# Japanese Restaurants in Rochor

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: 66
- Matched to a government licence/register: 6
- Median years in business: 12

## 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)
- [Ramen Champion](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-champion), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #04-07 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-tonkotsu-king-four-seasons), Bugis · 158 Rochor Rd · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Deli's Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/delis-kitchen), Bugis · 91 Bencoolen St, #01-54 Sunshine Plaza · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [WakuWaku Yakiniku](https://lookup.sg/biz/wakuwaku-yakiniku), Kampong Glam · 27 Bali Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Juu Don](https://lookup.sg/biz/juu-don), Bugis · Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #B1-115 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Izakaya Play Restaurant Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-play-restaurant-bar), Dhoby Ghaut · 48a Prinsep St · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Ono Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ono-ramen), Kampong Glam · 734 N Bridge Rd, #01-01 · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · #01-10 PoMo · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Little Habibi](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-habibi), Kampong Glam · 55 Haji Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Blanco Court Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-court-prawn-noodle), Kampong Glam · 243 Beach Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [The Ramen Stall](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-ramen-stall-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 787 N Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Lavender MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Genki Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #01 - 08 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Nobu-ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/nobu-ya), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-05 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2013
- [QQ Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/qq-noodle-house), Bugis · 231 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Sushi Airways](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-airways), Kampong Glam · 20a Baghdad St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Sushi Jin](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-jin-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · #01-11/12, Owen Link · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2014
- [Nob's Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/nobs-kitchen), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-33 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · SFA licensed
- [Izakaya Hikari](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-hikari), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #03-01 Level 3 · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2019
- [Sa Tae Bak Yakitori](https://lookup.sg/biz/sa-tae-bak-yakitori), Kampong Glam · 31 Bali Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2019
- [Genkai Koya](https://lookup.sg/biz/genkai-koya), Dhoby Ghaut · 1 Selegie Road, #02-02 Gr.id Mall · 3 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2023
- [Tsuzuku つづく](https://lookup.sg/biz/tsuzuku), Jalan Besar · 166 Jln Besar, #02-33 Berseh Food Centre · 3 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2023
- [Glassy Junction](https://lookup.sg/biz/glassy-junction), Kampong Glam · 45 Haji Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2024
- [545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/545-whampoa-prawn-noodles), Little India · 665 Buffalo Rd · 1 min walk from Little India MRT · registered 2025
- [CoCo Ichibanya](https://lookup.sg/biz/coco-ichibanya-188067), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #01-10 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Seiwaa Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/seiwaa-okonomiyaki-and-teppanyaki-restaurant), Little India · 72 Dunlop St · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [The Ramen House](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-ramen-house), Little India · 6 Short St · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Una Una](https://lookup.sg/biz/una-una-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #05 - 02 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Ichi Tei Japanese Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichi-tei-japanese-dining), Bugis · 91 Bencoolen St, #01-51 Sunshine Plaza · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Scrambled Egg Rice Keisuke (Bugis +)](https://lookup.sg/biz/scrambled-egg-rice-keisuke-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #04-01 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Rocku Japanese Charcoal Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/rocku-japanese-charcoal-grill), Bugis · No. 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis 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.