# Japanese Restaurants in Raffles Place

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: 78
- Matched to a government licence/register: 4
- 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)
- [Authentic Hock Lam Street Popular Beef Kway Teow](https://lookup.sg/biz/authentic-hock-lam-street-popular-beef-kway-teow), Raffles Place · 13 N Canal Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2005
- [Yakiniquest](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniquest-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 48 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [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
- [Echizen](https://lookup.sg/biz/echizen), Raffles Place · 11 Boon Tat St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Kinki Restaurant and Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinki-restaurant-and-bar), Raffles Place · 70, #02-02 Collyer Quay, Customs House · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [OUMI Modern Japanese Kappo Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/oumi-modern-japanese-kappo-restaurant), Raffles Place · 88 Market St, #51-01 · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ramen Matsuri](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-matsuri), Raffles Place · 7 N Canal Rd · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [The Hitsuji Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-hitsuji-club), Raffles Place · 65 Circular Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Cho Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/cho-restaurant), Raffles Place · 63 Chulia Street #01-03 Along, Phillip St · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ushio Sumiyaki and Sake Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/ushio-sumiyaki-and-sake-bar), Raffles Place · 60 Collyer Quay, Tower, Level 8 · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ikkoten Omakase](https://lookup.sg/biz/ikkoten-omakase), Raffles Place · 86 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Jypsy One Fullerton](https://lookup.sg/biz/jypsy-one-fullerton), Raffles Place · 1 Fullerton Rd, #01-02/03 · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Waa Cow](https://lookup.sg/biz/waa-cow-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 30 Raffles Pl, #01-23/24 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Kanada-Ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanada-ya-raffles-place), Raffles Place · All in the Family Counselling, Malacca Centre, 20 Malacca St · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Menya Sanji](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-sanji), Raffles Place · #B1-10 Hong Leong Building · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Rollie Olie](https://lookup.sg/biz/rollie-olie-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 8 Marina View · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [シンガポール和僑会](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-068898), Raffles Place · 80 Robinson Rd · 3 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Osahime Sushi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/osahime-sushi-restaurant), Raffles Place · 16 Raffles Quay, #B1-53 Hong Leong Building · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1991
- [Omotenashi Dining Gosso](https://lookup.sg/biz/omotenashi-dining-gosso), Raffles Place · Boat Quay Conservation Area, 64 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [Shoukouwa](https://lookup.sg/biz/shoukouwa), Raffles Place · 1 Fullerton Rd · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [E.Pachi](https://lookup.sg/biz/e-pachi), Raffles Place · 40/40A Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jun Omakase](https://lookup.sg/biz/jun-omakase), Raffles Place · 3 Church St, #01-01 Samsung Hub · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2017
- [Cho Omakase](https://lookup.sg/biz/cho-omakase), Raffles Place · 14 Lorong Telok · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2020
- [Namino Hana](https://lookup.sg/biz/namino-hana), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #B1 - 23 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2022
- [Heisei Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/heisei-japanese-restaurant), Raffles Place · 49 Circular Rd · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2022
- [Koji Sushi Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/koji-sushi-bar), Raffles Place · 30 Raffles Place Chevron House · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2024
- [Wafu House Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/wafu-house-pte-ltd), Raffles Place · 8A Marina Blvd, B2 - 02 Marina Bay Link Mall · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2024
- [Healthy Soba IKI ( One Raffles Place )](https://lookup.sg/biz/healthy-soba-iki-one-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #04 - 47 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Fu-Men](https://lookup.sg/biz/fu-men), Raffles Place · 16 Raffles Quay, #B1-17/18 Hong Leong Building · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Kappou](https://lookup.sg/biz/kappou), Raffles Place · 18 Robinson Rd, #03-01 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place 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.