Ichiban Boshi at The Clementi Mall is part of a Japanese dining chain that has been serving Singapore since 2000. The brand focuses on comforting, accessible Japanese food — fresh sushi and sashimi, hearty set meals, and seasonal specialties — guided by the spirit of omotenashi, or wholehearted hospitality.
The restaurant's name combines Ichiban, meaning "first," and Boshi, meaning "star," reflected in a sakura-inspired brandmark built around a central star. Since opening, it has grown from a simple idea into a well-loved brand where families, friends and colleagues gather to share meals together.
As part of the RE&S group, Ichiban Boshi operates across multiple malls and shopping centres in Singapore, including The Clementi Mall, with a menu spanning popular set meals, sushi, sashimi, curry, udon and signature dishes crafted using traditional Japanese techniques.
Tucked into The Clementi Mall, this branch of Ichiban Boshi carries forward a brand that has been serving Japanese comfort food to Singapore since 2000, built on the idea that good Japanese dining should be accessible to everyone.
Ichiban Boshi's story began as a simple idea: serve comforting Japanese meals that everyone could enjoy. Over the years, that idea grew into a well-loved brand found across multiple malls and shopping centres in Singapore, including this Clementi outlet. The restaurant's approach is guided by omotenashi, the Japanese concept of wholehearted hospitality, shaping how every guest is welcomed and looked after.
The brand's name itself carries meaning — Ichiban translates to "first," and Boshi to "star." Together they're represented in a sakura-inspired brandmark, with a star at its centre symbolising balance and consistency in every dish served.
At the heart of the menu sits the Ichiban Gozen, the restaurant's signature set meal since 2000, built using Goho — five traditional Japanese cooking techniques — brought together in one balanced plate. For something heartier, the Tokusen Gyu Saikoro Steak serves up premium striploin cubes seared on a sizzling hotplate, finished with black pepper sauce and a side of fresh potato salad.
Sashimi lovers are pointed toward the Ichiban Jyu, a crowd favourite since 2005 featuring fresh salmon sashimi drizzled with chilli padi and sesame oil for a bit of a kick. For something with more crunch, the Ichiban Roll is stuffed with a 20cm crispy tiger prawn and topped with the restaurant's own spicy house sauce.
Beyond these highlights, the popular menu selection includes familiar favourites like the Ichiban Set Meal, Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Sakura, Niku Udon, and the 4 Kinds Melty Cheese Katsu — dishes built for approachable, satisfying Japanese dining rather than anything overly experimental.
Ichiban Boshi structures its offering across a few different menus: a Grand Menu covering the full dine-in range, a Star Menu, a dedicated Takeaway Menu for those ordering to go, and Celebration Platters designed for sharing on special occasions. As the brand notes on its own site, menu content and prices are indicative and subject to change, with final prices shown in the actual menus at the restaurant.
This Clementi outlet is one of many Ichiban Boshi locations across Singapore, operating under the RE&S group. Across its outlets, the brand positions itself as a place where families, friends and colleagues can gather over good food — a role it has played for guests since first opening its doors in 2000.
Located within The Clementi Mall, this branch offers the same set meals, sushi, sashimi and signature dishes found across the Ichiban Boshi chain, making it a convenient option for a Japanese meal while shopping or after work in the Clementi area.