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Himawari Japanese Restaurant

4.4(1,262)on Google$$japanesebukit merah

991B Alexandra Rd, #01-08/09, Singapore 119970

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
B+Great choice

Score: 78 / 100

Atmosphere85
Queue wait60
Food quality75
Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

We find Himawari Japanese Restaurant to be a strong contender for a Japanese buffet, particularly noted for its generous and fresh sashimi.

The buffet, priced around $53-60++, offers a wide selection beyond sashimi, including unagi, chicken katsu donburi, tempura, and various sushi and maki.

Service is consistently praised for being friendly and prompt, with dishes arriving quickly.

While the buffet provides good value, especially for sashimi lovers, some diners suggest that the a la carte menu might be better for those seeking more premium ingredients like salmon belly or snow crab, as the buffet can lean heavily on rice and flour-based items.

The grilled fish head has been noted as occasionally overcooked.

We recommend making a reservation, especially for weekend dinners or special occasions, as the restaurant fills up quickly after opening.

Overall, it's a reliable choice for a satisfying Japanese feast, particularly if you prioritise fresh, thick-cut sashimi and efficient service.

Signature

thick-cut sashimi

Best time

early dinner (around 6:30 PM)

Wait time

reservations recommended for peak hours

Price

$$ ($53-60++/person for buffet)

Score: 78 · 5 sources

What customers say

Himawari Japanese Restaurant in Alexandra Road is praised for its generous and fresh, thick-cut sashimi, particularly within the buffet option, which many find to be excellent value for money.

While the buffet offers a wide variety of Japanese favorites like unagi, tempura, and shabu shabu, some customers note it contains many rice and flour-based items, suggesting the à la carte menu might be better for premium selections like salmon belly and snow crab.

Service is consistently described as friendly, prompt, and attentive, contributing to a welcoming and intimate atmosphere, though some dishes like the grilled fish head can be overcooked.

Generous, fresh, thick-cut sashimiBuffet value vs. à la carte premiumPrompt and attentive serviceWide variety of Japanese dishesOvercooked grilled fish head
70% positive20% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Doraemon· 3 months ago

Seeking to treat my companion, Kitty, to a memorable Valentine's Day dinner, I chose Himawari, a Japanese restaurant previously recommended to me by my motorcycling associates. To make the evening eve…

★★★★★Joe Soh· 5 months ago

If you're looking for a generous and fresh Japanese buffet in the Alexandra area, Himawari Japanese Restaurant is definitely worth considering. We opted for the Buffet Dinner at $$53++ as the à la car…

★★★★Sarah Constance· 3 months ago

The buffet is actually SO good and so worth for the price. It’s alacarte and amazing most of the items are actually pretty solid. Loved the steak, tamago, fat slices of sashimi. Barely had space for t…

★★★★oXRYSTALo Ong· 3 months ago

Himawari Japanese Restaurant (Alexandra Road) - Valentine's Day Dinner: Buffet or A La Carte? Seeking to treat me to a memorable Valentine's Day dinner, Donkey chose Himawari. This Japanese restauran…

★★★★★s g· 7 months ago

Awesome buffet selection. Sashimi are thick cut and fresh. Other items are good as well. The dishes were served very quickly with the QR ordering, much faster than the old paper ordering. Service is a…

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