Most of the best Japanese food in the CBD is around Tanjong Pagar MRT. Picks include Hakata Ikkousha and Ramen Keisuke Tori King for ramen, Shin Katsu and Tonshou for tonkatsu, Unatoto for cheap unagi and Sushi Yujo or Sushi Muni for omakase. Prices run from around $10 for an unagi bowl or ramen to $98-348 for an omakase meal. The main clusters are Tanjong Pagar Road, Tras Street (100AM) and Guoco Tower, with more options in Marina Bay Link Mall and Asia Square. Many casual spots, including the Keisuke outlets and Tonshou, are walk-in only, so go before noon or after 1.30pm on weekdays.
Last verified: October 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Ramen Keisuke Tori King Japanese (Ramen) · $
Chicken-broth ramen shop from the Keisuke group inside 100AM mall, a short walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT. Walk-ins only.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Ramen)
- Price: $ · Ramen from around $11.90++
- Must-try: Tori King Ramen (rich chicken broth, roasted chicken leg)
- Where: 100 Tras Street, #03-15, 100AM, Singapore 079027
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm & 5pm-10pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11.30am-10pm
- Halal: No
Hakata Ikkousha Japanese (Hakata Ramen) · $$
Fukuoka-born Hakata ramen chain serving creamy tonkotsu (pork-bone) broth at Tanjong Pagar Plaza.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Hakata Ramen)
- Price: $$ · Ramen from around $13.50++
- Must-try: Tonkotsu Special, Spicy Takana Ramen
- Where: 7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, #01-104, Singapore 081007
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Halal: No
Shin Katsu Japanese (Tonkatsu) · $$
Tonkatsu specialist on Tanjong Pagar Road, with katsu sets using premium pork such as Hungarian Mangalica and US Kurobuta.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Tonkatsu)
- Price: $$ · Sets from around $21.80 to $42.80
- Must-try: Hungarian Mangalica Rosu Katsu Set, U.S. Kurobuta Hire Katsu Set
- Where: 84/86 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088505
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW) / Maxwell (TE)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-3pm & 5pm-9.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11am-9.30pm (last order 9pm)
- Halal: No
Sushi Yujo Japanese (Sushi Omakase) · $$$$
Sushi omakase counter inside Amara Hotel, with lunch sets offering a cheaper way in.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi Omakase)
- Price: $$$$ · Lunch sets from around $38; lunch omakase $98-198; dinner omakase $198-348
- Must-try: Fatty tuna belly with negitoro and caviar, Miyazaki A5 Wagyu with onsen egg
- Where: 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, #02-26, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Daily 12pm-3pm & 6.30pm-10.30pm
- Halal: No
Unatoto Japanese (Unagi) · $
Affordable unagi rice-bowl chain in the basement of Guoco Tower, linked to Tanjong Pagar MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Unagi)
- Price: $ · From around $9.80++ to $30++
- Must-try: Unadon Double, Unagi Tempura Don
- Where: 7 Wallich Street, #B1-03, Guoco Tower, Singapore 078884
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun 11am-9pm
- Halal: No
Sushi Muni Japanese (Sushi Omakase) · $$$$
Sushi omakase restaurant in International Plaza on Anson Road, with two set menus.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Sushi Omakase)
- Price: $$$$ · Omakase from around $98 (Muni Omakase $198)
- Must-try: Sushi Omakase, Muni Omakase
- Where: 10 Anson Road, #02-28, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
- Area: Anson Road / Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm & 6pm-10pm; closed Sun
- Halal: No
Kiwami: Ramen & Gyoza Bar Japanese (Ramen & Gyoza) · $$
Ramen and gyoza bar in Guoco Tower's basement, offering ramen and gyoza on a buffet basis.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Ramen & Gyoza)
- Price: $$ · Ramen buffet from around $28.80++ per adult ($12.80++ for children under 140cm)
- Must-try: Premium Yuzu Ramen, Premium Mala Ramen, Grilled Gyoza
- Where: 1 Wallich Street, #B2-10, Guoco Tower, Singapore 078884
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-9.30pm
- Halal: No
Sushiro Japanese (Conveyor-belt Sushi) · $
Japan's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain, with a Tanjong Pagar outlet on level 4 of 100AM.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Conveyor-belt Sushi)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Conveyor-belt nigiri, Seasonal sushi specials
- Where: 100 Tras Street, #04-07/08A/08B, 100AM, Singapore 079027
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm (last order 9.30pm)
- Halal: No
Tonshou Japanese-style tonkatsu · $$
First Singapore outlet of the Busan-born tonkatsu chain, opened in December 2024 on Tras Street. Pork cutlets are cooked in stages and finished over charcoal. Counter seats only, with an online queue system and no reservations.
- Cuisine: Japanese-style tonkatsu
- Price: $$ · Sets from around $21++ (Katsu Sando Set)
- Must-try: Charcoal-finished rosu katsu
- Where: 51 Tras Street, Singapore 078990
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW)
- Halal: No
Ichiban Boshi Japanese (Casual: sushi, bento, donburi) · $$
Casual Japanese chain serving sushi, bento sets and donburi in Marina Bay Link Mall, under the Marina Bay Financial Centre offices.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Casual: sushi, bento, donburi)
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Bento sets, Sushi and donburi
- Where: 8A Marina Boulevard, #B2-14, Marina Bay Link Mall, Singapore 018984
- Area: Marina Bay Financial Centre
- Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT) / Raffles Place (EW, NS)
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Pepper Lunch (Asia Square Food Garden) Japanese (Teppan sizzling plates) · $
Japanese DIY sizzling-plate chain with a counter in Asia Square Tower 2's food court, aimed at the weekday office lunch crowd.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Teppan sizzling plates)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Beef Pepper Rice
- Where: 12 Marina View, #02-03, Asia Square Food Garden, Asia Square Tower 2, Singapore 018961
- Area: Marina Bay / Raffles Place
- Nearest MRT: Downtown (DT) / Raffles Place (EW, NS)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-8.30pm (last order 8pm); closed Sat & Sun
Tsujiri Premium Bakery Japanese (Kyoto matcha desserts & drinks) · $
Kyoto matcha brand's largest Singapore outlet, a three-storey shophouse bakery-cafe on Tanjong Pagar Road (opened October 2025) serving matcha drinks, cakes, gelato and outlet-exclusive bakes.
- Cuisine: Japanese (Kyoto matcha desserts & drinks)
- Price: $ · Gelato from around $6++ per scoop; cake slices around $11.80++
- Must-try: Matcha Kurogama Cake, Butter Shio Pan (outlet-exclusive)
- Where: 94 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088515
- Area: Tanjong Pagar
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar (EW) / Maxwell (TE)
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-10.30pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramen Keisuke Tori King | Japanese (Ramen) | $ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Hakata Ikkousha | Japanese (Hakata Ramen) | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Shin Katsu | Japanese (Tonkatsu) | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Sushi Yujo | Japanese (Sushi Omakase) | $$$$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Unatoto | Japanese (Unagi) | $ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Sushi Muni | Japanese (Sushi Omakase) | $$$$ | Anson Road / Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Kiwami: Ramen & Gyoza Bar | Japanese (Ramen & Gyoza) | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Sushiro | Japanese (Conveyor-belt Sushi) | $ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Tonshou | Japanese-style tonkatsu | $$ | Tanjong Pagar | No |
| Ichiban Boshi | Japanese (Casual: sushi, bento, donburi) | $$ | Marina Bay Financial Centre | — |
| Pepper Lunch (Asia Square Food Garden) | Japanese (Teppan sizzling plates) | $ | Marina Bay / Raffles Place | — |
| Tsujiri Premium Bakery | Japanese (Kyoto matcha desserts & drinks) | $ | Tanjong Pagar | — |
Your questions answered
Where is the best Japanese food in the CBD?
Tanjong Pagar is the densest cluster. Tanjong Pagar Road has Shin Katsu, Sushi Yujo and Tsujiri Premium Bakery, Tras Street has Ramen Keisuke Tori King, Sushiro and Tonshou, and Guoco Tower has Unatoto and Kiwami. Nearer the bay, Marina Bay Link Mall and Asia Square have casual options.
How much does Japanese food in the CBD cost?
Unatoto unagi bowls start from around $9.80++, and ramen at Keisuke Tori King or Ikkousha starts from around $12-14++. Shin Katsu tonkatsu sets cost around $21.80-42.80. Omakase runs from around $98 at Sushi Muni and up to $348 for dinner at Sushi Yujo.
Is there halal Japanese food in the CBD?
None of the venues in this guide are confirmed halal-certified, and most serve pork or alcohol. Check the MUIS halal directory or ask the restaurant before visiting.
Which Japanese restaurants are open on weekends?
Ramen Keisuke Tori King, Sushiro, Unatoto, Kiwami and Sushi Yujo open on weekends. Sushi Muni closes on Sundays, and the Pepper Lunch counter at Asia Square Food Garden closes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Do I need to book?
Book for omakase counters such as Sushi Yujo and Sushi Muni. Keisuke outlets are walk-in only, and Tonshou takes no reservations, so expect queues at weekday lunch.
Which MRT station is best?
Tanjong Pagar MRT (East-West Line) serves most of this guide, including Guoco Tower, which connects to the station. Maxwell (Thomson-East Coast Line) is close to the Tanjong Pagar Road shophouses, and Downtown or Raffles Place serve Marina Bay Link Mall and Asia Square.
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