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Japanese Restaurants in Chinatown: 63 Japanese restaurants, 28 within a 10-minute walk of Chinatown MRT

Updated October 2026How we rank
There are 63 Japanese restaurants in Chinatown on Lookup, 4 of them matched to a government licence or register. Japanese restaurants in Singapore span conveyor-belt sushi, donburi chains, izakayas and omakase counters. All must hold an SFA licence, and since January 2026 a SAFE grade shows each outlet's food-safety track record – relevant for raw fish. Expect "++" pricing at sit-down restaurants, adding about 19.9% to the menu price.

12 of the best-documented Japanese restaurants in Chinatown

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

The Flying Squirrel

The Flying Squirrel

Chinatown

13+ years in business

2 min walk from Dt18 MRT

Izakaya Yoppi

Izakaya Yoppi

Chinatown

Since 2022

1 min walk from Maxwell MRT

Catfish

Catfish

Chinatown

1 min walk from Dt18 MRT

More Japanese restaurants in Chinatown

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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Japanese restaurants in Chinatown by MRT station

Listings within a 10-minute walk (800 m) of each station’s nearest exit.

  • Chinatown MRT28 · closest 1 min walk
  • Maxwell MRT17 · closest 1 min walk
  • Dt18 MRT9 · closest 1 min walk
  • Outram Park MRT6 · closest 1 min walk
  • Telok Ayer MRT2 · closest 1 min walk
  • Clarke Quay MRT1 · closest 1 min walk
Japanese Restaurants in Singapore: the full guideWhich licence to check, how to choose, and FAQs.

Questions about Japanese restaurants in Chinatown

How many Japanese restaurants are there in Chinatown?

Lookup lists 63 Japanese restaurants in Chinatown as of October 2026, of which 4 are matched to a government licence or register.

Which MRT stations in Chinatown have the most Japanese restaurants nearby?

Within a 10-minute walk: Chinatown MRT (28), Maxwell MRT (17), Dt18 MRT (9).

How long have Japanese restaurants in Chinatown been in business?

Of the 10 with an ACRA registration, the median has been registered for 3 years; the oldest since 2005.