If I had to pick one cuisine for the rest of my life, without any second thoughts, I’d say Japanese. The variety also means I’ll never get bored – there’s sushi, shabu shabu, yakiniku, ramen, sukiyaki... And the list goes on.
I know many Singaporeans out there are equally enthusiastic about Japanese food. What’s better than stuffing your face in a Japanese buffet? Wanna feast on mounds of sushi, sashimi, wagyu, or pots of shabu shabu? Look no further!
Hokkaido Sushi
Located at M Hotel, Hokkaido Sushi dishes out both classic and contemporary Japanese dishes. Prices start at $40++ for lunch, while the dinner buffet is priced at $47++ Mondays to Thursdays, and $51++ from Fridays to Sundays, eve of public holidays and public holidays. It seems like they’re the crowd favourite here on the Best Japanese Buffets in Singapore – don’t forget to vote for your favourite establishment and stand to win $100 GrabFood vouchers!
Shin Minori
Shin Minori is my go-to spot whenever the feels for Japan hit me hard, and their A La Carte Buffet ($53.90++) definitely hits all the right spots. With an extensive sumptuous selection of more than 220 items, you are invariably spoilt for choice, and you can most definitely expect above average Japanese food in exchange for the price.
Irodori
This all-you-can-eat restaurant has been around for over ten years, and yet its quality still stands impressively against time. For $38.80++, dig into their wide variety of grilled items, deep-fried dishes, and of course, free-flow slices of thicc, fresh sashimi! We also highly recommend their signature Irodori Maki – a maki roll stuffed with creamy lobster and rolled in tobiko.
Yakiniku Ohji
Got a serious meat craving? Head over to Yakiniku Ohji for a yakiniku charcoal barbecue buffet! There are four tiers of yakiniku buffets you can choose from here, with the cheapest being the first-tier that’s only $19.80+! This comes with more than 35 items, including marinated chicken, pork, and veggies. The other tiers come with premium ingredients, such as Angus beef and Japanese wagyu!
Kiseki
Kiseki is one of the most popular Japanese buffet spots in Singapore, mainly for its price. They truly up to their motto of being a ‘mega Japanese buffet at mini prices’ – lunch costs $22.80++ on weekdays, and $29.80++ on weekends, while dinner is priced at $33.80++ from Monday to Thursday, and $39.80++ on Friday to Sunday!
Mitsuba
The A La Carte Buffet at Mitsuba boasts over 150 dishes, and not only do they have sushi, fresh sashimi, agemono and tempura on the menu, they also stand out with various udon and rice bowls, along with teppanyaki items which aren’t very common at Japanese buffet establishments! Their buffet will set you back $41.90++ for both lunch and dinner, but you get really good value-for-money, simply because of their fresh ingredients used and standard of food!
Tenkaichi
If you love wagyu, Tenkaichi is not to be missed. Their prices might be higher than the other establishments here, with their Dinner Premium Buffet setting you back $74.90++, but you’ll be greeted with a smorgasbord of wagyu beef and a variety of cuts. Make sure to leave some room in your tummy for their seafood items such as scallops, Hokkaido oysters, and sashimi.
Himawari
Himawari offers a generously wide selection of premium sashimi cuts, including swordfish, yellowtail, tuna and more. Their a la carte buffet ($48.80++ to $56.80++) also comes with a shabu shabu/sukiyaki hotpot option where you can choose you can choose your soup base, and this selection brings their value to a whole new level, with thin sliced, juicy marbled beef available along with other meats.
SUKI-YA
Love Japanese hotpots? SUKI-YA is one of the few Japanese buffets in town that specialises in sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Don’t be afraid of burning a big hole in your wallet here – their lunch buffets are just $18.90++ every Monday to Thursday! You’ll have five different soup base to choose from, as well as a variety of meat options.
Ikoi
Simple, no-frills and fresh – the best way to describe Ikoi. The extensive menu at Ikoi features sashimi, sushi, grilled items, agemono, rice, noodles and more. I’m a big fan of their sashimi, which is freshly prepared and comes in thick succulent pieces. Their a la carte buffet ($38++) draws in both the lunch and dinner crowds, so make a booking before you go!