Gokoku Japanese Bakery
This Gokoku Japanese Bakery outlet is one of the larger locations in Singapore with comfortable booth seating. During peak weekend lunch, expect 15-30 minute queues — arrive by 11:15am for immediate seating.
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About This Outlet
Gokoku Japanese Bakery is Japan's largest conveyor belt sushi chain by revenue, and this Velocity@Novena Square outlet brings the full Gokoku Japanese Bakery experience to Singapore's northern residents. Located on Level 5 of Velocity@Novena Square, directly connected to Novena MRT station (NS20), it is one of the most convenient sushi options for Novena and Marsiling residents. The outlet is spacious with booth seating for groups of up to 4, touchscreen tablet ordering, and a conveyor belt system that delivers plates directly to your table. With over 100 varieties of sushi, sashimi, and side dishes — starting from just S$2.20 per plate — Gokoku Japanese Bakery offers genuine quality at prices that rival hawker food. Items like Broiled Salmon Belly, Fatty Tuna, and seasonal specials demonstrate sourcing quality that surprises at this price point. Beyond raw fish, the menu includes Tonkotsu Ramen (S$5.50), Miso Soup with Clam, Crab Cream Croquettes, and a rotating selection of cooked items and desserts.
Compass Verdict
Japanese bakery at Velocity — katsu sandwiches, curry bread, melon pan freshly baked daily. Perfect between medical appointments at nearby Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
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How to Get There
Velocity@Novena Square is directly connected to Novena MRT station (NS20). Take the underground link from Novena MRT from the MRT. The mall is also served by Novena Bus Interchange.
Location
238 Thomson Road, #01-59, Velocity@Novena Square, Singapore 307683
📍 Open in Google MapsWhy Gokoku Japanese Bakery Dominates Singapore's Sushi Scene
Gokoku Japanese Bakery's dominance in Singapore is not accidental — it is engineered. The chain's proprietary supply chain sources fish from markets across Japan and globally, with AI-driven demand forecasting that ensures each outlet receives exactly the right quantity of each ingredient daily. The result is freshness at scale: the tuna at 11am is as fresh as the tuna at 9pm because the system knows exactly how much to prepare. The touchscreen ordering system, combined with the express belt delivery, means every piece is made to order rather than circling endlessly on a belt — a crucial quality advantage over older conveyor belt concepts. At the Velocity@Novena Square outlet, this translates to a sushi experience that genuinely rivals many sit-down restaurants at a fraction of the price. The Level 5 location offers comfortable booth seating with views, making it one of the more pleasant dining environments in the mall. For Novena residents, having Japan's #1 sushi chain within walking distance of the MRT is a luxury that residents of many other neighbourhoods envy.