Finding the best Japanese restaurant for sushi is not only about booking an expensive omakase counter or chasing a Michelin star. For us, location matters just as much, especially when friends are arriving from different parts of Singapore for lunch or dinner.
We explored sushi restaurants near MRT stations across Bishan, Bedok, Jurong East, Punggol and the Central Area. From traditional Japanese cuisine and simple handroll options to premium sashimi, this list helps friends choose a sushi spot that suits their budget, palate and type of gathering.
How We Chose These Best Sushi Singapore Meeting Places
Our selection considers MRT access, sushi and sashimi variety, prices, atmosphere and how easily friends can share or order separately. After exploring towns across Singapore for our guide to the best chirashi don in Singapore, we knew sushi deserved the same close attention, especially for friends looking for an easy place to meet.
| Sushi Spot | The MRT Meet | Town Eats SG Area | Our Reason to Meet Here | Our #1 Table Favourite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genki Sushi, Junction 8 | Bishan MRT | Bishan | Playful and affordable meal | Soft-shell crab roll |
Raffles Place MRT | Raffles Place | Standing sushi, seasonal fish, and a focused 30–45 minute meal | Seasonal nigiri | |
| Sushi Tei, JEM | Jurong East MRT | Jurong East | Raw and cooked Japanese dishes | Soft-shell crab maki |
| Sushi-GO, Marina Square | Esplanade MRT or Promenade MRT | Central Area | Affordable sushi sets | Salmon-GO |
| Tomi Sushi, Millenia Walk | Promenade MRT | Central Area | Traditional Japanese lunch | Sushi Gozen |
| Standing Sushi Bar, Odeon 331 | Bras Basah MRT | Central Area | Central catch-up and omakase | Starting omakase |
| Ganko Sushi, Penang Road | Dhoby Ghaut MRT | Central Area | Premium group meal | Sushi platter |
| The Sushi Bar, Far East Plaza | Orchard MRT | Central Area | Rolls made for sharing | Salmon Aburi Roll |
| sen-ryo, ION Orchard | Orchard MRT | Central Area | Celebration meal | Supreme Platter |
| Ichiban Boshi, Waterway Point | Punggol MRT | Punggol | Full Japanese menu in the Northeast | Kaisen don |
1. Genki Sushi at Bishan MRT for an Affordable Catch-Up
Where to Find It: 9 Bishan Place, #01-22/30, Junction 8, Singapore. Junction 8 is connected to .Bishan MRT
Expected Spend: Selected weekday lunch sets start from S$7.90 between 11am and 5pm, subject to promotional conditions.
Table Picks: Salmon sushi, maguro sushi, soft-shell crab roll, tempura platter and salmon miso soup.
Our Group Take
At Genki Sushi, we ordered several smaller plates instead of committing to one large sushi platter, which made the meal easy to divide. The train-delivery system added a playful element without making the restaurant feel too formal for an ordinary weekday catch-up.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The soft-shell crab roll was the dish we kept returning to while sharing the other plates. It gave our order a cooked option alongside the salmon and tuna sushi, which helped when not everyone wanted sashimi.
2. Sushi to Sumi at Raffles Place MRT for Standing Sushi and Seasonal Fish
Where to Find It: 20 Cecil Street, PLUS Building #02-01, Singapore 049705. A short walk from Raffles Place MRT.
Expected Spend: Around $108 for the omakase-style experience; check the latest menu before visiting.
Table Picks: Fresh nigiri, seasonal sashimi, aburi sushi, flame-seared seafood, and binchotan grilled items when available.
Our Group Take
Sushi To Sumi is for sushi lovers who want authentic Japanese food without turning lunch into a three-hour event. The concept comes from Tokyo’s standing sushi culture, with diners eating at the counter while the chef works directly in front of them.
The focus is on authentic Japanese cuisine built around the season and the freshest catches rather than a huge full range of unrelated dishes. Fish may arrive as nigiri, sashimi, or lightly seared over charcoal, depending on how the chef thinks it should be eaten. That directness is what makes the meal feel properly authentic Japanese rather than staged.
Sushi To Sumi also draws credibility from its connection to Araya Shouten and Japanese seafood sourcing lines that extend beyond Tokyo’s Toyosu Market to Hokkaido. The emphasis is on serious fish and careful handling, not decorative luxury such as caviar or foie gras added for effect.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The best approach is not to arrive fixed on one of the signature dishes. Let the catch decide.
A piece of seasonal tuna, perhaps richer fatty tuna when available, might be served as nigiri; another fish may work better as aburi sushi or over binchotan charcoal. The menu changes because the fish does.
That is the real draw: a proper Japanese sushi experience near Raffles Place MRT, served in 30–45 minutes rather than stretched into a formal omakase set menu.
3. Japanese Food for Every Appetite at Sushi Tei JEM
Where to Find It: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #03-18, JEM, Singapore. The outlet is beside Jurong East MRT.
Expected Spend: Approximately S$20 to S$40 per person, depending on sashimi and drinks.
Table Picks: Sashimi salad, soft-shell crab maki, jumbo yakitori and a yuzu beverage.
Our Group Take
Sushi Tei gave our table more room to move beyond sushi, which mattered because one of us wanted cooked Japanese food. We mixed sashimi and rolls with yakitori, making this one of the easiest restaurants for a group with different appetites.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The soft-shell crab maki brought together a crisp filling, avocado, cucumber and fish roe. The current menu lists it at S$6.90, although prices should still be checked before visiting.
4. Affordable Sushi Sets at Sushi-GO Marina Square
Where to Find It: 6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-277, Marina Square, Singapore. The mall can be reached from Esplanade or Promenade MRT.
Expected Spend: Sushi starts from S$1.80 according to the official Sushi-GO website.
Table Picks: Salmon-GO, Mentai Mayo-GO, GO-Tsumami Salmon and a Petite Kaisen Don.
Our Group Take
What we liked about Sushi-GO was how easily we could order several small plates without committing to one large set. The GO-Bots delivered the dishes directly to our table, which added a playful touch to our casual meet-up.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The Salmon-GO was our favourite because it combined regular salmon sushi with cheese salmon and mentai mayo salmon. It gave us three different versions to share without filling the table with several similar orders.
5. Tomi Sushi at Millenia Walk for a Traditional Japanese Lunch
Where to Find It: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-12/13, Millenia Walk, Singapore. The restaurant is a short walk from Promenade MRT.
Expected Spend: S$32 for the Sashimi Set Lunch, S$52 for Osusume Lunch or S$68 for Sushi Gozen.
Table Picks: Sashimi Set Lunch or Sushi Gozen.
Our Group Take
Tomi Sushi felt better suited to a planned lunch than a quick meal between errands. The restaurant uses Niigata Koshihikari rice and keeps separate traditionally brewed sauces for sushi and sashimi, giving us more to notice beyond the fish selection.
Our Our #1 Table FavouriteTable Favourite
The Sushi Gozen was our preferred choice when we wanted a fuller introduction to the restaurant. At S$68, it costs considerably more than the casual chains, so we would save it for a longer lunch with fewer time constraints.
6. Fresh Sashimi and Omakase at Standing Sushi Bar
Where to Find It: 331 North Bridge Road, #01-04, Odeon 331, Singapore 188720. The restaurant states that it is approximately two minutes from Bras Basah MRT.
Expected Spend: Omakase starts from S$48, while à la carte spending depends on the sashimi, rolls and beverages ordered.
Table Picks: Sashimi, speciality rolls, omakase and sake.
Our Group Take
Standing Sushi Bar gave us a choice between a structured omakase and a freer meal of sashimi and speciality rolls. The restaurant’s broader menu also includes rice bowls, noodles, sushi platters and beverages, which kept the gathering from becoming too formal.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The starting omakase was our pick when two of us wanted the chef to guide the meal. The available courses change, so we would check the latest menu rather than arrive expecting a specific piece of sushi.
7. Ganko Sushi Near Dhoby Ghaut for a Planned Splurge
Where to Find It: 9 Penang Road, #01-01, Singapore 238459. The restaurant is approximately a three-minute walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT.
Expected Spend: Recent information has placed weekday set lunches from S$30, while premium sushi delivery sets are currently listed from S$56.90.
Table Picks: Sushi platter, premium sashimi, chawanmushi and seasonal hot dishes.
Our Group Take
Ganko Sushi was the restaurant we selected when the gathering called for premium ingredients but we still wanted options beyond omakase. Its menu includes sushi, sashimi and hot Japanese dishes, making the experience easier to share across the table.
Our Table Favourite
The sushi platter was our preferred way to compare several seafood selections without ordering each piece separately. Current delivery listings include a 12-piece Regular Sushi set at S$56.90 and a Deluxe version at S$69.90, but dine-in prices may differ.
8. Sharing Fresh Seafood at The Sushi Bar Far East Plaza
Where to Find It: 14 Scotts Road, #04-28, Far East Plaza, Singapore. The restaurant is a short walk from Orchard MRT.
Expected Spend: Approximately S$25 to S$45 each when sharing rolls and sashimi.
Table Picks: Salmon Aburi Roll, Three-Kind Sashimi and Soft Shell Crab.
Our Group Take
The Sushi Bar worked best when we placed several larger rolls in the middle rather than ordering one plate each. Its menu also includes sashimi, donburi, noodles and miso soup, so the meal did not have to rely entirely on raw fish.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The Salmon Aburi Roll was the centrepiece because it was easier to divide across the group than individual nigiri. We paired it with the Three-Kind Sashimi and Soft Shell Crab to keep the order varied.
9. A Polished Japanese Restaurant Meeting at sen-ryo
Where to Find It: 2 Orchard Turn, #03-17/18, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801. ION Orchard is directly connected to Orchard MRT.
Expected Spend: Delivery listings place the Maguro Trio at S$50.03 and Supreme Platter at S$87.20.
Table Picks: Supreme Platter, Maguro Trio and Yoshikubo Ippin Junmaishu.
Our Group Take
Sen-ryo was our celebration option rather than an ordinary affordable sushi meal. The polished setting and premium sashimi selection made more sense when the gathering had been arranged in advance rather than decided at the last minute.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The Supreme Platter gave us 12 pieces that may include akaebi, chutoro, engawa, hotate, ikura, maguro, otoro, salmon and Hokkaido uni. Its S$87.20 price is from a delivery listing, so current dine-in prices and seafood availability should be verified.
10. Ichiban Boshi at Punggol MRT for a Full Japanese Meal
Where to Find It: 83 Punggol Central, #B1-19, Waterway Point, Singapore 828761. The restaurant is inside the mall connected to Punggol MRT.
Expected Spend: Approximately S$20 to S$40 per person, depending on sashimi and set meals.
Table Picks: Assorted sushi, chawanmushi, ebi tempura and kaisen don.
Our Group Take
Ichiban Boshi gave us the broadest choice for a Punggol gathering without repeating another Genki Sushi outlet. We shared sushi and tempura, while friends wanting a fuller meal could move towards donburi, noodles or Japanese set meals.
Our #1 Table Favourite
The kaisen don was our standout because it kept the seafood central while giving us something more substantial than individual sushi plates. We added chawanmushi and ebi tempura to create a table that worked for both raw seafood and cooked-food preferences.
Why These Restaurants Are Not on Our MRT List
So, story time! On our Saturday sushi run, we went to Itacho Sushi and found as we got to their previous spot that it had already closed! And unfortunately that wasn’t the only false stops we made. Now here we are, adding this section so no one wastes the same trip as we did.
Place | What We Found | Location | What We Found Out |
|---|---|---|---|
Japan Food Town | Closed in February 2020 | Wisma Atria | No longer operating |
Itacho Sushi | All Singapore outlets closed in March 2026 | Formerly at ION Orchard and other malls | No longer operating |
Sushi Sato | Still operating but there’s a catch | 6B Dempsey Road | Not conveniently located near an MRT station |
We also checked several other names. Ikoi Japanese Restaurant is still at Hotel Miramar, while Hokkaido Sushi is at M Hotel in Tanjong Pagar. Sushi Dan has a Singapore outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre, and Sushi Express remains one of the easier options for diners prioritising convenience and low prices.
We also came across the Dragon Chaser Roll, but that belongs to a separate contemporary Japanese concept rather than the sushi spots shortlisted for this MRT-focused guide.
Basically, some places are closed, some are still open but outside the exact MRT-friendly brief, and others simply fit a different style of sushi outing.
Which Best Sushi Singapore Spot Should Friends Choose?
The best choice depends on your town, palate and craving, whether that means affordable sushi, fresh seafood, high quality seafood, an authentic taste of Japan or a restaurant with vibrant izakaya culture. Some groups may want a signature sushi box or appetiser delivered, while others may prefer to indulge in vinegar-seasoned sushi, charcoal dishes or a relaxed family meal at a brand with multiple locations.
Before your sushi hunt, check the restaurant website for current menus and availability. The best example is not always the place that boasts the longest menu, but the one that can satisfy the whole group without making anyone travel too far.
