Japanese in Singapore

Aburiya Yakiniku Robertson Quay is a Japanese yakiniku restaurant at The Quayside on Robertson Quay. Its official outlet page lists its Matsusaka beef, Kobe beef, shabu-shabu Kobe beef and Wagyu menu,

Flagship Singapore concept from Hong Kong teppan-steak brand Bari Bari Steak, serving hot-stone steaks and a broader land-and-sea menu.

A Japanese Teppan Steakhouse opening in Tampines. Reported menu items include Australian sirloin steak teppan, A4/A5 Miyazakigyu teppan, Yuzu wasabi cold soba.

New matcha specialty cafe at Timbre+ One North serving Japanese matcha and hojicha drinks and gelato, near one-north MRT.

Singapore's first dedicated sake-cocktail bar, founded by mixologist James Li and sake sommelier Ong Jun Quan, opened in Tanjong Pagar. Debut menu "Sake Originals Vol. 1" reworks classic cocktails wit

New coffee roastery and cafe near Holland Village MRT with Japanese teahouse-style interior, in-house roasted single-origin coffee and a short pastry menu.

Japan's Charcoal Grill Shinpachi (Shinpachi Shokudo) is opening its first international location at NEX on 15 August 2026, offering charcoal-grilled fish teishoku sets from $8.90.

Enishi is a small ramen counter at International Plaza serving Dan Dan Noodles and Dashi-based noodle dishes from a Kobe-born ramen brand. The venue's own multi-city site states its original Kobe rest

Genki Sushi conveyor-belt sushi chain has officially opened an outlet at Sembawang Shopping Centre, with grand opening weekday deals (2 sushi for $2.20) running through July 2026.

Korean-Japanese inspired GUI Cafe's second outlet at 2 Teck Chye Terrace in Serangoon serves handcrafted drinks and dosirak-style comfort food.

A Japanese Gyukatsu, Steakhouse opening in Bugis. Reported menu items include A5 ribeye gyukatsu set, A5 wagyu tenders, Premium seafood set.

Hamamoto is Chef Kazuhiro Hamamoto's 12-seat sushi-kappo restaurant at 58 Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar. Its official site says its cuisine combines sushi and kaiseki, with seasonal produce and dishes.

HANA is a Japanese restaurant at Forum the Shopping Mall on Orchard Road. Its official site describes omakase, sashimi, sushi, Japanese lunch sets and an à la carte menu.

The viral Japanese hamburg steak chain from Japan (originated 2020) with outlets in China, South Korea and Taiwan. Counter-style seating arrangement around a central binchotan charcoal grill. Only one

Outlet of the Japanese cafe chain Hoshino Coffee, operated in Singapore by D & N Singapore Pte Ltd. On 7 August 2026 the chain notified members that this outlet will close permanently, with its last d

Outlet of the Japanese cafe chain Hoshino Coffee, operated in Singapore by D & N Singapore Pte Ltd. In a notice dated 7 August 2026 the chain said this outlet will close temporarily for renovations, w

Outlet of the Japanese cafe chain Hoshino Coffee, operated in Singapore by D & N Singapore Pte Ltd. On 7 August 2026 the chain notified members that this outlet will close permanently, with its last d

IPPUDO Mandarin Gallery is the flagship outlet of the Japanese ramen chain IPPUDO in Singapore, located on the fourth floor of Mandarin Gallery on Orchard Road. It is one of roughly 14 IPPUDO outlets

A new 24-hour coffee shop at Bedok North Street 3, home to 10 stalls including JOFA Mee Pok (relocated from its previous Tampines outlet) and JOFA Oji-Donburi serving Japanese rice bowls. Soft-launche

KA-MON is a Japanese casual-dining restaurant on Level 1 of Hotel Michael at Resorts World Sentosa. Resorts World Sentosa describes its menu as drawing on genshiyaki, robatayaki and warayaki grilling

Kan Sushi is an omakase and traditional Japanese dining venue at Robertson Quay. Its official page says seafood is air-flown three times a week.

New specialty tonkatsu restaurant at OUE Downtown 2 said to be the first in Singapore to specialise in tonkatsu made solely with Jeju Island pork.

Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King (Tanjong Pagar) is a pork-broth tonkotsu ramen outlet of the Keisuke Group, located at the Orchid Hotel on Tras Link. The Keisuke Group's official site lists it as one of t

Ki-sho is a kappo-style Japanese restaurant at 29 Scotts Road. Recent coverage identifies Chef Taro Takayama as its chef and describes the restaurant's kappo offering.

Formerly KOKO Cafe & Patisserie at Tras Street, the cafe has relocated to Coliwoo Midtown at Middle Road, shortened its name to KOKO, and pared its menu down to focus on Japanese-style shortcakes (str

KOMA Singapore is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, operated by Tao Group Hospitality. Its official site describes a menu of seasonal Japanese produce and seafood

Kuriya Dining is a Japanese restaurant at Great World. Its official site describes authentic Japanese cuisine and Japanese gastronomy.

Popular Japanese curry rice spot Kuro Kare, previously known from its outlet at Singapore Management University, has reopened at Havelock II, a four-minute walk from Chinatown and Clarke Quay MRT Stat

Japanese tea counter by the team behind Paaru, located inside In Good Company's Joo Chiat flagship. Serves matcha, sencha, hojicha, seasonal cold brews and handmade wagashi.

Japanese-inspired cafe by day and wine bar by night at Club Street.

Shibuya-born Japanese seafood-bowl restaurant serving Kaiho Don, with seafood over rice and ochazuke-style finishes.

NiKU iKU, previously a grab-and-go Japanese grill/bento brand, opened its first-ever dine-in outlets at Our Tampines Hub and Lot One in May 2026, with a live show kitchen and sit-down seating alongsid

NiKU iKU, previously a grab-and-go Japanese grill/bento brand, opened its first-ever dine-in outlet at Our Tampines Hub in May 2026, with a live show kitchen and sit-down seating alongside its signatu

A Japanese Hamburg Steak opening in Jurong East. Reported menu items include 2 Original Hamburg Steak ($16.80++), 1 Original + 1 Cheese Hamburg Steak ($16.80++), Seasonal Creamy Tomato Sauce Special (

Japanese hawker stall serving omu rice, udon and side dishes. Opened by the same folks behind 2 Chefs Too Many at Changi Village. Omu rice options from $5.90 (Original) to $12.90 (Cheesy Wagyu Hamburg

Singapore quick-service Japanese concept serving made-to-order open-style hand rolls using seasoned rice, nori and premium proteins, alongside a matcha programme.

Japanese-French patisserie Pantler announced on 6 Aug 2026 that it will close on 30 Aug 2026 after 12 years, unless its owners find a successor to take over the business. Dine-in and takeaway continue

Pizza Studio Tamaki is a Singapore pizzeria at 38 Tanjong Pagar Road. Its official page describes it as combining Neapolitan pizza-making with Japanese culinary precision, and its reservation page ide

Tokyo bakery-café Rituel Tokyo opened its first overseas outlet at Ngee Ann City on 9 July 2026.

A Japanese Donburi opening in CBD / Far East Square. Reported menu items include Koma don, Spicy gyudon, Japanese donburi rice bowls.

Satori is a new yakitori restaurant on Amoy Street from the team behind Sushi Yujo, Shinrai and Sapōto, serving more than 50 charcoal-grilled skewers from $3.80. It opened in mid-May 2026.

Shin Katsu is a Japanese tonkatsu restaurant on Tanjong Pagar Road. Its official site states that the menu centres on pork cuts and lists dishes including Curry Rosu Katsu Set and Ebi Katsu Set.

Shoukouwa is a Japanese restaurant at One Fullerton on Fullerton Road. Its official reservations page says that seafood is flown in from Tokyo's Toyosu Market four times a week and sets out lunch and

Shunjuu Izakaya is a Japanese charcoal-grill restaurant at Robertson Quay. Its official site says it serves yakitori, yakiton and kushiyaki, alongside Japanese sake.

A Japanese-Italian Handmade Pasta Bar opening in City Hall. Reported menu items include Japanese Garlic Carbonara with Fried Egg, Cheese, and Salted Kelp ($13.80++), Pasta with Scallop and Corn in Whi

Second SKOSH outlet focused on Japanese hand rolls, matcha drinks and desserts.

Japanese omakase restaurant by Chef Angus Chang, relocated to a new home at CHIJMES (previously MICHELIN-listed in 2025). Offers an immersive omakase experience. Lunch omakase from $160++, HI Menu at

Japanese omakase restaurant and Singapore debut of chef Ryujiro Nakamura.

Sushi Sakuta is an omakase restaurant at Millenia Walk. Its official site identifies Chef Yoshio Sakuta and describes the restaurant as serving omakase.

Japanese sushi chain Sushi Zushi has opened its third Singapore outlet (after Funan and Westgate) at Bugis Junction, offering casual sushi, sashimi and handrolls.

Sushidan is an Edomae-style sushi restaurant opening its second Singapore outlet at Parkway Parade. Eatbook reports that the Tokyo-born concept, led by chef Hiroyuki Sato, will open on 5 September 202

A Japanese Yakiniku, Horumon opening in East Coast / Katong. Reported menu items include Mokurin assorted BBQ, 4-kind horumon platter (beef intestines, tripe/stomach), Beef tongue.

Tanuki Raw is a Japanese restaurant and bar at Orchard Central. Its official reservation page identifies the Orchard Central outlet and publishes daily dine-in hours.

Japanese-style pour-over coffee bar that operates as Hanoi Story Bar, serving Asian craft beer and Vietnamese-influenced bar food, in the evening.

A Japanese Tonkatsu opening in Orchard. Reported menu items include Rosu (Pork Loin) Tonkatsu Set, Hire (Pork Tenderloin) Tonkatsu Set.

A Japanese Yakitori Izakaya opening in Harbourfront. Reported menu items include Signature Kizokuyaki (thigh or breast with rock salt, sauce, or spice), Gizzard Yakitori skewers, Japanese Rice Bowls.

Japan-famous yakitori chain Torikizoku is opening its second Singapore outlet at 18 Cross, a four-minute walk from Telok Ayer MRT Station, offering the same $3.90++ standardised-pricing skewers and dr

Upcoming second Singapore outlet of the Japanese unagi restaurant at Raffles City.

Waku Ghin by Tetsuya Wakuda is a Japanese restaurant at The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands. The official page lists a Chef's Table, main dining room and bar, with Japanese-style dishes including sashimi an

Zén is a Nordic-Japanese tasting-menu restaurant on Bukit Pasoh Road by chef Björn Frantzén, opened in Singapore in 2018 as an offshoot of his Stockholm restaurant Frantzén. The current MICHELIN Guide

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Somerset.

This 2025 record documents a new concept cafe in CHIJMES.

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in VivoCity.

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Telok Ayer.

This 2025 record documents a relocation or rebrand restaurant in Potong Pasir.

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Raffles Place.

This 2025 record documents a new outlet cafe in City Hall.

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Sentosa.

This 2025 record documents a new concept cafe in Keong Saik.

This 2025 record documents a new outlet restaurant in Holland Village.

This 2025 record documents a new concept restaurant in Harbourfront.

This 2025 record documents a new concept cafe in Bukit Merah.

This 2025 record documents a new concept cafe in Tanjong Pagar.

This 2025 record documents a new outlet cafe in Gillman Barracks.

This 2025 record documents a new concept cafe in Bugis.