When it comes to good Japanese food, there is never ‘too much’.
For all Japanese cuisine lovers, #sorrynotsorry but your diet is going to go down the drain. Because in today’s installation, we share with you some of the best Japanese buffets around in Singapore.
For endless refills of your favourite juicy sashimi, rich sukiyaki and flavourful meats, here are 11 Best Japanese Buffets In Singapore. You really have to thank us for this list.
Izakaya bars are all the rage now, especially among the office crowd and En Sakaba under the Izakaya Japanese Dining Group (which manages En Japanese Dining at Mohd Sultan, En Japanese Dining Bar at Bukit Timah and Z’en Japanese Cuisine) is not a name unheard of.
For a limited period and exclusive only at Capital Tower, En Sakaba is having a hot pot buffet dinner that comes with a selection of appetisers, 3 kinds sashimi platter, wagyu sushi, prawn and vegetables tempura, Häagen-Dazs ice cream as well as a monumental shabu shabu that sees unlimited servings of Japan’s No. 1 of Miyazaki wagyu beef, premium zuwai kani queen crab, ibérico kurobuta pork, assorted vegetables, udon and Japanese porridge—all at only S$78++ per pax (U.P. S$108++ per pax).
168 Robinson Road #01-10
Capital Tower
Singapore 068912
Tel: +65 6423 0110
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Tanjong Pagar
IKOI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Located in the lobby of Hotel Miramar, Ikoi Japanese Restaurant is a perennial favourite among locals for an extensive spread of fresh Japanese cuisine that ranges from sushi to ramen, served in an a la carte buffet style.
This buffet is known for its fresh array of sashimi, and another favourite you must try is the Salmon Skin Temaki.
However, be advised that the small size of this popular restaurant makes it difficult for walk-ins. Advanced reservations are highly recommended. Prices start from S$38++ per adult and S$22++ per child.
Ikoi Japanese Restaurant
401 Havelock Rd, Miramar,
Singapore 169631
Tel: +65 6887 3788
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay
IRODORI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Freshly prepared Japanese dishes await you at the Irodori Japanese Restaurant. Unlike the traditional expectations of a buffet-style restaurant, your food is only cooked upon order and this ensures that your food is always served hot and at its best quality when you tuck in.
One drawing point of this Japanese buffet is the tasty sashimi that is freshly sliced before your very eyes. All ingredients are sourced from Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Europe. Diners will also be treated to complimentary signature dishes of the restaurant, such as the Green Tea Tofu and Ebi Mentai Mayo.
There are almost 100 dishes to feast on at Irodori Japanese Restaurant. Prices start from S$36.80++ per adult and $23++ per child.
Irodori Japanese Restaurant
Four Points by Sheraton Riverview, 382 Havelock Rd,
Singapore 169629
Tel: +65 6737 2002
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Outram Park / Tiong Bahru
KISEKI JAPANESE BUFFET RESTAURANT
Kiseki is perhaps one of the more famous Japanese buffets in Singapore as this buffet has a line-up of more than 200 items to choose from.
Sashimi lovers would be spoilt for choice at the sashimi counter as there is a wide variety which includes salmon, salmon belly, tuna, squid and surf clams.
To top it all off, Kiseki’s lunch buffet is priced affordably at S$21.80++ per adult and $12.80++ per child on weekdays; and S$29.80++ per adult and S$17.80++ per child on weekends. Your wallet will not suffer, and your stomach will be satisfied thoroughly.
Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant
181 Orchard Road, #08-01/02/03 Orchard Central,
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6736 1216
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
KUISHIN BO
The main highlight of Kuishin Bo has got to be its snow crab buffet. Free-flow juicy, succulent snow crab legs definitely got our attention there.
On the thought of cakes, the Japanese buffet at Kuishin Bo carries plenty of sweet treats; a chocolate fondue fountain included!
Kuishin Bo’s lunch buffet is priced reasonably at S$36.90++ per adult on weekdays and S$38.90++ per adult during the weekends and on public holidays. For their dinner buffet, prices start from S$54.90++ per adult from Monday to Thursday and S$58.90++ per adult from Friday to Sunday, on the eve of public holidays and on public holidays. Child prices remain at S$18.90++ during all dining sessions.
Kuishin Bo (Suntec City)
3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, North Wing #03-334,
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 6341 9200
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
MOMIJI JAPANESE BUFFET
Dedicated to exploring Japanese cuisine and celebrating the seasonality of food, Momiji Japanese Buffet is a great place to indulge in a vast selection of sushi and speciality grilled items.
Furthermore, patrons will also be delighted to know that they can indulge in endless portions of snow crab, perfected by free-flow Sapporo Beer (at selected hours) and Häagen-Dazs ice cream.
There are also 7 different styles of oyster dishes for patrons to pick from amidst the well-stocked and fresh sashimi and seafood.
For its lunch buffet, prices start from S$25.80++ per adult and S$15.80++ per child on weekdays. Prices for its dinner buffet start from S$40.80++ per adult and S$19.80++ per child from Monday to Thursday, and S$42.80++ per adult and S$20.80++ per child from Friday to Sunday, on the eve of public holidays and on public holidays.
Momiji Japanese Buffet
180 Kitchener Road, #05-05/06 City Square Mall,
Singapore 208539
Tel: +65 6509 1193
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Farrer Park
Located along Killiney Road, visit Senki Japanese Restaurant for its a la carte buffet.
One of the highlights of this a la carte buffet is the free-flow sashimi and amazing handrolls! There are also more than 100 items on the menu for you to choose from. Prices start from S$32++ per adult for lunch and S$39++ per adult for dinner.
Senki Japanese Restaurant
109 Killiney Rd,
Singapore 239548
Tel: +65 6734 5565
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
SHABU SAI
If you have finally had your fill of sashimi, what about giving your tummy a change with a piping hot sukiyaki buffet?
A value-for-money buffet, order as many portions of their favourite meat (Sliced US Beef, South American Pork and Brazilian Chicken) as you like. Choose from 6 different soups such as Tonkotsu and Sukiyaki.
For its lunch buffet, prices start from S$14.99++ per adult on weekdays and S$19.99++ per adult during the weekend, on the eve of public holidays and on public holidays. Their dinner buffet costs S$22.99++ per adult from Monday to Thursday and S$24.99 per adult from Friday to Sunday, on the eve of public holidays and on public holidays. Children can eat at just S$9.99 for all buffets and those below the age of 3 eat for free!
Shabu Sai
181 Orchard Road, #08-09/10/11, Orchard Central,
Singapore 238896
Tel: +65 6884 6760
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 11.30am – 4pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset
SHIN MINORI
Tucked away in a corner in UE Square, Shin Minori is one of the hidden gems of Singapore’s Japanese buffet scene.
Translated from Japanese to English as “New Harvest”, enjoy endless portions of premium sashimi, and delicious maki. There is also a fantastic selection of more than 160 a la carte buffet menu items to choose from.
For its lunch buffet, prices start from S$39.90++ per adult and S$29.90++ per child. Prices for its dinner buffet start from S$41.90++ per adult and S$31.90++ per child.
Shin Minori
81 Clemenceau Ave, UE Square,
Singapore 239917
Tel: +65 6733 2272
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Dhoby Ghaut
SHIN YUU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Finally, a great Japanese buffet in the Bukit Timah area.
Situated along Greenwood Avenue, Shin Yuu Japanese Restaurant is a modern yet cosy restaurant which prides itself on creating an authentic Japanese experience through flavourful and fresh Japanese cuisine for all diners.
Favourites of this buffet include Kuruma Ebi Teriyaki and Shishamo. For more food options, visit this restaurant during dinner instead as you will be able to order oysters, king crab and tuna belly which are unavailable during lunch.
For its lunch buffet, prices start from S$36.90++ per adult and S$21.90++ per child and S$49.90++ per adult and S$29.90++ per child for dinner.
Shin Yuu Japanese Restaurant
16 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289209
Tel: +65 9688 2996
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tan Kah Kee
TENKAICHI JAPANESE BBQ RESTAURANT
An award-winning Japanese BBQ Buffet Restaurant in Singapore that specialises in Wagyu Beef BBQ, Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant is the perfect place to visit if you are looking to satisfy your meat cravings.
During your visit, make sure to order the Premium BBQ Menu as this entitles you to free-flow tender wagyu meat. However, the Premium BBQ Menu is not just limited to red meats only. The menu also features a variety of sashimi.
For their deluxe lunch buffet, prices start from S$39.80++ per adult for lunch and S$44.80++ for dinner. With respect to the premium wagyu beef buffet, prices start from S$64.80++ per adult for lunch and S$69.80++ per adult for dinner.
Tenkaichi Japanese BBQ Restaurant
6 Raffles Boulevard, #03-129 Marina Square,
Singapore 039594
Tel: +65 6250 8918
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Promenade
About the writer:
A member of the team at ladyironchef, Claire’s mission is to lead a life without regrets – to explore the world and its treasures boldly. When she isn’t pursuing her interests in writing, academia and music, Claire spends her free time with family and her pets. She also hopes to run her own animal shelter in the future.