# Japanese Restaurants in Robertson Quay

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: 29
- Matched to a government licence/register: 4
- 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 29)
- [Irodori Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/irodori-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 382 Havelock Road, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview, Hotel, #03-01 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2020
- [Aburiya](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburiya), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay, #01-03 The Quayside · 7 min walk from Fort Canning MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hachi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hachi-restaurant-robertson-quay), Robertson Quay · 6 Mohamed Sultan Rd · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT · registered 2015
- [博多もつ鍋 悟喰 Motsunabe GOKU](https://lookup.sg/biz/motsunabe-goku), Robertson Quay · 33 Mohamed Sultan Rd · 5 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Mikoto Singapore Japanese Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/mikoto-singapore-japanese-izakaya), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Takahashi Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/takahashi-singapore), Robertson Quay · 4 Mohamed Sultan Rd · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Goku Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/goku-japanese-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 33 Mohamed Sultan #01-02 · 5 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Ikoi Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ikoi-japanese-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 401 Havelock Rd, #01-01 LOBBY LEVEL 1 · 5 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2000
- [Sun King Ryoriya](https://lookup.sg/biz/sun-king-ryoriya), Robertson Quay · #01-14/15, Robertson Walk · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Nanjya Monjya Waterfront](https://lookup.sg/biz/nanjya-monjya-waterfront), Robertson Quay · 390 Havelock Rd, #01-03/04/05 Waterfront Plaza · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2003
- [En Japanese Dining Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/en-japanese-dining-bar), Robertson Quay · 207 River Valley Rd · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT · registered 2000
- [Sushi Oono](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-oono-robertson-quay), Robertson Quay · 14 Mohamed Sultan Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT · registered 2021
- [Ishi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ishi), Robertson Quay · 1 Nanson Rd, #02-06 · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Kuroya Sukiyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/kuroya-sukiyaki), Robertson Quay · 33 Mohamed Sultan Rd, #01-03 · 5 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Shunjuu Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/shunjuu-izakaya), Robertson Quay · Riverside View, 30 Robertson Quay · 5 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Yakiniku Yazawa](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-yazawa), Robertson Quay · 11 Unity St · 3 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Himonoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/himonoya), Robertson Quay · 11 Unity St, #02-14 Robertson Walk · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Kan Sushi Omakase & Sake bar (寛寿司 Robertosn Quay)](https://lookup.sg/biz/kan-sushi-omakase-and-sake-bar-robertosn-quay), Robertson Quay · 30 Robertson Quay, #01-04 · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [TEN Sushi and Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/ten-sushi-and-bar), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay, ＃01- 09 · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Torikin](https://lookup.sg/biz/torikin), Robertson Quay · 205 River Valley Rd, #01-75 UE Square · 3 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Ming San Casual Japanese Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/ming-san-casual-japanese-dining), Robertson Quay · 171 Chin Swee Rd, #01-03 CES Centre · 5 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Kanpai Group Sg](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanpai-group-sg), Robertson Quay · Robertson Blue, 86 Robertson Quay · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Yumeya Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/yumeya-japanese-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 33 Mohamed Sultan Rd · 5 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Manseki](https://lookup.sg/biz/manseki), Robertson Quay · 11 Unity St · 3 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Gyu-Kaku](https://lookup.sg/biz/gyu-kaku-robertson-quay), Robertson Quay · #01-18/19, UE Square · 2 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Mr Skewer](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-skewer), Robertson Quay · Robertson Walk, 11 Unity St · 3 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Saketoshi UE Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/saketoshi-ue-square), Robertson Quay · 81 Clemenceau Avenue, UE Square Shopping Mall, #01-14 · 2 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Fine Fugu Kaiseki Restaurant FUKU](https://lookup.sg/biz/fine-fugu-kaiseki-restaurant-fuku), Robertson Quay · 14 Mohamed Sultan Road · 4 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Shirokane Tori-tama](https://lookup.sg/biz/shirokane-tori-tama), Robertson Quay · #01-02 Robertson Walk · 3 min walk from Fort Canning 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.