11 Best Sushi Spots In Bugis | My Personal Picks

I have a sushi rule. If I am tired, I want sushi. If I am happy, I want sushi. If it is raining, I definitely want sushi.

There is something so calming about it. The quiet focus of a chef pressing rice with their fingers. The little plates gliding past on the conveyor belt. That first bite of salmon that melts before you have even finished chewing.

Bugis, I am happy to report, is a very good place to have a sushi rule.

Within a few minutes’ walk of Bugis MRT, you can grab $1.50 plates off a conveyor belt, sit at a busy sushi counter in Bugis Junction, hide away in a ten-seat omakase bar in Bugis Cube, or dine in an airplane on Baghdad Street. I have eaten my way through most of them. Some more than once. Okay, some more than ten times.

Good sushi does not need to be expensive. It just needs to be made with care, and eaten without hurry.

So here are my 11 favourite sushi spots in Bugis, from the cheapest to the most special. Every place on this list was checked as open in October 2026.

Sushi in Bugis, in a Nutshell

• Cheapest sushi: Sushi Plus at Bugis Junction (from $1.50++ a plate)
• Best conveyor belt: Genki Sushi at Bugis+
• Best value for quality: Sushi Zushi at Bugis Junction
• Best lunch donburi: Sushi Dorobo at Bugis Cube
• Best omakase splurge: Sushi SEIZAN at Bugis Cube
• Best classic fine dining: Chikuyotei at InterContinental Singapore
• Best late-night sushi: Hachimaru Izakaya on Beach Road (open till 2am)
• Most fun experience: Sushi Airways on Baghdad Street

Quick Guide: Sushi in Bugis at a Glance

Affordable Sushi in Bugis

1. Sushi Plus, Bugis Junction

When I want sushi and my wallet says “please be gentle”, I go to Sushi Plus.

Sushi Plus is the modern sister brand of Sushi Express, on Level 2 of Bugis Junction. It takes the classic conveyor-belt idea and adds a bit of tech: you can grab plates as they pass or order on your phone with a QR code, and a little train brings your order straight to your table. Kids go absolutely wild for it. So do I, honestly.

Prices start from just $1.50++ a plate, and there is a good mix of classics like salmon and tamago alongside more fun options like mentaiko scallop, cheesy salmon and grilled dishes. The Norwegian salmon is fresh and the portions are honest.

• Must-try: assorted sashimi, cheese masago with tamagoyaki, seared beef cubes
• Price: from $1.50++ per plate
• Hours: daily, 11am to 9:30pm
• Address: Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #02-53

My tip: the mentaiko and cheese toppings are delicious but rich. Balance them with plain nigiri and a bowl of miso soup.

2. Genki Sushi, Bugis+

Genki Sushi is the one I grew up with, and it still makes me smile. The Bugis+ outlet is on Level 1, just across the bridge from Bugis Junction, and you order on a tablet. A few minutes later, your sushi zooms to your seat on a little express track.

It is fun, fast and reliable. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner with family.

• Must-try: salmon sushi, aburi salmon, triple-stack salmon belly
• Price: plates from about $1.80++ (yaki salmon sushi) to $6.20++. Weekday lunch sets cost $7.90++ to $13.90++ from 11am to 5pm.
• Hours: daily, from late morning to 10pm
• Address: Bugis+, 201 Victoria Street, Level 1

My tip: download the Genki app before you go. You can take a queue number from your phone, which is a lifesaver at weekend dinner time. For the full menu and prices, read my Genki Sushi Bugis guide.

3. Sushi Zushi, Bugis Junction

Sushi Zushi is my favourite affordable sushi in Bugis, and I am not alone. Its original Funan outlet is famous for long queues, so when it opened a second outlet in the basement of Bugis Junction in 2026, I was there within the week.

This is not conveyor-belt sushi. It is a proper made-to-order sushi counter, with chefs preparing every piece in front of you. Counter seats wrap around the sushi bar, so you get to watch it all happen. The quality for the price is wonderful.

The Bugis outlet even has its own exclusive menu. The foie gras uni monaka is my absolute favourite: crispy wafer, creamy uni and rich foie gras in a single bite. And the mala salmon somen is a surprising, spicy, cold-noodle delight.

• Must-try: foie gras uni monaka ($18), negitoro uni monaka ($10.80), truffle uni somen ($14.80), mala salmon somen ($12.80), foie gras uni handroll ($19.50)
• Price: nigiri, aburi and gunkan from $3 a piece. Handrolls and sashimi from $4, sushi sets $12 to $13.
• Hours: daily, 11:30am to 9:30pm (takeaway counter until 8:30pm)
• Address: Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, #B1-K21/22

My tip: it is walk-in only and seats turn over quickly. Go just before 12pm or after 2pm to skip the worst of the queue.

Sushi Bars & Omakase in Bugis

4. Sushi Dorobo, Bugis Cube

Sushi Dorobo is a tiny sushi bar with only about ten seats, tucked away on Level 3 of Bugis Cube. It is the kind of place you would walk past without noticing, and that is exactly what makes it feel special.

At lunch, it is all about donburi: generous bowls of fresh sashimi over rice, at prices that feel almost too kind. Add $8 to make it a set, and you get free-flow salad, miso soup, green tea, an onsen egg and dessert. At dinner, it becomes an intimate omakase counter.

The first time I went, I ordered the Bara Chirashi Don and the chef slid over a little extra piece of octopus sashimi “to try”. I have been back many times since.

• Lunch dons: Salmon Don $16.90, Aburi Engawa Don $19.90, Aburi Salmon Mentaiko Don $19.90, Bara Chirashi Don $21.90, Salmon Ikura Don $22.90, Tuna Bowl $26.90, Dorobo Kaisen Don $35.90, Hokkaido Don $42.90
• Dinner omakase: from $99 (Shinobi), with a $139 Sushi Kage omakase
• Hours: 11:30am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm. Some listings say it is closed on Mondays, so check before you go.
• Address: Bugis Cube, 470 North Bridge Road, #03-17

My tip: with so few seats, book ahead for dinner. For lunch, arrive right at 11:30am.

5. Sushi SEIZAN, Bugis Cube

Just two doors down from Sushi Dorobo, Sushi SEIZAN is where I go when I want to celebrate something.

This is serious omakase, and the stars here are uni and tuna. Think seasonal starters with two kinds of uni and ikura, uni shabu shabu in a rich uni broth, a silky uni risotto, and beautiful pieces of tuna nigiri. There is even a dish served under a cloud of smoke, which got a little gasp out of everyone at the counter.

• Must-try: the Uni Special Omakase, if you love uni as much as I do
• Price: around $200 per person, depending on the menu. Burpple Beyond members can get 1-for-1 omakase deals, valid until 1 January 2027.
• Hours: daily, 12pm to 2:30pm and 5pm to 10pm
• Address: Bugis Cube, 470 North Bridge Road, #03-19

My tip: if you are a Burpple Beyond member, this is one of the best omakase deals in town. Book well ahead.

6. Chikuyotei, InterContinental Singapore

Chikuyotei has been serving Japanese fine dining in Singapore since 1992, and it lives inside the elegant InterContinental Singapore hotel, right next to Bugis Junction.

It is famous for its live Japanese eel, but the sushi and sashimi are beautiful too, alongside Kagoshima wagyu, black pork and kaiseki dishes. You can sit at the counter and watch the chefs, settle into the main dining room, or book a private room for a business lunch or family celebration.

• Must-try: live Japanese eel dishes, sushi, sashimi, kaiseki
• Price: fine-dining prices, best for special occasions
• Hours: daily, 12pm to 2:30pm and 6pm to 10pm
• Address: InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road

My tip: this is a lovely, quiet choice for taking parents or grandparents out for a special meal. Ask for counter seats if you want to watch the chefs.

Sushi on Beach Road & Kampong Glam

7. Hachimaru Izakaya, Beach Road

Hachimaru is where I go when I want sushi with a side of good conversation and a late night. It is a cosy Japanese izakaya on Beach Road, right at the edge of Kampong Glam, serving fresh sashimi, aburi sushi, tempura, yakitori and hotpot.

And here is the best part: it is open until 2am. When everywhere else in Bugis has closed, Hachimaru is still pouring sake and torching salmon.

• Must-try: aburi sushi, sashimi, the salmon ebi fry maki, nabemono hotpot
• Price: mid-range izakaya prices
• Hours: Mon–Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm and 6pm to 2am, Sat–Sun 6pm to 2am
• Address: 349 Beach Road

My tip: it can get busy, and some diners mention service slows down at peak times. Go a little early, or a little late.

8. Mirai Robatayaki & Sushi, Guoco Midtown

Mirai is one of the newer stars of the Beach Road dining scene, at Guoco Midtown. The centre of the restaurant is a traditional robatayaki grill, where skewers and seafood are slowly cooked over charcoal, and the sushi counter brings in seasonal ingredients from Japan two to three times a week.

I love it for a relaxed dinner where you can mix sushi with smoky grilled skewers. It is a little bit of everything I love about Japanese food in one place.

• Must-try: seasonal sushi, robatayaki skewers, grilled chicken skin
• Price: mid-range
• Hours: daily, 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 11pm
• Address: Guoco Midtown, 124 Beach Road, #01-09

My tip: sit at the counter so you can watch the robata grill in action.

9. Setsuri Ishinomaki, Guoco Midtown

Just a few steps away in Guoco Midtown, Setsuri Ishinomaki is a Japanese restaurant named after Ishinomaki, a fishing city in northern Japan. My favourite thing here is the futomaki: big, thick sushi rolls packed with fillings.

• Must-try: futomaki ($28), with ebi, Hokkaido crab meat, unagi, or spicy garlic beef
• Price: mid-range
• Hours: lunch and dinner daily (check before you go)
• Address: Guoco Midtown, #01-03, Beach Road

My tip: the futomaki is big enough to share. Order one for the table along with a few other dishes.

10. Sushi Airways, Baghdad Street

Sushi Airways is the most fun sushi experience in Bugis, without question. The whole restaurant is designed like a vintage Douglas DC-3 airplane, with aircraft-style seats and windows. You really do feel like you are about to take off.

The menu covers sushi, sashimi and cooked Japanese dishes, plus a modern Japanese omakase of about 8 to 10 courses using seasonal ingredients. It is a wonderful place for birthdays and anyone who loves something a little quirky.

• Must-try: the omakase (book 24 hours ahead), sushi platters
• Price: mid to high
• Hours: Tue–Sun, 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5:30pm to 10:30pm (closed Mondays)
• Address: 20A Baghdad Street, near Haji Lane

My honest note: recent reviews of the food have been mixed, so I see Sushi Airways as more about the experience than the very best sushi. Go for the fun, and order the dishes that are freshest that day.

11. Maison Ikkoku, Kandahar Street

Maison Ikkoku is part restaurant, part famous cocktail bar, and it does a French-Japanese omakase that is unlike anything else in Bugis. Imagine caviar sushi, lobster dishes and foie gras tacos, with each course paired with a creative cocktail.

• Must-try: caviar sushi ($25 a piece), Lobster Kyatapira ($35), the omakase with cocktail pairing
• Price: 12-course omakase from $128
• Address: 20 Kandahar Street, Kampong Glam

My tip: this is a date-night place. Go for dinner, then stay for cocktails afterwards.

How Much Does Sushi Cost in Bugis?

Most restaurants add a 10% service charge and 9% GST, shown as “++”. Plan for your bill to be about 20% higher than the menu prices.

Best Sushi in Bugis, by Mood

When to Go: Beating the Sushi Queues in Bugis

Bugis is one of the busiest areas in Singapore, and the popular sushi spots fill up fast. Here is what has worked for me.

Taking it home? Sushi Zushi has a takeaway counter that runs until 8:30pm, perfect for a sushi picnic or a cosy dinner at home. Just remember that raw fish should be eaten soon after you buy it, especially in our heat.

A Little Sushi Etiquette

You do not need to be an expert to enjoy sushi, but a few small things make the experience even better, especially at a sushi counter.

• Hands are fine: it is perfectly okay to eat nigiri with your fingers.
• Fish side down: dip the fish, not the rice, lightly into soy sauce, so the rice does not fall apart.
• Go easy on the wasabi: at a good sushi counter, the chef has often already added the right amount.
• Ginger is a palate cleanser: eat a slice between different types of fish, not on top of the sushi.
• Eat it straight away: at omakase, each piece is served at its best moment. Do not wait too long to take photos.
• Tell the chef: if you have allergies or do not eat something, say so when you book or sit down.

Is There Halal Sushi in Bugis?

I get asked this a lot. As of October 2026, I could not confirm a halal-certified sushi restaurant in Bugis. If you are looking for halal Japanese food, Tokyo Shokudo Bistro at Bugis Junction (#B1-07) is halal-certified and serves ramen, tendon and Japanese-Western dishes, although not sushi. For more Japanese options, see my guide to Japanese food in Bugis.

People Also Asked

Where can I find cheap sushi in Bugis?

Sushi Plus at Bugis Junction (#02-53) has plates from $1.50++, and Genki Sushi at Bugis+ has plates from about $1.80++ with weekday lunch sets from $7.90++. Sushi Zushi at Bugis Junction offers great-value made-to-order sushi from $3 a piece.

Is there omakase in Bugis?

Yes. Sushi SEIZAN (#03-19) and Sushi Dorobo (#03-17) are both at Bugis Cube. Sushi Dorobo’s omakase starts from $99, and Sushi SEIZAN is around $200 per person. Maison Ikkoku on Kandahar Street also has a French-Japanese omakase from $128.

Which sushi restaurants are in Bugis Junction?

Sushi Zushi is in the basement (#B1-K21/22) and Sushi Plus is on Level 2 (#02-53). Chikuyotei is next door at InterContinental Singapore.

Is there conveyor-belt sushi in Bugis?

Yes. Sushi Plus at Bugis Junction and Genki Sushi at Bugis+ both have conveyor belts and express ordering, which are great for families.

Where can I get late-night sushi in Bugis?

Hachimaru Izakaya at 349 Beach Road is open until 2am, serving sashimi, aburi sushi and izakaya dishes.

Is Itacho Sushi in Bugis Junction still open?

No. Itacho Sushi withdrew from Singapore in March 2026, including its Bugis Junction outlet. Sushi Zushi in the Bugis Junction basement is a great alternative.

My Final Note

I think sushi is one of the most honest foods in the world. There is nowhere to hide. Just rice, fish, a little seasoning, and the care of the person who made it.

Some of my happiest meals in Bugis have been the simplest ones. A quiet bowl of chirashi at a tiny counter on a weekday afternoon. A few cheap plates off a conveyor belt with an old friend. A bite of foie gras uni monaka that made me close my eyes for a second.

So whether you have $10 or $200 to spend, I hope you find your favourite sushi spot in Bugis. Sit down, slow down, and let someone make you something beautiful.

That is what Bugis is all about for me. Good food, good company, and no rush.

See you around Bugis.