# Japanese Restaurants in Toa Payoh

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: 2
- Median years in business: 5

## 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)
- [Hokkien Man Hokkien Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/hokkien-man-hokkien-mee), Toa Payoh · 19 Lor 7 Toa Payoh Block 19 · 13 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Hiang Ji Roasted Meat & Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hiang-ji-roasted-meat-and-noodle-house), Toa Payoh · 190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-512 · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2021
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · CF-13 Level C, Paradigm Mall, No. 1 Jln SS7/26A · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 1997
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · #01-12, HDB Hub · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2014
- [Fei Siong](https://lookup.sg/biz/fei-siong-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · Blk, 184 Toa Payoh Central, #01-372 · 2 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed
- [Katsu Izakaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/katsu-izakaya), Toa Payoh · 2 Tai Thong Cres, #01-25 The Venue Shoppes · 3 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2021
- [Chef Kang's Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/chef-kangs-noodle-house), Toa Payoh · 11 Lor 3 Toa Payoh, Block C Jackson Square · 5 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Kushi Japanese Dining](https://lookup.sg/biz/kushi-japanese-dining), Toa Payoh · 601 MacPherson Road, Grantral Mall @MacPherson, #01-27/28 · 2 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [51 Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/51-noodle-house), Toa Payoh · 2 Tai Thong Cres, #01-05 The Venue Shoppes · 4 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [Jjak & Co](https://lookup.sg/biz/jjak-and-co), Toa Payoh · 3 Irving Rd · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Lai Heng Mushroom Minced Meat Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/lai-heng-mushroom-minced-meat-mee), Toa Payoh · 01-611 Lor 4 Toa Payoh · 6 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [QiYin - 綺音 Bukit Batok - Home Base](https://lookup.sg/biz/qiyin-bukit-batok-home-base), Toa Payoh · bukit batok west · 3 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [FuZhou Ban Mian 福州板面](https://lookup.sg/biz/fuzhou-ban-mian), Toa Payoh · Toa Payoh Central, 186 · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Joo Heng Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/joo-heng-noodle), Toa Payoh · 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #02-12 · 5 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Hai Nan Xing Zhou Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-nan-xing-zhou-beef-noodles), Toa Payoh · 22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, #01-06 Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre · 14 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Song Kee Kway Teow Noodle Soup](https://lookup.sg/biz/song-kee-kway-teow-noodle-soup), Toa Payoh · 75 Lor. 5 Toa Payoh, #01-20 · 9 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Seletar Sheng Mian Handmade Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/seletar-sheng-mian-handmade-noodles), Toa Payoh · Blk 210 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh · 10 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Zheng Yi Hainanese Beef Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/zheng-yi-hainanese-beef-noodles), Toa Payoh · 2 Tai Thong Cres · 4 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [V8 Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/v8-express), Toa Payoh · HDB Hub, Blk 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Oishi Express Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/oishi-express-sushi), Toa Payoh · Blk 190 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Tian Tian Lai Fried Hokkien Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-tian-lai-fried-hokkien-prawn-mee), Toa Payoh · Blk 127 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 · 4 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Chong Pang](https://lookup.sg/biz/chong-pang), Toa Payoh · Blk 75 Lorong 5 Toa Payoh · 9 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Minced Meat Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/toa-payoh-lorong-5-minced-meat-noodles), Toa Payoh · Beatty Secondary School, 1 Toa Payoh N · 7 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Zhi Xiang Special Lor Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/zhi-xiang-special-lor-mee), Toa Payoh · Blk 93 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, #01-49 · 4 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Umisushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/umisushi-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 820 Thomson Road, #01-27, Mount Alvernia Hospital · 6 min walk from Caldecott MRT
- [Lam's Noodle and Salt Baked Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/lams-noodle-and-salt-baked-chicken-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 500 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 HDB Centre, #02-30, Koufu Stall 11 · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [135 Fishball Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/135-fishball-noodle), Toa Payoh · 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #02-11 · 4 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Biang Biang Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/biang-biang-noodle), Toa Payoh · Beatty Secondary School, 1 Toa Payoh N · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Pepper Lunch Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-lunch-express-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · HDB Hub, 500 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Restaurant Hoshigaoka](https://lookup.sg/biz/restaurant-hoshigaoka), Toa Payoh · SAFRA Toa Payoh, 293 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 · 10 min walk from Toa Payoh 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.