7 Must-Visit Japanese Curry Places In Singapore From Just $9.80!
Are you craving some stew-like dish like Japanese curry rice, one of the best comfort food in Japan? Well, we have specially curated a list of 7 Japanese curry rice eateries you must visit to satisfy your cravings- from coffee shops to cafés to restaurants!
1. Maruhachi Donburi & Curry
If you are looking for a good and affordable Japanese curry rice diner, Maruhachi Donburi & Curry is the place to go!
They have 7 outlets across Singapore, serving restaurant-quality tonkatsu in coffee shops. It is made with fresh Japanese breadcrumbs using a Japanese technique known as panko-ing. They also use 100% cottonseed oil which contains zero trans-fat, leaving you with a lighter and refreshing taste.
The highlight on the menu includes the crowd's favourite Blackpig Katsu Curry ($13.80), Pork Fillet Katsu Curry ($10.80), Signature Pork Katsu Don ($9.80), and more.
Maruhachi Donburi & Curry
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Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 9pm
Tel: +65 9278 0131
2. Japan Rail Cafe
For those who'd like to indulge your curry in a quirky cafe culture in Singapore, you must visit this first Japan-bound tourism theme café, Japan Rail Café! It is opened by East Japan Railway Company (JR East), a Japanese train operator, to promote Japan. Apart from the food, you can also purchase Japan rail tickets and find out more travel information from the staff.
Look forward to dishes like Watashino Curry Rice (made with a black pepper base and a blend of various spices) and Watashino Hayashi Rice (cooked with beef, onions, and thick demi-glace sauce made of tomato puree and red wine). They also have Hafu Hafu Rice which allows you to customise your own set where you can choose one side and main dish.
Japan Rail Café
Location: 5 Wallich Street, #01-20, Guoco Tower, Singapore 078883
Opening Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 11am to 9pm | Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 9:30pm | Sunday, 11am to 8pm
Tel: +65 6385 5422
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3. Maji Curry
Maji Curry is an award-winning restaurant famous in Japan that won the championship of the prestigious Kanda Curry Grand Prix in Tokyo in 2018, and they have recently opened their first outlet in Singapore at Novena Square 2!
Source: Maji Curry
The CEO of Maji Curry, Mr Ken Takagi, spent his time travelling around the world to explore the different types of curry before coming up with this delectable curry recipe, boasting of 10 different spices, broiled for 100 hours.
The menu includes Pork Cutlet Cheese Sauce Curry Rice ($14.30/$16.80), Hamburger Steak Cheese Sauce Curry Rice ($14.30/$16.80), Beef Shabu Curry Rice ($12.50/$15), and more.
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Maji Curry
Location: 10 Sinaran Drive, #02-07, Novena Square 2, Singapore 307506
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: +65 9679 5404
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4. Katsuya
At Katsuya, you can enjoy a wide variety of katsu offerings prepared by Chef Kervin Tay, who graduated from Tokyo Culinary school.
Get ready to be spoiled for choice with items like Ebi Katsu Curry Rice ($25), Chicken Katsu Curry Rice ($24), Kaisen Katsu Curry Rice ($31), and Hokkaido Rosu Katsu Curry Rice ($41).
Katsuya
Location: 85 East Coast Road #01-01, Singapore 428787
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 6pm to 9:30pm | Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 2:30pm & 6pm to 9:30pm
Tel: +65 6344 8183
5. CoCo ICHIBANYA
CoCo Ichibanya is one of the largest Japanese curry chain restaurants, with many outlets in more than 47 prefectures in Japan.
Here, you can find a wide variety of Japanese-style curry rice like Pork Cutlet Omelette Curry ($14.90), Creamed Chicken Omelette Curry ($14.90), Seafood Omelette Curry ($14.90), and more.
You may even customise your Japanese curry rice like the rice portion, sauces (original, mild, & hashed beef sauce), spice level, and toppings with 40 options for you to choose from.
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Source: CoCo ICHIBANYA Singapore
CoCo ICHIBANYA
Location: Click here for more information.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 11am to 9:30pm | Sunday, 11am to 8:30pm
6. Otoko
Head down to Otoko, located along Upper Serangoon Road, to build your own Japanese curry rice and udon!
Start with choosing the base (rice or udon), then select the sides (from $1.80) featuring Chicken Cutlet, Salmon Fillet, Lava Egg, and more.
Otoko also offers à la carte menu like Pork Katsu Curry ($9.90), Nacho Cheese Chicken Curry ($11.90), and Mix Tempura Curry ($12.90).
Otoko
Location:
1187 Upper Serangoon Road, #01-20, Singapore 533971
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:30am to 9:30pm
Tel: +65 9274 6542
7. Monster Curry
Last by not least, we're ending this listicle with a top popular recommended choice by most foodies (it's one of my top picks in Singapore too)! If you haven't already heard of Monster Curry, it has expanded to 11 outlets in Singapore and it's the only restaurant that serves Japanese demi-glace curry in "monster-sized" portions - perfect for sharing with a friend or two!
Source: Monster Curry
The menu includes Monster Combo Curry served with Pork Katsu, Pork Shabu-Shabu, Shrimp Tempura, Fried Fish, and Cheese ($32), Pork Shabu-Shabu Omelette Curry with Pork Shabu-Shabu and Omelette ($15.90), and more.
Source: Monster Curry
Source: Monster Curry
Monster Curry
Location: Click here for more information.
Opening Hours: Daily, 11am to 3pm | 5pm to 10pm
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