# Japanese Restaurants in Serangoon

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: 48
- Matched to a government licence/register: 5
- Median years in business: 13

## 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)
- [Tamago-EN NEX](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamago-en-nex), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #02-K5 K6 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #01-63/64/65 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Tori-Q](https://lookup.sg/biz/tori-q-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B2-52 · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Hatsumi](https://lookup.sg/biz/hatsumi), Serangoon · #01-58 nex · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [RE&S](https://lookup.sg/biz/re-and-s), Serangoon · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-08 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-04 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2000
- [Kabe No Ana](https://lookup.sg/biz/kabe-no-ana), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2010
- [Rakuichi Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/rakuichi-japanese-restaurant-serangoon), Serangoon · Blk 10 Dempsey Rd Near To Botanic Garden · 11 min walk from Fernvale LRT · registered 2012
- [Xiao Di Fried Prawn Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiao-di-fried-prawn-noodle), Serangoon · 153 Serangoon North Ave 1, #01-512 · 22 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2013
- [Idaten Udon](https://lookup.sg/biz/idaten-udon-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-02 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2015
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-serangoon), Serangoon · 64/64A Serangoon Garden Wy · 18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yoshinoya](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, B1-36 / 37 · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hajime Tonkatsu and Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/hajime-tonkatsu-and-ramen-serangoon), Serangoon · 1 Maju Avenue, myVillage @ Serangoon Garden, #02-07/8/9 · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-556083), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #03 - 15 / 16 · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yakiniku-GO](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-go-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-78 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2020
- [Iro Iro Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/iro-iro-japanese-restaurant), Serangoon · 151 Lorong Chuan, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · registered 2021
- [Finest Song Kee Fishball Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/finest-song-kee-fishball-noodles), Serangoon · 532 Upper Serangoon Rd · 6 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Jjak & Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/jjak-and-co-serangoon), Serangoon · 55 Serangoon North Ave 4, #01-15 S9 Building · 23 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [Monzen Gardens](https://lookup.sg/biz/monzen-gardens), Serangoon · 82 Serangoon Garden Way · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [Chen Long Wanton Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/chen-long-wanton-noodles), Serangoon · 5036 Ang Mo Kio Ind Park 2, #01-401 · 17 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Express Teppan-Yaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/express-teppan-yaki), Serangoon · Nex, 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Miyuki Izakaya @ myVillage](https://lookup.sg/biz/miyuki-izakaya-myvillage), Serangoon · 1 Maju Ave, #B1-01/02 and, B1-26 myVillage · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [Express Teppanyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/express-teppanyaki), Serangoon · Nex, 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Seng Kee Mushroom Minced Meat Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/seng-kee-mushroom-minced-meat-noodle), Serangoon · 49A Serangoon Garden Wy, #01-37 · 17 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [Genki Sushi NEX](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-nex), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #04-21/22 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Tontei Pork Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/tontei-pork-restaurant), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Ramen Kiou](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-kiou-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, B1-80 · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Sō](https://lookup.sg/biz/so-serangoon), Serangoon · Nex, 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Swee Heng Wanton Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/swee-heng-wanton-noodle), Serangoon · 20 Kensington Park Rd, #01-12 Chomp Chomp Centre · 18 min walk from Lorong Chuan 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.