Itacho Sushi closes all 4 remaining S'pore outlets

Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi appears to have shut all of its outlets in Singapore.

As at Mar. 15, the chain’s four remaining outlets at ION Orchard, Bugis Junction, The Star Vista and Square 2 were marked as permanently closed on Google Maps.

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The closures appear to mark the end of the brand’s operations here, after earlier outlets at Tampines Mall and Bedok Mall had also ceased operations within the past year, reported The Straits Times.

The chain’s Singapore website was no longer accessible as of Mar. 15 according to checks by Mothership, while its local Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts had also been taken down.

Its mobile application was similarly unavailable on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Archived snapshots from Nov. 12, 2025 showed the four outlets still listed on the company’s website at that time.

Singapore operator listed for strike-off

According to records on Bizfile, Itacho BM — the entity operating the Singapore business — has been marked as “gazetted to be struck off”.

The strike-off notice was first published in the Government Gazette on Feb. 13.

Founded in Hong Kong, Itacho Sushi entered Singapore in July 2009 under the Taste of Japan Group, offering handmade sushi alongside sashimi, hand rolls, rice bowls and noodle dishes.

In its earlier years, Itacho Sushi built a strong following in Singapore, drawing in crowds and long queues during meal times.

The chain was popular for offering what many saw as premium Japanese food at prices that were relatively affordable, especially with promotional sushi that went for less than S$1 per piece.

Chain’s Hong Kong business had already shut down

The Singapore closures follow the disappearance of the brand in Hong Kong, where its final outlet reportedly ceased operations in December 2024, according to the South China Morning Post.

The business had apparently struggled for years, with industry figures pointing to prolonged financial difficulties and leadership challenges in the past decade, which culminated when founder Ricky Cheng Wai-tao died in April 2024 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

At its peak, the chain operated close to 30 outlets in Hong Kong.

Top image via Google maps