# Japanese Restaurants in Hougang

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: 3
- Median years in business: 6

## 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)
- [Tsukimi Hamburg](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsukimi-hamburg), Hougang · #02-25 Hougang Mall · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2022
- [Umisushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-hougang), Hougang · Hougang Mall, 90 Hougang Avenue 10 · 2 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Collin's Grille . Bento](https://lookup.sg/biz/collins-grille-bento-hougang), Hougang · Blk 121 Hougang Ave 1 #01-1358 · 9 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Kanaaji Katsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanaaji-katsu), Hougang · Kimly Coffeeshop · 8 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [The Noodle Factory - Hiap Giap Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-noodle-factory-hiap-giap-food), Hougang · 54 Woodlands Ter · 13 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Hei Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/hei-sushi-hougang), Hougang · Sakae Building, 28 Tai Seng St · 2 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2006
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-hougang), Hougang · Hougang Mall, 90 Hougang Avenue 10 · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2014
- [Sushi Express - Hougang Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-hougang-mall), Hougang · 90 Hougang Ave 10, #04-10A Hougang Mall · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-kovan), Kovan · #01-133, Heartland Mall · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT · SFA licensed
- [NiKU iKU Hougang Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/niku-iku-hougang-mall), Hougang · 90 Hougang Ave 10, B1-K23 · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kaiyo Sushi and Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/kaiyo-sushi-and-grill), Hougang · 112 Yio Chu Kang Rd · 11 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2019
- [Shifudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/shifudo), Hougang · 2 Jln Lokam, #01- 50 · 5 min walk from Bartley MRT · registered 2021
- [Guo Qin Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/guo-qin-noodle), Hougang · 631 Hougang Ave 8, #01-06 · 15 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2020
- [Tachinomiya](https://lookup.sg/biz/tachinomiya), Kovan · 211 Hougang St 21 · 4 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Sushi Express - Heartland Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-heartland-mall), Kovan · 205 Hougang St 21, #02-18 Heartland Mall · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Ng Kuan Chilli Pan Mee Kovan](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-kuan-chilli-pan-mee-kovan), Kovan · 943 Upper Serangoon Rd · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Song Kee Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/song-kee-fishball-noodle), Hougang · 100 Yio Chu Kang Rd · 11 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [DEN by Ajisen](https://lookup.sg/biz/den-by-ajisen), Hougang · 90 Hougang Ave 10, #01-26, Hougang Mall · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Punggol Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/punggol-noodles), Hougang · 105 Hougang Ave 1, #02-24 Hainanese Village Centre · 10 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Lorong Ah Soo Lor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/lorong-ah-soo-lor-mee), Hougang · 105 Hougang Ave 1, #02-51 · 10 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Marutama Singapore まる玉 シンガポール](https://lookup.sg/biz/marutama-singapore), Hougang · Lee King Hwa Building, 9 Tai Seng Link · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Daiyusan Sushi Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/daiyusan-sushi-bar), Hougang · Precise Tree, 55 Kim Chuan Dr · 7 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Beach Road Old Sign Board Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/beach-road-old-sign-board-prawn-noodle), Hougang · Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Centre, Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Ctr, 105 Hougang Ave 1 · 11 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Hai Ji Stew Soup](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-ji-stew-soup), Hougang · Kim Chuan Eating House, 1010 Tai Seng Av · 6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Wanton Egg Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/wanton-egg-noodle), Kovan · Kovan Hougang Market & 209 Hougang St 21 · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [創so](https://lookup.sg/biz/so-hougang), Hougang · Charles & Keith Group Headquarters, 6 Tai Seng Link · 2 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Keika Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/keika-ramen), Hougang · Hougang Mall, 90 Hougang Ave 10 · 2 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [New Noodle Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-noodle-hub-hougang), Hougang · Block 991 Buangkok Link · 9 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [Pontian Wanton Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/pontian-wanton-noodles-hougang), Hougang · 682 Hougang Ave 4, #01-300 · 9 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Blanco Court Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-court-beef-noodles-hougang), Hougang · #01-30/K6, 18 Tai Seng · 1 min walk from Tai Seng 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.