The Watami Group was established in 1982 and started off in the Japanese dining-out restaurant business with the key concept of providing a place for all occasions and a comfortable space. Founded by our founder, Mr Watanabe Miki at the age of 24, the Ishokuya concept “Watami” was developed with more than 750 domestic outlets and over 100 overseas outlets, of different operation types currently established.
Watami Group’s slogan is “to receive the most number of thank-you in the world”. As part of our endless pursue to achieve our slogan. Watami has also expanded from it’s original food & beverage line to other areas and industries such as nursing care, organic farming, agricultural, ecological initiatives as well as building of schools in third world countries such as the SAJ (School Aid Japan) in Cambodia.
Watami Group was also awarded ISO 14001 in July 2009, an environmental standard awarded to companies who engages in environment friendly activities. In addition, the company was awarded ISO 9001 in 2002, a quality management standard awarded to companies for the ability to satisfy quality requirements and to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships.
Watami has 6 existing outlets namely Junction 8 @ Bishan MRT, Star Vista @ Buona Vista MRT, City Square @ Farrer Park MRT, Bugis+@ Bugis MRT, Downtown East @ Pasir Ris and The Woodleigh Mall @ Woodleigh MRT.
In April 2017, Watami Singapore has launched a new brand Niku Kappo at the existing ION Orchard location.
Watami is continuously growing and opening more new outlets every year.