10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Singapore

Singapore is famous for its many cuisines, but Japanese eateries are particularly popular among both locals and tourists. For the year 2024, we have assembled a list of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore. These restaurants guarantee that their mouth-watering ramen and smoky teppanyaki dishes will leave you craving more. With chopsticks in hand, be ready to experience the amazing gastronomic adventure of Japanese cuisine.

1. Kagayaki

I suggest the 8-course Kagayaki Menu (S$380) by chef Kamiko for first-timers, or the Omakase Menu (S$480) by chef Yoshida, which contains more specialized dishes. Masuda Beef Curry with Rice (S$48) and Chateaubriand Sando (S$60) are two examples of the inventive extras to choose from.

The Hassun, or Chef’s Daily Appetisers, were the first dish of my eight-part Kagayaki feast. Here, the hassun is a trifecta of soba, sushi, and croquette. First thing in the morning, enjoy a refreshing bowl of chilled, homemade soba prepared with 100% buckwheat flour.

Address	27 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089134
Contact Number	+65 9017 7631
Operating Hours	Monday to Saturday: 5.30 pm to 8pm ,8.15 pm to 10.30pm Closed on Sunday
Price Range	From $380++ per pax

2. Wakuda

I began with a series of Appetizers, such as the Big Eye Tuna (S$32), which is a Marinated Loin of Tuna served on Toasted Bread with Wasabi. A nice way to start the dinner, with the fresh wasabi being rather muted.

My favourite dish here is the Yuba (S$38). Consider Kyoto Fresh Bean Curd Skin combined with Hokkaido Sea Urchin and Mountain Caviar. It is served in a cocktail glass with brilliant colours that make it visually appealing. The Kyoto yuba is wonderful, with fresh flavours of bean curd skin and a divine mix with the Uni and Caviar.

Address	Lobby, Hotel, Bayfront Ave, Tower 2, Singapore 018972
Contact Number	+65 6688 8885
Operating Hours	Monday to Sunday: 5pm to 12am
Price Range	S$100-S$200 per person

3. Hamamoto

It brings back memories of fall, and I love the presentation. It was my first time eating anything like the ikigai, and it was really amazing. Delectable fresh ikura. Indulge in the irresistible combination of texture and taste that is ikura. In contrast, the tai failed to impress. I felt the tomatoes were more impressive than the fish because of their explosion of sweetness.

It’s highly recommended that you give it a shot. The texture, harmony, and sugar were out of this world, thanks to the bafun and murasaki uni that went into it. The show-stoppers were the ebi prawns’ natural sweetness and the dish’s mouth-watering caviar.

Address	58 Tras St, Singapore 078997
Contact Number	+65 9672 7110
Operating Hours	Tue to Sat: 12pm – 3pm & 6.30pm – 11pm Closed on Sun & Mon
Price Range	Hamamoto Lunch (S$280) for lunch, and Hamamoto Classic (S$425) and Hamamoto Experience (S$550) for dinner.

4. Hashida Singapore

As I recall, Chef Hatch is friendlier and more laid-back than before, sharing sake with regulars while cracking jokes and laughing. His latest “global-influenced” dishes showcase his carefree attitude by using techniques for sheer enjoyment. Commencing our three-hour, seventeen-course omakase feast is an octagonal bowl with five hors d’oeuvres. Sushi of charcoal-scorched mackerel, abalone with uni and caviar in a shell, roasted sweet potato purée, marinated in soy sauce, cucumbers and sweet snow, and chilled turnip soup. After that, yam, roasted apple, radish, and a mochi rice cake were served in a white miso broth.

The sashimi plate consists of cooked seaweed, scallops, needlefish, peeled and cleaned horseradish skin, pulverized wasabi combined with soy sauce, and perforated, crispy yam stem. Dumplings made from lily bulbs and served in a transparent dashi sauce finish off the first course. All of them are new and devilishly detailed.

Address	77 Amoy St, Singapore 069896
Contact Number	+65 8129 5336
Operating Hours	Tuesday 7pm-10.30pm, Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-3pm, 7pm-10.30pm. Closed Monday
Price Range	$80 – $500

5. Sushi Sakuta

Sushi Sakuta is one of only two Japanese restaurants in Singapore with two Michelin stars, promoted in July 2025. Chef-owner Yoshio Sakuta, formerly of Shoukouwa, serves Edomae-style omakase in an intimate 16-seat space at Millenia Walk, featuring a stunning counter carved from a 200-year-old cypress tree from Nara.

I had the dinner omakase – 5 appetisers followed by 10 pieces of sushi. The Female Snow Crab chawanmushi and Abalone with rich liver sauce were exceptional. But the sushi course is where Chef Sakuta shines – each piece served at the perfect temperature, with the fatty tuna over room-temperature rice to balance its richness.

What sets this apart is the attention to detail. The shari is a blend of two Japanese rice cultivars seasoned with red and white vinegar, and fish arrives daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. Worth every dollar for a special occasion.

Address	9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-06/07/08 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596
Contact Number	+65 9863 9302
Operating Hours	Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun: 12pm–3pm, 7pm–10.30pm; Thu: 7pm–10.30pm only; Closed Mon
Price Range	Lunch: S$350+ or S$500+; Dinner: S$500+

6. Ichigo Ichie

The pièce de résistance of the evening, the Grilled Wagyu Beef, consists of slices of buttery Iga sirloin on an umami-rich sauce made with miso mixed mushrooms, foie gras, and a pan-seared fig. Iga beef, which is produced from only virgin female cows, is known as ninja meat in Mie Prefecture, where ninjas were born.

After the mouth-watering wagyu came the concluding course, which was Donabe rice with a Hokkaido twist. The water from Hokkaido is used to boil rice from Nagano, abalone, maize, and two types of seaweed. Accompanying it is a delicious abalone liver sauce and a refreshing Shijimi clam miso soup.

Address	1 Nanson Rd, #02-07A located within Intercontinental, Robertson Quay, Singapore 238909
Contact Number	+65 9018 2897
Operating Hours	Monday – Saturday | Lunch: 12.30pm – 3pm | Dinner: 7pm – 10.30pm | Closed every Sunday and first Monday of the month
Price Range	$188++ per person – 7 course menu lunch $350++ per person – 9 course menu dinner

7. Ki-Sho

Chef Taro brings over 15 years of experience, including stints at three-Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka and serving as Master Chef at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Singapore. His kappo-style omakase showcases seasonal ingredients from across Japan, with particular emphasis on his home region of Wakayama.

The experience begins with a concentrated shot of the day’s dashi to warm the palate. Highlights from the current menu include the Zen Garden Platter – a collection of sake-friendly bites featuring Karasumi, Ankimo, and premium Bafun Uni. The Kuro Awabi (black abalone) is gently steamed in natural Wakayama water and infused with Kinome leaves rather than sake, drawing out the shellfish’s natural sweetness.

Ki-Sho also boasts Singapore’s most extensive sake selection for a Japanese restaurant, featuring over 300 labels including the exclusive Eiheiji Hakuryu Sake from Yoshida Brewery, available only here.

Address	29 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228224
Contact Number	+65 9061 6109
Operating Hours	Monday to Friday: 12pm–2.30pm, 6.30pm–10.30pm; Closed on Saturday & Sunday (Lunch closed on Public Holidays)
Price Range	Lunch from S$160+ (6-course) to S$280+ (7-course); Dinner from S$268+ (7-course) to S$360+ (9-course)

8. Sushi Masaaki

The first course of the evening was Hokkaido Hairy Crab, Yuba, and Dashi Jelly.

The Yuba was delicious. The texture, combined with the sweet, hairy crab and finished with some roe, was a good start to the meal. Then we abruptly plunged into a flower arrangement. I’m joking, though I must admit my companion and I were amused. They went to great lengths to dress up for their sashimi course, even placing a pot in front of us.

This chawanmushi was fantastic. The sweet corn layer on top blended with the delicate and light texture of the egg custard and the creaminess of the uni.

Address	26 Beach Road, Beach Avenue, B1-17 South, Singapore 189768
Contact Number	+65 6388 1555
Operating Hours	Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00pm to 15:00pm (Lunch) Tuesday-Sunday: 18:00pm to 23:00 pm (Dinner) Closed on Monday
Price Range	S$180 – S$280

9. Shoukouwa Restaurant

To start, there’s the kegani, a dish that combines slivers of steamed Hokkaido hairy crab with a rich and flavorful sauce made from Shanghainese hairy crab roe. It’s topped with a garnish of shiso blossoms and a mound of saline caviar.

Every component had its own unique job, yet the tastes harmonized like a beautiful symphony. A strong floral cadence was also given by shiso blossoms, which are as pink as a ballerina’s outfit.

When it comes to fighting, Chef Nishida is not shy. Remarkable abalone is prepared by simmering the shellfish in sake and water for at least eight hours, followed by two hours of kelp.

Address	1 Fullerton Rd, #02-02A One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
Contact Number	+65 6423 9939
Operating Hours	Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00pm to 15:00pm (Lunch) Tuesday-Sunday: 18:00pm to 23:00 pm (Dinner) Closed on Monday
Price Range	$264 – $514

10. Takayama

Takayama remains a refined kappo-style omakase destination in the heart of Singapore’s CBD at OUE Downtown Gallery. The restaurant maintains its philosophy of showcasing seasonal produce, with menus changing monthly to highlight ingredients at their peak.

The intimate space features two kappo counters for seven and five guests respectively, as well as private dining rooms. The counter seats remain the best choice, allowing guests to watch the chefs at work and enjoy the theatre of Japanese fine dining.

The experience emphasizes the spirit of omotenashi (wholehearted Japanese hospitality), with each multi-course menu celebrating seasonal ingredients from Japan. Expect beautifully presented dishes ranging from delicate sashimi to perfectly grilled meats, with the signature chawanmushi often featuring creative touches like corn ice cream.

Address	6A Shenton Wy, #01-09/10 OUE Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Contact Number	+65 9168 2639
Operating Hours	Monday 6.30pm–10pm, Tuesday-Saturday 12pm–2.30pm and 6.30pm–10pm. Closed Monday and Sunday
Price Range	Lunch from S$150+; Dinner from S$250+

Conclusion

Having just 10 options to fulfill your Japanese food cravings is ample, but as Singaporeans, we’re accustomed to the constant influx of new dining establishments, ensuring our culinary desires are always met. This list serves as an introduction rather than an exhaustive compilation.

Personally, if I were to highlight two favorites from the selection, the newly added Sushi Sakuta would be my top choice for a truly special occasion – it’s one of only two Japanese restaurants in Singapore with two Michelin stars, and the experience is worth every dollar. For a more accessible yet still exceptional omakase, Ki-Sho under Chef Taro Takayama offers tremendous value with its refined kappo-style dining starting from S$160++ for lunch.

Regardless of the choices presented, it’s crucial to prioritize personal preferences. This guide aims to offer valuable insights into the diverse Japanese culinary scene in Singapore.

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