# Japanese Restaurants in Dhoby Ghaut

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: 39
- Matched to a government licence/register: 6
- Median years in business: 3

## 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)
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 1012 Upper Serangoon Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Tamoya Udon and Tempura](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamoya-udon-and-tempura), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #06-11 12 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hai Ge Ji Beef Noodle海哥记 @ Plaza Singapura](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-ge-ji-beef-noodle-plaza-singapura), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #06-15/16/17 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Tsukada Nojo](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsukada-nojo), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd #03-81 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Ganko Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ganko-sushi), Dhoby Ghaut · 9 Penang Rd, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Izakaya Play Restaurant Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-play-restaurant-bar), Dhoby Ghaut · 48a Prinsep St · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · #01-10 PoMo · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Loca Niru](https://lookup.sg/biz/loca-niru), Dhoby Ghaut · 101 Penang Rd, #02-01 House of Tan Yeok Nee · 2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Nori-Age](https://lookup.sg/biz/nori-age), Dhoby Ghaut · 51 Bras Basah Rd, #01-11 Lazada One · 1 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · registered 2014
- [Genki Sushi Plaza Singapura](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-plaza-singapura), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #06-05/06 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Aki Sushi & Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/aki-sushi-and-grill), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Road, #B2-40 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Nihon Mura](https://lookup.sg/biz/nihon-mura), Dhoby Ghaut · 2 Handy Rd · 2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed
- [Genkai Koya](https://lookup.sg/biz/genkai-koya), Dhoby Ghaut · 1 Selegie Road, #02-02 Gr.id Mall · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2023
- [Prince Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/prince-noodles), Dhoby Ghaut · 55 Armenian St · 3 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2024
- [CoCo Ichibanya](https://lookup.sg/biz/coco-ichibanya-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · The Atrium @ Orchard, 60A Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Yakinikutei Ao-Chan](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakinikutei-ao-chan), Dhoby Ghaut · 100 Orchard Rd, #02-22/26 Concorde Hotel · 3 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Menya Kokoro](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-kokoro-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Osaka Ohsho](https://lookup.sg/biz/osaka-ohsho-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [La Jiang Shan Hotpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-jiang-shan-hotpot), Dhoby Ghaut · 35 Selegie Rd, #01-10 Parklane Shopping Mall · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Din-Gi Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/din-gi-noodle-house), Dhoby Ghaut · Block 68, Orchard Road, #B2-50/51, Plaza Singapura, 238839 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [The Sushi Bar Dining Plaza Singapura](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-sushi-bar-dining-plaza-singapura), Dhoby Ghaut · Orchard Road Presbyterian Church, 3 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Wooshi Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/wooshi-singapore), Dhoby Ghaut · Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station (NS24), 11 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [GyoGyo](https://lookup.sg/biz/gyogyo), Dhoby Ghaut · #06-08/09/10 Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba](https://lookup.sg/biz/kokoro-tokyo-mazesoba), Dhoby Ghaut · #B2-53 Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Panko Pocket](https://lookup.sg/biz/panko-pocket), Dhoby Ghaut · #B2-32 Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [The Bettership](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-bettership), Dhoby Ghaut · #01-03 The Cathay · 2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Tori Q Japanese Yakitori](https://lookup.sg/biz/tori-q-japanese-yakitori), Dhoby Ghaut · #B2-03 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Tsuzumi Dango](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsuzumi-dango-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · #B2-44 Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT
- [Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/redhill-teochew-fishball-noodle), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, Plaza Singapura, #B2-39 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut 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.