# Japanese Restaurants in Punggol

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: 1
- Median years in business: 17

## 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)
- [Genki Sushi (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #02-23 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B1 - 19 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · registered 2000
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #02-25 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · registered 2009
- [Suki Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/suki-sushi), Punggol · 168 Punggol Field · 1 min walk from Coral Edge LRT · registered 2002
- [Izakaya 95](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-95), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #02-05 The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT · registered 2015
- [Tend Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/tend-bistro), Punggol · 60 Punggol East, #02-01 · 2 min walk from Riviera LRT · registered 2021
- [Sushi Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-25 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [YAYOI Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/yayoi-singapore), Punggol · WATERWAY POINT, 83 Punggol Central · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Hototogisu Ramen (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/hototogisu-ramen-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-65 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Maruhachi](https://lookup.sg/biz/maruhachi-punggol), Punggol · 671 Edgefield Plains · 4 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Sushiro (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-31/32 Waterway Point · 3 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Osaka Ohsho](https://lookup.sg/biz/osaka-ohsho-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B1-14 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [House Of White Bee Hoon (Halal) 白米粉之家](https://lookup.sg/biz/house-of-white-bee-hoon-halal), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #01-10 The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Lam's Noodle & Salt Baked Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/lams-noodle-and-salt-baked-chicken-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point Lvl 2, CookHouse Stall 17 · 3 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Maki-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-punggol), Punggol · 681 Punggol Dr., #01-08 Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Tan's Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/tans-noodles), Punggol · Blk 308C Punggol Walk, #01-308 · 1 min walk from Sumang LRT
- [umisushi (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, B2-02 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Aka Sushi Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/aka-sushi-bar), Punggol · 98 Punggol Way, #01-216 Punggol Coast Mall · 3 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Yi Xin Noodle House 壹鑫面家](https://lookup.sg/biz/yi-xin-noodle-house), Punggol · 198 Punggol Fld · 1 min walk from Cove LRT
- [Tampopo](https://lookup.sg/biz/tampopo), Punggol · 681 Punggol Dr · 2 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Tokyo Shokudo (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-shokudo-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, B1-14 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Shin Nichi Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/shin-nichi-japanese-restaurant), Punggol · 10 Tebing Lane · 3 min walk from Riviera LRT
- [HeNiu Teppanyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/heniu-teppanyaki-punggol), Punggol · 161A Punggol Central · 2 min walk from Riviera LRT

## 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.