In Singapore, the halal food scene has evolved far beyond traditional fare, offering Muslim diners a taste of international and creative dishes!

Beyond much-loved traditional dishes like nasi lemak, halal food in Singapore today spans an exciting range, from atas (Malay for high-class) European cuisine to buzzy bakeries! With a market that was valued at US$1 billion in 2019 in Singapore, here are some must-visit spots to whet your appetite.

European Flair

Espoir

Located in the historic Anglo-Chinese School in Tanjong Pagar, Espoir serves what it describes as “Refined Modern European Cuisine, taking inspiration from French, Spanish, Italian, and British cooking, laced with a Malayan influence, such as the Sea Urchin Tagliatelle, and Slow-Cooked Breast of Lamb.”

There’s also an impressive mocktail menu, so you can sip on thoughtfully curated drinks sans the alcohol! The culinary team comprises talented chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants to hotels and eateries, infusing creativity and precision into every plate.

Website: restaurant-espoir.sg
Address:70 Amoy Street, Singapore 069889

Kucina

As Singapore’s first halal Italian restaurant, Kucina is helmed by Chef Gero, an Italian-Muslim. From the open kitchen, classic items like pizza and pasta are to be expected, and the menu also features unique offerings like beef carpaccio – thinly sliced tenderloin served with an anchovy-based dressing.

Craving for some authentic Italian Aglio Olio Pasta or mouth-watering Panna Cotta in the comfort of your own home? On Kucina’s TikTok account, Chef Gero regularly posts his cooking tutorials with plenty more behind-the-scenes!

Website: kucinaitalian.com
Address: 11 Tanjong Katong Road #B1-09/10 Kinex, Singapore 437157

Taste of Taiwan

Wong Fu Fu

Touted as Singapore’s first halal Taiwanese-inspired restaurant, Wong Fu Fu boasts an extensive menu featuring everyone’s favourite, Taiwanese classics like beef noodles and hotplate dishes. Every main dish order includes free-flow cold side dishes and even a DIY bubble tea corner!

From 15 October 2024 and for a limited time, the Miffy Mini Hotpot is available with six soup bases – Tom Yum, Prawn, Mala, Herbal, Kimchi, and Dashi to whet your appetites.

Website: www.facebook.com/wongfufusg
Address: 776 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198744

Alley Wei

Located in the retail labyrinth that is Northpoint City in Yishun (with another outlet in Tampines Mall), Alley Wei serves affordable Taiwanese street food like scallion pancakes and juicy dumplings, paired with homemade soya bean drinks, and its signature beef noodles.

Website: www.facebook.com/alleyweisg

Addresses:

 

 – 930 Yishun Avenue 2 #B1-151 The Makan Town, Northpoint City, Singapore 769098

 – 4 Tampines Central 5 #B1-K21 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510

K-Food

Sangwoo Street

Owned by a Korean-Muslim, Sangwoo Street offers affordable, authentic dishes like bibimbap, ssambap,soondubujjigae, and japchae. All four come in three versions each, with varieties such as Fried Chicken Bibimbap, Bulgogi Kimbap with marinated beef, and Chadol Japchae.

As a stall in a coffee shop, the menu is limited but has been highly praised by patrons.

Website: www.instagram.com/sangwoostreetsg

Address: 925 Yishun Central 1 #01-211 Kedai Kopi, Singapore 760925

Seoul Garden

One cannot discuss halal Korean food in Singapore without mentioning the OG favourite since 1983, Seoul Garden! This restaurant chain has been serving up buffet-style Korean BBQ to hungry Singaporeans long before K-pop gained popularity.

With six outlets islandwide, including Marina Square and Clementi Mall, Seoul Garden is a reliable go-to for a smokin’ good time. If you are a Korean foodie and see yourself patronising them, sign up as a member to get vouchers and earn points for every $1 spent.

Website: seoulgarden.com.sg

Addresses: 200 Victoria Street #02-52 Bugis Junction, Singapore 188021

                   6 Raffles Boulevard #03-210 Marina Square, Singapore 039594

                   4 Tampines Central 5 #04-01 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510

                  930 Yishun Avenue 2 #03-05 Northpoint City, Singapore 769098

                  1 Maritime Square #01-65/66 Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253

                 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West #05-18 Clementi Mall, Singapore 129588

Baked with Love

Konditori

Run by the folks behind the popular Fika, Konditori is a halal bakery offering freshly baked goods like their signature cinnamon roll, a decadent bun topped with pearl sugar. Monthly specials include chocolate madeleines and truffle mushroom croissants, so keep an eye out for these carb-y delights! For orders to gift, they sell assorted nicely designed greeting cards for your to write notes to accompany your gifts.

Website: konditori.sg

Address: 33 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199451

 Fluff Bakery

Fluff Bakery has been around since 2012 with the iconic origination of cupcake with a core infused with Nutella – a testament to its popularity in the fickle F&B scene! Founder Syaira is a self-taught baker who used to bake and gift to her family and friends before starting Fluff Bakery.

Known for their creative cupcake flavours like ‘Ondeh-Ondeh’ and ‘Bandung’, Fluff Bakery also offer an array of sweet delights, including loaf cakes, cookies, and now, house-made gelato for dessert lovers.

Website: fluffbakery.sg

Address: 795 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198763

Good Noods

Woke Ramen

A cross-over between Chinese and Japanese cuisine, Woke Ramen isn’t your traditional ramen; it’s a hybrid of Chinese lamian noodles with a ramen broth kissed by wok hei. If you’re craving variety, the menu also features prawn noodles, charred udon, and snacks like five-spice bean curd and cucumber with black fungus salad.

Website: wokeramen.com.sg

Addresses: 80 Changi Boulevard #03-19B Viewing Mall Central, Terminal 1, Singapore 819642

                     1 Sengkang Square Unit #03-13, Singapore 545078