# Japanese Restaurants in Sengkang

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: 1
- Median years in business: 9

## 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)
- [LeNu Chef’s Wai Noodle Bar 樂牛私房面家 at Compass One](https://lookup.sg/biz/lenu-chefs-wai-noodle-bar-at-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square unit #03 - 05 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-sengkang), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square Unit #01- 35 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Sushi Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #02-K4/K5 · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-sengkang), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Sq · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT · registered 1997
- [Blanco Prawn Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/blanco-prawn-noodle-house), Sengkang · 235 Jln Kayu · 4 min walk from Thanggam LRT · registered 2017
- [Nihon Mura Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/nihon-mura-express-sengkang), Sengkang · #02-10, Rivervale Mall · 2 min walk from Rumbia LRT · SFA licensed
- [Yakiniku-GO](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-go-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #01-49/50/51/52/53 The Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT · registered 2020
- [Pepper Lunch](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-sengkang), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #B1-01 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Fish Mart Sakuraya](https://lookup.sg/biz/fish-mart-sakuraya-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #02-01 The Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Ichiban Sushi (Compass One)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #01- 12 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Maki-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-sengkang), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #01- 45 Compass One · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Big Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/big-prawn-noodle), Sengkang · 205D Compassvale Ln · 2 min walk from Ranggung LRT
- [Pontian Wanton Noodles (The Seletar Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/pontian-wanton-noodles-the-seletar-mall), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, B1-K9 The Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Ramen Hitoyoshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-hitoyoshi-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang West Avenue, Seletar Mall, #02-K6 · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Ajisen Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajisen-ramen-sengkang), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #02 - 38 Compass One · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Daya Izakaya Japanese](https://lookup.sg/biz/daya-izakaya-japanese), Sengkang · 254 Jln Kayu · 3 min walk from Thanggam LRT
- [Shokudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/shokudo-sengkang), Sengkang · The Seletar Mall, 33 Sengkang West Av · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [umisushi Compass One](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #01-24 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Ippudo Sengkang Grand Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/ippudo-sengkang-grand-mall-sengkang), Sengkang · #01 -18/19 Sengkang Grand Mall · 1 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Sukiya](https://lookup.sg/biz/sukiya-sengkang), Sengkang · Sengkang Grand Mall · 3 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Sushi Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-544692), Sengkang · #01-80 Sengkang Grand Mall · 1 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Tokyo Shokudo](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-shokudo-sengkang), Sengkang · 70 Compassvale Bow, #01-38/39 · 1 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Ding Ji](https://lookup.sg/biz/ding-ji-sengkang), Sengkang · 455 Sengkang W Ave · 7 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Malaysia Pontian 笨珍云吞面](https://lookup.sg/biz/malaysia-pontian), Sengkang · Kopitiam Square, 10 Sengkang Sq · 2 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [umisushi (The Seletar Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-the-seletar-mall), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #B1-09 The Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Japanese & Korean Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/japanese-and-korean-cuisine-sengkang), Sengkang · 10 Sengkang Square, #01-50 Kopitiam Square · 3 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Kei kaisendon](https://lookup.sg/biz/kei-kaisendon-sengkang), Sengkang · 11 Rivervale Cres, #01-26/26A · 2 min walk from Rumbia LRT
- [Ding Ji](https://lookup.sg/biz/ding-ji-540266), Sengkang · 266 Compassvale Bow, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Ranggung LRT
- [Sushi Deli @ Rivervale Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-deli-rivervale-mall), Sengkang · 1 min walk from Rumbia 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.