Discover What’s Cooking: 10 New Japanese Restaurants In Singapore For 2024
Singapore’s culinary scene continues to flourish, and Japanese cuisine remains a standout favourite among locals and visitors alike. In 2024, several exciting new Japanese restaurants have opened their doors, offering innovative dishes and authentic flavours that promise to delight food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sushi lover, ramen aficionado, or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese gastronomy, these 10 new establishments are sure to satisfy your cravings.
(1) Royal Host
(2) Mensho Tokyo
(3) Haruyama Udon
(4) Toku Nori Handroll Bar
(5) Uoharu
(6) Yappari Steak
(7) Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
(8) Setsuri Ishinomaki
(9) Kumachan Onsen Shabu Shabu & Yakiniku
(10) Moss Cross Tokyo
(1) Royal Host
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Royal Host is a popular restaurant chain in Japan, known for its family-friendly dining experience. It offers a diverse menu that includes Western-style dishes, Japanese cuisine, and breakfast items, with emphasis on quality ingredients and attentive service. No plans to visit Japan anytime soon? You can experience a cosy and casual dining atmosphere at their first Singapore outpost at Jewel Changi Airport.
Look forward to signature dishes such like “ROYAL” Hamburg Steak, Omelette Rice and Pasta complemented with Singapore-exclusive condiments such as Singapore Chilli sauce and Black Pepper sauce.
Read our review here.
Royal Host
Location: #03-219 Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
Opening hours: 10am - 10pm daily
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(2) Mensho Tokyo
Mensho Tokyo, is a renowned ramen specialty brand based in Tokyo, celebrated for its rich flavours and innovative dishes. Founded by Chef Tomoharu Shono, Mensho Tokyo is known for its unique approach to traditional ramen, emphasising high-quality ingredients and creative presentations. Savour its specialties and freshly made ramen noodles at their new Singapore outpost in Raffles City.
Signature Toripaitan
Their popular dishes include Signature Toripaitan ($28) and Yuzu Shio Ramen ($17), in addition to interesting fusion dishes like Chilli Crab Ramen ($28) and Duck Matcha Ramen ($28).
Mensho Tokyo
Location: 252 North Bridge Rd, #03-43 Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm daily
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(3) Haruyama Udon
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New artisan udon restaurant at Tampines 1, Haruyama Udon makes their very own udon in house, namely Himokawa from Gunma Prefecture, Sanuki from Kagawa Prefecture, Inaniwa from Akita Prefecture, and Hoto from Yamanashi Prefecture.
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Their wide variety of udon are presented in different styles, such as Cold Udon, Curry Udon, Yaki Udon and Mentaiko Carbonara. Indulge in classic udon toppings such as tempura, chicken, seafood and more.
Fancy a cold udon on a hot day? Check out Tenzaru ($16) which is served alongside prawn tempura, assorted vegetable tempura, condiments such as spring onion, wasabi and tempura flakes, including two dipping sauces: mentsuyu (the usual udon dipping sauce) and goma dare (sesame sauce). Pair your meal with mini don and small bites for a complete experience.
Read our review here.
Haruyama Udon
Location: 10 Tampines Central, #B1-09 Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm
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(4) Toku Nori Handroll Bar
Toku Nori Handroll Bar at Telok Ayer is a great place to enjoy freshly made handrolls, focusing on quality ingredients and a casual dining experience. Singapore chef-owner Aeldra Leo redefines classic Japanese handrolls with her vast experience in the Japanese culinary scene, coupled with a handpicked selection of ingredients and condiments to craft exceptional handrolls for the local palates.
Hokkaido Hotate Handroll
Enjoy the best of Toku Nori handrolls with Toku Nori set menu ($38++) which consists of 5 Japanese handrolls; Hokkaido Hotate Handroll, Hamachi Handroll, Maguro Handroll, Salmon Handroll and Engawa Handroll, with an optional add-on flight of sake pairings ($18++). Each handroll in the set is also available for à la carte order.
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(5) Uoharu
Tokyo’s renowned kaizen izakaya, Uoharu recently opened its Singapore outpost at Central Boulevard Towers at Downtown Station. It features a vibrant atmosphere and serves a variety of authentic Japanese dishes, with an emphasis on fresh seafood directly imported from Toyosu Market.
Squid with Squid Liver Sauce
As the pioneer of the food movement of utilising less-than-perfect produce from Toyosu Market, Uoharu Singapore continues to elevate these cosmetically imperfect but high quality ingredients through its extensive menu.
Bagna Cauda
Find a wide range of options including appetisers, drinking snacks, a la carte dishes, robatayaki, rice & noodles as well as desserts. Enjoy fresh Japanese seasonal vegetables with Uoharu’s Bagna Cauda ($3 per pax), Japanese raw vegetables served alongside a warm and savoury dipping sauce.
From the drinks menu, you can choose from more than 100 kinds of Japanese sake, beer, highball, lemon sour, cocktails, shochu and wines. Sake enthusiasts should try their Draft Sake, a specialty brew made with no preservatives. Its light and refined freshness is best enjoyed well-chilled!
Uoharu Kaizen Izakaya
Location: 2 Central Boulevard #01-16, Central Boulevard Towers, Singapore 018916
Opening hours: Mon-Sat [Lunch] 11:00am - 3:00pm (L.O 2:30pm), [Dinner] 5:30pm - 10:00pm (L.O 9:30pm) (Closed on Sun)
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(6) Yappari Steak
Yappari Steak hailing from Naha City, Okinawa, Japan has set up shop in VivoCity, Singapore, serving delicious and high-quality Black Angus beef steaks on hot lava stone plates. Look forward to cooking your very own steak to achieve the desired level of doneness according to your personal taste and preference.
At Yappari Steak, they use lava stone plates from Mount Fuji which have porous surfaces that efficiently absorb and radiate heat. This ensures optimal heat distribution during cooking, hence preserving the beef's natural juiciness. Within minutes upon serving, the meat would be cooked to medium rare. Slice it apart as the meat juice bubbles on the hot lava stone. Let it cook it a little longer if you prefer your steak to be cooked medium.
For the signature Yappari Steak, you can choose your preferred meat portion size, ranging from 150g ($19.80++), 200g ($23.80++) to 300g ($33.80++). Meat lovers can top up $13.80 for an additional 100g. All steaks are served with all-you-can-eat Japanese rice, salad and soup.
Read our review here.
Yappari Steak
Location: 1 HarbourFront Walk, VivoCity, #02-110, Singapore 098585
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm daily
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(7) Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu at Raffles City Shopping Centre is a well-known restaurant chain from Kyoto specialising in gyukatsu, a breaded and fried beef cutlet. This dish is similar to tonkatsu but uses high-quality beef instead of pork. At Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu, the gyukatsu is served medium rare, allowing the natural flavours of the beef to shine through.Their signature koromo batter (a balance of flour, eggs and breadcrumbs) seals the meat juices with a crispy and golden brown exterior, completing the perfect gyukatsu.
On the menu, there are five different beef cuts: Sirloin, Wagyu Sirloin, Chuck Tail Flap, Tenderloin, and Tongue. Tip: You can opt for the Half & Half GYUKATSU ZEN to try two different cuts!
The complete beef cutlet experience at Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu includes a wide variety of sauces and condiments such as dashi soy sauce, sansho pepper salt, and the staple gyukatsu sauce. Each set also comes with a bowl of rice and miso soup, their signature onsen egg and Kyoto-style curry. P.S: You can request for additional servings of free-flow cabbage and rice. . There is also a hot grill so you can sear the meat to your preferred doneness at the table.
Read our review here.
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
Location: 252 North Bridge Road, #B1-63/64, Raffles City Shopping Centre, Singapore 179103
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm daily
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(8) Setsuri Ishinomaki
Setsuri Ishinomaki, the latest concept under Ishinomaki Group, is one of the new restaurants in Guoco Midtown food hub, along with MASHI NO MASHI and Dal.Komm Coffee. Setsuri means “made by nature” and the restaurant pays homage to nature’s ingredients in its extensive grill menu featuring 4 classic Japanese grilling techniques- genshiyaki, warayaki, robatayaki and rogama.
Complementing Setsuri’s authentic grill experience is a fine selection of cold and hot appetisers, mains such as futomaki, donabe and more, as well as a curated shochu collection of over 50 labels.
Fancy a sumptuous lunch in the CBD area? Check out their Shokado Lunch Bento- options include Seasonal Shokado ($38), Nigiri ($48), Tendon ($45), Wagyu Don ($78) and Ishinomaki’s signature Chiraishi-don ($38).
Read our review here.
Setsuri Ishinomaki
Location: 120 Beach Road #01-03 Guoco Midtown House, Singapore 189769
Opening hours: 11.30am - 3pm, 5.30pm - 10pm daily
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(9) Kumachan Onsen Shabu Shabu & Yakiniku
Kumachan Onsen Shabu Shabu & Yakiniku hailing from Hokkaido is a new dining concept at Orchard Central that combines the flavours of Japanese hot pot (shabu shabu) and grilled meats (yakiniku). The restaurant is popular for their adorable teddy bear hotpot, and its selection of fresh, high-quality ingredients typical of Hokkaido, known for its rich seafood and premium meats.
Hot spring options (soup base choices) include Soymilk Soup, Japanese Miso Soup, Gochujang Soup, Chicken Mapo Soup, Bonito Soup, and Collagen Soup. The first two are white bears, the next two are red, and the last two are brown. Protein options range from Chicken ($15.80++), Double Beef Karubi ($21.80++), to Premium Beef Karubi ($23.80++). Each set comes with an individual hotpot, a side of veggies, and your choice of protein. Top up $2++ for steamed chicken dumplings or noodles.
Additionally, meat lovers can order yakiniku sets such as Shokudo Set ($21.90++/$25.90++), which includes a trio of beef karubi, beef tongue, and beef steak. These sets come with a bowl of rice, a side of kimchi, a bowl of soup, and free-flow dipping sauces.
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Kumachan Onsen Shabu Shabu & Yakiniku
Location: 181 Orchard Road, #07-10/11, Orchard Central Singapore 238896
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm daily
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(10) Moss Cross Tokyo
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Moss Cross Tokyo offers an exquisite omakase experience that highlights seasonal and high-quality ingredients, allowing diners to enjoy a curated selection of masterfully prepared dishes. The term "omakase" means "I'll leave it up to you," allowing diners to look forward to the chefs’ culinary showcase of their creativity and expertise.
In line with their modern shokado omakase concept, Moss Cross Tokyo presents diners a variety of beautifully presented dishes, often featuring fresh seafood, premium meats, and unique flavour combinations.
Signature Shokado-9 is a 9-course symphony of small bites that intricately paint a colourful and immersive narrative, inspired by the chef’s diverse travelling experiences.
The Signature Shokado-9 is available on all courses.
On the lunch menu, choose from 3-course ($69++)/($82++). As for dinner menu, take your pick from 5-course ($128++) or 7-course ($150++). Elevate your dining experience by topping up for wine & sake pairing featuring unique labels that connect back to their Japanese roots in various ways..
Moss Cross Tokyo
Location: 181 South Bridge Rd Cosmo, Level 2 Capri by Fraser China Square, Singapore 058743
Opening hours: 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm daily
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In 2024, several exciting new Japanese restaurants have opened their doors, offering innovative dishes and authentic flavours that promise to delight food enthusiasts. Whether you're a sushi lover, ramen aficionado, or someone looking to explore the rich tapestry of Japanese gastronomy, these new establishments are sure to satisfy your cravings.