Your holiday won’t be complete without trying all kinds of local cuisine! Let tiket.com show you what’s popular and halal in Singapore. It’s always exciting to visit this country, especially trying its iconic food. Can’t wait to have a taste? Read this article to know more about places.
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Before traveling to Singapore, there are things that you need to know. Muslims are not the majority of this country. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t find delicious halal food in Singapore.
You can find halal and tasty menus with affordable prices In some areas. Once you have a chance to visit Singapore, make sure you don’t forget to try some of these dishes that will spoil and satisfy your taste buds!
Stay Halal and Taste the Flavorful Food in Singapore!
Here are the recommendations for halal food in Singapore for those who want to explore the culinary scene during your holiday. Check them out!
1. Malaysian Laksa
Laksa originated in Malaysia. However, it is also popular in Singapore. It is one of the must-try cuisines because it has a distinctive taste and is as delicious as the original version from the neighboring country.
Singapore’s laksa is served with compressed rice cakes, rice noodles, beansprouts, slices of chicken or fish, boiled eggs, and basil leaves. Then, enjoy everything with rich coconut milk soup to complete the savory taste.
The price of laksa itself ranges from S$4* to S$16* depending on the restaurant. In addition to the chicken and fish variation, some restaurants add shellfish, shrimp, and even grilled fish cakes.
Price: starts from 45,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: everyday, 8.30 AM – 8 PM
Address: Multi Chain Outlet, Singapore 760513 (Check on Google Maps)
2. Dim sum
Dim sum is one Chinese dish usually cooked with lard, even pork filling. It’s not halal, but don’t worry! For Muslims, a Singapore-style halal dim sum can still enjoy in some places.
Halal dim sum fried with regular oil or vegetable oil. Likewise, the filling is replaced with pieces of chicken, beef, vegetables, or beans.
One of the restaurants in Singapore that sells halal dim sum is Tang Tea House. The halal dim sum costs around S$2.40* to S$4.80*.
Price: starts from 25,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: everyday, 11 AM – 1 AM
Address: 357 Bedok Rd, Singapore 469545 (Check on Google Maps)
3. Indian Prata Bread
Although this signature dish originated from India, Prata bread has been a part of Singaporean’s lives for decades. This flour-based bread dish is served with spicy curry.
These days, Prata bread comes with more modern and unique innovations. It is served not only with curry or other Indian soup but also with chicken floss, cheese, or hollandaise sauce.
It’s easy to find a place to eat halal Prata bread in Singapore. You can try the legendary one up to the one that recently opened in Singapore. The price of Prata bread in Singapore is around S$0.90*.
Price: starts from 15,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: everyday, 8 AM – 12 AM
Address: Lor 12 Geylang, Singapore 398993 (Check on Google Maps)
4. Malaysian & Indonesian Cuisine
Although Singapore and Padang are pretty far, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the original West Sumatra dishes such as rendang, chicken pop, and balado. Just like Malaysian restaurants, there are also Padang restaurants in Singapore.
Besides Indonesian cuisine, you can also find dishes from Malaysia called nasi lemak. You must be familiar with this one, right? It has fried chicken, eggs, anchovies, peanuts, and other vegetables. It’s such a tasty mix!
Price: Starts from 150,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: Monday – Saturday, 11.30 AM – 9 PM
Address: 7 Wallich St, #B1 – 03, Singapore 078884 (Check on Google Maps)
5. Iconic Singaporean Chili Crab
Chili Crab is Singapore’s national seafood dish. Perfectly described by the name, this dish is a giant crab cooked with rich spices and seasoning. There is also another variation for those who don’t like spicy food.
If you are not a big fan of spicy food, try the spicy and sweet flavor. This delicious dish is served with fried mantou. The restaurant that sells chili crab will provide plastic gloves. It’s to keep you tidy while you savor the crab.
One of the best places to enjoy this signature dish is East Coast Seafood, Singapore. This restaurant is located on the riverbank! So you will also be accompanied by a beautiful view.
The price of chili crab in this place is quite pricey, around S$80* to S$100*. It’s not much if you think about it because you will get to taste the mouth-watering cuisine!
Price: starts from 850,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: Monday – Friday, 04.30 PM- 11 PM. Saturday – Sunday, 11 AM – 11 PM
Address: 1206 ECP, #01-07/08 East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449883 (Check on Google Maps)
6. Middle East Dishes
Middle Eastern dishes are the best choice for halal food. In Singapore, you can find this dish around Arab Street. It is an area with most of the population from the Middle East or Muslim-majority countries.
The best place to enjoy Singapore’s signature halal food is Kampong Glam Café, where you can taste famous tea and martabak. The price is pretty affordable, starting from S$6*. Not only for culinary purposes, but you can also visit various attractive shopping spots and the oldest and largest mosque while in Singapore.
Price: starts from 65,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: Tuesday – Sunday, 8 AM – 02 AM
Address: 17 Bussorah St, Singapore 199438 (Check on Google Maps)
7. Italian Food
Several restaurants provide Italian halal dishes in Singapore! One of them is the Kucina Italian Restaurant owned by a Muslim. The restaurant serves risotto, pizza, and pasta. Located in a mall called KINEX, the restaurant’s main menu includes a gnocchi quattro formaggi for S$24* and a cheeseburger forS$22*.
Not only that, but Kucina Italian Restaurant also provides various authentic Italian desserts. They are tiramisu Nutella, panna cotta with strawberry sweets, and crispy cannoli with a sweet filling. Sounds delicious, right?!
Price: starts from 250,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: Keveryday, 11.30 AM – 10 PM
Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #B1-09/10, KINEX 437157 (Check on Google Maps)
8. Vietnamese Pho
Pho is one of the most famous Vietnamese dishes. Usually, it uses non-halal ingredients, such as pork and lard. The meat is sprinkled with spices and comes with rice noodles and leeks.
If you want to enjoy a bowl of halal Pho in Singapore, you can try it at So Pho. They have halal certification from the Ugama Islamic Singapore Majlis. The Pho here is made of chicken and beef. You can get a bowl of Pho here starting at S$11.80*.
Price: starts from 130,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: everyday, 11 AM – 10 PM
Address: 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-20, Singapore 238859 (Check on Google Maps)
9. Japanese Food
Japanese food often uses mirin, alcohol, alcoholic shoyu, and pork as the ingredients. Don’t worry! You can find some halal-certified Japanese restaurants in Singapore. One of them is Maki-San which serves sushi with the concept of “make your own sushi” which means you can pick the ingredients yourself.
Try this experience and delicious sushi starts at S$9.50* for one plate. The restaurant also has several branches in Cineleisure and Tiong Bahru.
Besides sushi, you can also eat halal ramen in Singapore. Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen offers ramen with Hokkaido-style broth. There is also The Hokkai Seafood which is mixed with salt-based broth.
Want to try a different kind of ramen? There’s Light Rich Ichikokudo Ramen to satisfy your taste! A bowl of ramen here you can get starting at S$12.90*.
Price: Maki-San starts from 100,000 IDR*
Operational hours & days: Maki-San, everyday, 10.30 AM – 9 PM
Address: Maki-San, 8 Grange Rd, #B1-06, Cineleisure Orchard, Grange Rd, Singapore 239695 (Check on Google Maps)
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Price: Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen starts from 150,000 IDR*
Operational hours & days: Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen, everyday, 11 AM – 10 PM
Address: Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen, B1-135 (North Wing) Suntec City Mall, 3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983 (Check on Google Maps)
10. A Taste from Thailand
There is a halal Thai restaurant owned by a Muslim, called Koh Nangkam. The restaurant is located in Bugis, where you can find many Muslim residents.
You can enjoy authentic and rich Thai dishes here, such as pad thai, tom yum soup, and green curry. The place also has its special Thai tea. Enjoy this restaurant starting at S$8.50*. Other places you can visit while in the area are Sultan Mosque, halal restaurants, and various shops that sell souvenirs!
Price: starts from 100,000 IDR*
Operational hours and days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 11.30 AM – 09.30 PM & Saturday – Sunday, 12 PM – 08.30 PM
Address: Jl. Kledek, 4 & 6, Singapore 199621 (Check on Google Maps)
Travel and Eat Well in the Lion City
Which one do you want to try first from the halal culinary recommendations above? Enjoy the many selections with your friends or family. Check out the travel regulation before you depart for Singapore! Don’t forget to visit other fun and anti-mainstream tourist attractions in Singapore.
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*Information valid at the time this article was written. Prices and other conditions are subject to change at any time.
