Ramadan is a time for all Muslims to reflect deeply, connect more spiritually and gather with family. Fasting is a huge part of it — but when the sun goes down, it’s time to reward yourself and celebrate.
After a long day of fasting, gather around the table with your loved ones and indulge in a well-deserved meal. The amazing thing about Singapore is its diverse food scene: whether its Japanese, Western, Vietnamese, Thai cuisine you’re craving, there’s always a café that hits the spot. From North, South, East, West to Town area, we’ve got you covered!
North
1. Citrus by the Pool
Escape from Singapore’s heat at Citrus By The Pool, a halal restaurant nestled within Woodlands swimming pool complex. Their Tom Yam Pasta and Seafood Risotto are popular favorites, featuring a generous portion of prawns, scallops, squids and mussels. Or opt for their Chicken and Waffles. Schedule in a swim before your meal for a good work out sesh!
Citrus by the Pool
3 Woodlands Street 13 Woodlands Swimming Complex,
Singapore 738600
2. Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot
Grab your fellow hotpot-loving friends for some delicious, spice-laden broth! Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot is a halal-certified restaurant in Yishun. You can pick from six unique Thai-style soup bases such as Red Tom Yum, Khao Soi, Sweet Basil Chicken and more. Their ingredients range from Wagyu beef, black mussels, and chuck roll beef. Dip those into their five Thai dipping sauces for a burst of flavour. Pro tip: their lunch buffets are only S$17.90++.
Suki-Suki Thai Hot Pot
2 Yishun Walk,
HomeTeamNS Khatib Club House #01-01,
Singapore 767944
3. Daya Izakaya
Round up the fam and head to Singapore’s only Halal izakaya in the north — Daya Izakaya! Izakayas are Japanese bars serving delicious Japanese tapa. As this place is Halal-certified, we can immerse in chill izakaya vibes and enjoy good food at the same time. Get a taste of popular Japanese cuisine such as their Nabe (Japanese hot pot) or the Asari Butter Yaki (Japanese steamed clams).
Daya Izakaya
254 Jln Kayu,
Singapore 799481
South
4. Fluff Stack
Run by pancake enthusiasts, this dessert cafe serves some of the fluffiest Halal soufflé pancakes that simply melt in your mouth. Boba lovers can try their Original Pancakes, $8.80 or their Oolong Boba Souffle Pancake that is accompanied with an oolong tea sauce and chewy pearls. Fluff Stack is quickly becoming a popular option for people craving some of this fluffy goodness.
Fluff Stack
3 Temasek Boulevard #B1-K4,
West Atrium Suntec City,
Singapore 038983
5. Poulet
Poulet (pronounced Poo-lay, meaning chicken) is the next best thing to enjoy French food here in Singapore — Halal-certified at that. This chain of French casual restaurants has various locations around Singapore from Orchard, Bugis, Raffles City, Kallang to Harbourfront, and Westgate.
Their signature dish — the French Roast Chicken — is a must try. You can get the whole chicken ($30.90), half ($16.90) or quarter ($14.90). Pair it with a bowl of piping hot French Onion Soup and Salad de Paris.
Poulet
1 Harbourfront Walk #01-175/176/177,
Singapore 098585
6. The Bravery Cafe
With the booming Halal cafe scene in Singapore, there’s plenty of cafes for us to hang out at and The Bravery Cafe is one of them! While away an afternoon at this halal hipster cafe that serves all-day breakfast sets including Steak & Eggs and The Big Brekkie. They are also known for unique coffee and cold brews such as Thai Milk Tea Cold Brew and their signature Lavender Latte. The cakes such as the Flourless Chocolate Cake should not be missed as well.
The Bravery Cafe
50 Amoy St,
Singapore 069876
7. So Pho
You wouldn’t need to fly all the way to Hanoi to satisfy your Vietnamese cuisine cravings and find an eatery that is Halal-certified at that. Here we have So Pho, one of the few Halal Vietnamese eateries in Singapore and their food really hits the spot.
Try their Vietnamese rolls as starter and continue the feast with a piping hot bowl of Pho Noodle King, with a cup of authentic Vietnamese coffee to boot. So delicious.
So Pho
1 HarbourFront Walk,
#01-171 Vivocity,
Singapore 098585
East
8. The Wonderment Collective
This charming cafe-boutique reminds me of a breezy, afternoon in Paris. Best of all? It’s Halal-certified and Muslim-owned! Breaking fast here is a dream as they’ve got a huge range of desserts to satisfy any sweet-tooth cravings. Pastel-colored macarons in the flavours of Lavender Earl Grey, Cookies & Cream, and even Ispahan beckons.
They also serve breakfast mains but only on Saturdays, where you can enjoy French-style brioche toast, or eggs and hash with bacon bits among others — if you’re looking to eat a full works for breakfast before a day of fasting. Parisian vibes inclusive.
The Wonderment Collective
90 Lor 23 Geylang,
Singapore 388393
9. Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant
This Halal restaurant is my personal go-to if I’m in the mood for Korean. Bibimbap, Saba fish and Beef short-ribs (saeng galbisal) are some of the popular favourites here. On rainy days, their spicy bowl of Ramyeon really hits the spot! If you are coming in a group, try their sharing platters such as budae jjigae (piping hot army stew), and dakgalbi stir-fried spicy chicken. My mouth is watering already.
Muk-Bang Korean Restaurant
750 Chai Chee Rd,
Singapore 469000
10. Mukshidonna
Tucked away in a corner at Downtown East, Mukshidonna actually originates from Myeongdong, Seoul. There are a variety of customisable stews here, and you can expect boiling pots of flavourful broth served on a gas stove. The army stew comes with an array of ingredients like baked beans, chicken luncheon meat, straw mushrooms and instant noodles. For some appetizers to share with your makan kakis, be sure to try Korean’s all-time favourite snacks, the Haemul Pajeon or Kimchi Jeon.
Mukshidonna
1 Pasir Ris Cl,
Singapore 519599
West
11. The Co-Op
Nothing can beat tender, juicy steak imo, and just the thought of it has got me salivating a little. The Co-Op is one of my personal favorites to grab steaks, tacos, succulent burgers, pasta, among other things. Try their Ribeye Steak or juicy New York Strip Steaks. For a more unique burst of flavour, opt for their sambal or teriyaki sauces!
The Co-op
2 Bukit Batok West Ave 7,
#01-07 A B,
Singapore 659003
12. Chice Chickata Makan Place
This makan place has been serving Thai-style BBQ with marinated meats, seafood, and homemade chilli sauces since 2016. It’s also my go-to when I have the craving for mookata. Cheese lovers will be thrilled to know that they have cheese dip options that pair oh-so-well with their beef or chicken.
If it’s your first time and you are unsure of what to order, go for their recommended picks: the tom yum chicken, black pepper lamb and sliced smoked duck. A disclaimer though: this eatery is situated literally under a void deck, but their delicious food and attentive staff will make your Halal mookata experience a great one.
Chice Chikata Makan Place
2 Venture Dr,
#01-47 Vision Exchange,
Singapore 608526
13. Maxx Coffee
Maxx Coffee has recently opened a second outlet in Singapore — with Halal certification! So rejoice, my fellow Muslim friends — we now have another option to chill over delicious desserts and drinks.
Have a go at their fusion blend of drinks, such as the Klepon Freddo and Pandan Macchiato. This cafe also offers you a choice for your preferred coffee brewing method: including French press, cold brews, and pour-over styles of V60 or Chemex. There are also caffeine-free options like smoothies, so there’s something for everyone. Don’t forget to order their yummy cruffins or croque monsieur.
Maxx Coffee
50 Jurong Gateway Rd,
#01-34/35,
Singapore 608549
Town
14. The Halia
Nestled within lush foliage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, dine in the gardens amdist nature this Ramadan at The Halia. Their mouth-watering steaks such as the full-blood Australian Blackmore Wagyu and Icon F1 Wagyu are bound to replenish all your energy and recharge your soul.
Their well-plated desserts are also worth ordering. The Ginger Garden and Die Die Must Have Chocolate are my picks. Best of all, we get to enjoy a slice of semi fine dining at a fraction of the price. There’s a Ramadan 2021 promo going on: with every order of The Halia’s Communal Meal, two kids eat free and you’d get a jug of complimentary Halia Herbarium drinks.
The Halia
1 Cluny Rd,
Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens,
Singapore 259569
15. Tipo Pasta Bar
A weakness for Italian food? Then you’re in for a treat here at Tipo. It’s all about the celebration of artisanal produce, where their pasta is made fresh in-house using high-quality ingredients.
Take your pick of infused pasta and an array of sauces such as Creamy Pesto and the favourite house special: Beef Ragu. Tipo allows the option to build your own pasta (from $9.90+). The types and flavours of pasta change often, so expect a new kind of pasta to try for your every visit! You could even watch them handmake interesting pasta types like Casarecce and Mafalda from scratch. They even use ingredients such as garlic escargot and truffle oil. We’re all in.
Tipo Pasta Bar
785 North Bridge Rd,
Singapore 198753
16. The White Label
A classy Halal French restaurant The White Label recently opened its doors last December. Stepping into the restaurant, we spot elegant chandeliers, marbled tables matched with gold cutleries and impeccable French décor for an all-round French dining experience.
From French classics like the Salmon Beurre Blanc and Short Ribs Bourguignon to signatures like Prawn Pappardelle and French Contre-Filet, you’d be spoilt for choice in this restaurant made of Parisian dreams.
The White Label
734 North Bridge Road,
Singapore 198702
17. Monster Planet
We’re so happy to see more and more F&B establishments going Halal for our Muslim friends! Monster Planet’s one of them — and yes, you’ve got that right — it’s a Halal spin-off from their existing brand Monster Curry.
Their Monster Combo Curry comes with four different types of meats — chicken, beef, shrimp and fish. As their portions are, like their name, monstrously huge, it’s best shared between three, or a starving two.
Monster Planet
#01-33C/D,
The Centrepoint,
176 Orchard Rd,
Singapore 238843
If you try any of these eateries, slide into our DMs on Instagram and let us know! If you have any favorite Halal café or restaurant that you frequent, do share with us too so that we too have more options to break fast at. Happy Ramadan Kareem my friends!
Amira is a flight attendant who has always been a lover of adventure, writing, and cooking. She also really, really wants to see the Southern Lights! Follow her adventures on www.amirapunya.com, and @asingaporeanabroad on Instagram and TikTok.
