Most of Tampines' Japanese restaurants are in the three malls around Tampines MRT: Tampines 1 (Sushiro, Haruyama Udon, Monster Planet, 108 Matcha Saro), Century Square (Kanada-Ya, Butahage) and Tampines Mall (Genki Sushi, Gokoku Japanese Bakery). Ramen, donburi and conveyor-belt sushi dominate, and most mall meals cost around $12-$20 before service charge and GST. Outside the malls, Our Tampines Hub has Ramen Hitoyoshi and a Japanese fusion hawker stall, while the HDB estates have a neighbourhood izakaya on Tampines Street 81 and a ramen shop near Tampines West MRT. Muslim diners can head to Tampines 1, where Haruyama Udon and Monster Planet & Cafe are both listed in the MUIS halal directory.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Sushiro Conveyor-belt sushi · $$
The Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain known for low per-plate prices. Sushiro also has a second Tampines outlet at Our Tampines Hub.
- Cuisine: Conveyor-belt sushi
- Price: $$ · Sushi plates from around $2.30++; assorted sashimi around $9.90++ (Eatbook, Jul 2026)
- Must-try: Aburi fresh salmon with butter, Aburi soy red shrimp with Hokkaido butter, Tsujiri matcha parfait
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-15/16/17 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Kanada-Ya Tonkotsu ramen · $$
The Japanese ramen chain known for its rich pork-bone tonkotsu broth, served in basic, regular and special sizes.
- Cuisine: Tonkotsu ramen
- Price: $$ · Tonkotsu ramen $14.90-$18.90; truffle ramen from $22.90 (SethLui, Jul 2025)
- Must-try: Kotteri tonkotsu ramen, Truffle ramen, Spicy tonkotsu ramen
- Where: 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-34 Century Square, Singapore 529509
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Haruyama Udon Halal Japanese udon · $$
An udon restaurant at Tampines 1 serving hot and cold udon, oden and Japanese small plates. It appears in the MUIS halal directory.
- Cuisine: Halal Japanese udon
- Price: $$ · Udon around $16++; oden around $10 (Eatbook, Jul 2026)
- Must-try: Ebi yaki udon, Tenzaru udon, Spicy basil chicken udon
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-09 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Ramen Hitoyoshi Tonkotsu ramen · $$
A tonkotsu ramen restaurant serving a thick pork-bone broth with chashu, in classic, garlic and spicy versions.
- Cuisine: Tonkotsu ramen
- Price: $$ · Special chashu garlic tonkotsu around $19.90++ (Eatbook, Sep 2025)
- Must-try: Special chashu garlic tonkotsu, Classic tonkotsu ramen, Spicy tonkotsu ramen
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, #01-94/95 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- Area: Our Tampines Hub
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-9:30pm
- Halal: No
Butahage Obihiro butadon · $
A chain from Obihiro in Hokkaido known for butadon, charcoal-grilled pork slices glazed in a sweet soy sauce over rice.
- Cuisine: Obihiro butadon
- Price: $ · Butadon from $11.80++ (regular) to $15.80++ (large) (Eatbook, Sep 2025)
- Must-try: Obihiro meibutsu butadon, Spicy butadon
- Where: 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-11A Century Square, Singapore 529509
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Little Tokio Neighbourhood izakaya · $$
A Japanese izakaya under an HDB block on Tampines Street 81, opened in 2022, serving yakitori skewers and teppanyaki set meals such as grilled squid and unagi.
- Cuisine: Neighbourhood izakaya
- Price: $$ · Skewers from $1.90+; mains around $15.90-$21.90+ (Eatbook, Sep 2025)
- Must-try: Ikayaki, Unagi kabayaki, Gyu shabu, Yakitori skewers
- Where: Blk 824 Tampines Street 81, #01-22, Singapore 520824
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-10pm
Genki Sushi Conveyor-style sushi · $$
The Japanese sushi chain where orders are placed on tablets and sent to the table on an express track.
- Cuisine: Conveyor-style sushi
- Price: $$ · Sushi from around $2.90 per plate; ebi tempura udon around $8.60 (SethLui, 2026)
- Must-try: Salmon belly sashimi, Hotate garlic butter, Chawanmushi
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #03-26/27 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm (last order 9:45pm)
Ramen Taisho Ramen · $
A neighbourhood ramen shop under Blk 802 Tampines Avenue 4, near Tampines West MRT, serving tonkotsu ramen (including a sambal version) and tsukemen. It moved here in 2024 after years at Maxwell Food Centre.
- Cuisine: Ramen
- Price: $ · Ramen and tsukemen from around $10.80 (HungryGoWhere, Feb 2026)
- Must-try: Black tonkotsu ramen, Sambal tonkotsu ramen, Bonito tsukemen
- Where: Blk 802 Tampines Avenue 4, #01-23, Singapore 520802
- Area: Tampines West
- Nearest MRT: Tampines West
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-9pm
- Halal: No
Monster Planet & Cafe Japanese curry and crepes · $$
A Japanese curry rice restaurant with a crepe dessert counter at Tampines 1. It appears in the MUIS halal directory.
- Cuisine: Japanese curry and crepes
- Price: $$ · Chicken katsu curry around $15.90++; crepes around $10.90-$12.90++ (Eatbook, Jul 2026)
- Must-try: Chicken katsu curry, Matcha mochi red bean crepe
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #01-08/09/10 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: MUIS-certified
Ippon Fusion Bowl Japanese fusion hawker · $
A hawker stall at Our Tampines Hub Hawker Centre serving Japanese-style rice bowls and dry ramen at hawker prices. Opening days are limited, so check before going.
- Cuisine: Japanese fusion hawker
- Price: $ · Rice bowls and noodles from around $6.30; all dishes under $10 (Eatbook, Sep 2025)
- Must-try: Ippon chicken rice, Ippon dry ramen
- Where: 1 Tampines Walk, #01-72 Our Tampines Hub Hawker Centre, Singapore 528523
- Area: Our Tampines Hub
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
Gokoku Japanese Bakery Japanese bakery · $
A Kobe-founded Japanese bakery chain known for soft mochi-style breads and anpan, at a kiosk in the Tampines Mall basement.
- Cuisine: Japanese bakery
- Price: $ · Breads from around $2.20-$2.70 (Eatbook, Sep 2025)
- Must-try: Mochi mochi cheese, Hokkaido red bean anpan
- Where: 4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-K7 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Daily 10am-9:30pm
108 Matcha Saro Hokkaido matcha desserts · $
A Hokkaido matcha dessert chain serving warabi mochi, soft serve parfaits and matcha drinks. It is not halal-certified; SethLui reports its menu excludes pork, lard and alcohol.
- Cuisine: Hokkaido matcha desserts
- Price: $ · Matcha soft serve parfait deluxe around $9.20; warabi mochi from around $6.50++ (Eatbook, Jul 2026 / SethLui)
- Must-try: Matcha warabi mochi, Matcha soft serve parfait deluxe
- Where: 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-K1 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
- Area: Tampines Central
- Nearest MRT: Tampines
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat-Sun 11am-9:30pm
- Halal: No pork, no lard
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushiro | Conveyor-belt sushi | $$ | Tampines Central | — |
| Kanada-Ya | Tonkotsu ramen | $$ | Tampines Central | No |
| Haruyama Udon | Halal Japanese udon | $$ | Tampines Central | MUIS-certified |
| Ramen Hitoyoshi | Tonkotsu ramen | $$ | Our Tampines Hub | No |
| Butahage | Obihiro butadon | $ | Tampines Central | No |
| Little Tokio | Neighbourhood izakaya | $$ | Tampines Central | — |
| Genki Sushi | Conveyor-style sushi | $$ | Tampines Central | — |
| Ramen Taisho | Ramen | $ | Tampines West | No |
| Monster Planet & Cafe | Japanese curry and crepes | $$ | Tampines Central | MUIS-certified |
| Ippon Fusion Bowl | Japanese fusion hawker | $ | Our Tampines Hub | — |
| Gokoku Japanese Bakery | Japanese bakery | $ | Tampines Central | — |
| 108 Matcha Saro | Hokkaido matcha desserts | $ | Tampines Central | No pork, no lard |
Your questions answered
Which Tampines mall has the most Japanese restaurants?
Tampines 1 has the biggest cluster, including Sushiro, Haruyama Udon, Monster Planet & Cafe and 108 Matcha Saro. Century Square has Kanada-Ya and Butahage, and Tampines Mall has Genki Sushi and Gokoku Japanese Bakery; all three malls are next to Tampines MRT.
Is there halal Japanese food in Tampines?
Yes. Haruyama Udon (#B1-09) and Monster Planet & Cafe (#01-08/09/10) at Tampines 1 both appear in the MUIS halal directory. Ramen chains such as Kanada-Ya and Ramen Hitoyoshi use pork broth and are not halal.
How much does a Japanese meal in Tampines cost?
Ramen and donburi in the malls usually cost around $12-$20 before service charge and GST. Sushiro's sushi plates start from around $2.30++, and Ippon Fusion Bowl at Our Tampines Hub Hawker Centre keeps its dishes under $10.
Where can I get good ramen in Tampines?
Kanada-Ya at Century Square and Ramen Hitoyoshi at Our Tampines Hub both serve rich tonkotsu ramen. Ramen Taisho under Blk 802 Tampines Avenue 4 is a cheaper neighbourhood option, with ramen from around $10.80.
Do I need to book Japanese restaurants in Tampines?
Most mall outlets, such as Sushiro and Genki Sushi, are walk-in and can have queues at weekend lunch and dinner. Arriving before noon or 6pm usually shortens the wait.
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