Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Singapore

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Singapore. This list contains 24 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Private Dining Singapore | Avodah by Stellamoon
Restaurant
👍👍 Lovely experience with them! The chef and host is really friendly and the environment is pleasant! Food is customisable and the taste is excellent! Absolutely amazing and definitely will come back again!
5.00 (47 reviews)
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Mizuya @Orchid Hotel
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Unforgettable luxurious Omakase experience at Mizuya with mouthwatering ever-changing Omakase menu of seasonal best sourced from various fish market 4 times a week across Japan and carefully crafted by Chef Kennie Khoo with over 25 years experience in Japanese cuisine. Book early to secure your seat...
4.90 (140 reviews)
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Heisei Japanese Restaurant Singapore
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Good service, good value lunch set and the food is good. Worth to try and go back again. During lunch time , the food has more taste than dinner when we went back, but it’s japanese food, the taste might be slightly lighter. Dragon roll and soft shell crab roll are the main star
4.90 (42 reviews)
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OMU NOMU Craft Sake & Raw Bar
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 We were sitting at the counter seats and we felt at home with Bonez recommending us the popular dishes and his extensive knowledge of sake, and he is actually quite an entertainer. Food was great, and the whole place is very cosy. Also, thank you for the complimentary birthday sake!
4.80 (124 reviews)
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Sushi SEIZAN
Authentic Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This restaurant is the very definition of "hidden find". We barely managed to find this place amidst the sea of eyelash and nail salons on the 3rd floor of Bugis Cube. But once you enter the restaurant, you are immediately transported into a different world. The restaurant is a small, 6-seater "hol...
4.80 (122 reviews)
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Hashida Singapore
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Our omakase lunch at Hashida sushi was amazing. We had the privilege of being served by chef Hashida himself. It was such an unforgettable experience. The sushi was fresh beyond belief. The cooked dishes had broths that were exploding with flavour. The real surprise was our 3 course dessert which wa...
4.80 (68 reviews)
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KITEN
Japanese restaurant
👍 Tried the 7 course set. Overall food was good, sashimi was fresh! I really enjoyed it and service was good and attentive. They were kind enough to let us have the private room. But the portions were too small. I didn't feel full after eating. For that, i dont think i will visit again and thus the 4...
4.80 (61 reviews)
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Sen Sen Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍 Don don donki first sushi 🍣 restaurant & what fun is it. Sushi delivered via sushi train. Sushi prices are super affordable with 4 pieces of scalllop sashimi at $6. Chawan mushi at $2.80 Ordering via QR code & service is brisk & efficient. Sparkling sake (300ml) at $10.80 Love the wallet friendly...
4.80 (51 reviews)
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Mizume Japanese Dining Concept Pte Ltd
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Wonderfully prepared Omakase. Update: 17th Feb. Came back here the 4th time in 10 months. Still think they easily the top 3 omakase in Singapore, at least in my book. The ambience is friendly and the menu items tend to change slightly depending on the availability that day.
4.80 (50 reviews)
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Pudgy Grill
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 The place was quiet and clean! Very private area where me and my wife can have a wonderful conversation. The food portion was generous and very nicely done! Zi Jie and his wife were delightful hosts as well! I had his burger previously and this is just as nice👍👍
4.80 (26 reviews)
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Maetomo Japanese cuisine Kaiseki & Sushi
Restaurant
👍 It’s a good place if you can afford it. You will need to drop $180 just to open the door with set menu so be prepared. Once you are in, you will have a very authentic Japanese experience with chef Tomo who will take great care of you and won’t leave anything to chance. You will get explanation of se...
4.70 (138 reviews)
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Sushi Masaaki
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 The wooden counter caught our eyes, it is made from a 250 years old timber! Foods are great and chef are super friendly. Worth giving it a try if you are looking for authentic Japanese Omakase.
4.70 (120 reviews)
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Sushi Ayumu by Masa Ishibashi
Sushi restaurant
👍👍 Had a wonderful experience here at Sushi Ayumu. The first moment I walked in, I felt very welcome, and the service was excellent. The chef had great skills, the head chef and the rest of the staff worked great together as a team. The food was great and everything was fresh. I left very statisfied a...
4.70 (112 reviews)
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Zenryoku Izakaya (Japanese Drinking Bar)
Izakaya restaurant
😐 == Quick Summary == Below average value in a place that tries to be upmarket but really is not. Food is okay; above average but when you consider the price, you're much better off in a 5-star Kushiyaki restaurant like Kazu (Cuppage) or Nanbantei (mass market but much better food and at much much bet...
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Belle-Ville Pancake & Coffee by Takagi Coffee Vivocity
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing pancakes at this place. Do not underestimate them. They are simply soft and fluffy. Texture like soufflé pancakes but looks like the normal breakfast pancakes. It took a long while for the pancakes to arrive but it was definitely worth the wait. My advice for those visiting, just order plain...
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4.60 (148 reviews)
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The Tipsy Tavern
Restaurant
4.60 (85 reviews)
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YukiDon Woodlands
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Ordered 3 Yukidon via Food Panda with 20% off, so overall is cheaper than the listed price and don’t need to queue up. Truffle Steak is amazingly nice~ didn’t try Salmon but looks good… overall portion is quite adequate
4.60 (82 reviews)
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OUMI Modern Japanese Kappo Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Celebrated our wedding anniversary here, and I am impressed with the impeccable service by Keisha and the team. We had the 5 course tasting menu and ordered 2 more sides. Ambience & window view are awesome. Thank you Oumi & team for making our day!
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Onkei Tonkatsu Woods Square
Japanese restaurant
👍 Slightly expensive tonkatsu. The taste of the tonkatsu had a strong hint of pork oil. The meat itself was of good quality, lacking fat which I prefer. Generally not too heavy. Soup was slightly below expectations.
4.60 (45 reviews)
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豚骨王
Japanese restaurant
😐 Felt somehow the broth standard drops. Aroma isn’t as strong as in the past.
4.60 (24 reviews)
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