# Japanese Restaurants in Clementi

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: 27
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- 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 27)
- [Mee Bagus](https://lookup.sg/biz/mee-bagus), Clementi · 380 Clementi Ave 5, #01-376 Kedai Kopi @ Clementi · 5 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-clementi), Clementi · 28 Boon Lay Way, #01-175/176 Tradehub 21 · 14 min walk from Jurong East MRT · registered 1997
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-clementi), Clementi · 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT · registered 2014
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-clementi), Clementi · 154 West Coast Road #01 - 87, West Coast Plaza · 15 min walk from Clementi MRT · SFA licensed
- [Igokochi Dining Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/igokochi-dining-bar), Clementi · 1 West Coast Drive Newest 002F99 · 10 min walk from Clementi MRT · registered 2020
- [Fish Mart Sakuraya](https://lookup.sg/biz/fish-mart-sakuraya), Clementi · 154 W Coast Rd, B1-50 West Coast Plaza · 15 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Japanese Fusion Mee Pok](https://lookup.sg/biz/japanese-fusion-mee-pok), Clementi · Blk 710 Clementi West Street 2 · 13 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Meet Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/meet-noodles), Clementi · 3151 Commonwealth Ave W, #01-15 Grantral Mall @ Clementi · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Joo Chiat Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/joo-chiat-prawn-mee), Clementi · 503 W Coast Dr, #01-35 Ayer Rajah Food Centre · 9 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Yakiniku Like](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-like-clementi), Clementi · 3155 Commonwealth Ave W, #05-35/36/37 · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Sheng Yi Fa Lor Mee (生益发卤面)](https://lookup.sg/biz/sheng-yi-fa-lor-mee), Clementi · 443 Clementi Ave 3, #01-55 · 2 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Ding Ji Teochew Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/ding-ji-teochew-noodle-clementi), Clementi · 345 Clementi Ave 5 · 6 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Q Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/q-prawn-noodles), Clementi · 721 Clementi West Street 2 · 15 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Wadori](https://lookup.sg/biz/wadori-clementi), Clementi · Clementi Mall, 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Hakata Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hakata-japanese-restaurant), Clementi · 1 W Coast Dr, #01-93/70 NEWest · 11 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Sedap Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/sedap-noodle), Clementi · 6 Clementi Loop · 17 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Yosakoi Japanese Food Alley @Clementi](https://lookup.sg/biz/yosakoi-japanese-food-alley-clementi), Clementi · Clementi Ave 2, 120352号, Block 352, #01-129 · 8 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Fan Ji Speciality Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/fan-ji-speciality-noodle), Clementi · 501 W Coast Dr, Yi Jia Coffee Shop · 9 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Tori Q](https://lookup.sg/biz/tori-q-clementi), Clementi · 3155 Commonwealth Ave W, #B1-19 The Clementi Mall · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Kinobe](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinobe), Clementi · 727 Clementi West Street 2, #01-294 Coffeeshop, S11 · 14 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Li Yuan Mee Pok](https://lookup.sg/biz/li-yuan-mee-pok), Clementi · 18 Boon Lay Way, #01-98 Tradehub 21 · 14 min walk from Jurong East MRT
- [Ramen Shiba](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-shiba), Clementi · #B1-09 West Coast Plaza · 15 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Yakiniku-OhJi Goen](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-ohji-goen), Clementi · 321 Clementi · 3 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Uncle Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/uncle-noodle), Clementi · 503 W Coast Dr, #01-04 · 9 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Maki-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-clementi), Clementi · 3155 Commonwealth Ave W, B1-K19 The Clementi Mall · 1 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [Boon Kee Wanton Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/boon-kee-wanton-noodle), Clementi · 448 Clementi Ave 3, #01-40 · 2 min walk from Clementi MRT
- [WOW Fine Foods Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/wow-fine-foods-pte-ltd), Clementi · 231A Pandan Loop · 20 min walk from Clementi 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.