# Japanese Restaurants in Somerset

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: 148
- Matched to a government licence/register: 16
- 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 30)
- [Kanshoku Ramen Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanshoku-ramen-bar), Somerset · 277 Orchard Rd #01 - 06 Orchard · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yakiniku Jan Jan](https://lookup.sg/biz/yakiniku-jan-jan), Somerset · 43 Cuppage Rd Cuppage Terrace · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2016
- [Keria Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/keria-japanese-restaurant), Somerset · 5 Koek Rd, B1-28 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-somerset), Somerset · 391 Orchard Rd · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sushi Ayumu](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-ayumu), Somerset · 333A Orchard Road #04-16 Mandarin Gallery 238897 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Tokyo Yakiniku Heijoen Takashimaya 東京焼肉平城苑 高島屋](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-yakiniku-heijoen-takashimaya), Somerset · 〒238872 Orchard Rd 391号 Ngee Ann City #05-31 · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Hibachi Japanese Casual Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/hibachi-japanese-casual-dining), Somerset · 5 Koek Rd #03-01 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [The Sushi Bar (Orchard)](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-sushi-bar-orchard), Somerset · 391A Orchard Rd #05-34/35 Ngee Ann City · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Akami SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/akami-sg), Somerset · 111 Somerset Rd, #01-03/31/32 TripleOne Somerset · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2024
- [Izakaya Nijumaru](https://lookup.sg/biz/izakaya-nijumaru), Somerset · 5 Koek Rd #02-10/12 Cuppage Plaza · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Kimukatsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimukatsu), Somerset · 391A Orchard Rd, B2 Food Hall Takashimaya · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Le Shrimp Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-shrimp-ramen-somerset), Somerset · 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-42 Paragon · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Suju Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/suju-japanese-restaurant), Somerset · Mandarin Gallery, 333A Orchard Rd · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Tonkichi](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkichi-somerset), Somerset · 391 Orchard Rd, #04-24 / 24A · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Hazuki](https://lookup.sg/biz/hazuki), Somerset · 391 Orchard Rd, #04-18A · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Genki Sushi 313@somerset](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-313-somerset), Somerset · 313 Orchard Rd, B2-03 · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Heniu Teppanyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/heniu-teppanyaki-somerset), Somerset · Orchard Rd, Fl 5 Somerset, 313 · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Li Xin Fishball Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/li-xin-fishball-noodles), Somerset · #B3-43 313@somerset · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Osaka Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/osaka-kitchen), Somerset · 435 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Orchard MRT
- [Mak's Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/maks-noodle), Somerset · The Centrepoint, 176 Orchard Rd · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT
- [Kazu Sumiyaki Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kazu-sumiyaki-restaurant), Somerset · 5 Koek Rd, #04-05 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1987
- [Shinjuku Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/shinjuku-restaurant), Somerset · 5 Koek Rd, #01-01/02 · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1982
- [Akashi Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/akashi-japanese-restaurant), Somerset · 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-01/02 Paragon · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1995
- [Bachmann Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/bachmann-japanese-restaurant), Somerset · 391 A Orchard Rd, #B 204 - 1/2 Ngee Ann City Tower A · 3 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Shin Sapporo Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/shin-sapporo-ramen-somerset), Somerset · #B2-04A/05, Orchard Gateway · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Shimbashi Soba](https://lookup.sg/biz/shimbashi-soba), Somerset · 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-41 · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · registered 2003
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-somerset), Somerset · #01-49/52, The Centrepoint · 2 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2000
- [Hanashizuku Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanashizuku-japanese-cuisine), Somerset · Cuppage Plaza, 5 Koek Rd · 3 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2008
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi), Somerset · Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 1997
- [Eno-Oka Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/eno-oka-japanese-restaurant), Somerset · 56 Cairnhill Rd · 8 min walk from Somerset MRT · registered 2008

## 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.