Dining out in Singapore does not have to leave a hole in your wallet. There are several sushi joints in town which serve good Japanese food at very reasonable prices. Here is a guide to affordable sushi restaurants in Singapore.
Itacho Sushi
Salmon skin sushi for S$0.40 – everyone will know Itacho Sushi because of this. And more than that, they are a favourite because of the wide variety of sushi creations at very friendly prices. When dining at Itacho, treat yourself to a selection of makis, rolls and nigiris made with fresh ingredients. They have very value-for-money lunch sets, too.
#03-03/31 Changi Airport Terminal 3
65 Airport Boulevard
Tel: +65 6241 8911
Sun to Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri & Sat 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Changi
Koh Grill & Sushi Bar is a small eatery nestled a corner of Wisma’s Food Republic which serves delicious and inexpensive Japanese food. The star dish here is the legendary Shiok Maki. It is made up of avocado, unagi and aburi salmon, drenched with the most amazing cheesy sauce that is seemingly a legit mixture of mayo and mentai, and completed with a generous topping of tobiko.
This is surely one place for a quick fix of Japanese food in between shopping at Orchard Road.
435 Orchard Road
#04-21 Wisma Atria Shopping Centre
Tel: +65 9180 3805
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Ryoshi Sushi Ikeikemaru may be a conveyer belt sushi restaurant, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that they are a medicore joint. They have surprisingly fresh sushi at pocket-friendly prices – definitely worth a try when you are craving for Japanese food.
177 River Valley Road
Basement 1 Liang Court
Tel: +65 6337 1022
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay
Sushi Tei
One of the most popular casual Japanese restaurants in Singapore, Sushi Tei is where locals head to for cheap and good Japanese food. There are many popular dishes, but we love the absolutely stunning Sashimi Salad, which comes with a generous serving of sashimi; and the Golden Roll.
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252 North Bridge Road
#03-13/14 Raffles City
Tel: +65 6334 7887
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall
The Sushi Bar at level three of Far East Plaza serves the standard dishes like sushi, sahimi, Japanese-style pastas and donburis, but if you only have room for one dish, you must try the much-lauded Salmon Aburi Sushi (S$14.50). It is really good, and the main reason why this hole-in-the-wall sushi bar is always packed with regulars.
#04-28 Far East Plaza
14 Scotts Road
Mon to Fri: 12.30pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9pm
Sat: 12.30pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
Tomi Sushi may not be the cheapest restaurant in this guide, but it offers a variety of set lunches which are great value for money. Let’s make this clear: Tomi Sushi is not one of those classy Japanese restaurants where you bring your partner on a date night; it is more like a neighbourhood joint where you know that the food is always good, and you are surrounded by families happily tucking in.
#02-76/77 Velocity
238 Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6255 2355
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Novena
Wasabi Tei
Wasabi Tei used to command long queues during its heydays, but since its former Chef Peter left, business has slowed down significantly. While the food is not out-of-this-world good, there is no denying that it is very affordable – most of the bento sets are priced between S$6 to S$12.
If you need a fuss-free meal when in Orchard Road, this is a place where you can have decent Japanese food without breaking the bank. And best of all, you no longer have to queue up to get a table here.
#05-70, Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road
Tel: +65 6238 8216
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm
Sat: 12pm – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard
For more recommendations, read our guide to Singapore’s Best Japanese Restaurants.
I love Tomi!!!
What about ichiban sushi? It’s way cheaper than itacho sushi!
Also the picture for the velocity place is wrong! It shows the photo of the sushi place at Far East plaza
@Susie Ichiban Boshi is not bad, but we prefer the places listed in this guide. And the picture is not wrong. For ladyironchef, the photo comes first before the words. The photo of the sushi bar is on the previous shot. Hope this explains!
Well.. I think you should give sushi express a try.
I went to check out Peter’s current restaurant today. Still serving very delicious and fulfilling sashimi in generous portions and and the price is still reasonable. For those who miss his food can go and visit him at mitsuba @ the central!