10 Best Places In Singapore For Japanese Teppanyaki From $6.50

Teppanyaki is said to have originated from Japan in 1945. ’Teppan’ translates as iron plate, and ‘yaki’ means pan-fried or grilled over heat.

Today, teppanyaki has also become a performance, put on to impress customers—from juggling an egg with a spatula to acrobatic knife skills. If you’re up for a feast while watching skilful culinary stunts, here’s our curated list of the 10 best places in Singapore for teppanyaki! <$25++

• 1. Yaki Yaki Bo

Yaki Yaki Bo brings affordable, quality teppanyaki into the heartlands. Located conveniently at NEX and Jurong Point, you can enjoy their hotplate sets at wallet-friendly prices, starting from $9.90++ for the Chicken Steak Set.

The Sliced Pork Set and Sliced Beef Set cost $10.90++ and $12.90++ respectively. If you’re looking for something more premium, you can go for their Beef Ribeye Set ($24.90++), which sees thick, tender slices of ribeye steak on a hotplate, with a heaping portion of beansprouts on the side. They also have okonomiyaki as well, which comes in various flavours━Seafood ($12.90++), Ham And Cheese (10.90++), Salmon ($11.90++) and more.

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Yaki Yaki Bo is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 2. Teppan-Man

Teppan-Man is a hawker teppanyaki chain with two stalls, one in Tiong Bahru and one in Bukit Batok. They serve affordable teppanyaki, and they open till 4am, making it the perfect supper spot!

They have a wide range of teppanyaki set meals such as Ribeye Steak ($12), Sliced Lamb ($7.50), Pacific Dory Fillet ($7) and Mushroom ($6.50). Other than teppanyaki, they also serve donburi sets such as Salmon Don ($7) and Yakitori Don ($6), as well as Katsu Curry Rice from $6.

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Teppan-Man is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 3. Indulge Teppanyaki & Grill House

Another great place for teppanyaki on a budget is Indulge Teppanyaki & Grill House at HomeTeamNS Balestier. Despite the affordable prices, the restaurant does not skimp on quality and flavour, offering a range of tasty grilled meats and sides.

Popular protein choices here include the AU Striploin Steak ($21.90++), Grilled Cajun Chicken Breast ($11.90++), and Grilled Salmon Fillet ($15.90++). The steak is said to be juicy and flavourful, especially when eaten with the brown sauce it comes with.

This also comes with a side of pasta, which you can get with Aglio Olio, Hae Bee Hiam, Cream, Marinara, or Mala sauce. Address: 31 Ah Hood Road, #01-04, HomeTeamNS-JOM Balestier, Singapore 329979 Opening hours: Wed, Fri-Sat, Mon 11am to 11:30pm, Thurs, Sun, Tues 11am to 10pm

Tel: 8525 2525

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Indulge Teppanyaki & Grill House is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 4. Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant

Teppanyaki and okonomiyaki seem to be a pairing that goes perfectly hand-in-hand—savour the best of both worlds here at Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant! They are most known for their DIY Okonomiyaki, where you pick your ingredients and are directed to try making them yourself!

The Ajiya’s Combo ($18++) lets you pick three ingredients from seafood, meat, and vegetables. Don’t forget to try their teppan-grilled, with options including Gyutan ($14++), Kurobuta Pork ($25.50++), and U.S.

Short Prime Rib ($37.50++). Read our Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant Review.

Address: 104 Jalan Jurong Kechil, Singapore 598603 Opening hours: Tues-Fri 12pm to 2:15pm, 5:30pm to 9:15pm, Sat-Sun 12pm to 2pm, 5pm to 9:15pm Tel: 6463 3461

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Ajiya Okonomiyaki is not a halal-certified eatery.

<$60++

• 5. Keyaki

Nestled within an intricately sculpted Japanese garden in Pan Pacific Singapore, Keyaki takes teppanyaki to the next level with their quality selections. Choose from premium meat options for your teppanyaki, ranging from US Beef Sirloin ($40 for 150g), US Beef Fillet ($45++ for 150g), Wagyu Beef Sirloin ($132++ for 150g) and more. Seafood-wise, take your pick from Prawns ($32++), Scallops ($32++), to Salmon ($28++).

You can also go for their rice and noodle dishes, such as their Unajyu Sashimi Gozen ($70++) which has grilled eel and fresh sashimi atop Japanese pearl rice, or the Wagyu Niku Udon ($78++) which stars sliced Wagyu beef with udon in a simple broth. Address: 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Singapore, Singapore 039595

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm Tel: 6336 8111

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Keyaki is not a halal-certified eatery but does not use pork or lard.

• 6. Seiwaa Okonomiyaki And Teppanyaki Restaurant

Be spoiled for choice at Seiwaa Okonomiyaki And Teppanyaki Restaurant with their extensive teppanyaki menu. If you’re feeling indulgent, consider the Flavour Meat Grill Plate ($68++) for two, which consists of pork, chicken, bacon, lamb, and beef.

Otherwise, their Ocean Seafood Grill Set ($86++) is a good pick too, featuring salmon, squid, prawns, oysters, and scallops. There are a la carte items on the menu as well, with options such as Chicken ($15++), Pork ($15++), and Beef ($18++). Seiwaa is also famous for their okonomiyaki, which is a savoury Japanese pancake cooked on a hotplate.

Their most popular item is the Mix Okonomiyaki ($20++), which stars pork, squid, and shrimp within the grilled pancake, and is topped generously with mayonnaise and sweet-savoury okonomiyaki sauce. Address: 72 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209400 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 11pm

Tel: 8828 8931

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Seiwaa Okonomiyaki And Teppanyaki Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 7. Shima

Located at Goodwood Park Hotel, Shima is said to be Singapore’s first teppanyaki restaurant since they started their business in 1980. Opt for their Teppanyaki Buffet Lunch, where you can get beef tenderloin steak, Japanese oyster, sashimi and more for just $59++.

Do note that this lunch buffet is only available Monday through Friday. If you’re only available for dinner, go for their A la Carte Teppanyaki Set, which offers premium beef cuts such as Prime Beef Tenderloin ($55++ for 120g), Sirloin ($65++ for 150g) and Beef With Foie Gras ($100++). Address: 22 Scotts Road, Level 1, Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore 228221

Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm. 6pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6734 6281

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Shima is not a halal-certified eatery.

<$150++

• 8. Teppan Works

If you’re looking for a stylish, casual place to satisfy your teppanyaki cravings, Teppan Works is the place for you. Choose from either their Wagyu Beef Omakase ($99++) or Pork/Chicken Omakase ($89++), which comes with a teppanyaki omelette and seafood teppanyaki assortment.

You can also order their premium teppanyaki steaks individually, including their signature A4 Wagyu Sirloin Beef ($79++ for 130g) and A4 Wagyu Tenderloin ($89++ for 130g). Alternatively, their Tompei Yaki ($9++) is another popular pick, which comprises a Japanese omelette with pork belly.

Address: 42 Tras Street, Singapore 078981 Opening hours: Daily 12 to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm Tel: 6909 9469

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Teppan Works is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 9. Miyoshi By Fat Cow

Run by the folks over at Fat Cow, MIYOSHI is an upscale teppanyaki restaurant at Sentosa that’s a great option for date nights. Opt for their Teppan-Kaiseki Lunch ($98++) set which includes Wagyu Chawanmushi, Grilled Lobster, Eight Blossom Australia Wagyu Striploin and Signature Garlic Fried Rice.

To end off, there’s also dessert and seasonal appetizers. If that isn’t enough to satiate your fill, add their large range of sushi and sashimi to your meal.

For sushi, there’s the Salmon ($12++), Sea Bream ($12++), Blue Fin Tuna ($24++), Sea Urchin ($58++), Sea Scallop ($15++) and many more! Address: 2 Gunner Lane, #01-04/05/06, Mess Hall at Sentosa, Singapore 099567 Opening hours: Thurs 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Fri 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sat 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm

Tel: 9247 7668

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MIYOSHI by Fat Cow is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 10. Teppan Bar Q

If you’re feeling fancy, consider visiting Teppan Bar Q at Robertson Walk. Their Seafood & Wagyu Omakase Course ($130++) comes with A4 Kuroge Wagyu Sirloin Steak, Edamame, Sashimi Salad, and Hokkaido Scallop.

Alternatively, opt for their a la carte menu, which has unique dishes including Chicken Teriyaki ($18++), Special Okonomiyaki ($28++), and Hiroshima Oysters Butter Grilled With Spinach ($28++). They are open till 3am, which makes them a great teppanyaki supper spot.

Address: 11 Unity Street, #01-21/22, Robertson Walk, Singapore 237995 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 6pm to 2am, Sat-Sun 5pm to 2am

Tel: 6235 0629

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Teppan Bar Q is not a halal-certified eatery.

Where to eat Japanese teppanyaki in Singapore

If you want to explore other Japanese food, here’s our guide to affordable Japanese restaurants in Singapore.

Alternatively, check out our recommendations for the best Korean BBQ buffets in Singapore. Feature image adapted from @mouthnofilter, @workthrills and @gachimayaaphotography.

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