Our #1 pick for Japanese restaurants near Novena MRT is UNATOTO Novena Square, rated 4.8 on Google from 6,329 reviews, about 50 m (~1 min walk) from the station. At #2, Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen (Novena Square 2) is rated 4.7 on Google from 2,494 reviews, about 50 m (~1 min) away.
*Approximate straight-line distance from the station; walking time estimated from it.
Ratings and review counts from Google Maps, as of 25 Sep 2026.
The top 10
NO.1
UNATOTO Novena Square
Google rating 4.86,329 Google reviews~50 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Unagi
Unagi don
Ebi tempura
Grilled unagi
Chawanmushi
Gyu don
An unagi chain outlet at Velocity@Novena Square, a minute from the station, focused on quick, affordably priced eel dishes. Unagi don, grilled unagi, ebi tempura and chawanmushi feature in reviews.
Listed on Google as “Tonkotsu Kazan VOLCANO Ramen @ Novena Square 2 豚骨火山ラーメン @ ノベナスクエア2店”
Google rating 4.72,494 Google reviews~50 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Ramen restaurant
Known for
Free eggs
Hard boiled eggs
Volcano ramen
Happy hour
Karamiso ramen
Beef sukiyaki
A tonkotsu ramen shop on level 2 of Novena Square 2 with Osaka roots. The volcano ramen and karamiso ramen get frequent mentions, as do the free hard-boiled eggs and happy hour; islandwide delivery is offered.
Google rating 4.8145 Google reviews~360 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Chirashi
Fresh seafood
Kaisendon
Complimentary dessert
Yuzu slushie
Chirashi don
A rice bowl concept at United Square serving chirashi and donburi topped with seafood. Diners talk about the kaisendon, the freshness of the seafood, a yuzu slushie and the complimentary dessert.
Hours (from Google listing)
Daily11am – 10pm
Address
101 Thomson Rd, #01-12/13 United Square, Singapore 307591
A charcoal grill and sake bar at Novena Regency, cooking yakitori and other skewers over charcoal. Tsukune, chicken tail and pork belly are among the dishes diners name; on weekends it opens from 3pm.
Google rating 4.6899 Google reviews~50 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Curry
Tonkatsu
Spice level
Omelette curry
Fragrant curry
Cheese curry
A Japanese curry shop on level 2 of Square 2, a minute from the station. Tonkatsu, omelette curry and cheese curry come up in reviews, and the spice level is a common talking point.
Google rating 4.8109 Google reviews~50 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Gobo rice
Unagi
Grilled
Charred zucchini
Rice bowl
Burdock rice
Grilled and simmered Japanese rice bowls at Velocity@Novena Square, with takeaway and delivery. Reviewers mention the gobo (burdock) rice, unagi and charred zucchini; open 11am to 9.45pm daily.
Google rating 4.51,375 Google reviews~50 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Udon
Chawanmushi
Unagi
Not crowded
Soft shell crab
Sukiyaki
A Japanese restaurant on level 2 of Novena Square with sushi and set meals on the menu. Udon, chawanmushi, soft shell crab and sukiyaki are frequent mentions, and some diners note it tends not to be crowded.
Listed on Google as “YAYOI Japanese Restaurant | United Square Novena | Teishoku | Tonkatsu | Chicken Namban”
Google rating 4.5616 Google reviews~360 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Free flow rice
Free refills
Discount by apps
Chicken nanban
Quick seating
Fresh salad
A teishoku restaurant in the basement of United Square serving Japanese set meals, with tonkatsu and chicken nanban among the options. Free-flow rice and quick seating show up often in reviews.
Google rating 4.4577 Google reviews~70 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Modern izakaya restaurant
Known for
Gyoza
Outdoor seating
Yakitori
Yakisoba
Chao chao gyoza
Crispy skin
A casual Japanese izakaya at Royal Square@Novena from the team behind Chao Chao Gyoza, open until midnight daily. Gyoza, yakitori and yakisoba lead the review mentions, and there is outdoor seating.
Hours (from Google listing)
Daily11.30am – 12am
Address
103 Irrawaddy Road #01-05 Royal Square@Novena, 329566
Which of the Japanese restaurants near Novena MRT has the most Google reviews?
UNATOTO Novena Square, with 6,329 Google reviews and a 4.8 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen (Novena Square 2) is next with 2,494 reviews.
Which of these Japanese restaurants is closest to Novena MRT?
UNATOTO Novena Square, about 50 m (~1 min walk) from the station, then Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen (Novena Square 2) at about 50 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these Japanese restaurants are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, TORIMARO Charcoal Grill & Sake Bar and Sandai Izakaya 三代居酒屋 list 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
