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10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Singapore
Singapore’s Japanese dining choices cover handrolls, sushi-izakaya, omakase, donburi, grilled dishes and modern fusion. Rather than treating them as interchangeable, this guide compares menu focus, atmosphere, occasion and practical details so you can choose with a clearer brief.
Our method for this guide
This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of Japanese restaurants in Singapore, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
Complete list
10 Japanese Restaurants in Singapore Compared
Toku Nori Handroll Bar
Toku Nori Handroll Bar in Telok Ayer is a modern Japanese restaurant focused on handrolls, izakaya dishes, sake and sushi in a heritage shophouse. Its handrolls pair crisp nori and Koshihikari rice with seafood, wagyu, uni or foie gras, often using flavours such as yuzu kosho, garlic and caviar. The venue also offers lunch, dinner, cocktails and counter seating.
Notable strengths: Handrolls built around premium fillings such as wagyu, uni and foie gras
Solo diners, dates and small groupsDiners seeking Japanese handrolls with bold contemporary flavours200A Telok Ayer St, Toku Nori Handroll Bar – Telok Ayer, Singapore 068638Takemitsu Omakase
Takemitsu Omakase is a Japanese restaurant serving omakase meals centred on fresh, handmade and aged seafood. It suits diners interested in chef-led dining, with dishes such as premium Hokkaido uni, tuna and aged fish, supported by attentive explanations of ingredients and preparation.
Notable strengths: The chefs explain fish, ageing and menu details
Diners seeking a chef-led omakase mealGuests interested in aged fish and seafood provenanceCelebrations requiring thoughtful service140 Robinson Rd, #01-02 Takemitsu Omakase, Singapore 068907Shinrai
Shinrai is a modern Japanese restaurant and bar in Telok Ayer combining sushi-izakaya with omakase-inspired dishes. Its menu includes aburi and charcoal-grilled specialities, sushi, maki, sashimi, pasta and small plates, served in a lively retropop space with an open-kitchen view. It suits diners who want Japanese flavours in a more convivial and accessible setting than a formal omakase meal.
Notable strengths: Blends omakase influences with the conviviality of an izakaya
Diners seeking sushi-izakaya and omakase-inspired dishesGroups sharing maki, grilled items and small platesLunch or dinner with Japanese food and drinks173 Telok Ayer St, Shinrai, Singapore 068622Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore
Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore is a casual Japanese dining venue with dine-in, takeaway and delivery, including sushi, sashimi, small plates, desserts and vegetarian options. Its 11th-floor rooftop setting overlooks a swimming pool, while private dining, catering and a bar broaden its use for family meals, celebrations and group occasions.
Notable strengths: The restaurant combines Japanese dining with 11th-floor rooftop seating
Casual Japanese meals with family or groupsDiners seeking sushi, sashimi and truffle-flavoured dishesCelebrations or meals with rooftop seating62 Ubi Rd 1, #11-19 Tora Tora Tora Japanese Restaurant Singapore, Singapore 408734Misato
Misato is a contemporary Japanese restaurant serving lunch, dinner and brunch, with dine-in seating, vegetarian options, small plates and desserts. Its menu includes donburi, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, soba and seafood dishes, including an ebi donburi set with large prawns. Portions can be substantial, making it suitable for hearty Japanese meals.
Notable strengths: Large prawns feature in the ebi donburi set
Diners seeking hearty Japanese bowls and set mealsGroups wanting varied Japanese dishes and desserts277 Orchard Road, Gateway, B1-11 Misato, Orchard, Singapore 238858Shinya Izakaya
Shinya Izakaya is a Japanese restaurant for casual meals, drinks and late-night dining, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available. Its menu covers small plates, kushiyaki and yakitori, seafood, beef dishes, sushi, desserts, beer, sake, cocktails and wine. The cosy, social setting suits solo diners, families and groups, while outdoor seating, a bar and table service add flexibility. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner.
Notable strengths: Combines kushiyaki and yakitori with a full drinks-led izakaya setting
Friends and groups looking for Japanese skewers, small plates and drinksDiners seeking a casual izakaya meal with lunch, dinner or late-night options78 Boat Quay, Shinya Izakaya, Singapore 049866Tsukiji Sushi TEN
Tsukiji Sushi TEN is a Japanese restaurant and lively izakaya in Singapore serving sushi, sashimi, sushi rolls, ramen, grilled seafood and beer. The restaurant suits diners seeking Japanese flavours across a varied menu, from thick-cut sashimi and seafood dishes to ramen and torch-seared rolls. Its atmosphere is lively rather than formal omakase-style dining.
Notable strengths: A lively izakaya setting with sushi, seafood, ramen and grilled dishes
Diners looking for sushi, sashimi, ramen and izakaya-style dishes〒228796Singapore, Koek Rd, 5号 Tsukiji Sushi TEN #01-11Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant is an intimate Japanese restaurant focused on sushi, sashimi, dons and seasonal dishes. Its menu includes air-flown ingredients, seasonal dry-aged fish, premium sashimi platters, nigiri, uni, snow crab, chawanmushi and slow-cooked A3 Wagyu beef wine short ribs. The shophouse setting suits diners seeking a compact Japanese meal with both sushi and cooked options.
Notable strengths: Uses air-flown ingredients and seasonal dry-aged fish in selected dishes
Sushi and sashimi diners seeking seasonal ingredientsGroups wanting to share Japanese dishes beyond sushi22 Flanders Square, Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Singapore 209306Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Kinki Restaurant + Bar serves modern Japanese fusion cuisine at Customs House on Collyer Quay, between the Marina Bay and Raffles Place financial centres. Its menu includes sushi, sashimi, chirashi don, foie gras nigiri and other traditional and contemporary dishes, while the rooftop bar offers cocktails, drinks and bay views. Saturday and public-holiday bottomless brunch features premium sushi, sashimi and Japanese dishes with a twist.
Notable strengths: A restaurant and rooftop bar split across two levels
Diners seeking modern Japanese dishes and sushiGroups combining food with rooftop drinks and bay viewsWeekend brunch guests70, #02-02 Collyer Quay, Kinki Restaurant + Bar - Japanese Fusion @ Customs House, Customs House, Singapore 049323Aburi-EN (Isetan Scotts)
Aburi-EN at Isetan Scotts is a Japanese restaurant focused on donburi alongside ramen, small plates, desserts and drinks. It suits casual lunches, family meals, group dining and solo visits, with counter and table seating. The menu includes pork, chicken, yellowtail, truffle and wagyu rice bowls, with takeaway and reservations available.
Notable strengths: A donburi-led menu with options including King of Buta Don and Chicken Nanban Don
Diners looking for Japanese rice bowlsFamily or group meals with casual seating and child-friendly facilities350 Orchard Rd, #01-K1 Aburi-EN (Isetan Scotts), Shaw House, Singapore 238868
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Japanese dining styles represented here
- Handrolls and sakeToku Nori Handroll Bar – Telok Ayer focuses on contemporary handrolls with seafood, wagyu, uni or foie gras, alongside izakaya dishes and sake.
- Sushi-izakaya diningShinrai combines sushi, maki, aburi and charcoal-grilled dishes with omakase-inspired plates in a lively retropop setting.
- Rooftop Japanese diningTora Tora Tora provides sushi, sashimi, small plates, a bar and 11th-floor rooftop seating, with private dining and catering.
- Hearty bowls and set mealsMisato serves donburi, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, soba and seafood dishes, including a substantial ebi donburi set.
- Izakaya skewers and drinksShinya Izakaya offers kushiyaki, yakitori, sushi, small plates, beer, sake, cocktails and wine for casual or late-night meals.
- Chef-led omakaseTakemitsu Omakase centres on fresh, handmade and aged seafood, with explanations of ingredients and preparation.
- Modern Japanese fusionKinki Restaurant + Bar pairs sushi and sashimi with contemporary dishes, rooftop drinks, bay views and selected bottomless brunches.
How to choose a Japanese restaurant in Singapore
- Start with the meal formatChoose a handroll counter, formal chef-led omakase, lively izakaya, bowl-focused lunch or broader restaurant menu depending on the occasion.
- Decide how adventurous to beAged seafood, uni, foie gras, dry-aged fish and fusion dishes appear in selected menus; more familiar options include ramen, donburi, sushi and grilled items.
- Plan for the groupPrivate dining and catering are available at Tora Tora Tora, while Shinya Izakaya and Shinrai suit social sharing and drinks.
- Reserve when the venue advises itDinner reservations are recommended at several listed restaurants, including Toku Nori, Shinrai, Shinya Izakaya and Aburi-EN.
- Check programme restrictionsKinki’s bottomless brunch is limited to Saturdays and public holidays, so confirm that the offer matches your planned visit.
Frequent questions
Where can I find Japanese handrolls in Singapore?
Toku Nori Handroll Bar – Telok Ayer is focused on handrolls, with fillings including seafood, wagyu, uni and foie gras.
Which listed restaurant is most clearly omakase-focused?
Takemitsu Omakase is described as a chef-led Japanese restaurant centred on fresh, handmade and aged seafood.
Which options suit casual izakaya dining?
Shinrai and Shinya Izakaya both offer convivial Japanese dining, while Shinya specifically includes kushiyaki, yakitori and a broad drinks menu.
Where are rooftop or bay-view Japanese dining options mentioned?
Tora Tora Tora has 11th-floor rooftop seating, while Kinki Restaurant + Bar has a rooftop bar with bay views.
