Beautifully presented, Japanese cuisine is an art form that makes eating and tasting more enjoyable. Every dish, even the smallest and simplest, is made with effort, time and love in a way that reflects nature. Beautiful in presentation, savory in taste, and healthy in nature are the great charms of Japanese cuisine that attracts people from all over the world.
In Singapore, Japanese food is a favorite for many generations of Singaporeans. Japanese restaurants range from individual restaurants to chains and food ranges from home cooking to formal dining.
Here I recommend the Top 5 Japanese Restaurants in Singapore for lovers of Japanese cuisine as well as those who want to try Singaporean food.
Yayoiken Japanese restaurant in Liang Court
As a successful restaurant chain rich in Japanese history, Yayoiken comes to Singapore with its fame. The restaurant offers Japanese cuisine with a wide variety of high quality menu items in a good portion at affordable prices. All items are carefully presented to showcase the wisdom of the Japanese culinary tradition. It is located at 177 River Valley Road, #B1-50 Liang Court Shopping Centre.
Shinji from Kanesaka at the Raffles Hotel
Regarded as one of the best sushi restaurants outside of Japan, Shinji by Kanesaka is truly a remarkable Japanese restaurant in Singapore. Shinji is the best place to enjoy omakase in Singapore. Leaving your food selection to the native Japanese team of artisan chefs headed by Master Chef Koichiro Oshino, you will never be disappointed. The restaurant is located at Raffles Hotel #02-20, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673.
Japanese dinner in Fukuichi
Fukuichi Japanese Dining presents itself to Singaporean diners as a mid-range, family-style Japanese restaurant. An extensive menu is offered with good quality food at reasonable prices. As a partner of Shizuoka’s Fukuichi Gyogyo in Japan, Fukuichi Japanese Dining has abundant seasonal products supplied from a trusted source. It is located at TripleOne Somerset Road, #02-11/12, Singapore 238164.
Aoki Japanese Restaurant
Specializing in fine Japanese cuisine, Aoki is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore offering the ultimate dining experience with a wide variety of Japanese food, from sushi and sashimi to sukiyaki, shabu shabu and tempura. Aoki is one of the best restaurants to enjoy sashimi and sushi in Singapore. The restaurant is located at 1 Scotts Road, #02-17 Shaw Center Orchard, Singapore 228208.
Tonkichi restaurant in Nghee Ann town
Tonkichi is the only chain tonkatsu restaurant in Singapore serving authentic tonkatsu. The tonkatsu is well prepared, so crispy on the outside but tender, thick and juicy on the inside. A wide range of tonkatsu is available, such as pork, chicken, prawns, oysters, and crabs. It is located at 391 Orchard Road, #04-24, Tower A, Ngee Ann City, Singapore 238872.