Japanese restaurant chain Itacho Sushi has quietly exited the Singapore dining scene after all of its remaining outlets were reported to have closed. The popular sushi brand, once known for drawing long queues and offering affordable Japanese cuisine, appears to have ended its operations locally.
Checks conducted on March 15 show that the brand’s last four outlets in Singapore have been marked as permanently closed on Google Maps. The affected locations include branches at ION Orchard, Bugis Junction, The Star Vista and Square 2.
The closures come after earlier outlets at Tampines Mall and Bedok Mall had also ceased operations over the past year, signalling a gradual withdrawal of the brand from the local market.
Social Media And Website No Longer Accessible
Further indications that the restaurant chain has shut down in Singapore emerged after several of its digital platforms became unavailable. The company’s Singapore website could no longer be accessed, while its local social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have also disappeared.
In addition, the brand’s mobile application was reportedly removed from both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, preventing customers from accessing menus or promotions through the platform.
Archived records from late 2025 showed that the four Singapore outlets were still listed on the company’s official website at that time, suggesting the closures happened sometime after.
Business records also indicate that the local entity operating the brand has begun the process of being struck off.
Local Operating Entity Listed For Strike-Off
Corporate filings reveal that Itacho BM, the company responsible for managing the Singapore operations, has been marked as “gazetted to be struck off”. The strike-off notice was reportedly published in the Government Gazette earlier this year.
The development strongly suggests that the business has formally ended its presence in Singapore.
Itacho Sushi first entered the local food and beverage market in July 2009 under the Taste of Japan Group. The restaurant gained popularity for its menu of freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, rice bowls and noodle dishes.
In its early years, the chain was widely known for offering promotional sushi pieces at prices below S$1, which helped attract large crowds during peak dining hours.
Brand Had Already Disappeared From Hong Kong
The closure of the Singapore outlets follows the earlier disappearance of Itacho Sushi in its home market of Hong Kong.
Reports indicate that the final Hong Kong branch shut its doors in late 2024, bringing an end to the brand’s operations there as well.
At its peak, the restaurant chain reportedly operated nearly 30 outlets across Hong Kong, establishing itself as a recognisable name among Japanese dining establishments.
Industry observers had previously pointed to prolonged financial difficulties and leadership challenges that affected the business in recent years. The situation reportedly worsened following the death of founder Ricky Cheng Wai-tao in 2024 after he battled pancreatic cancer.
With the closure of its remaining outlets in Singapore, Itacho Sushi now appears to have fully disappeared from the regional dining landscape, marking the end of a brand that once enjoyed strong popularity among sushi lovers.