# Japanese Restaurants in Changi

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: 29
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 15

## 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 29)
- [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
- [Tempura Makino](https://lookup.sg/biz/tempura-makino-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard, #01-223 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Hitoyoshi Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/hitoyoshi-izakaya), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard #05-205 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport · 6 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Wa-En Wagyu Yakiniku](https://lookup.sg/biz/wa-en-wagyu-yakiniku), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard, #01-224 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Tanuki Raw Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/tanuki-raw-express), Changi · 65 Airport Boulevard T3 02-K3 · 3 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-changi), Changi · #03-085, Viewing Mall, Changi Airport Terminal 2 · 1 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 1997
- [Ippudo Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/ippudo-express), Changi · Airport Blvd., 65号 02-K3 Departure/Transit Lounge South Terminal 3 · 1 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichikokudo-hokkaido-ramen-changi), Changi · 65 Airport Blvd., Terminal 3 Terminal 3 · 2 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en-changi), Changi · Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Gochi](https://lookup.sg/biz/gochi-changi), Changi · Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Kane Mochi](https://lookup.sg/biz/kane-mochi-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Blvd., #B2 - 269 · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Tonkatsu Ma Maison](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkatsu-ma-maison), Changi · 78 Airport Blvd., #02 - 211 · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Saboten](https://lookup.sg/biz/saboten-changi), Changi · Changi Airport Terminal 1 80 Airport Boulevard · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Blvd., #03 - 209 Singapore Changi Airport · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [A&W](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-and-w-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Blvd, #01-225 Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Allan Mixed Curry Vegetable Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/allan-mixed-curry-vegetable-rice), Changi · Changi Airport Terminal 2, 60 Airport Blvd · 4 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Amigo Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/amigo-noodle), Changi · Changi Village Carrot Cake, Market & Hawker Centre, 2 Changi Village Rd
- [Itacho Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/itacho-sushi-changi), Changi · Jewels@Bee Private Limited, Mactech Building, 2 Kallang Pudding Rd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Japan Gourmet Hall Sora](https://lookup.sg/biz/japan-gourmet-hall-sora), Changi · 80 Airport Blvd · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-noodle-house), Changi · Depature, 2nd, Floor International, Terminal 4
- [IPPUDO EXPRESS Changi Airport T1](https://lookup.sg/biz/ippudo-express-changi-airport-t1), Changi · 80 Airport Boulevard Changi Airport Terminal 1 Departure/Transit Lounge Level 2 Kiosk #02-K17, Changi Airport · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Woke Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/woke-ramen), Changi · #03-19B Terminal 1 · 7 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Guang Xing Original Taste Fish Head Bee Hoon](https://lookup.sg/biz/guang-xing-original-taste-fish-head-bee-hoon), Changi · 2 Changi Village Rd, #01-31
- [Amigo Fish Specially](https://lookup.sg/biz/amigo-fish-specially), Changi · Changi Village Mini-Mart Liquor & BBQ Shop, 1 Changi Village Rd
- [The Green Market](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-green-market), Changi · Changi Airport Terminal 2 Departure /Transit Lounge · 1 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [珠江燒臘面家](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-819643), Changi · Killiney Kopitiam, Changi Airport Terminal 2, 60 Airport Blvd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Niigata Bento](https://lookup.sg/biz/niigata-bento), Changi · Istudio @ Terminal 4, Changi Airport Terminal 4, 10 Airport Blvd
- [The Last Day Sale](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-last-day-sale), Changi · Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Ichirou Shabu and Sukiyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichirou-shabu-and-sukiyaki), Changi · Jl Danau Sunter Utara blok A No. 3 · 6 min walk from Changi Airport 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

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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.