# Japanese Restaurants in Tanjong Pagar

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: 150
- Matched to a government licence/register: 10
- Median years in business: 7

## 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)
- [Hokkaido Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/hokkaido-sushi), Tanjong Pagar · 81 Anson Rd level 9 m Hotel Singapore · 1 min walk from Cc32 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Hakumai](https://lookup.sg/biz/hakumai), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd #01-50A International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Public Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-public-izakaya), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tras St #01 - 09 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2014
- [Ramen Keisuke Tori King](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-tori-king), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tras St, #03 - 15 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed
- [A Noodle Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-noodle-story), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Maxwell Rd, #01-39 · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2021
- [Toku Nori Handroll Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/toku-nori-handroll-bar), Tanjong Pagar · 200A Telok Ayer St · 3 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2023
- [Doco Donburi](https://lookup.sg/biz/doco-donburi), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd #01-16 International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Teppan Works](https://lookup.sg/biz/teppan-works), Tanjong Pagar · 42 Tras St · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Ippudo Tanjong Pagar Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/ippudo-tanjong-pagar-centre), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Wallich St #B2 - 16 Guoco Tower · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Sushi Koga](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-koga), Tanjong Pagar · 70 Shenton Wy, #01-21 Eon Shenton · 1 min walk from Cc32 MRT · registered 2024
- [Niku Katsumata](https://lookup.sg/biz/niku-katsumata), Tanjong Pagar · 47 Duxton Rd · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Wallich St, #B2 - 09 · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hamamoto](https://lookup.sg/biz/hamamoto), Tanjong Pagar · 58 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hamburg Steak Keisuke](https://lookup.sg/biz/hamburg-steak-keisuke), Tanjong Pagar · 72 Peck Seah St · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Itadakimasu by PARCO](https://lookup.sg/biz/itadakimasu-by-parco), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tras St, #02-10/11, #03 - 10 to 15 and #03 - K1 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Kan Sushi | Izakaya & Sake Bar (寛寿司 Tanjong Pagar)](https://lookup.sg/biz/kan-sushi-izakaya-and-sake-bar-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd, #02-54 · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Rappu](https://lookup.sg/biz/rappu), Tanjong Pagar · 52 Duxton Rd · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Tokyo Soba](https://lookup.sg/biz/tokyo-soba), Tanjong Pagar · 12 Gopeng St, #01-12/13/14 Icon Village · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hello Arigato Everton Park](https://lookup.sg/biz/hello-arigato-everton-park), Tanjong Pagar · 4 Everton Prk, #01-42 · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Kiwami](https://lookup.sg/biz/kiwami-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Wallich St, Tower #B2-10 Guoco · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Suzuki Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/suzuki-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 83 Neil Rd, #01-09 Mondrian Hotel · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Miyu](https://lookup.sg/biz/miyu-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 74 Duxton Road · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Enishi Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/enishi-ramen), Tanjong Pagar · #02-85A International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hiryu](https://lookup.sg/biz/hiryu), Tanjong Pagar · 39 Tras St · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Hayato Singapore Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/hayato-singapore-ramen), Tanjong Pagar · Altez, 16 Enggor St · 2 min walk from Cc32 MRT
- [Menya Sanji Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/menya-sanji-singapore), Tanjong Pagar · Orchid Hotel, 1 Tras Link · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 79 Robinson Rd · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 1997
- [Brothers Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/brothers-ramen), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Rd, #01-20 International Plaza · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2010
- [The Public Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-public-izakaya-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 16 Enggor St, #01-14/15/16 · 3 min walk from Cc32 MRT · registered 2014
- [Hachi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hachi-restaurant-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Hoe Chiang Rd, #01-07 Keppel South Central · 4 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2015

## 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.