Top 10 Best Japanese Restaurants near Tanjong Pagar MRT
Last updated 10 places near the station
Our #1 pick for Japanese restaurants near Tanjong Pagar MRT is Toku Nori Handroll Bar, rated 4.9 on Google from 3,375 reviews, about 430 m (~7 min walk) from the station. At #2, MinSuiZen Raku is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,542 reviews, about 310 m (~5 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
Toku Nori Handroll Bar
Listed on Google as “Toku Nori Handroll Bar | Sushi, Izakaya & Sake Bar”
Google rating 4.93,375 Google reviews~430 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Handrolls
Engawa
Foie gras
Wagyu
Engawa handroll
Hotate
A handroll bar on Telok Ayer Street that doubles as an izakaya and sake bar, set in a minimalist room. The engawa handroll, hotate, wagyu and foie gras are what diners mention most.
An omakase teppanyaki restaurant from Taiwan on level 3 of Frasers Tower, serving a 12-course menu. Reviews focus on the entertaining chefs, A5 wagyu and fresh ingredients; it is closed on Tuesdays.
Google rating 4.83,784 Google reviews~430 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Truffle pasta
Foie gras
Angel hair pasta
Pitan tofu
Salmon yukke
Salmon carpaccio
A sushi-izakaya with omakase-inspired dishes on Telok Ayer Street, from the team behind Sushi Yujo. Truffle pasta, pitan tofu, salmon yukke and salmon carpaccio are frequent picks, and there is outdoor seating.
Google rating 4.9413 Google reviews~350 m / ~6 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Friendly chef
Aged fish
Uni
Foie gras
Dry aged beef
An omakase restaurant at 140 Robinson Road built around aged fish and meat, served with sake. Uni, foie gras and dry-aged beef feature in reviews; it is closed on Mondays and runs split seatings later in the week.
Google rating 4.81,450 Google reviews~460 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Oysters
Sake
Tiramisu
Omakase
Asari clams
Karaage
A yoshoku sakaya on Telok Ayer Street serving European-influenced Japanese dishes tapas-style, with sake. Oysters, asari clams, karaage and tiramisu are regular mentions; weekends run straight from noon to 9pm.
Google rating 4.9322 Google reviews~80 m / ~1 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Friendly chef
Food course
Entertaining chef
Chef interaction
Uni
A seasonal omakase counter at International Plaza, a minute from the station, run by owner-chef Kevin with limited seating. Diners talk about the chef interaction and the uni; Sundays are dinner only.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Sat11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun6pm – 10pm
Address
10 Anson Rd, #01-50A International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Google rating 4.8639 Google reviews~300 m / ~5 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Truffle
Friendly chef
Foie gras
Caviar
Uni
A modern omakase restaurant at Amara Hotel led by chef Desmond Fong, with a 13-seat counter and private rooms. Truffle, caviar, uni and foie gras come up often in reviews.
Google rating 4.8627 Google reviews~800 m / ~13 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Ambience
Omakase
Pleasant staff
Promotions
Great team
Skewers
An izakaya at Marina One West Tower, named for the Japanese word for together, with outdoor seating. Reviews mention omakase, skewers, the ambience and promotions; on weekdays it breaks between 2.30pm and 5pm.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Fri11am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm
Sat–Sun11am – 10pm
Address
5 Straits View, #01-14 West Tower, Marina One Show Gallery, Singapore 018935
A vegetarian omakase restaurant on Tras Street blending Japanese and French techniques. Sushi nigiri, an eggplant dish and unusual ingredients get mentioned alongside the presentation; it is closed on Sundays.
Google rating 4.74,626 Google reviews~950 m / ~15 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Conveyor belt sushi restaurant
Known for
Polite staff
Aunty mei
Wait time
Affordability
Friendly cashier
Sushi train
A conveyor belt sushi outlet of the Japan-based chain in Chinatown Point's basement, about 15 minutes' walk away. Reviews talk about affordability, wait times and polite staff.
Hours (from Google listing)
Daily11am – 10pm
Address
133 New Bridge Rd, B1-14 Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
Which of the Japanese restaurants near Tanjong Pagar MRT has the most Google reviews?
Genki Sushi Chinatown Point, with 4,626 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. Shinrai is next with 3,784 reviews.
Which of these Japanese restaurants is closest to Tanjong Pagar MRT?
Honō 焱 Omakase, about 80 m (~1 min walk) from the station, then Ki Su Shoujin Omakase at about 230 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these Japanese restaurants are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, Toku Nori Handroll Bar and Shinrai list 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
