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Japanese Restaurants in Singapore: 1,951 Japanese restaurants, typically 11 years in business

Updated October 2026How we rank
Japanese restaurants in Singapore span conveyor-belt sushi, donburi chains, izakayas and omakase counters. All must hold an SFA licence, and since January 2026 a SAFE grade shows each outlet's food-safety track record – relevant for raw fish. Expect "++" pricing at sit-down restaurants, adding about 19.9% to the menu price.

21 of the best-documented Japanese restaurants in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Yamagawa Japanese Restaurant

Yamagawa Japanese Restaurant

Kampong Glam

34+ years in business

4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT

Nara Japanese Restaurant

Nara Japanese Restaurant

Novena

22+ years in business

3 min walk from Novena MRT

Sakae Sushi

Sakae Sushi

Bishan

29+ years in business

1 min walk from Bishan MRT

Akashi Japanese Restaurant

Akashi Japanese Restaurant

Somerset

31+ years in business

3 min walk from Orchard MRT

Monster Curry

Monster Curry

Serangoon

17+ years in business

1 min walk from Serangoon MRT

Hokkaido Sushi

Hokkaido Sushi

Tanjong Pagar

14+ years in business

1 min walk from Cc32 MRT

The Flying Squirrel

The Flying Squirrel

Chinatown

13+ years in business

2 min walk from Dt18 MRT

Shinzo Japanese Cuisine

Shinzo Japanese Cuisine

Clarke Quay

13+ years in business

1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT

Ramen Champion

Ramen Champion

Bugis

15+ years in business

2 min walk from Bugis MRT

Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant

Clarke Quay

12+ years in business

1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT

Irodori Restaurant

Irodori Restaurant

Robertson Quay

Since 2020

4 min walk from Havelock MRT

Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow

Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow

Raffles Place

21+ years in business

4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT

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What licence should a Japanese restaurant have?

  • Food Shop Licence (SFA)

    Singapore Food Agency (SFA) · Required by law

    Every restaurant, cafe, bakery, stall and food court outlet selling food to the public must be licensed by SFA. Since 19 Jan 2026 the licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) based on the outlet's food-safety track record; scan the QR code on the displayed licence to see it.

    Check the official register

  • Liquor Licence

    Singapore Police Force (Police Licensing & Regulatory Department) · Required by law

    Any outlet selling alcohol for consumption on or off the premises needs a liquor licence, which sets its permitted supply hours. Sale to anyone under 18 is an offence for the licensee.

    Check the official register

How to choose a Japanese restaurant

  • For raw fish, check the SAFE grade on the SFA licence (scan the QR code): grade A means more than three years without a major lapse.
  • Lunch sets are usually far cheaper than dinner at the same restaurant – omakase counters often charge half or less at lunch.
  • Izakayas serving alcohol need a liquor licence; ask about last orders, which follow the licence hours.
  • For halal needs, a few Japanese chains have MUIS-certified outlets; mirin and sake are common in standard Japanese cooking, so do not assume a 'no pork' menu is halal.
  • Book counter seats in advance – they are limited and usually require a card guarantee.

Questions about Japanese restaurants in Singapore

What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?

From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?

"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

Is Japanese food halal in Singapore?

Not by default. Japanese cooking often uses mirin, sake and other alcohol-based seasonings. Some Japanese restaurants hold MUIS halal certification – check the exact outlet on the MUIS directory or MuslimSG app and look for the original certificate on display.

How many Japanese restaurants are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 1,951 Japanese restaurants in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (298). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.