# Japanese Restaurants in HarbourFront

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: 30
- Matched to a government licence/register: 4
- Median years in business: 17

## 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)
- [Le Shrimp Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-shrimp-ramen), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-25 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi), HarbourFront · #B2-07/08/09, VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2000
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-126/127/129 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2009
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02 - 152 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 Maritime Square, #02-72/73 HarbourFront Centre · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hokkaido-Ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/hokkaido-ya), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02 - 153 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2016
- [Golden Village](https://lookup.sg/biz/golden-village), HarbourFront · Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [有间面馆 Go Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/go-noodle-house), HarbourFront · #B2-24 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-159/160 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Ramen Hitoyoshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-hitoyoshi-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 Maritime Square, #01-99 1st Floor HarbourFront Centre · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Kei Kaisendon VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/kei-kaisendon-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-136 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Tempura Makino](https://lookup.sg/biz/tempura-makino), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-111 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Tonkatsu ENbiton (VivoCity)](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkatsu-enbiton-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, B2-27/27A · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Yakiniku Like](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-like-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-60 · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Genki Sushi VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02 - 65 · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Una Una](https://lookup.sg/biz/una-una), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02 - 94 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [TamJai SamGor Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamjai-samgor-singapore-harbourfront), HarbourFront · #B2-28 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [鬼金棒Kikanbo Ramen @VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/kikanbo-ramen-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, B2-36 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Waa Cow! Vivocity](https://lookup.sg/biz/waa-cow-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-188C · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Lucky Fishball Noodle Stall](https://lookup.sg/biz/lucky-fishball-noodle-stall), HarbourFront · Blk 2 Seah Im Rd · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Shi Ji Noodle Stall](https://lookup.sg/biz/shi-ji-noodle-stall), HarbourFront · 2 Seah Im Rd, #01-56 Seah Im Food Centre · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Yappari Steak Singapore (VivoCity)](https://lookup.sg/biz/yappari-steak-singapore-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-110 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Kowloon Wanton Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/kowloon-wanton-mee), HarbourFront · Seah im Food Centre, 2 Seah Im Rd · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Pepper Lunch Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-express), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2 - 40 Kopitiam · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Tokyo Shokudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-shokudo), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01-54 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Kyoto Shokudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyoto-shokudo), HarbourFront · #1-100/101 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Menya Musashi 麺屋武蔵](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-musashi), HarbourFront · #01-104/105 VivoCity · 3 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Shitamachi Tendon Akimitsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/shitamachi-tendon-akimitsu), HarbourFront · #01-54/55/56 VivoCity · 3 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Tsuzumi Dango](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsuzumi-dango), HarbourFront · #B2-K20 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Shabuya Shabu Shabu](https://lookup.sg/biz/shabuya-shabu-shabu), HarbourFront · 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront 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.