Japanese curry rice in Singapore runs from hawker plates of katsu curry at around $5.50 to mall chains like Monster Curry and Gochi-So Shokudo. There are also specialists such as Maji Curry, which won Tokyo's Kanda Curry Grand Prix in 2018. Restaurant plates usually cost about $12 to $18 before GST and service charge. Hawker versions are about $5.50 to $9, at places such as ABC Brickworks and Edgefield Plains in Punggol. Most outlets are not halal-certified, but Monster Planet, the halal arm of Monster Curry, is. Many places let you choose the spice level and the toppings. If you're unsure, start mild, because the higher levels at the chains get very hot.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
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Maji Curry (Funan) Japanese curry rice specialist · $$
Maji Curry is a Japanese curry brand that won the Kanda Curry Grand Prix in Tokyo in 2018, with its hamburger steak curry. It opened its second Singapore outlet at Funan in March 2025. The first is at Square 2 in Novena (10 Sinaran Drive, #02-07).
- Cuisine: Japanese curry rice specialist
- Price: $$ · Curry rice from around $11.50++; Hamburger Steak Cheese Sauce Curry Rice from around $14.30++ (2025 prices)
- Must-try: Hamburger Steak Cheese Sauce Curry Rice, Tonkatsu Omelette Curry
- Where: 107 North Bridge Road, #B1-28 Funan, Singapore 179105
- Area: City Hall
- Nearest MRT: City Hall
- Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm
- Halal: No
Kuro Kare Japanese black curry · $$
Kuro Kare is known for a black Japanese curry that is slow-cooked for 36 hours. It reopened in 2026 as an 18-seat spot in the basement of Havelock II, run by chefs formerly of Meta and Fleurette.
- Cuisine: Japanese black curry
- Price: $$ · Curries from around $12.90; Charcoal Grilled Steak Curry around $21.90
- Must-try: Kuro Fried Chicken Curry, Iberico Pork Katsu Curry, Charcoal Grilled Steak Curry
- Where: 2 Havelock Road, #B1-32 Havelock II, Singapore 059763
- Area: Clarke Quay
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-8:30pm (closed Sat-Sun)
- Halal: No
Monster Curry (Jewel Changi Airport) Japanese curry chain · $$
Monster Curry is a Japanese curry chain. Its curry sauce is made with fruit and a spice blend, it is served on 41cm plates, and diners pick their own spice level. The menu also has Japanese pastas, curry ramen and honey toast.
- Cuisine: Japanese curry chain
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Katsu curry, Curry ramen
- Where: 78 Airport Boulevard, #03-200 Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666
- Area: Changi
- Nearest MRT: Changi Airport
- Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
- Halal: No
Monster Planet (Tampines 1) Halal Japanese curry · $$
Monster Planet is the halal-certified spin-off of Monster Curry, set up with a MUIS-certified menu. It serves the same oversized Japanese curry plates. Its Tampines 1 outlet opened in April 2026 and adds a crepe counter.
- Cuisine: Halal Japanese curry
- Price: $$ · Chicken Katsu Curry from around $15.90++
- Must-try: Chicken Katsu Curry, Crepes from Monster Crepes Lab
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #01-08 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Gochi-So Shokudo (One Raffles Place) Tonkatsu and katsu curry · $$
Gochi-So Shokudo is a tonkatsu chain known for Iberico pork cutlets, which it also serves with Japanese curry. It has more than a dozen outlets in malls and office buildings.
- Cuisine: Tonkatsu and katsu curry
- Price: $$ · Katsu curries from around $17.50++ (2023 price; varies by outlet)
- Must-try: Bellota Loin Katsu Curry, Collar Mille Feuille Katsu Curry
- Where: 1 Raffles Place, #B1-30, Singapore 048616
- Area: Raffles Place
- Nearest MRT: Raffles Place
- Halal: No
Soup Curry by Ki-setsu Hokkaido soup curry · $$
Soup Curry by Ki-setsu serves Sapporo-style soup curry with rice, at spice levels 0 to 4. It opened at Fortune Centre in October 2026. Lunch is walk-in only, and an izakaya menu takes over at dinner.
- Cuisine: Hokkaido soup curry
- Price: $$ · Chicken or vegetable bowls from around $14.80
- Must-try: Chicken Bowl, Vegetable Bowl
- Where: 190 Middle Road, #04-13 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
- Area: Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bencoolen
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-1:30pm, 6pm-9pm (closed Sun)
The Bowl Story Hawker Japanese curry and donburi · $
The Bowl Story is a family-run hawker stall at ABC Brickworks. Its katsu curry comes with rice, an onsen egg, pickles and miso soup, and the curry is mild and slightly sweet. The stall closes when it sells out.
- Cuisine: Hawker Japanese curry and donburi
- Price: $ · Katsu curry from around $5.50
- Must-try: Pork Katsu Curry, Chicken Katsu Curry, Ebi Fry Curry
- Where: 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, Singapore 150006
- Area: Bukit Merah
- Nearest MRT: Redhill
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:45am-7pm or until sold out (closed Sun)
Maruhachi Donburi & Curry (Punggol) Hawker katsu curry · $
Maruhachi was opened in 2020 by a chef who spent about nine years as head chef at a tonkatsu restaurant. It fries its cutlets in cottonseed oil. The brand has since grown to several coffee shop outlets, and this Punggol stall was the first.
- Cuisine: Hawker katsu curry
- Price: $ · Chicken Katsu Curry from around $8.80; sets up to around $15.80
- Must-try: Chicken Katsu Curry, Pork Katsu Curry, Blackpig Katsu Teishoku
- Where: 671 Edgefield Plains, #01-01, Singapore 820671
- Area: Punggol
- Nearest MRT: Punggol
- Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
Tonkatsu Daiki Tonkatsu with curry sauce · $$$
Tonkatsu Daiki is an Osaka tonkatsu restaurant whose Osaka shop has been recognised in the Michelin Guide. Its Singapore branch opened at Ngee Ann City in 2026 and offers an in-house Japanese curry sauce with its pork cutlets.
- Cuisine: Tonkatsu with curry sauce
- Price: $$$ · Tonkatsu sets from around $29++; Japanese curry sauce add-on around $5++
- Must-try: Classic Hire Tonkatsu Set with curry sauce, Classic Rosu Tonkatsu Set
- Where: 391 Orchard Road, #05-33 Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238873
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9pm
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maji Curry (Funan) | Japanese curry rice specialist | $$ | City Hall | No |
| Kuro Kare | Japanese black curry | $$ | Clarke Quay | No |
| Monster Curry (Jewel Changi Airport) | Japanese curry chain | $$ | Changi | No |
| Monster Planet (Tampines 1) | Halal Japanese curry | $$ | Tampines | MUIS-certified |
| Gochi-So Shokudo (One Raffles Place) | Tonkatsu and katsu curry | $$ | Raffles Place | No |
| Soup Curry by Ki-setsu | Hokkaido soup curry | $$ | Bugis | — |
| The Bowl Story | Hawker Japanese curry and donburi | $ | Bukit Merah | — |
| Maruhachi Donburi & Curry (Punggol) | Hawker katsu curry | $ | Punggol | — |
| Tonkatsu Daiki | Tonkatsu with curry sauce | $$$ | Orchard | No |
Your questions answered
How much does Japanese curry rice cost in Singapore?
Hawker stalls such as The Bowl Story and Maruhachi charge from around $5.50 to $9 for katsu curry. Mall restaurants like Maji Curry, Monster Curry and Gochi-So Shokudo mostly charge $12 to $18 before GST and service charge. Premium tonkatsu restaurants such as Tonkatsu Daiki charge more than $30 for a set.
Is there halal Japanese curry in Singapore?
Yes. Monster Planet, the halal-certified spin-off of Monster Curry, serves Japanese curry rice, including at Tampines 1. Monster Curry's own outlets, Maji Curry and most katsu curry stalls are not halal-certified, so check before you visit.
What is the difference between Japanese curry and Hokkaido soup curry?
Japanese curry rice is a thick, roux-based gravy, usually mild and slightly sweet, poured over rice with toppings such as katsu. Soup curry from Sapporo is a thin, spiced broth with vegetables and meat, and the rice comes on the side. Soup Curry by Ki-setsu at Fortune Centre serves soup curry.
Do I need to book for Japanese curry restaurants?
Most Japanese curry places in Singapore, including the mall chains and hawker stalls, take walk-ins. Small spots such as Kuro Kare (18 seats) and Soup Curry by Ki-setsu (walk-in only at lunch) can fill up at weekday lunch, so go early or outside peak hours.
Where is the best area for Japanese curry in Singapore?
The City Hall, Bugis and Clarke Quay area has Maji Curry at Funan, Soup Curry by Ki-setsu and Kuro Kare close together. Monster Curry and Gochi-So Shokudo have mall outlets across the island, and hawker options are in Punggol and Bukit Merah.
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