Michelin star Chef Akira Back’s philosophy of serving world-class food, service and ambience to guests. Akira Back will not only give you a taste of modern Japanese cuisine, but it will most certainly also leave you wanting more. 

This sushi bar offers a simple menu, focused only on quality sashimi and sushi. If you have a penchant for both, this might be your new spot to satiate your Japanese food cravings without breaking the bank.

Splashed with graffiti and art murals, Kinki Restaurant is a surefire spot that will quench a foodie’s need for both adventure and tradition. Immerse yourself in the edgy, underground vibe, and don’t forget to admire the knockout view of Marina Bay Sands while you savour their inventive Japanese fusion dishes.

Douraku Sushi takes up residence within TungLok Seafood at d’Arena to bring gourmet sushi crafted for those longing for a taste of Japan. Indulge in their Snow Crab Callifornia Maki, Unagi Temaki, Douraku Roast Duck Maki, and many more unique sushi creations.

Find luxury dining redefined at Ginza Shinto, which has made it its mission to welcome guests in an engaging and conversational experience, complete with creative interpretations of Japanese cuisine through its Forget Me Not Nigiri, Miyazaki A5 Wagyu, and more.

Meaning “beauty” in Japanese, Chura Sushi Bar prides itself on the artful presentation of fresh ingredients that brings their philosophy of providing a beautiful feast for your senses to life. Enjoy an authentic Japanese dining experience here complete with intoxicating cocktails.

Known as one of the hottest sushi joints at Holland Village, Takeshi-San offers a plethora of photo-worthy sushi, chirashi and donburi options for those seeking a refreshing twist on traditional Japanese cuisine.

Located in Dorsett Singapore, Senshi Sushi & Grill is a contemporary Japanese a la carte buffet restaurant catering to those capable of stomaching a chock-full of sushi, premium wagyu beef cuts, shabu shabu hotpots, and more.

With a mission to close the gap between the fine dining and mass market tier, Sushi Jin combines a quiet sense of elegance with fresh ingredients flown from Japan to give you a taste of high quality Japanese food without the hefty price tag.

Taking up residence in a heritage bungalow along Scotts Road, Ki-Sho welcomes guests into its Kappo-style dining room and upper deck with seasonally inspired Japanese creations that effectively showcase Japanese artisanship.

Sushi Kou dishes out value-for-money omakase sets fit for all omakase lovers, and brings to the table only the best oceanic catch and seasonal vegetables flown from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hokkaido.

Located at Marina Bay Financial Centre, Misaki Japanese Restaurant makes for the office crowd’s go-to spot for sushi and sashimi. Expect both to be beautifully plated and made with premium ingredients like uni, caviar, ikura, and more.

There’s no doubt that Duxton Road is home to some of the best restaurants and cafes, including this charming sushi bar. With a “one fish, three ways” philosophy and seafood that is flown from Japan five times a week, expect a wide range of the city’s freshest sushi at your fingertips.

From the restaurant’s interior to food, Fukui Omakase takes its inspiration from the coastal prefecture of Fukui in Japan and uses only Japan’s seasonal produce to delight customers with an ever-changing menu of sushi and sashimi.

Set in bustling Orchard Road lies Hibachi, a simple and minimalistic omakase restaurant that serves a hybrid between Kappo and Izakaya food grilled over binchotan, not forgetting its artisan French-omakase desserts.

Take a trip to Keong Saik Road, where you’ll find this omakase restaurant. The cosy, 15-seater bar offers three different omakase courses for customers to relish and have a taste of quality Japanese delights with ingredients imported fresh from the fish markets in Japan.

Make this intimate 15-seater restaurant your go-to for a night of delicious Japanese food. Miraku offers a satisfying and affordable 13-course Omakase lunch meal, inclusive of an appetizer, 9 pieces of nigiri sushi, hand roll, soup and dessert.

Indulge in omakase with views of the city at Funan’s rooftop here at NOKA. Helmed by award-winning Chef Ryan Clift of Tippling Club, the modern Japanese restaurant promises to take you on a gastronomic adventure like no other.

Dine in the heart of town at Mizuki, a Japanese restaurant known for its Omakase Tempura Meal. Whether you decide to do so in one of their private rooms or at the tempura counter, get ready for a night of delicious tempura, sushi, sashimi, and more.

Fuelled by a passion to bring affordable high quality omakase to Singapore, Shinzo Japanese Cuisine puts the heart of Japanese cuisine on your plate. With more than 39 years of experience as a sushi shokunin, you can be assured you’ll be in good hands and enjoying a feast full of omakase creations.

Mizume is an omakase restaurant started by Chef Lawrence Chia, who brings with him over 30 years of experience in Japanese fine dining. Head here to experience his handcrafted omakase creations using the freshest exports from Japan’s fish markets.

Enter Sushi Ichizuke, a dual omakase and sushi-ya concept by the Zouk Group. With Head Chef Ryoichi Nakatani at the helm of this Japanese restaurant, enjoy a delectable selection of modern omakase creations and cocktails amidst a vibrant atmosphere.

Omakase is the menu on offer here at Mizuya, though you’ll find affordable sets available during the busy lunch hour, and a whole other range of donburi bowls to fill your stomach.

Treat yourself to the finest sushi and seasonal omakase specials at Yamato Japanese Restaurant, helmed by prize-winning head chef Ryo Endo. Otherwise, you may also consider the restaurant’s more affordable, but equally tasty lunch sets.