Best Japanese in Singapore: Compared (2026)
Compare 7 japanese restaurants in Singapore side by side — verified data, transparent methodology, and clearly labeled featured placements.
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Rankings are computed from verified listing data: facts we could confirm from official sources, publicly stated figures where available, and verification depth. Featured placements are labeled and never change editorial order. Rankings refresh as we verify more restaurants — last updated October 2026.
Hamamoto
One Michelin star; sushi.
Shoukouwa
Two Michelin stars; sushi (edomae). Starred in every Singapore guide edition since 2016.
Sushi Ichi
One Michelin star; sushi. Starred in every Singapore guide edition since 2016.
Sushi Kimura+
One Michelin star (new); sushi. Chef Tomoo Kimura's return to Singapore with an intimate eight-seat sushi counter; the former Sushi Kimura regains its star under the new name. (Spelling variant: Sushi Kimura Plus.)
Sushi Sakuta
Two Michelin stars; edomae sushi. Chef Sakuta's precise, detail-driven omakase at Millenia Walk.
Tenshima
One Michelin star (new); tempura. Tempura omakase with seasonal ingredients prepared piece by piece at the counter.
Waku Ghin
One Michelin star; Japanese contemporary. Starred in every Singapore guide edition since 2016.
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