Our #1 pick for Japanese restaurants near Orchard MRT is Tora-San (CentrePoint Orchard), rated 4.9 on Google from 1,859 reviews, about 860 m (~14 min walk) from the station. At #2, Misato is rated 4.8 on Google from 2,234 reviews, about 880 m (~14 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
Tora-San (CentrePoint Orchard)
Listed on Google as “Tora-San @ CentrePoint Orchard”
Google rating 4.91,859 Google reviews~860 m / ~14 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Chirashi don
Fresh sashimi
Yuzu slushie
Unagi
Snow crab
Braised rice
Tora-San's CentrePoint outlet serves chirashi and donburi built around seafood, about 14 minutes' walk from the station. Snow crab, unagi, braised rice and the yuzu slushie feature in reviews.
Google rating 4.82,234 Google reviews~880 m / ~14 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Okonomiyaki
Warabi mochi
Oyakodon
Wagyu beef
Tonkatsu
Sudachi soba
A contemporary Japanese restaurant in the basement of Orchard Gateway, closed on Mondays. Okonomiyaki, oyakodon, tonkatsu, wagyu beef and sudachi soba all get mentioned, with warabi mochi for dessert.
Google rating 4.81,583 Google reviews~20 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Ramen restaurant
Known for
Chicken ramen
Kind staff
Char siew
Garlic chips
Chicken paitan ramen
Water refills
A ramen restaurant in ION Orchard's basement 4, a minute from the station, centred on chicken paitan broth with handmade noodles and gyoza. The garlic chips and char siew get frequent mentions.
Hours (from Google listing)
Daily11.30am – 9.30pm
Address
2 Orchard Turn, B04-54 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Google rating 4.8889 Google reviews~970 m / ~16 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Affordability
Kaisen don
Seafood donburi
Chicken nanban
Fresh sashimi
Authentic food
A Japanese restaurant at Cuppage Plaza serving donburi, sushi and sake, open until 3am Tuesday to Saturday and midnight on Sunday and Monday. Kaisen don and chicken nanban come up often in reviews.
Google rating 4.73,574 Google reviews~930 m / ~15 min walk (approx.)
$$$$ · Very expensiveGoogle category: Japanese steakhouse
Known for
Omakase
Foie gras
Donburi
A5 wagyu
Sake pairing
Quality of beef
A Japanese steakhouse at Camden Medical Centre focused on beef, with an extensive wine list. A5 wagyu, omakase, foie gras and sake pairing are frequent review topics, and it is priced at the upper end.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Thu12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Fri–Sat12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 11pm
Sun12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Address
1 Orchard Blvd, #01-01/02 Camden Medical Centre, Singapore 248649
Listed on Google as “UYA Unagi Singapore (Wheelock)”
Google rating 4.72,625 Google reviews~190 m / ~3 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Unagi restaurant
Known for
Wagyu Beef Bowl
Grilled unagi
Signature set
Unagi rice
Wagyu
Chirashi
A Kansai-style unagi restaurant at Wheelock Place grilling Japonica eel over binchotan charcoal, with hitsumabushi as a specialty. Diners also mention the wagyu beef bowl and signature set; it serves lunch and dinner only.
Google rating 4.71,817 Google reviews~220 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Wagyu
Buta don
Unagi
Pork jowl
Grilled pork
Onsen egg
Aburi-EN's Shaw House kiosk serves donburi topped with partially grilled meat, including A4/A5 Miyazaki wagyu. Buta don, pork jowl and the onsen egg are popular talking points; open 11am to 10pm daily.
Listed on Google as “Morinaga Izakaya Restaurant Singapore (もりなが シンガポール 居酒屋)”
Google rating 4.7864 Google reviews~750 m / ~12 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Izakaya restaurant
Known for
Somen
Mentaiko omelette
Bento
Authentic izakaya
Salmon yukke
Miso pork
A narrow, homely izakaya at Midpoint Orchard, modelled on the small bars found under railway tracks in Japan. Somen, mentaiko omelette, salmon yukke and miso pork appear in reviews, and bento gets a mention too.
Listed on Google as “Kei Kaisendon Wheelock Place”
Google rating 4.7675 Google reviews~190 m / ~3 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Cozy atmosphere
Kaisendon
Chirashi
Scallops
Mentaiyaki kaisendon
Mentaiko sauce
A kaisendon shop in the basement of Wheelock Place serving rice bowls topped with sashimi. It takes no reservations, and reviews single out the scallops, mentaiyaki kaisendon and the cosy setting.
Google rating 4.7573 Google reviews~220 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Umeshu
Fresh seafood
Chawanmushi
Oysters
Friendly chef
A 46-seat Japanese restaurant at 6 Scotts Road with a seasonal menu led by Chef James Tan. Omakase, oysters, chawanmushi and umeshu are common mentions, and diners note the friendly chef.
Which of the Japanese restaurants near Orchard MRT has the most Google reviews?
Fat Cow, with 3,574 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. UYA Unagi (Wheelock Place) is next with 2,625 reviews.
Which of these Japanese restaurants is closest to Orchard MRT?
Marutama Ramen (ION Orchard), about 20 m (~1 min walk) from the station, then UYA Unagi (Wheelock Place) at about 190 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these Japanese restaurants are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, Tsukiji Sushi TEN lists 12pm to 3am on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat; Fat Cow lists 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
