# Japanese Restaurants in Bukit Batok 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: 14 - Median years in business: 12 ## 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 14) - [East Treasure Specialty Prawn Noodle @ Bukit Batok](https://lookup.sg/biz/east-treasure-specialty-prawn-noodle-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 233 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5, Block 233 · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · West Mall, Bukit Batok Central Link · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2014 - [Chin Choon Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/chin-choon-prawn-noodle), Bukit Batok · 265 Bukit Batok East Ave 4 · 14 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Thye Hong Fishball Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/thye-hong-fishball-noodles), Bukit Batok · 233 Bukit Batok East Ave 5 · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Pepper Lunch Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-express-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 1 Bukit Batok Central Link · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Tsukiji Men Don Tei麵亭](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsukiji-men-don-tei), Bukit Batok · 1 #01-02, West Mall S, Bukit Batok Central Link · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Peace Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/peace-japanese-cuisine), Bukit Batok · 144 Bukit Timah Rd · 20 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Jiak Song Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/jiak-song-noodles), Bukit Batok · 177 Bukit Batok West Ave. 8 · 11 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Ding Ji](https://lookup.sg/biz/ding-ji-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 347 Bukit Batok Street 34, #01-252 · 4 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT - [Lai Fa Ba](https://lookup.sg/biz/lai-fa-ba), Bukit Batok · #02-02 Prestige Centre · 17 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Otou San (West Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/otou-san-west-mall), Bukit Batok · West Mall, 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, #04-01 Food Court (Japanese stall · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Master Tang Wanton Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/master-tang-wanton-mee), Bukit Batok · 10E Sixth Avenue Kopitown Sixth Av · 7 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT - [Kinsa Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinsa-sushi), Bukit Batok · Hill V2 4 Hillview Rise · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT - [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 802 Bukit Batok West Avenue 5 Bukit Gombak Mrt Station 5 · 1 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT ## 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 --- 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.