The Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore

Whether you’re on the hunt for a secret sushi bar, or in need of a comforting rice bowl, here’s a list of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore, sure to make you go OISHI!

Modern Japanese

Fat Cow

Luxury beef specialists in Orchard

1 Orchard Blvd
#01-01
Camden Medical Centre
Singapore (248649) Map

A La Carte Menu, Set Lunch Menu

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Akira Back (JW Marriott Singapore South Beach)

Modern Japanese with Bold Reinventions at the JW Marriott

30 Beach Road
Level B1M
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Singapore (189763) Map

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KOMA Singapore

Many faces of Japanese cuisine at Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue
#B1-67
Marina Bay Sands
Singapore (018972) Map

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Neon Pigeon

An effervescent modern izakaya on Carpenter Street

36 Carpenter Street
#01-01
Singapore (059915) Map

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JYPSY Martin Road

Relaxed Japanese vibes in Robertson Quay

38A Martin Road
#01-02
Singapore (239072) Map

Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu

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Sen Of Japan

Taste of modern Japanese cuisine in Marina Bay Sands

2 Bayfront Avenue
#01-86
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore (018972) Map

A La Carte Menu, Lunch Menu

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NOKA by Open Farm Community

Nature-friendly Japanese restaurant in City Hall

109 North Bridge Road
#07-38/39
Funan Mall
Singapore (179097)
(Lift Lobby A, near North Bridge Road entrance) Map

Food Menu

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Grill

Tamashii

Quality ingredients, grilled to perfection along North Canal Road

12 North Canal Road
#02-01
Singapore (048825) Map

Menu, Set Lunch Menu

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Bincho at Hua Bee

Hip, underground yakitori and cocktail gastrobar in Tiong Bahru

78 Moh Guan Terrace
#01-19
Singapore (162078) Map

A La Carte Menu, Set Lunch Menu

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Nanbantei Japanese Restaurant (Far East Plaza)

Top-notch, authentic Japanese yakitori in Far East Plaza

14 Scotts Road
#05-132
Far East Plaza
Singapore (228213) Map

Lunch Sets, Course Menus

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The Gyu Bar

Japanese Wagyu and yakiniku restaurant located along Stevens Road

30 Stevens Road
#01-08
Singapore (257840) Map

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Keyaki

Immaculately presented traditional Japanese fare in Pan Pacific Singapore

7 Raffles Boulevard
Level 4
Pan Pacific Singapore
Singapore (039595) Map

Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu

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Bincho at Min Jiang

Japanese yakitori in an industrial-chic hideaway at Dempsey Road

7A/B Dempsey Road
Singapore (249684) Map

A La Carte Menu

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Jinjo

Modern Japanese sumiyaki at Shaw Centre

1 Scotts Road
#02-19/20
Shaw Centre
Singapore (228208) Map

Food Menu, Lunch Set Menu

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Gyu-Kaku (CHIJMES)

Authentic yakiniku experience at CHIJMES

30 Victoria Street
#01-01/02
CHIJMES
Singapore (187996) Map

Lunchtime Buddy Treats

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Sumire Yakitori House

Dining experience built on sizzling barbecued skewers

80 Middle Road
#01-88/89
Singapore (188966) Map

Lunch Menu, Grand Menu

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Shin Kushiya

Authentic Kushiyaki dining in VivoCity

1 Harbourfront Walk
#02-120
VivoCity
Singapore (098585) Map

Kushiyaki Menu, A La Carte Menu, Lunch Set Menu

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ToriYard

Savoury yakitori paired with an array of sake choices at Bishan Park 2

1380 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1
Bishan Park 2
Singapore (569930) Map

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Magosaburo

Japanese yakiniku restaurant in Ngee Ann City

Grand Menu

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Tajimaya Yakiniku

Superb Yakiniku at Vivocity

1 Harbourfront Walk
#01-102/103
VivoCity
Singapore (098585)
Map

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Aburiya (Boat Quay)

Authentic Japanese wagyu beef in Boat Quay

79 Boat Quay
Singapore (049867) Map

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Izakaya

Kinki Restaurant

Edgy icon for outside-the-box Japanese fare at Customs House

70 Collyer Quay
#02-02
Customs House
Singapore (049323) Map

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Shukuu Izakaya

Trendy Izakaya Bar with a spotlight on Japanese sake and eclectic plates at Stanley Street

8 Stanley Street
Singapore (068727) Map

Dinner Menu

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Issho Izakaya (Great World City)

Contemporary Japanese restaurant chain in Great World City mall

1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-123
Great World City
Singapore (237994) Map

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Yujin Izakaya

Modern Japanese pub along Zion Road

56 Zion Road
Singapore (247781) Map

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Shunjuu Izakaya

Modern Izakaya specialising in Sumiyaki at Robertson Quay

30 Robertson Quay
#01-15
Riverside View
Singapore (238251) Map

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Kabuke

Kabuki artistry and contemporary Japanese cuisine at Telok Ayer

200A Telok Ayer Street
Singapore (068638) Map

Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu

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Omakase

TORIO Japanese Restaurant

Affordable Japanese fine dining at Link Hotel

50 Tiong Bahru Road
#01-01
Link Hotel
Singapore (168733) Map

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MARUKYU

Sophisticated Omakase at Telok Ayer

116 Telok Ayer Street
Singapore (068585) Map

Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu, Set Lunch Menu

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Ginza Shinto

Contemporary Japanese cuisine along Mohamed Sultan Road

No.5 Mohamed Sultan Road
#01-01
Singapore (239014) Map

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Ramen & Soba

Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar

Tonkotsu and hand-crafted cocktails at Tras Street

32 Tras Street
Singapore (078972) Map

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Shimbashi Soba

Refreshing soba bar in Paragon

290 Orchard Road
#B1-41
Paragon
Singapore (238859) Map

Lunch Set Menu

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The Ramen Stall

Halal Japanese-fusion supper spot in Bugis

787 North Bridge Road
Singapore (198755) Map

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Sushi & Sashimi

Mikuni

The pinnacle of modern Kaiseki cuisine at Fairmont Singapore

80 Bras Basah Road
Level 3
Fairmont Singapore
Singapore (189560) Map

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Sushi Jin

Top quality Japanese fare without the hefty price tag in Little India

1 Farrer Park Station Road
#01-11/12
Owen Link
Singapore (217562) Map

Menu, Set Lunch Menu

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Koji Sushi Bar (Raffles City)

Trendy and casual sushi and sashimi joint in City Hall

252 North Bridge Road
#03-28A
Raffles City Shopping Centre
Singapore (179103) Map

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Uni Gallery by Oosterbay

Sea Urchin Indulgence at The Plaza

7500A Beach Road
#B1-310
The Plaza
Singapore (199591) Map

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Kurama Robatayaki x Sushi Murasaki

Robatayaki-style Japanese cuisine at Millenia Walk

9 Raffles Boulevard
#02-07
Millenia Walk
Singapore (039596) Map

Main Menu, Murasaki Lunch Menu

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Mitsu Sushi Bar

Edo-style sushi bar specialising in “one fish, three ways” omakase

21 Duxton Road
Singapore (089487) Map

A La Carte Menu, Omakase Menu

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Teppanyaki

Shima Restaurant

Gourmet Teppanyaki at Goodwood Hotel

22 Scotts Road
Level 1
Goodwood Park Hotel
Singapore (228221) Map

A La Carte Menu, Beverage Menu, Weekday Teppanyaki Buffet Lunch Menu

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Teppan Kappou Kenji

Top-quality Teppanyaki experience in Tanjong Pagar

99 Tanjong Pagar Road
#01-01
Singapore (088520) Map

Grand Menu, Lunch Menu

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Teppan Works

Authentic Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, located along Tras Street

42 Tras Street
Singapore (078981) Map

Food Menu

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Unagi

Uya 四代目菊川 Japanese Unagi Restaurant

Affordable and traditional Japanese Unagi cuisine along Orchard Road

501 Orchard Road
#02-15/16
Wheelock Place
Singapore (238880) Map

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Una Una (Bugis+)

Charcoal-grilled Unagi specialist at Bugis+

201 Victoria Street
#04-10
Bugis+
Singapore (188067) Map

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Unagiya Ichinoji (Robertson Quay)

Historic Unagi restaurant in Robertson Quay

30 Robertson Quay
#01-05
Riverside Village Residences
Singapore (238251) Map

Grand Menu, Omakase Menu

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Buffet

Shin Minori Japanese Restaurant @ UE Square

A tasty Japanese harvest in Robertson Quay

81 Clemenceau Avenue
#03-15/16
UE Square
Singapore (239917) Map

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Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

Vibrant Japanese nestled in Clarke Quay

6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#03-88
The Central
Singapore (059817) Map

A La Carte Menu, Buffet Menu

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Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant (Marina Square)

Japanese BBQ buffet specialising in Wagyu beef in Promenade

6 Raffles Boulevard
#03-129
Marina Square Shopping Mall
Singapore (039594) Map

A La Carte Menu, Buffet Menu

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There's never a shortage of Japanese joints in Singapore, but we've rounded up a list of some of the best haunts for quality Japanese cuisine to satisfy the inner Japanophile in you!