Japanese Restaurants in Katong: 14 Best Spots (2026)
Katong and neighbouring Joo Chiat have quietly become one of Singapore's densest pockets for Japanese food, running from wallet-friendly conveyor sushi at i12 Katong to chef-counter omakase in restored shophouses. The cluster along East Coast Road, Tanjong Katong Road and Joo Chiat Road covers ramen, tonkatsu, tempura don, izakaya and sashimi within a short walk of one another. Below are 14 currently-operating spots; hours and prices change often, so confirm directly before a special trip.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Hikaru Omakase Japanese (Omakase / Sushi) · $$$$
Highly rated intimate omakase counter in Katong V, with tiered lunch and dinner courses built on air-flown seasonal seafood.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Omakase / Sushi)
- Price: $$$$ · Lunch from ~$58++; dinner omakase ~$188-268/pax
- Must-try: Seasonal nigiri omakase, Sakura dinner course, Natsu lunch set
- Where: 30 East Coast Road, #01-04 Katong V, Singapore 428751
- Area: Katong (Katong V)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm; closed Mon
- Halal: No
Kappo Suguru Japanese (Kappo / Omakase) · $$$$
Shophouse kappo counter from the Suguru home-dining team, serving seasonal omakase and kaiseki with a more affordable weekday lunch.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Kappo / Omakase)
- Price: $$$$ · Kaiseki ~$190++; seasonal omakase ~$248++; weekday lunch sets from ~$19.80++
- Must-try: Multi-course seasonal omakase, Kaiseki menu, Kaisen don (lunch)
- Where: 192 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427463
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos / Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Reservations recommended; hours vary by day – confirm ahead (closed Mon)
- Halal: No
Dai-Ichi Fishmart Japanese (Izakaya / Sashimi Bar) · $$$
Popular, well-reviewed izakaya and bar known for very fresh sashimi and a long menu of Japanese small plates on East Coast Road.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Izakaya / Sashimi Bar)
- Price: $$$ · ~$20-40/pax
- Must-try: Fresh sashimi platters, Kaisen don, Grilled izakaya skewers
- Where: 66 East Coast Road, #01-04 The Flow, Singapore 428778
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-11.30pm (some days a 3-5pm break; confirm)
- Halal: No
Tomi Sushi Japanese (Sushi / Sashimi) · $$$
Long-running Niigata-style sushi restaurant in Katong V offering good-value sushi and sashimi sets alongside a la carte.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi / Sashimi)
- Price: $$$ · ~$32-100/pax; value set lunches from ~$32
- Must-try: Nigiri sushi (Niigata-style), Chirashi don, Sashimi sets
- Where: 30 East Coast Road, #02-14/15/16 Katong V (Village Hotel Katong), Singapore 428751
- Area: Katong (Katong V)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm (L.O. 2pm) & 5.30pm-9.30pm (L.O. 9pm)
- Halal: No
Wahiro Japanese Restaurant Japanese (Sushi / Kaiseki-style sets) · $$$
Cosy, long-standing Japanese restaurant (est. 2000) in Roxy Square serving sashimi, sushi and tempura plus affordable multi-course set menus.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi / Kaiseki-style sets)
- Price: $$$ · Set courses ~$68-100; a la carte available
- Must-try: Sashimi, Sushi, Tempura, Multi-course set menu
- Where: 50 East Coast Road, #01-01 Roxy Square 1 Shopping Centre, Singapore 428769
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-2pm & 6pm-10pm; closed Mon (confirm)
- Halal: No
Katsuya Japanese (Tonkatsu) · $$$
Chef-owner tonkatsu specialist (open 15+ years, Hokkaido pork) serving premium pork cutlet sets with rice, cabbage and miso soup.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Tonkatsu)
- Price: $$$ · Sets ~$33-46++
- Must-try: Hire Tonkatsu Set, Tokujyo Rosu Set, Unagi Katsu
- Where: 258 Tanjong Katong Road, Singapore 437046
- Area: Katong (Tanjong Katong Road)
- Nearest MRT: Dakota / Paya Lebar (walkable-ish; taxi advised)
- Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-9.30pm
- Halal: No
Megumi Japanese Restaurant Japanese (Sushi / Donburi / General) · $$$
A neighbourhood mainstay for Japanese food in the East, serving reasonably priced sushi, sashimi and set meals along Joo Chiat Road.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi / Donburi / General)
- Price: $$$ · ~$$-$$$ per pax; set lunches available
- Must-try: Sashimi and sushi sets, Donburi, Premium bento sets
- Where: 443 Joo Chiat Road, Rising Court, Singapore 427656
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos / Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10.30pm
- Halal: No
Eno-Oka Japanese Restaurant Japanese (Sushi / Shabu-shabu) · $$$
Established Japanese restaurant (since 2008) on Joo Chiat Road offering fresh sashimi, sushi, yakimono and shabu-shabu in a quiet setting.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi / Shabu-shabu)
- Price: $$$ · ~$$-$$$ per pax; premium courses higher
- Must-try: Sashimi, Sushi, Shabu-shabu, Yakimono
- Where: 340 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427592
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos / Paya Lebar
- Hours: Daily 11am-2.30pm & 6pm-11pm (confirm)
- Halal: No
Nee Yakitori & Bar Japanese (Yakitori / Izakaya) · $$$
Cosy Joo Chiat yakitori bar for charcoal skewers and drinks, and one of the area's better late-night Japanese options.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Yakitori / Izakaya)
- Price: $$$ · ~$30-70/pax with drinks; skewers a la carte
- Must-try: Charcoal yakitori skewers, Grilled izakaya plates, Sake & highballs
- Where: 325 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427582
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos / Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-12am (some listings daily; confirm Sun)
- Halal: No
IPPUDO Japanese (Ramen) · $$$
The well-known tonkotsu ramen chain's Katong outlet at i12, reliable for rich pork-bone broth ramen and karaage.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Ramen)
- Price: $$$ · Ramen ~$15-20; sides extra
- Must-try: Akamaru Shinaji ramen, Shiromaru Motoaji ramen, Chicken karaage
- Where: 112 East Coast Road, #01-04 i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
- Area: Katong (i12 Katong)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Genki Sushi Japanese (Conveyor / Casual Sushi) · $$
High-volume, family-friendly conveyor/express sushi chain at i12 Katong with affordable per-plate ordering via touch-screen.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Conveyor / Casual Sushi)
- Price: $$ · ~$20-30/pax; plates individually priced
- Must-try: Salmon nigiri, Aburi sushi, Assorted maki
- Where: 112 East Coast Road, #02-03 i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
- Area: Katong (i12 Katong)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Daily approx. 11am-10pm (mall hours; confirm)
- Halal: No
Sushi Zanmai Japanese (Casual Sushi / Sashimi) · $$
Affordable casual Japanese diner at i12 Katong with very low single-piece sushi pricing, good for budget-conscious sushi runs.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Casual Sushi / Sashimi)
- Price: $$ · Single sushi from ~$0.80; sashimi ~$12.80; ~$20-30/pax
- Must-try: Value single-piece nigiri, Salmon sashimi, Mentai salmon roll
- Where: 112 East Coast Road, #02-01/02 i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
- Area: Katong (i12 Katong)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Daily approx. 11am-10pm (mall hours; confirm)
- Halal: No
Cafe Wabi Sabi Japanese (Brunch Cafe / Sando & Donburi) · $$
Calm Joo Chiat cafe serving Japanese sandos, donburi and aesthetic drinks – the area's go-to for a Japanese-style brunch.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Brunch Cafe / Sando & Donburi)
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$20-26++; drinks ~$8.50++
- Must-try: Pork Katsu Medama Sando, Salmon Mentai Don, Kinoko Beef Steak Sando
- Where: 283 Joo Chiat Road, #01-00, Singapore 427537
- Area: Joo Chiat
- Nearest MRT: Eunos / Paya Lebar
- Hours: Mon-Thu 9.30am-9pm; Fri-Sun 8.30am-9pm
- Halal: No
Tendon Sekai Japanese (Tempura Don) · $
Casual tempura-don specialist on East Coast Road serving affordable crispy tempura over rice – a budget-friendly Japanese option.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Tempura Don)
- Price: $ · Tendon from ~$13.80
- Must-try: Sekai Tendon, Prawn & vegetable tempura don
- Where: East Coast Road, Katong (exact unit unconfirmed; listed as 217 East Coast Road #01-01 S428915 and 19 East Coast Road #02-01 S428746 across sources – confirm before visiting)
- Area: Katong (East Coast Road)
- Nearest MRT: Marine Parade (Thomson-East Coast Line)
- Hours: Approx. Tue-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-9.30pm (confirm outlet)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hikaru Omakase | Japanese (Omakase / Sushi) | $$$$ | Katong (Katong V) | No |
| Kappo Suguru | Japanese (Kappo / Omakase) | $$$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Dai-Ichi Fishmart | Japanese (Izakaya / Sashimi Bar) | $$$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Tomi Sushi | Japanese (Sushi / Sashimi) | $$$ | Katong (Katong V) | No |
| Wahiro Japanese Restaurant | Japanese (Sushi / Kaiseki-style sets) | $$$ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
| Katsuya | Japanese (Tonkatsu) | $$$ | Katong (Tanjong Katong Road) | No |
| Megumi Japanese Restaurant | Japanese (Sushi / Donburi / General) | $$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Eno-Oka Japanese Restaurant | Japanese (Sushi / Shabu-shabu) | $$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Nee Yakitori & Bar | Japanese (Yakitori / Izakaya) | $$$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| IPPUDO | Japanese (Ramen) | $$$ | Katong (i12 Katong) | No |
| Genki Sushi | Japanese (Conveyor / Casual Sushi) | $$ | Katong (i12 Katong) | No |
| Sushi Zanmai | Japanese (Casual Sushi / Sashimi) | $$ | Katong (i12 Katong) | No |
| Cafe Wabi Sabi | Japanese (Brunch Cafe / Sando & Donburi) | $$ | Joo Chiat | No |
| Tendon Sekai | Japanese (Tempura Don) | $ | Katong (East Coast Road) | No |
Your questions answered
How much should I expect to pay for Japanese food in Katong?
It spans a wide range. Budget conveyor and tempura-don spots like Sushi Zanmai, Genki Sushi and Tendon Sekai run roughly $15-30 per person, mid-range restaurants such as Megumi, Wahiro, Tomi Sushi and Katsuya sit around $40-60, and omakase or kappo counters like Hikaru Omakase and Kappo Suguru can reach $180-268 per person for dinner. Prices exclude the usual 10% service charge and 9% GST at full-service venues.
Which Katong Japanese restaurants need reservations?
The counter-style omakase and kappo spots – Hikaru Omakase and Kappo Suguru – are small and should be booked well ahead. Popular full-service restaurants like Dai-Ichi Fishmart, Tomi Sushi, Wahiro and Megumi are best reserved for weekend dinners. Casual chains at i12 Katong (Ippudo, Genki Sushi, Sushi Zanmai) are walk-in, though queues form at peak meal times.
Where exactly is the Japanese food clustered, and which MRT is closest?
Most venues sit along three connected roads: East Coast Road (including i12 Katong, Katong V and Roxy Square), Tanjong Katong Road, and Joo Chiat Road. Marine Parade station on the Thomson-East Coast Line is the closest MRT for the East Coast Road and i12 Katong cluster; the Joo Chiat Road spots are a longer walk and may be easier from Eunos or Paya Lebar by bus or taxi.
Are any of these Japanese restaurants halal or halal-certified?
We could not verify any of these as halal-certified. Many are pork- or alcohol-forward (tonkotsu ramen, tonkatsu, izakaya bars), and Sushi Zanmai has publicly stated it is not halal-certified. Muslim diners should treat all of them as non-halal unless the venue or MUIS confirms otherwise; within i12 Katong, look instead at dedicated halal-certified stalls and always confirm before dining.
Which spot is best for what kind of visit?
For a special-occasion dinner or date, choose Hikaru Omakase or Kappo Suguru. For a relaxed group dinner with sashimi and drinks, Dai-Ichi Fishmart or Nee Yakitori & Bar work well. For families, the i12 Katong chains (Genki Sushi, Ippudo, Sushi Zanmai) are convenient and affordable, and Cafe Wabi Sabi is the pick for a Japanese-style brunch.