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!

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, Set Dinner 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, Beverages 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, Beverage Menu

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Gyu-Kaku (CHIJMES)

Authentic yakiniku experience at CHIJMES

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

Birthday Special, Mon-Fri Value Lunch, BBQ Lunch Set, Weekday Lunch Planner, Weekend Special Lunch Set, Grand Menu, Dinner Special Menu, Lunchtime Buddy Treats

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Sumire Yakitori House (Bugis)

Dining experience built on sizzling barbecued skewers

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

Lunch Menu, Spring Seasonal Menu, Birthday Menu, Grand Menu, Weekday Drinks Promotion

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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, Dinner Sets & Kids Meal Menus

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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 (VivoCity)

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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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

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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

Drinks Menu, A La Carte Menu, Buffet Menu, Donburi Curry Set Menu

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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

Dinner Menu, Rooftop Drinks, Lunch Menu, Rooftop Menu, Beverage Menu, Bottomless Brunch Menu

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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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Sushi & Sashimi

Mikuni

The pinnacle of modern Kaiseki cuisine at Fairmont Singapore

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

Mikuni Teppanyaki Lunch Set Menu (Autumn - Sep to Nov), Mikuni Teppanyaki Dinner Set Menu (Autumn - Sep to Nov), Lunch & Dinner A La Carte Menu, Lunch Set Menu

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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

6-course Multiple Foodgasm Kaiseki, 8-course Multiple Foodgasm Kaiseki

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Kurama Robatayaki x Sushi Murasaki

Robatayaki-style Japanese cuisine at Millenia Walk

9 Raffles Boulevard
#02-07
Millenia Walk
Singapore (039569) 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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sen-ryo Singapore

Exquisite Japanese dining and affordable luxury in ION Orchard

2 Orchard Turn
#03-14
ION Orchard
Singapore (238801) Map

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Modern Japanese

Fat Cow

Luxury beef specialists in Orchard

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

Chef's Table Omakase, A La Carte Menu, Dessert Menu, Set Lunch Menu, Beverage Menu, Wine 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

Sake Pairing Menu, A La Carte Menu

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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

Lunch Menu, Dinner Menu

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Neon Pigeon

Effervescent modern izakaya on Carpenter Street

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

Drinks Menu, Dinner Menu, Brunch Menu

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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, Drinks 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, Beverages Menu, Lunch Menu

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Noka by Tippling Club

Modern-Japanese cuisine and cocktails in City Hall

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

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JIDAI Restaurant

Bespoke Japanese creations at Circular Road

9 Circular Road
Singapore (049365) Map

A La Carte Menu, Lunch Menu

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Teppanyaki

Shima Restaurant

Gourmet Teppanyaki at Goodwood Hotel

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

Teppanyaki Set Menu, Teppanyaki Buffet Lunch Daily Unlimited Special, Weekday Teppanyaki Buffet Lunch Menu, Weekend Teppanyaki Buffet Lunch Menu, Weekday Teppanyaki Set Lunch Menu, Weekend Teppanyaki Set Lunch Menu, A La Carte Menu, Teppanyaki A La Carte Menu, Omakase 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, Beverages 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
#05-02/03
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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Ramen & Soba

Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar

Tonkotsu and hand-crafted cocktails at Tras Street

Promotion:New Restaurant of the Year

32 Tras Street
Singapore (078972) Map

Drinks Menu, Menu

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Shimbashi Soba

Refreshing soba bar in Paragon

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

Grand Menu, Special Set Menu, Off Peak Menu, 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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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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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!