Why Sushi Express
💰 S$1.50/Plate
S$1.50++/plate = cheapest conveyor sushi in SG. 6-10 plates = S$10.80-18 total. Unbeatable pricing.
🍵 Free-Flow Green Tea
Free hot green tea, refillable. No drink surcharge. Your bill = only the sushi plates you eat.
🏪 38+ Outlets
38+ SG outlets. Taiwan origin 2006, SG since 2011. Scale = consistent quality and supply.
🚇 MRT + Takeout
2 locations: dine-in B1-08 + MRT takeout kiosk #01-29. Commuter-friendly grab-and-go option.
About
Sushi Express originated in Taiwan in 2006, entering China with CN¥6 per plate pricing across Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen before expanding to 190+ stores in 20 Chinese cities. The brand arrived in Singapore in 2011 with S$1.50 per plate — a promise that has remained unchanged for over 15 years despite inflation. Now with 38+ outlets islandwide, Sushi Express is one of the most ubiquitous Japanese food brands in the country. Tampines 1 B1-08. Conveyor belt: pick, eat, count plates. The Tampines 1 B1 outlet is particularly popular because of its basement location — directly accessible from the MRT without going upstairs, making it the most convenient sushi stop for commuters and shoppers entering Tampines 1 from the underground MRT connection. During weekend lunch peak (12-2pm), expect 10-20 minute waits for seating. Weekday afternoons (3-5pm) are the sweet spot: no queue, fresh belt, and you can take your time choosing. The outlet has approximately 30-35 counter seats arranged around the conveyor belt in a U-shape formation, with additional table seating nearby.
Belt menu: salmon, tuna, tamago, inari, rolls, mentaiko, prawn, octopus. Salmon Belly = most sought. Mentaiko Salmon = #2. Cream Puff = surprise dessert hit. Miso soup add-on. Green tea free.
Recommended For
💰 Budget🍣 Quick Fix👨👩👧 Families🚇 Commuters
Menu (All S$1.50++/plate)
Most Popular
Also on Belt
Budget Guide
💚 Solo S$9-14
5-7 plates + tea = under S$15. Cheapest Japanese in Tampines after Sukiya.
💛 Couple S$22-35
12-20 plates + miso = under S$35 for two. Sit near kitchen for fresh picks.
❤️ Family of 4: S$40-55
24 plates for family of 4 = ~S$43. Most affordable Japanese family dining in Tampines.
Practical Info
Address
10 Tampines Central 1, #B1-08, Tampines 1, Singapore 529536
MRT
Tampines (EW2/DT32) — Tampines 1 B1
Takeout Kiosk
Tampines MRT #01-29 (10am-10pm)
Delivery
GrabFood · foodpanda
Dietary
❌ Not Halal✅ Kid-Friendly
☪️ Halal Alternatives
Compare: Budget Sushi in Tampines
| Sushi Express | Sushiro | Genki Sushi |
|---|
| Price/plate | S$1.50 ★★ | from S$2.20 | from S$2.80 |
| Format | Belt | Belt + order | Shinkansen train |
| Fish Quality | Good for price | Best ★★ | Good |
| Free Tea | ✅ ★ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Menu Breadth | Sushi only | Sushi + ramen + sides ★ | Sushi + sides + sets |
| Fun Factor | Classic belt | Freshness chip | Shinkansen ★★ |
| Best For | Cheapest sushi | Best quality | Most fun (kids) |
| Location | Tampines 1 B1 | Tampines 1 L2 | Tampines Mall L3 |
Insider Tips
Tip 1: Sit Near Kitchen
Freshest plates from kitchen end. Request kitchen-side seats. Salmon Belly gets snatched first.
Tip 2: Avoid Stale Plates
Skip dry/curled plates — circle too long. Pick moist, glossy ones = freshly placed. Belt restocks most at peak hours.
Tip 3: Weekday 3-5pm
Weekday 3-5pm = zero queue. Slightly smaller selection but no waiting. Perfect for solo snack.
Tip 4: MRT Takeout Kiosk
MRT kiosk #01-29: pre-made boxes + 38-piece party platters (S$38). No belt queue needed. Commuter-perfect.
Editor's Note
Honest Assessment
Budget champion of Tampines and arguably all of Singapore. S$1.50 per plate with complimentary refillable green tea is simply unbeatable in the entire sushi landscape. Salmon Belly genuinely good. Caveats: fish quality ≠ mid-range, stale belt plates, sushi-only menu, weekend queues. But: cheapest sushi for all. Family of 4 under S$50. Quality → Sushiro. Fun → Genki. Cheapest → you're here.
Location
Tampines 1 Japanese
Tampines 1 = 7 Japanese across 4 floors: B1 (Sushi Express + Haruyama ☪️), L1 (Monster Curry + Bari Bari), L2 (Sushiro), L4 (Pepper Lunch ☪️ + Sushi Tei). S$1.50 to S$58. 3 halal. No other East SG building matches this.
