# Japanese Restaurants in Holland Village 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: 14 - Matched to a government licence/register: 1 - Median years in business: 4 ## 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 14) - [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-holland-village), Holland Village · #B1-10, Holland Village MRT · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Yee Cheong Yuen Noodle Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/yee-cheong-yuen-noodle-restaurant), Holland Village · 31 Lorong Liput · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1995 - [SENS Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/sens-dining), Holland Village · 243 Holland Ave · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 2022 - [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-holland-village), Holland Village · 118 Holland Avenue Raffles Holland V Raffles Holland V · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Sanpoutei Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/sanpoutei-ramen-holland-village), Holland Village · 253 Holland Ave · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Takeshi-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/takeshi-san), Holland Village · 38 Lor Mambong · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Ginkyō by Kinki](https://lookup.sg/biz/ginkyo-by-kinki), Holland Village · Willyn Ville, 1 Holland Ave · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Ramen Keisuke / Keisuke Tokyo- SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-keisuke-tokyo-sg-holland-village), Holland Village · 16 Lor Mambong · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Mian Jia Noodle Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/mian-jia-noodle-bar), Holland Village · 19 Lor Liput · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House HOLLAND VILLAGE](https://lookup.sg/biz/hiang-ji-roasted-meat-and-noodle-house-holland-village), Holland Village · 25 Lor Liput · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Huang Da Fu 黄大福 Bak Chor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/huang-da-fu-bak-chor-mee), Holland Village · 31 Commonwealth Cres, #02-94 · 7 min walk from Commonwealth MRT - [Niu Dian Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/niu-dian-beef-noodles), Holland Village · 15A Lorong Liput · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Chikuwatei Nishi](https://lookup.sg/biz/chikuwatei-nishi), Holland Village · 48 Lor Mambong · 2 min walk from Holland Village MRT - [Hao Hao Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hao-hao-noodle-house), Holland Village · 96 Commonwealth Cres · 7 min walk from Commonwealth 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 --- 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.