Sen of Japan Menu Prices – Marina Bay Sands Deals
Sen of Japan brings NOBU-level Japanese cooking to Marina Bay Sands at prices that surprise first-time visitors. The restaurant opened in 2016 with Chef Nakano Hiromi — formerly head chef at NOBU in Las Vegas — at the helm, and it quickly became a hit for thick-cut sashimi, premium maki, and affordable weekday lunch sets. “Sen” means “fresh” in Japanese, and the kitchen builds its identity on that promise.
Located at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, the restaurant offers Japanese cuisine for business lunches, date nights, and celebrations. Unlike the NESUTO MENU, it features private dining rooms and a sushi bar, with lunch sets from SGD 31 and premium platters up to SGD 198.
What Is Sen of Japan Menu?
The Sen of Japan menu covers cold and warm starters, salads and soups, sashimi and nigiri, Sen special maki, tempura, noodles and rice, mains, sushi and sashimi platters, desserts, and one of Singapore’s most extensive sake menus with a sweetness-dryness pairing guide. Chef Nakano Hiromi crafts signature maki like the Mala Maki and the Negitoro Uni Nori Roll, and the kitchen serves famously thick cuts of sashimi.
The menu suits both quick weekday lunches and indulgent dinners. Guests grab a $31–74 set lunch Monday to Thursday, book the $78 weekend lunch special, or go all-in on the $198 Chef’s Omakase Sashimi Platter.
Who Owns Sen of Japan?
Sen of Japan originated in Las Vegas, where Chef Nakano Hiromi previously led the kitchen at NOBU (Hard Rock). The Singapore outlet opened in 2016 at Marina Bay Sands under the same brand and culinary leadership, and it reopened after a refurbishment with the menu intact.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Brand origin | Las Vegas, USA |
| Chef | Nakano Hiromi (former NOBU head chef) |
| Singapore outlet opened | 2016, Marina Bay Sands |
| Address | 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-86, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956 |
Opening and Closing Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Last order at 9:15 PM.
Delivery Hours
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Takeaway | Takeaway menu available through the restaurant |
| Delivery | Check the restaurant’s current listings for delivery options |
| Dine-in | Daily 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Note | Menus and prices on delivery platforms can differ from dine-in |
Weekday Set Lunch
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken Teriyaki Set (seared chicken thigh, sweet soy glaze) | $31.00 |
| Buta Shogayaki Set (sliced pork, ginger soy sauce) | $33.00 |
| Spicy Miso Salmon Set (seared salmon, spicy miso, ikura rice) | $34.00 |
| Unagi Don (grilled eel, sweet soy glaze) | $34.00 |
| Salmon Ikura Don (salmon sashimi, ikura, sushi rice) | $36.00 |
| Yuzu Kosho Black Cod Set (baked black cod, yuzu kosho) | $40.00 |
| Bara Chirashi Don (chopped sashimi, tobiko, sushi rice) | $41.00 |
| Sushi & Sashimi Set (3 nigiri, 5 sashimi) | $48.00 |
| Chirashi Don (sliced sashimi, ikura, sushi rice) | $48.00 |
| Hokkaido Gyudon (A4 wagyu, yakiniku sauce, onsen egg) | $48.00 |
| A4 Wagyu Steak Set (grilled wagyu, mushrooms, rice) | $54.00 |
| Lobster Ramen (lobster tail, lobster broth, onsen egg) | $54.00 |
| Sen Premium Bara Chirashi (ōtoro, uni, ikura, sushi rice) | $60.00 |
| Hon Maguro Nigiri Set (ōtoro, chūtoro, akami — 6 pieces) | $74.00 |
The weekday lunch sets deliver the best value in the building, starting at just $31 with appetiser, salad, miso soup, and dessert included. Office crowds favour the black cod and bara chirashi, while the Hon Maguro Nigiri Set gives bluefin lovers three cuts of tuna in one sitting.
Weekend Lunch Special
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Weekend Lunch Special (chef’s appetiser, salad, sashimi moriawase, main, dessert) | $78.00 |
| Upgrade to premium sashimi (toro & uni) | +$25.00 |
| Choice of: Cheese Kurobuta Katsu / Bara Chirashi Don / A4 Wagyu Steak | Included |
| Upgrade to Premium Bara Chirashi Don | +$25.00 |
| Upgrade to A5 Wagyu Tenderloin | +$70.00 |
The weekend special presents popular dishes in tasting portions, from sashimi moriawase to A4 wagyu steak. Guests upgrade to premium sashimi or A5 tenderloin for the full celebration, and every course arrives beautifully plated.
Sashimi & Sushi
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Sashimi / Nigiri (per piece) | $8.00 – $45.00 |
| Sushi & Sashimi Platters | $58.00 – $198.00 |
| Chef’s Omakase Sashimi Platter | $198.00 |
| Sushi & Sashimi Set (lunch, 3 nigiri + 5 sashimi) | $48.00 |
Thick cuts define the sashimi program — hamachi and salmon belly arrive in generous slices that regulars specifically praise. The Chef’s Omakase Sashimi Platter tops the menu at $198 for diners who want the kitchen’s full showcase.
Sen Special Maki
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Mala Maki (soft-shell crab tempura, flame-seared salmon, mala spice) | $24.00 |
| Negitoro Uni Nori Roll (chūtoro, uni, ikura) | $32.00 |
| Sen Special Maki (selection) | $26.00 – $88.00 |
| Sushi Pizza / Maguro Pizza | Ask your server |
Chef Nakano’s maki line mixes creativity with quality fish, and the Mala Maki leads with soft-shell crab tempura and flame-seared salmon finished in spicy mala. The Negitoro Uni Nori Roll packs chūtoro, uni, and ikura into one indulgent house special.
Starters, Salads & Soups
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cold Starters | $21.00 – $58.00 |
| Warm Starters | $8.00 – $39.00 |
| Salads & Soups | $6.00 – $27.00 |
| Ikura Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard, ikura) | Ask your server |
The starters range from light salads to richer warm dishes, and the ikura chawanmushi earns praise as both pretty and delicious. Cold starters suit sashimi lovers who want to ease into the meal.
Mains, Tempura, Noodles & Rice
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tempura | $18.00 – $28.00 |
| Noodles & Rice | $23.00 – $89.00 |
| Mains | $41.00 – $168.00 |
Mains run from comforting tempura to premium cuts, with the black cod standing out as a diner favourite. The range covers both casual bowls and high-end centrepieces for shared dinners.
What Makes Sen of Japan Famous?
en of Japan earns its fame as the Marina Bay Sands Japanese restaurant where a former NOBU head chef serves premium sushi at unexpectedly fair prices. The thick-cut sashimi, the Mala Maki, and the $32 Negitoro Uni Nori Roll keep regulars returning, while the $31–74 weekday lunch sets make it the CBD’s worst-kept secret.
The 2020 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award and one of Singapore’s most extensive sake menus seal its reputation. Diners praise the black cod and the maguro pizza, book the private rooms for celebrations, and return for the omakase platter.
Customer Reviews
| Customer Name | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Manfred H | 5/5 | Praised the excellent sushi, creative desserts, and friendly service. |
| Corin Y | 5/5 | Enjoyed the ambience, delicious food, and efficient service. |
| bcheong | 4/5 | Appreciated the Marina Bay views and sashimi selection but found the restaurant expensive. |
| KaurJac | 4/5 | Recommended the lunch sets, especially the beef and cod dishes. |
| Karram | 5/5 | Described lunch visits as consistently enjoyable and recommended making reservations. |
| Gerry | 4/5 | Liked the teriyaki chicken and attentive staff but found some pork dishes dry. |
Conclusion
Sen of Japan delivers NOBU-trained cooking without the NOBU bill: thick-cut sashimi, creative maki, and lunch sets that start at $31 in the heart of Marina Bay Sands. The sake menu, private rooms, and sushi bar make it work for everything from quick business lunches to full celebratory dinners.
Book ahead for weekends and arrive before 9:15 PM for last order. Start with the sashimi, try the Mala Maki, and let the lunch sets do the heavy lifting on value.
