# Japanese Restaurants in Woodlands

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: 35
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 11

## 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)
- [Yoshinoya Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sushiro Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #05-16/17/18 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Watami](https://lookup.sg/biz/watami-woodlands), Woodlands · Causeway Point, 1 Woodlands Sq · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Aburi-EN](https://lookup.sg/biz/aburi-en), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #02-09B Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Ajisen Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajisen-ramen), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #B1 #18 Causeway Point · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Shabu Sai Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/shabu-sai-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #05-14/15 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Tonkatsu ENbiton (Causeway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkatsu-enbiton-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #B1-19 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Rollie Olie](https://lookup.sg/biz/rollie-olie-woodlands), Woodlands · #B2-02 Woods Square · 3 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Tamago-En](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamago-en-woodlands), Woodlands · #B1-19 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, #35 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 2000
- [Sakae Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/sakae-sushi-woodlands), Woodlands · #07-02, Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 1997
- [Takagi Ramen](https://lookup.sg/biz/takagi-ramen-woodlands), Woodlands · 6 Woodlands Sq, #01-04 · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 2015
- [Idaten Udon](https://lookup.sg/biz/idaten-udon-woodlands), Woodlands · #B1-17 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · registered 2015
- [Chin Heng Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/chin-heng-noodle-house), Woodlands · 20 Marsiling Ln · 14 min walk from Woodlands North MRT
- [Tonkotsu Hototogisu](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonkotsu-hototogisu), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Sushi Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-express-woodlands), Woodlands · Woodlands Xchange, 30 Woodlands Ave 2 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Hei Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/hei-sushi-woodlands), Woodlands · 900 S Woodlands Dr, #01-04 · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [YC Korean & Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/yc-korean-and-japanese-cuisine), Woodlands · 186 Woodlands Industrial Park E5 · 12 min walk from Woodlands North MRT
- [YukiDon Woodlands](https://lookup.sg/biz/yukidon-woodlands), Woodlands · 354A Woodlands Ave 1 · 5 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Pepper Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/pepper-kitchen-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, #04-01 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Wadori](https://lookup.sg/biz/wadori-woodlands), Woodlands · Causeway Point, 1 Woodlands Sq · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Xiang Yuan Wanton Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiang-yuan-wanton-noodle), Woodlands · 20 Marsiling Ln · 12 min walk from Woodlands North MRT
- [Born Hokkien Prawn Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/born-hokkien-prawn-mee), Woodlands · 892C Woodlands Drive 50, #01-02 · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Maki-San](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-738230), Woodlands · #01-05 The Woodgrove · 10 min walk from Marsiling MRT
- [Núodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/nuodle-woodlands), Woodlands · #01-61 Woods Square · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Pgfn Since 1982](https://lookup.sg/biz/pgfn-since-1982-woodlands), Woodlands · Kimly Coffeeshop · 7 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [Maki-san](https://lookup.sg/biz/maki-san-woodlands), Woodlands · Woodlands Interchange · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Yuan Dong Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/yuan-dong-noodle-house), Woodlands · Woodlands Industrial Park E1, 29号29Woodlands Industrial Park E1 · 21 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [Handmade Mee Hoon Kueh](https://lookup.sg/biz/handmade-mee-hoon-kueh), Woodlands · Blk 20 Marsiling Ln, #01-15 · 13 min walk from Woodlands North MRT
- [老记板面](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-739276), Woodlands · Eden Food Mall, Marsiling Industrial Estate, 10 Marsiling Ind Estate Rd 1 · 9 min walk from Woodlands 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.