# Japanese Restaurants in Outram

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: 152
- Matched to a government licence/register: 9
- 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 30)
- [The Flying Squirrel](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-flying-squirrel), Chinatown · 92 Amoy St, #01-02 · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Toku Nori Handroll Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/toku-nori-handroll-bar), Tanjong Pagar · 200A Telok Ayer St · 3 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2023
- [Izakaya Yoppi](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-yoppi), Chinatown · 33 Neil Rd, Level 1 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2022
- [Kura Oyster & Highball Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/kura-oyster-and-highball-bar), Raffles Place · 84 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Teppan Works](https://lookup.sg/biz/teppan-works), Tanjong Pagar · 42 Tras St · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Catfish](https://lookup.sg/biz/catfish), Chinatown · 5 Gemmill Ln #01-01 · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Echizen](https://lookup.sg/biz/echizen), Raffles Place · 11 Boon Tat St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Niku Katsumata](https://lookup.sg/biz/niku-katsumata), Tanjong Pagar · 47 Duxton Rd · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Hamamoto](https://lookup.sg/biz/hamamoto), Tanjong Pagar · 58 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hamburg Steak Keisuke](https://lookup.sg/biz/hamburg-steak-keisuke), Tanjong Pagar · 72 Peck Seah St · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Kiwami](https://lookup.sg/biz/kiwami), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #02-38 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Monzushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/monzushi), Chinatown · 13 Neil Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Rappu](https://lookup.sg/biz/rappu), Tanjong Pagar · 52 Duxton Rd · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Tanuki Raw](https://lookup.sg/biz/tanuki-raw-chinatown), Chinatown · Tanuki Raw at Cross Street Exchange, Capri by Fraser China Square, 181 South Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Kyoto Ramen Hachicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyoto-ramen-hachicken), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #01 - 51 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Suzuki Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/suzuki-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 83 Neil Rd, #01-09 Mondrian Hotel · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Ikkoten Omakase](https://lookup.sg/biz/ikkoten-omakase), Raffles Place · 86 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Miyu](https://lookup.sg/biz/miyu-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 74 Duxton Road · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Abura Kappo](https://lookup.sg/biz/abura-kappo), Chinatown · 77 Amoy St · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Hiryu](https://lookup.sg/biz/hiryu), Tanjong Pagar · 39 Tras St · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Li Xin Teochew Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/li-xin-teochew-fishball-noodle), Chinatown · #B1-47 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Tamago-En](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamago-en), Chinatown · #01-44 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [九 | KYUU BY SHUNSUI Keong Saik](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyuu-by-shunsui-keong-saik), Chinatown · 29 Keong Saik Road · 1 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Menya Sanji Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-sanji-singapore), Tanjong Pagar · Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras Link · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Nanbantei Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/nanbantei-japanese-restaurant-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #02-40 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-chinatown), Chinatown · #02-45/46 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2009
- [Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-tonkotsu-king), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tras Link, #01-19 Orchid Hotel Singapore · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [Teppei Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/teppei-japanese-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Tras Link, #01-18 Orchid Hotel Singapore · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [Beppu Menkan](https://lookup.sg/biz/beppu-menkan), Chinatown · 3 Pickering St, #01-32/33 China Square Central · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT · SFA licensed
- [Izy](https://lookup.sg/biz/izy), Chinatown · 27 Club St · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT · SFA licensed

## 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.