Name: Tokyo Shokudo Bistro
Address: 200 Victoria Street, #02-47, Bugis Junction, Singapore, 188021, SG
Telephone: +65 6884 6454
Price range: $$

Question 1

Is Tokyo Shokudo Bistro halal?

Accepted Answer

YES — Tokyo Shokudo Bistro is halal-certified and operates on a strict 'No Pork, No Lard' policy. It is the ONLY halal-certified Japanese restaurant inside Bugis Junction mall. This is critically important for Muslim diners visiting the Bugis/Arab Street area. The halal certification is subject to yearly renewal — we recommend confirming in-store if you need absolute certainty, as certification status can change. All meat used is halal-sourced, and the kitchen does not use pork or lard in any dish.

Question 2

What is Tokyo Shokudo Bistro?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo Shokudo Bistro is Japan Foods Holding (JFH) Group's flagship halal Japanese dining concept, established in 2017. The 'Bistro' version serves both traditional Japanese favourites (ramen with chicken broth, tendon, rice sets) AND Japanese-inspired Western cuisine (pizza, pasta, cheese baked rice) — making it a one-stop destination that can satisfy different cravings within a halal-observant group. The ramen uses chicken broth instead of pork-bone tonkotsu, available in 4 soup bases: Original (chicken), Spicy, Tom Yum, and Yuzu (citrus). The tendon (tempura rice bowl) is supervised by Chef Akimitsu, a 5-time gold medalist at the Japan Donburi Awards.

Question 3

How much does Tokyo Shokudo Bistro cost?

Accepted Answer

Ramen: Chicken Cha Shu ~S$13.90, Black Mayu (garlic oil) ~S$14.90, Duck Spicy ~S$15.90, Tom Yum ~S$14.90, Yuzu ~S$14.90. Tendon: Asakusa Tendon ~S$12.90, Ebi Tendon ~S$14.90. Bistro items: Pizza ~S$11.90, Pasta ~S$12.90, Cheese Baked Rice ~S$12.90. Rice Sets: Gyudon ~S$13.90, Beef Suki Set ~S$15.90. Budget: S$12-18 per person. For a halal Japanese restaurant in central Singapore, prices are competitive.

Question 4

Where is Tokyo Shokudo Bistro at Bugis Junction?

Accepted Answer

200 Victoria Street, #02-47, Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021. Level 2. Take the escalator from B1 (MRT level) or Level 1 up to Level 2 — the restaurant is near unit 47. Connected to Bugis MRT (EW12/DT14). Important: this is on Level 2, NOT Basement 1 where most other Japanese restaurants (Yoshinoya, Menya Musashi, Osaka Ohsho) are located.

Question 5

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Daily 11am to 10pm (hours may vary slightly — some sources indicate closing at 9pm or 9:30pm). We recommend arriving before 9pm to ensure you can be seated. Open 7 days including weekends and public holidays.

Question 6

What ramen is available without pork?

Accepted Answer

ALL ramen at Tokyo Shokudo Bistro is pork-free. The broth is chicken-based (not tonkotsu/pork bone). Available soup bases: (1) Original — clean, clear chicken broth with umami depth. (2) Spicy — chicken broth with chilli kick. (3) Tom Yum — Thai-Japanese fusion with tangy, spicy lemongrass notes. (4) Yuzu (Asaru Yuzu) — light citrus shio broth with yuzu. Toppings include chicken cha shu, beef suki, clams, and duck — no pork chashu. The Black Mayu version adds black garlic oil for deeper flavour. For Muslim diners who love ramen but can never eat at standard ramen shops (which almost all use pork broth): Tokyo Shokudo is your answer.

Question 7

What should I order?

Accepted Answer

For ramen lovers: Chicken Cha Shu Black Mayu Ramen (~S$14.90) — the black garlic oil adds roasted depth to the chicken broth that comes closest to the complexity of a traditional tonkotsu. For tempura fans: Asakusa Tendon (~S$12.90) — supervised by Chef Akimitsu (5x Japan Donburi Awards gold medalist), crispy tempura on fluffy rice with sweet tare sauce. For groups with mixed cravings: the Bistro menu (pizza, pasta, baked rice) means someone in your group can have Japanese food while another has Western-style — all halal, all under one roof. For value: the lunch sets offer the best per-dollar value.

Question 8

Is this the same as regular Tokyo Shokudo?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo Shokudo Bistro is an expanded version of the regular Tokyo Shokudo concept. Regular Tokyo Shokudo focuses on ramen and tendon. The 'Bistro' version adds Japanese-Western fusion items like pizza, pasta, and cheese baked rice. Both are halal-certified 'No Pork No Lard'. The Bugis Junction location is a Tokyo Shokudo Bistro (the expanded version). Other non-Bistro Tokyo Shokudo outlets include Plaza Singapura, Westgate, AMK Hub, and more — check jfh.com.sg for full list.

Tokyo Shokudo Bistro

At a Glance

Why This Matters

Compass Verdict

Recommended For

Menu

Ramen (Halal)

Tendon

Bistro

Rice Sets

Practical Info

What to Order

Black Mayu Ramen ★

Asakusa Tendon ★

Group Strategy

Editor's Note

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Chicken Cha Shu Ramen	~S$13.90
Black Mayu Ramen ★	~S$14.90
Duck Spicy Ramen	~S$15.90
Tom Yum Ramen	~S$14.90
Yuzu Ramen	~S$14.90
Beef Suki Ramen	~S$15.90

Pizza	~S$11.90
Pasta	~S$12.90
Cheese Baked Rice	~S$12.90
Curry Baked Rice	~S$13.90