# Japanese Restaurants in Tampines

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: 62
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 15

## 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)
- [Ichiban Bento](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-bento-tampines), Tampines · Kuriya Japanese Market, Tampines One, 10 Tampines Central 1 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2011
- [Genki Sushi Tampines Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-tampines-mall), Tampines · 4 Tampines Ave 4 #04 - 32 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Ramen Ten Century Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-ten-century-square), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5 #B1-10 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Yoshinoya Our Tampines Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-our-tampines-hub), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk #01-99 Our Tampines Hub · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Sukiya Gyudon . Japanese Curry Rice (Changi City Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/sukiya-gyudon-japanese-curry-rice-changi-city-point), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 01-12 Changi City Point 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 #01 - 12 486038 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-36 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Sushiro](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-tampines), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk, #01-103/103A · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Tamago-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamago-en-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-35 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Umi Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umi-sushi-tampines), Tampines · 2 Simei Street 3, CGH · 7 min walk from Simei MRT
- [Umisushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-tampines), Tampines · Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Express Teppan-Yaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/express-teppan-yaki-tampines), Tampines · 3015 Bedok North St 5 · 12 min walk from Simei MRT
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-tampines), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5, #02-29 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2000
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-tampines), Tampines · Tampines 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2009
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-tampines), Tampines · Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · registered 2014
- [Takagi Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/takagi-ramen-tampines), Tampines · 3 Simei Street 6, #01-31 · 1 min walk from Simei MRT · registered 2015
- [Sushi Tei](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-tei-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #04-13 Tampines One · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed
- [Itacho Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/itacho-sushi-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, #04-32 Tampines Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed
- [Mikawa Japanese Sake Bar & Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/mikawa-japanese-sake-bar-and-restaurant), Tampines · 6 Changi Business Park Ave 1, #01-21 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ramen Taisho Tampines](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-taisho-tampines), Tampines · 802 Tampines Ave 4, #01-23 · 1 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Suki-ya](https://lookup.sg/biz/suki-ya-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Pepper Lunch](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #04-12 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/tongue-tip-lanzhou-beef-noodles-tampines), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5, #01-42 Century Square · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Menzo Butao X Kagurazaka Saryo](https://lookup.sg/biz/menzo-butao-x-kagurazaka-saryo), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Tori Q](https://lookup.sg/biz/tori-q-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, #B1-K20 Tampines Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Menya Musashi](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-musashi-tampines), Tampines · Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Shabu Sai](https://lookup.sg/biz/shabu-sai-529536), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #02-04 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Tonkotsu Kazan Volcano Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkotsu-kazan-volcano-ramen-tampines), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5, #B1-10 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [85 Redhill Teochew Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/85-redhill-teochew-fishball-noodle), Tampines · East Point Mall, 3 Simei street 6 #B1-16 · 1 min walk from Simei MRT
- [Gochi](https://lookup.sg/biz/gochi-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #03-K2 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Little Tokio](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-tokio), Tampines · 824 Tampines Street 81, #01-22 · 9 min walk from Tampines West 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.