Japanese Restaurants in Clarke Quay: 10 Best Spots (2026)
Clarke Quay is one of the CBD fringe's densest clusters of Japanese dining, thanks largely to Clarke Quay Central (the Far East Organization mall sitting directly above Clarke Quay MRT) plus the riverside blocks and the neighbouring Carpenter Street and Boat Quay lanes. You'll find everything here from tori-paitan ramen and charcoal-grilled unagi to chef-led omakase, tempura donburi and late-night izakaya that runs to the small hours. Note that the old Liang Court Japanese hub has been demolished (now CanningHill Piers/Square), so several once-famous outlets have closed or moved; the list below reflects venues verified open as of 2026, but tenant mixes change often, so confirm 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
Tomo Tokyo Japanese (modern izakaya / fusion) · $$$
Modern Japanese izakaya right on the Clarke Quay waterfront (formerly Tomo Izakaya), good for river-view dinners and later Friday/Saturday sittings.
- Cuisine: Japanese (modern izakaya / fusion)
- Price: $$$ · À la carte izakaya; curated sets/omakase roughly ~$100–160++
- Must-try: Tomo Bara Chirashi (diced mixed sashimi don), Chef's selection sashimi & nigiri, Yakitori
- Where: 3A River Valley Road, #01-04 Block A, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020
- Area: Clarke Quay riverside (across the bridge from Clarke Quay Central)
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Hours: Sun–Thu 12pm–3pm & 5pm–11pm; Fri, Sat & eve of PH 12pm–3pm & 5pm–1am
- Halal: No
Shinzo Japanese Cuisine Japanese (omakase / sushi) · $$$$
Long-running omakase and sushi specialist a few minutes' walk from Clarke Quay MRT, the pick here for a chef-led fine-dining Japanese meal.
- Cuisine: Japanese (omakase / sushi)
- Price: $$$$ · Omakase roughly ~$118–$138++ per pax
- Must-try: Omakase course, Seasonal sashimi, Nigiri sushi
- Where: 17 Carpenter Street, #01-01, Singapore 059906
- Area: Carpenter Street (between Clarke Quay & Chinatown)
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line); Chinatown also walkable
- Hours: Mon–Sat 12pm–3pm & 6pm–10.30pm; closed Sun
- Halal: No
Sushi Kenshin Japanese (sushi / omakase) · $$$$
Well-reviewed sushi and omakase counter on the third level of Clarke Quay Central, a more premium option inside the mall above the MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese (sushi / omakase)
- Price: $$$$ · Premium sushi/omakase, roughly ~$100+ per pax
- Must-try: Omakase, Sashimi, Nigiri sushi
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-96, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Halal: No
Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant (Clarke Quay Central) Japanese (unagi / eel) · $$$
Basement-level specialist for charcoal-grilled freshwater eel over rice; a focused unagi option right at Clarke Quay MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese (unagi / eel)
- Price: $$$ · Charcoal-grilled unagi sets roughly ~$20–40 per pax
- Must-try: Charcoal-grilled unagi don, Hitsumabushi
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #B1-52, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Hours: Daily 11.30am–3.30pm (LO 3pm) & 5pm–9.30pm (LO 9pm)
- Halal: No
Marutama Ramen (The Central) Japanese (ramen) · $$
Known for its creamy chicken-based (tori-paitan) broth rather than the usual pork bone; a reliable mall-level ramen bowl by the MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese (ramen)
- Price: $$ · Basic ramen from ~$14.90++; roughly ~$15–25 per pax
- Must-try: Tori-paitan (chicken) ramen, Aka Ramen, Char siew ramen
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-90/91, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Hours: Approx daily 11.30am–9pm (Fri–Sat till ~9.30pm); confirm before visiting
- Halal: No
Neon Pigeon Japanese (modern izakaya) · $$$
Buzzy modern izakaya with shareable plates and cocktails, well suited to group dinners a short walk from Clarke Quay MRT.
- Cuisine: Japanese (modern izakaya)
- Price: $$$ · Shared small plates & highballs, roughly ~$50–70 per pax
- Must-try: Shareable izakaya small plates, Robata grills, Highballs
- Where: 36 Carpenter Street, #01-01, Singapore 059915
- Area: Carpenter Street (near the Singapore River, between Clarke Quay & Chinatown)
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line); Chinatown also walkable
- Hours: Daily 5.30pm–12am
- Halal: No
Hitoyoshi Yoshi Sushi Japanese (sushi) · $$$
Sushi restaurant on the first level of Clarke Quay Central known for sashimi platters and torched (aburi) sushi, including a wagyu-and-foie-gras piece.
- Cuisine: Japanese (sushi)
- Price: $$$ · Sashimi & aburi sushi, roughly ~$30–60 per pax
- Must-try: Yoshi Premium Moriawase, Aburi wagyu with foie gras sushi, Sashimi platters
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-68/69, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Hours: Daily from ~11.30am; confirm before visiting
- Halal: No
Shinya Izakaya Japanese (late-night izakaya) · $$
Late-night izakaya on the Boat Quay riverfront specialising in dry-aged sashimi, skewers and sake, one of the few Japanese kitchens near Clarke Quay open into the small hours for supper.
- Cuisine: Japanese (late-night izakaya)
- Price: $$ · Sashimi, kushiyaki & sake, roughly ~$30–50 per pax
- Must-try: Dry-aged sashimi, Kushiyaki (grilled skewers), Sake selection
- Where: 79 Boat Quay, Singapore 049867
- Area: Boat Quay (riverside, a short walk from Clarke Quay)
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line); Raffles Place also nearby
- Hours: Daily 12pm–3am
- Halal: No
Tendon Kohaku Japanese (tempura donburi) · $$
Tempura-donburi specialist serving crispy tempura over rice with a signature tare sauce, a quick, value Japanese meal in the basement of the mall.
- Cuisine: Japanese (tempura donburi)
- Price: $$ · Tendon sets roughly ~$17.80–$18.80; ~$18–25 per pax
- Must-try: Kohaku Tendon Set, Truffle kakiage tendon
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #B1-53, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Halal: No
Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant Japanese (à la carte buffet) · $$$
À la carte Japanese buffet with a wide sashimi, grilled and fried spread, suited to groups and bigger appetites inside Clarke Quay Central.
- Cuisine: Japanese (à la carte buffet)
- Price: $$$ · À la carte buffet from ~$56.90++ (regular) to ~$99.90++ (premium)
- Must-try: Japanese à la carte buffet, Thick-cut sashimi, Grilled (yakimono) & fried (agemono) dishes
- Where: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #03-88, Clarke Quay Central, Singapore 059817
- Area: Clarke Quay Central
- Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay (North East Line)
- Halal: No
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomo Tokyo | Japanese (modern izakaya / fusion) | $$$ | Clarke Quay riverside (across the bridge from Clarke Quay Central) | No |
| Shinzo Japanese Cuisine | Japanese (omakase / sushi) | $$$$ | Carpenter Street (between Clarke Quay & Chinatown) | No |
| Sushi Kenshin | Japanese (sushi / omakase) | $$$$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
| Man Man Japanese Unagi Restaurant (Clarke Quay Central) | Japanese (unagi / eel) | $$$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
| Marutama Ramen (The Central) | Japanese (ramen) | $$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
| Neon Pigeon | Japanese (modern izakaya) | $$$ | Carpenter Street (near the Singapore River, between Clarke Quay & Chinatown) | No |
| Hitoyoshi Yoshi Sushi | Japanese (sushi) | $$$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
| Shinya Izakaya | Japanese (late-night izakaya) | $$ | Boat Quay (riverside, a short walk from Clarke Quay) | No |
| Tendon Kohaku | Japanese (tempura donburi) | $$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
| Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant | Japanese (à la carte buffet) | $$$ | Clarke Quay Central | No |
Your questions answered
Which MRT station and exit is best for Japanese food in Clarke Quay?
Clarke Quay station on the North East (purple) Line is the closest. Its mall-linked exits lead straight up into Clarke Quay Central (6 Eu Tong Sen Street), where most of the Japanese options sit. For Tomo Tokyo cross the bridge to the riverside blocks; for Neon Pigeon and Shinzo walk to Carpenter Street; for Shinya Izakaya and Aburiya continue along the river to Boat Quay (all under about 10 minutes' walk).
How much should I budget for Japanese food in Clarke Quay?
It ranges widely. Mall-level ramen, tendon and unagi runs roughly S$15–40 per person, izakayas around S$30–70, and omakase/premium sushi (Shinzo, Sushi Kenshin) can be S$100–140+ per person. Prices are indicative and change, and many restaurants add service charge and GST (shown as ++), so confirm the current menu before you go.
Do I need to make a reservation?
For casual mall outlets like Marutama Ramen, Man Man Unagi or Tendon Kohaku you can usually just walk in, though queues form at peak meal times. For omakase counters (Shinzo, Sushi Kenshin), group dinners at Neon Pigeon or a river-view table at Tomo Tokyo, booking ahead is strongly recommended, especially on weekends.
Are there halal-certified Japanese restaurants in Clarke Quay?
We could not verify halal certification for any venue on this list, and most serve pork and/or alcohol, so treat them as non-halal. If halal dining matters to you, please check each restaurant's current certification (via the outlet or MUIS) directly before visiting rather than relying on this guide.
Is anywhere open late for Japanese supper near Clarke Quay?
Yes. Shinya Izakaya on Boat Quay serves sashimi, skewers and sake until around 3am daily, making it the standout late-night pick. Tomo Tokyo runs to 1am on Fridays, Saturdays and eves of public holidays, and Neon Pigeon on Carpenter Street serves until midnight. Note that the old Ramen Keisuke Lobster King that used to open till 5am here has permanently closed, so double-check hours before a late trip.