Top 10 Best Japanese Restaurants near Telok Ayer MRT
Last updated 10 places near the station
Our #1 pick for Japanese restaurants near Telok Ayer MRT is Toku Nori Handroll Bar, rated 4.9 on Google from 3,375 reviews, about 270 m (~4 min walk) from the station. At #2, MinSuiZen Raku is rated 4.9 on Google from 2,542 reviews, about 390 m (~6 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~270 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Handrolls
Engawa
Foie gras
Wagyu
Engawa handroll
Hotate
Toku Nori is a handroll, izakaya and sake bar at 200A Telok Ayer Street, 4 minutes' walk away. Expect sushi handrolls such as engawa and hotate, plus wagyu and foie gras options.
Omakase teppanyaki at Frasers Tower from a brand that started in Taiwan, with 12 courses per menu. Diners bring up the entertaining chefs and A5 wagyu; lunch and dinner run every day except Tuesday.
Google rating 4.83,784 Google reviews~270 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Truffle pasta
Foie gras
Angel hair pasta
Pitan tofu
Salmon yukke
Salmon carpaccio
Led by the Sushi Yujo team, Shinrai mixes sushi-izakaya plates with omakase-style dishes at 173 Telok Ayer Street. Angel hair pasta, foie gras and salmon yukke come up in reviews; Friday dinner runs to 11.45pm.
Google rating 4.9413 Google reviews~410 m / ~7 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Friendly chef
Aged fish
Uni
Foie gras
Dry aged beef
An aged-fish omakase restaurant on Robinson Road that also serves sake, about 7 minutes' walk away. Reviewers mention the friendly chef, aged fish and dry-aged beef; closed on Mondays.
Google rating 4.81,711 Google reviews~690 m / ~11 min walk (approx.)
Google category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Grilled dishes
Skewers
Wagyu beef
Kushiyaki
Lobster
An izakaya at Boat Quay serving small plates for sharing, charcoal-grilled yakitori, sushi and an omakase menu. It is open noon to 3am daily, and reviews mention kushiyaki, wagyu beef and lobster.
Google rating 4.81,450 Google reviews~240 m / ~4 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Restaurant
Known for
Oysters
Sake
Tiramisu
Omakase
Asari clams
Karaage
European-influenced Japanese food served tapas-style and paired with sake, at 163 Telok Ayer Street. Diners mention oysters, asari clams and tiramisu; weekday service splits into lunch and dinner.
Google rating 4.9322 Google reviews~750 m / ~12 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Friendly chef
Food course
Entertaining chef
Chef interaction
Uni
Honō is an omakase restaurant at International Plaza, about 12 minutes from the station, where owner-chef Kevin cooks seasonal courses for a small number of seats. Reviews often mention the uni and chef interaction.
Hours (from Google listing)
Mon–Sat11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sun6pm – 10pm
Address
10 Anson Rd, #01-50A International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Google rating 4.8639 Google reviews~980 m / ~16 min walk (approx.)
$$ · ModerateGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Omakase
Truffle
Friendly chef
Foie gras
Caviar
Uni
Chef Desmond Fong's omakase restaurant at Amara Hotel, with a 13-seat counter plus private rooms. It is about 16 minutes' walk away, and uni, caviar and truffle show up often in reviews.
Google rating 4.8627 Google reviews~700 m / ~11 min walk (approx.)
$ · InexpensiveGoogle category: Japanese restaurant
Known for
Ambience
Omakase
Pleasant staff
Promotions
Great team
Skewers
issho izakaya sits in Marina One West Tower and has outdoor seating. Skewers and omakase feature in reviews, along with pleasant staff and the ambience; weekends run straight from 11am to 10pm.
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 shoujin, or vegetarian, omakase restaurant at 60 Tras Street combining Japanese and French techniques. Reviewers comment on the food presentation and unusual ingredients, including the sushi nigiri; closed on Sundays.
Which of the Japanese restaurants near Telok Ayer MRT has the most Google reviews?
Shinrai, with 3,784 Google reviews and a 4.8 rating as of 25 Sep 2026. Toku Nori Handroll Bar is next with 3,375 reviews.
Which of these Japanese restaurants is closest to Telok Ayer MRT?
Umami 10, about 240 m (~4 min walk) from the station, then Toku Nori Handroll Bar at about 270 m. Distances are straight-line and approximate.
Which of these Japanese restaurants are open late?
Going by the hours on their Google listings, Shinya Izakaya lists 12pm to 3am daily; Toku Nori Handroll Bar and Shinrai list 11pm or midnight closing. Hours change, so check Google Maps before you go.
