# Japanese Restaurants in Jalan Besar

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: 23
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- 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 23)
- [Ramen Hitoyoshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-hitoyoshi-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · #03-21/22 City Square Mall · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Watami](https://lookup.sg/biz/watami-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kozen Sushi Bar & Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kozen-sushi-bar-and-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 22 Flanders Square · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Sushi Jin](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-jin-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · #01-11/12, Owen Link · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2014
- [CHU Collagen](https://lookup.sg/biz/chu-collagen), Jalan Besar · 380 Jln Besar, #07-02 ARC 380 · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · registered 2020
- [Tsuzuku つづく](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsuzuku), Jalan Besar · 166 Jln Besar, #02-33 Berseh Food Centre · 3 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2023
- [Prince Noodles @ ARC 380](https://lookup.sg/biz/prince-noodles-arc-380), Jalan Besar · 380 Jln Besar, #01-10 ARC 380 · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [Da Lian Traditional Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/da-lian-traditional-noodle), Jalan Besar · 216G Syed Alwi Rd · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Ah Ho Teochew Kway Teow Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-ho-teochew-kway-teow-noodle), Jalan Besar · 165 Kitchener Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Original Serangoon Fried Hokkien Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/original-serangoon-fried-hokkien-mee), Jalan Besar · 566 Serangoon Rd · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Genki Sushi City Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-city-square), Jalan Besar · 2 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Ji Xiang Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-xiang-prawn-mee), Jalan Besar · 166 Jln Besar · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Chinese Salar Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/chinese-salar-ramen), Jalan Besar · 45 Sam Leong Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Easy Noodles Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/easy-noodles-bar), Jalan Besar · 20 Foch Rd · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [Lucky Her Kiao](https://lookup.sg/biz/lucky-her-kiao), Jalan Besar · 88 Horne Rd · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [Kushiboy](https://lookup.sg/biz/kushiboy), Jalan Besar · K2 Guesthouse Central · 2 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/beef-noodles-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 180 Kitchener Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [明辉云吞面 Ming Hui Wanton Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/ming-hui-wanton-mee), Jalan Besar · 290 Jalan Besar · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Bowerful Noodle House 包丰满米线馆](https://lookup.sg/biz/bowerful-noodle-house), Jalan Besar · Arc 380, 380 Jalan Besar · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT
- [Tada_Jap](https://lookup.sg/biz/tada-jap), Jalan Besar · 568 Serangoon Rd · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [Momiji Japanese Buffet](https://lookup.sg/biz/momiji-japanese-buffet), Jalan Besar · 180 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT
- [顺记面家 SOON JI Noodles House](https://lookup.sg/biz/soon-ji-noodles-house), Jalan Besar · 69 Syed Alwi Rd · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Crab Society Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/crab-society-singapore), Jalan Besar · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar 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.