# Japanese Restaurants in Bukit Panjang 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: 15 - 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 15) - [EAT](https://lookup.sg/biz/eat-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 436 Upp Bukit Timah Rd · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT - [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · #01-37, Bukit Panjang Plaza · 2 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2014 - [Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkotsu-kazan-ramen-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd, #01-64/65 · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Maki San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, B2-07 Hillion Mall · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Genki Sushi Hillion Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-hillion-mall), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, #01-19/20/21 · 2 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Inori Japanese Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/inori-japanese-dining), Bukit Panjang · 618 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, B01-02 St Francis Xavier Seminary · 4 min walk from Cashew MRT - [Kei Kaisendon Hillion Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/kei-kaisendon-hillion-mall), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, Hillion, Mall, #B1-41 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Monzen Izakaya and Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/monzen-izakaya-and-grill), Bukit Panjang · 4 Dairy Farm Ln, #01-04 · 11 min walk from Hillview MRT - [King of Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/king-of-prawn-noodles), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, B2-03/04/05 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Flaming Don](https://lookup.sg/biz/flaming-don), Bukit Panjang · #02-18, Bukit Panjang Plaza · 4 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichikokudo-hokkaido-ramen-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · Hillion Mall #01-01/02 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Mentai-Ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/mentai-ya), Bukit Panjang · Kopitiam · 4 min walk from Senja LRT - [Bishamon](https://lookup.sg/biz/bishamon), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Tori-Q](https://lookup.sg/biz/tori-q-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT - [Pontian Wanton Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/pontian-wanton-noodles-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, #B2-25 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT ## 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.