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Kotobuki
3 Yuan Ching Rd, #01-02A, Singapore 618642
Kotobuki is a Japanese restaurant in Jurong West serving authentic Japanese cuisine at mid-range prices. Located at 3 Yuan Ching Rd, it draws steady interest from diners, with a 4-star rating across over 300 reviews.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 70 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Kotobuki presents itself as a neighbourhood Japanese spot with a mixed bag of offerings.
We note consistent praise for their service, with staff going above and beyond, even assisting with accessibility needs.
The atmosphere is generally described as chill and relaxing, though some find the exterior and interior dated.
Food-wise, the grilled fish receives strong recommendations, despite a 20-minute wait and the presence of bones.
The chirashi don is also highlighted for fresh sashimi, though the small bowl size can be inconvenient.
However, the ramen is frequently cited as diluted, and the garlic fried rice as under-seasoned and overpriced.
The garlic beef steak and tempura (when hot) are considered decent, but other items like California rolls and udon are less impressive.
Prices hover around the $18-30 mark for most dishes, which some reviewers find expensive for the overall quality.
We'd recommend Kotobuki for a relaxed lunch, especially if you're in the area and appreciate attentive service.
Focus on the grilled fish or chirashi don, and be prepared for a potentially dated environment.
Signature
Grilled fish
Best time
Lunch
Wait time
20 mins for grilled fish
Price
$$ ($18-30/person)
Score: 70 · 5 sources
What customers say
Kotobuki generally receives positive feedback for its fresh food, particularly the Chirashi don and grilled fish, and its friendly, attentive staff who provide excellent service, even assisting customers with mobility needs.
However, some dishes like the ramen and garlic fried rice are considered underwhelming or overpriced, and the restaurant's ambiance and exterior appearance can be a point of concern for some patrons, despite the overall pleasant dining experience.
Google Reviews
1. Chirashi don - fresh sashimi, a lot of rice. Looks nice but bowl small, food will be dropping on the tray. *Recommended 2. Ramen - soup very diluted *NOT recommended 3. Garlic fried rice - not garl…
This is our second visit to this restaurant! They have good food and most importantly, good services too! We find the space was friendly for family too! We went as a big group of 6 adults and 3 childr…
Super old place that has a smell like ppl have not entered this place before. Maybe we were brought to the back cuz big family. The front was not that bad but some of their banners fell due to wind??…
Had a wonderful experience here! My friend and I are both motorised wheelchair users, and the curb at the side of the restaurant was a little high. The staff immediately noticed and came out to help u…
Very cosy Japanese restaurant, excellent food and service. Cuts of fish were big and thick. Ebi fry was huge! Very satisfying 😄 they will keep coming to make sure your teacup is filled 👍🏻
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