# Japanese Restaurants in Katong

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: 24
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 8

## 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 24)
- [Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kotobuki-japanese-restaurant), Katong · 112 East Coast Rd 112 Katong 112 Katong · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed
- [Wahiro](https://lookup.sg/biz/wahiro), Katong · Roxy Square, 50 East Coast Rd · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1999
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd, #02-12 Parkway Parade · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2000
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-katong), Katong · 217 E Coast Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 1997
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-449269), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 1997
- [Ramen Dining Keisuke Tokyo](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-dining-keisuke-tokyo-katong), Katong · #B1-18A Parkway Parade · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed
- [Eng's Char Siew Wantan Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/engs-char-siew-wantan-mee-katong), Katong · 360 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2018
- [Da Dong Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/da-dong-prawn-noodles), Katong · 354 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2020
- [Yakiniku-Go](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-go), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd, B1-84 · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2020
- [Kotobuki Yakitori](https://lookup.sg/biz/kotobuki-yakitori), Katong · 88 E Coast Rd, #01-13 Katong Square · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2019
- [Fish Mart Sakuraya](https://lookup.sg/biz/fish-mart-sakuraya-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Road #B1-84D, 80 Marine Parade Rd, B1 - 84 D Parkway Parade · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Megumi Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/megumi-japanese-restaurant), Katong · 443 Joo Chiat Rd · 5 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Tomi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/tomi-sushi-katong), Katong · 30 E Coast Rd, #02-14/15/16 · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Maki-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-katong), Katong · 112 E Coast Rd, B1-43 i12 Katong · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Ippudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/ippudo-katong), Katong · E Coast Rd, 112号, i12 Katong, #01-04 · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Blanco Court Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-court-beef-noodles-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Road, Parkway Parade, basement 1 Food Republic #MR5 · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Izakaya Niningashi East Coast](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-niningashi-east-coast), Katong · 119 E Coast Rd · 4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Pepper Lunch Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-express-katong), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Ah Zheng Ban Mian](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-zheng-ban-mian), Katong · 84 Marine Parade Central, #01-23 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Baikohken](https://lookup.sg/biz/baikohken-katong), Katong · #01-13 Katong Square · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Bei-Ing Yun Tuen Noodle 美樱云吞面](https://lookup.sg/biz/bei-ing-yun-tuen-noodle), Katong · #01-64, Roxy Square · 3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Sushiro](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro), Katong · #B1-17 Parkway Parade · 1 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Wu Shui Men](https://lookup.sg/biz/wu-shui-men), Katong · 80 Marine Parade Rd, #01-69A/K5/K6 Parkway Parade · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Kuching Original Kolo Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/kuching-original-kolo-noodle), Katong · #01-05 · 1 min walk from Marine Parade 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.