# Japanese Restaurants in Singapore

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.

## Key facts
- Listings: 1,951
- Matched to a government licence/register: 152
- Median years in business: 11

## Licences
- **Food Shop Licence (SFA)** (Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): 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: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records
- **Liquor Licence** (Singapore Police Force (Police Licensing & Regulatory Department), required): 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: https://www.police.gov.sg/e-Services/Police-Licences/Liquor-Licence

## How to choose
- 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.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Yamagawa Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/yamagawa-japanese-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 7500A #01-305 Beach Rd The Plaza 199591 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1992
- [Nara Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/nara-japanese-restaurant), Novena · 167 Thomson Rd · 3 min walk from Novena MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2004
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-bishan), Bishan · Junction 8 Shopping Centre · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 1012 Upper Serangoon Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Hokkaido Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/hokkaido-sushi), Tanjong Pagar · 81 Anson Rd level 9 m Hotel Singapore · 1 min walk from Cc32 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [The Flying Squirrel](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-flying-squirrel), Chinatown · 92 Amoy St, #01-02 · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Shinzo Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/shinzo-japanese-cuisine), Clarke Quay · 17 Carpenter St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [Ramen Champion](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-champion), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #04-07 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Ramen Champion](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-champion-changi), Changi · #B2-58, Terminal 3 · 3 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Mitsuba Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/mitsuba-japanese-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #03-88 The Central · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Irodori Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/irodori-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 382 Havelock Road, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview, Hotel, #03-01 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2020
- [Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow](https://lookup.sg/biz/authentic-hock-lam-street-popular-beef-kway-teow), Raffles Place · 13 N Canal Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2005
- [Kuriya Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/kuriya-dining), Singapore River · 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #01 - 127 Great World · 1 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 2001
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya), Bugis · 230 Victoria St B1-10 · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kanshoku Ramen Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanshoku-ramen-bar), Somerset · 277 Orchard Rd #01 - 06 Orchard · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed
- [Nozomi Star Vista](https://lookup.sg/biz/nozomi-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-20 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-tonkotsu-king-four-seasons), Bugis · 158 Rochor Rd · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Saute Sushi | Paya Lebar Square | Paya Lebar | Vegetarian Vegan Halal | Japanese Cuisines](https://lookup.sg/biz/saute-sushi-paya-lebar-square-paya-lebar-vegetarian-vegan-halal-japane), Geylang · 60 Paya Lebar Rd #02-15 Paya Lebar Square · 1 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT · SFA licensed
- [YAYOI Japanese Restaurant | The Star Vista | Teishoku | Tonkatsu | Chicken Namban](https://lookup.sg/biz/yayoi-japanese-restaurant-the-star-vista-teishoku-tonkatsu-chicken-nam), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green B1-13 The Star Vista · 4 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yoshinoya Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sushiro Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #05-16/17/18 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Miam Miam](https://lookup.sg/biz/miam-miam), Jurong East · 3 Gateway Dr #02-27/29 Westgate · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · SFA licensed
- [Watami Japanese Dining (The Star Vista)](https://lookup.sg/biz/watami-japanese-dining-the-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green #02-16 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Genki Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi), Bishan · 9 Bishan Pl #01-22/30 Junction 8 · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT · registered 2011
- [Hakumai](https://lookup.sg/biz/hakumai), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd #01-50A International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [Itacho Sushi (Star Vista)](https://lookup.sg/biz/itacho-sushi-star-vista), Buona Vista · 1 Vista Exchange Green B1-12 The Star Vista · 3 min walk from Buona Vista MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kei Kaisendon AMK HUB](https://lookup.sg/biz/kei-kaisendon-amk-hub), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 B1-17 Hub · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · SFA licensed
- [Tsukimi Hamburg @ Jurong Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsukimi-hamburg-jurong-point), Jurong West · 1 Jurong West Central 2 B1-52 Shopping Centre Jurong Point · 1 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ichiban Bento](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-bento), Jurong East · 50 Jurong Gateway Rd · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 2011
- [Ichiban Bento](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-bento-tampines), Tampines · Kuriya Japanese Market, Tampines One, 10 Tampines Central 1 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2011

## By area
- Downtown Core: 298
- Orchard: 219
- Outram: 152
- Tanjong Pagar: 150
- Somerset: 148
- Bugis: 101
- Bukit Merah: 86
- Singapore River: 85
- Raffles Place: 78
- Geylang: 72
- Rochor: 66
- Queenstown: 64
- Chinatown: 63
- Kallang: 63
- Tampines: 62

## FAQs
### 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.

## Sources
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.