What is Saboten known for?

Saboten is one of Japan's largest tonkatsu (deep-fried breaded pork cutlet) chains, established in Tokyo in 1966 with over 500 shops worldwide. They are known for premium-grade pork, house-made breadcrumbs that create a non-greasy crispy coating, free-flow shredded cabbage with sesame and yuzu dressing, refillable rice and miso soup, and matcha ice cream for dessert.

How much does Saboten cost?

Loin Katsu Set from S$23, Tenderloin Katsu Set from S$26, Chicken Katsu Curry Set S$18.50, Twin Special Set S$52 (for two). All gozen sets include free-flow cabbage, rice, miso soup, chawanmushi, pickles, and matcha ice cream. Average spend S$25-35 per person.

Where is Saboten Millenia Walk?

9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-14, Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596. Level 2, Nihon Food Street area. Promenade MRT (CC4/DT15) Exit B, 3-minute walk. Open daily 11:30am-9:30pm (last order 9pm).

Chain — 500+ shops worldwide Est. 1966 Tokyo

Saboten

Name: Saboten (Millenia Walk)
Address: 9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-14 Millenia Walk, Singapore, 039596, SG
Telephone: +65 6837 3432
Price range: $$

さぼてん · Premium Tonkatsu · Millenia Walk · Since 1966

📍 Millenia Walk L2, Promenade MRT 3 min 🍖 Tonkatsu · Pork Cutlet · Free-Flow Cabbage 💰 S$23–35 / person (Dining)

📍 Map 📞 +65 6837 3432 📷 Instagram

What Makes Saboten Special

The Heritage
Founded 1966 Shinjuku, Tokyo. 500+ shops worldwide. Name means 'cactus' — thriving anywhere.

The Technique
House-made breadcrumbs, non-greasy crispy coat. Frying preserves juice. Consistently excellent.

Free Flow
Free-flow cabbage (sesame & yuzu), rice, miso soup + chawanmushi, pickles, matcha ice cream.

About This Branch

Saboten's flagship SG location. Level 2, Nihon Food Street. Open kitchen visible through glass. ~40-50 seats. Popular with CBD crowd at lunch.

Est. 1966 Shinjuku. 500+ shops. SG is direct-managed (not franchise). Premium pork, Uonuma Koshihikari rice, house-made breadcrumbs. Proprietary tonkatsu sauce.

The free-flow cabbage is a highlight — ice-cold, crisp, with yuzu and sesame dressings. Staff refill proactively. The cold crunch between bites of hot katsu completes the experience.

Compass Verdict

Should you eat here?

The Millenia Walk Saboten — same gold-standard tonkatsu, slightly less crowded than the main CBD outlet. Worth the short walk from Suntec.

Recommended For

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Menu & Pricing

All gozen sets include free-flow cabbage, rice, miso soup, chawanmushi, pickles, matcha ice cream.

Tonkatsu Sets (Gozen)

Other Sets

💡 Loin Katsu (S$23) is the classic. Cheese Tenderloin (S$28) for indulgence. Twin Special (S$52/2) for variety. Seasonal specials rotate. Note: tap water S$0.50.

Practical Information

Address

9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-14 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596

MRT

Promenade (CC4/DT15) Exit B — 3 min

Phone

+65 6837 3432

Hours

Daily 11:30am–9:30pm (LO 9pm)

Reservations

Walk-in only. Arrive before 12pm for lunch.

Payment

All major cards, contactless

Dietary Information

Not Halal Chicken options available Seafood options available

Photos

Follow @sabotensg for updates.

Location

9 Raffles Boulevard, #02-14 Millenia Walk, Singapore 039596

L2 Nihon Food Street. Promenade MRT Exit B, 3 min.

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Your Dining Journey

Grind Your Sesame First

Grind the roasted sesame yourself. Mix into the tonkatsu sauce. The freshly ground sesame genuinely enhances the flavour.

Start with the Cabbage

Don't skip the cabbage. Ice-cold, crisp, with yuzu and sesame. Eat before the katsu. Staff refill without asking.

The Katsu Itself

Loin katsu: thick, juicy. Tenderloin: leaner, tender. Both golden-brown, audibly crispy. Key test: it should NOT taste oily.

Finish with Matcha Ice Cream

Matcha ice cream included. Cuts the richness. Upgrade flavours for S$0.80.

Explore Millenia Walk

Nihon Food Street has Tenshima and Kurama on the same floor. Connects to Suntec City and Esplanade waterfront.

Editor's Note

What to know before you go

Reliable, not exciting. Consistently good for 10+ years. Honest: compact space, walk-in waits at lunch, water S$0.50. The kind of place where you get exactly what you expect, done well, every time.