# Japanese Restaurants in Bugis

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: 101
- Matched to a government licence/register: 11
- Median years in business: 9

## 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)
- [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
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya), Bugis · 230 Victoria St B1-10 · 1 min walk from Bugis 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
- [Chikuyotei](https://lookup.sg/biz/chikuyotei), Bugis · 80 Middle Road, a, #01-01 Luxury Collection Hotel, Frasers House · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichikokudo-hokkaido-ramen), Bugis · B1-135 (Tower 4) Suntec City Mall 3 Temasek Blvd 038983 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Sushi SEIZAN](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-seizan), Bugis · 470 North Bridge Rd #03-19 Bugis Cube · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Itacho Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/itacho-sushi), Bugis · 200 Victoria St #B1-05 Bugis Junction · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Robata Hikari](https://lookup.sg/biz/robata-hikari), Bugis · 7 Fraser St, #01-48/49/50 Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2025
- [Deli's Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/delis-kitchen), Bugis · 91 Bencoolen St, #01-54 Sunshine Plaza · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Shinsora](https://lookup.sg/biz/shinsora), Bugis · 331 North Bridge Road 01-04 Odeon Towers · 3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [Kiwami](https://lookup.sg/biz/kiwami-bugis), Bugis · 3 Temasek Blvd, #02-458 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Sushi Masaaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-masaaki), Bugis · 26 Beach Rd, B1-17 South Beach Avenue · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Umai Artisanal Udon Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/umai-artisanal-udon-bar), Bugis · 128 Beach Road #01-05, Guoco Midtown, Market · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Juu Don](https://lookup.sg/biz/juu-don), Bugis · Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #B1-115 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-bugis), Bugis · #B1-151 Suntec City Mall · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Bachmann Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/bachmann-japanese-restaurant-bugis), Bugis · 200 Victoria St, #01-01 Bugis Junction · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Genki Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #01 - 08 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Raffles Japanese Clinic](https://lookup.sg/biz/raffles-japanese-clinic), Bugis · Kum Yan Methodist Church, 1 Queen St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2002
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-bugis), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street B1-04/K24 Bugis Junction · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2009
- [Nobu-ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/nobu-ya), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-05 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2013
- [QQ Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/qq-noodle-house), Bugis · 231 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Taan Iza Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/taan-iza-bar), Bugis · 1 Liang Seah St, #01-03/04 Liang Seah Place · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ajisen Parco Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajisen-parco-japanese-restaurant), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yu Kee Duck & Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/yu-kee-duck-and-noodle-house), Bugis · 516 North Bridge Rd · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ramen Nagi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-nagi), Bugis · 9 Temasek Boulevard Suntec Tower Two 002F513 Suntec Tower 2 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · registered 2017
- [Nob's Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/nobs-kitchen), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-33 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sankai Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sankai-japanese-restaurant), Bugis · 1 Liang Seah St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Izakaya Hikari](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-hikari), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #03-01 Level 3 · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2019
- [Ishizawa](https://lookup.sg/biz/ishizawa), Bugis · 328 N Bridge Rd, #01-11 Raffles Hotel Shopping Arcade · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2020
- [Bistro Bugis](https://lookup.sg/biz/bistro-bugis), Bugis · 251 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2022

## 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.