Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant is a vibrant 90-seat dining establishment located in the heart of Clarke Quay Central, offering authentic Japanese cuisine with stunning views of the Singapore River. Known for their exceptional all-you-can-eat à la carte buffet priced at SGD 51.90 for adults, Mitsuba features over 150 items including their signature thick-cut sashimi, salmon mentaiko sushi, unagi don, temaki, and maki mono. The restaurant prides itself on serving fresh, high-quality Japanese dishes with fast and friendly service even during peak hours. With two distinct dining areas - one overlooking the picturesque Clarke Quay and Singapore River, and another featuring cozy private booths - Mitsuba provides both scenic and intimate dining experiences. Operating daily from 11:30am-2:30pm and 6:00pm-10:00pm, this highly-rated establishment (ranked #354 of 11,678 restaurants in Singapore) also offers weekday lunch sets, à la carte options, and takeaway services for those seeking authentic Japanese flavors in a prime riverside location.
we ordered buffet. very overpriced. the sashimi was subpar and farmed. clearly norwegian sashimi and not authentic japan food. the sashimi sushi was terrible. chawanmushi is nothing to write home about. the mentaiko fries were slightly below borderline. the best dish were the free mentaiko scallops they gave. will not return.
Kel CK
I had weekend lunch with my family about a month ago. We were given a complimentary oyster, which was mediocre, and the only dishes that stood out were the à la carte prawns (not pictured) and the grilled cod fish.
Speaking of the grilled cod fish, we waited a long 45 minutes for it. After checking twice with the waitress, she kept saying the kitchen was preparing it. Then, we overheard a kitchen staff member raising his voice in frustration as he reacted to our inquiry. Since our table was right outside the kitchen, we could clearly hear him shouting that they weren’t just grilling cod fish for our table alone. He even banged his frying spatula loudly against the pan or wok, sounding visibly upset. The experience was far from pleasant.
Positive Reviews
P Lim
This is probably our fourth visit in the past decade - and there’s definitely a reason we keep coming back. Despite the many new dining options popping up over the years, this place has remained one of our go-to spots for a satisfying and memorable meal.
We opted for the Regular À La Carte Buffet instead of the Premium one at $59.90++, simply because the regular menu already offers such a wide variety of dishes. From appetizers to mains and even sides, the selection is impressive and more than enough to keep us happily full.
Every dish we ordered was a hit. From the moment the first plates arrived at our table, we were impressed by the presentation and attention to detail. The quality of the food was consistently top-notch - flavours were well-balanced, and ingredients fresh. Just take a look at the photos we snapped during our meal… they speak for themselves!
Service was also excellent. The staff were attentive, friendly, and efficient. We also appreciate that there doesn’t seem to be a strict time limit for the buffet, so we could take our time to enjoy each dish at a comfortable pace.
All in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience once again. Great food, great service, and great value for the variety and quality offered. We’ll definitely be back!
Cold Bee Hoon
Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant is a hidden gem for sushi and Japanese cuisine lovers. The sashimi is incredibly fresh, the portions are generous, and the buffet offers excellent value for money. Service is warm and attentive, and the ambience is cosy yet elegant—perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. Highly recommend their premium buffet if you want to indulge in quality sushi and teppanyaki. Will definitely return!
Sharina Bynes
Excellent service - everyone was so lovely. Shoutout to Som for being pleasant and kind.
Their food menu is great…diverse options! Sashimi is fresh, chicken wings are to die for! Food came out quickly at the start but started to slow down after (from 8pm onwards) but that’s normal given the orders that comes in for them.
No seating period which is amazing. We had 2 hours of awesome food and fantastic service. Thank you to the chefs as well! Will bring more friends over, highly recommended!
Clo’s Laobu
A good ala’carte buffet with fresh sashimi and sushi. Currently a promotion. 1 dined free with every 3 paying adults.
Extensive selection of sashimi, sushi, tempura, and other Japanese dishes.
Known for generous portions and fresh ingredients.
Advantage here there is no time limitation at all. 11:30am to 2pm for lunch. 6pm to 10pm for dinner.
Servings tends to slow down when the restaurant is crowded. So do be patient.
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𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐭 at The Central (Clarke Quay) is a hidden gem for Japanese buffet lovers. It has a cozy, no-frills setting with a panoramic riverside view, where the star is not the decor but the ridiculously generous all-you-can-eat Ala Carte buffet.
You will get fresh sashimi (thick-cut, not stingy), premium sushi, grilled items, tempura, teppanyaki, and even unagi - all served freshly made, not sitting out cold. Enjoying the premium buffet includes some of the highlights like foie gras, wagyu steak, crayfish, Iberico pork rib, lobster bisque & more…
⭐️⭐️𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐓⭐️⭐️
Adult - $99.90++
Child below 1.4m tall - $49.90++
Child in baby chair - Free
❤️❤️𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐓❤️❤️
Adult - $59.90++
Child below 1.4m tall - $29.90++
Child in baby chair - Free
⚠️❗️𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒❗️⚠️
1️⃣One dines FREE with 3 paying adults (applicable for lunch everyday)
2️⃣15% OFF on ladies nite (every Monday night, excluding PH and PH eve)
3️⃣15% OFF on NSMEN nite (every Tuesday night, excluding PH and PH eve)
4️⃣Buffet Plus - top up $25++ for free flow sake & beer
@mitsuba.j.restaurant is definitely worth going because it offers a premium yet fuss-free Japanese feast that combines quality, variety, and value - all in one experience. It is indeed one of those rare finds where quantity meets quality!