10 Best Halal Restaurants in Singapore (2026)

Before the list, here is how I judge a halal spot, because not every place that says halal means the same thing.

• MUIS certification versus Muslim-owned. A MUIS halal certificate from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura is audited, renewed, and displayed on the wall. A Muslim-owned or no-pork-no-lard kitchen is self-declared. Certified is the stricter standard, so if that matters to you, look for the certificate rather than a sign.
• Current status, not last year status. Certification runs on a renewal cycle and can lapse, and outlets within a chain can differ. I always check the live MUIS listing or the MuslimSG app before booking a large or important meal.
• Kitchen scope. Some places are fully halal, others certify only certain outlets or serve alcohol at the bar. For strict diners the no-alcohol, fully halal kitchens are the safe pick.
• Cuisine and occasion fit. A nasi padang stall and a fine-dining Nusantara room are both halal, but they solve very different nights out. I have matched each pick to what it does best.
• Consistency and track record. Michelin Bib Gourmand nods, long trading histories and steady reviews tell me the food holds up, not just on a good day.

If you are feeding a crowd rather than dining out, my guide to the best catering services in Singapore covers halal caterers, and for family outings see my picks of family-friendly restaurants and high tea in Singapore.

If I had to send someone to a single halal restaurant to understand Singapore's Malay food heritage, it would be Hjh Maimunah. This nasi padang institution has been going since the early 1990s and carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which is rare recognition for such humble, home-style cooking. You queue, you point at what you want, and you walk away with a plate that tastes like someone spent all morning on it.

The spread runs to more than 100 items on a good day: beef rendang, ayam bakar, sambal goreng, tahu telur and sayur lodeh, finished with traditional kueh. It is a MUIS halal-certified kitchen, so strict diners can eat with full confidence, though as always I would glance at the current listing if you are booking the catering side for an event.

There are outlets around Kampong Glam, Joo Chiat and Kitchener Road, and it stays busy for a reason. Go early for lunch, because the best dishes sell out and the queue only grows.

Website: hjmaimunah.com
Location: Kampong Glam, Joo Chiat and Kitchener Road
Cuisine: Traditional Malay nasi padang
Halal status: MUIS-certified (confirm the current listing)

When the group cannot agree on a cuisine, a halal buffet solves it, and The Landmark on the top floor of Village Hotel Bugis is my go-to. It is fully MUIS halal-certified, which is exactly what you want when you are hosting a mixed table and nobody has to check every dish.

The spread leans international with strong local and Middle Eastern representation: free-flow biryani, satay, chilli crab, fish head curry, plus hummus, falafel and shawarma from the Mediterranean side. Weekends bring live stations for pizza, pasta and fresh seafood, which is when it earns its price.

It is not a cheap night out, but for a birthday, a family celebration or an office treat where you want everyone fed and happy, the variety justifies it. Book a weekend slot early, as the poolside tables go fast.

Website: landmark.com.sg
Location: Level 5, Village Hotel Bugis, 390 Victoria Street
Cuisine: International halal buffet
Halal status: MUIS-certified

Zaffron Kitchen is where I take people who want proper North Indian food in a comfortable, modern room rather than a canteen. It has picked up several Michelin Bib Gourmand listings and a shelf of local awards, and the butter chicken, briyani and freshly baked naan explain why it stays busy on East Coast Road and at its other outlets.

Here is the honest bit that fits this guide theme: Zaffron serves halal-certified meat and keeps a no-pork kitchen, but the restaurant itself is Muslim-friendly rather than fully MUIS-certified across the board, with certification something it has worked towards. For many diners that is completely fine, but if full certification is your bar, check the specific outlet current status first.

Portions are generous and the tandoori grills are the move for a group. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing choice for a family dinner where you want quality without fuss.

Website: zaffronkitchen.com
Location: 135 East Coast Road, plus Great World and other outlets
Cuisine: North Indian
Halal status: Serves halal-certified meat, no pork; full certification pending, confirm current status

Alaturka has been bringing East Mediterranean and Turkish cooking to Bussorah Street since 2005, and it wears a Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2016. Tucked in the shadow of Sultan Mosque, it is one of those Kampong Glam rooms that feels like a proper occasion the moment you sit down.

The menu is built for sharing: mezze platters, chargrilled kebabs, slow-cooked lamb and pide straight from the oven. It is a Muslim-owned, halal kitchen with no alcohol, so the focus stays firmly on the food and the mint tea. The team is particular about ingredients and it shows in the depth of the grills.

A quick note the restaurant itself flags: Alaturka operates only from 15 Bussorah Street, so ignore any copycat locations. Book ahead on weekends, as the small dining room fills quickly.

Website: alaturka.com.sg
Location: 15 Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam
Cuisine: Turkish and East Mediterranean
Halal status: Muslim-owned, halal kitchen (confirm current MUIS status)

Halal Italian done properly is harder to find than it should be, which is why Positano Risto has built such a loyal following on Bussorah Street. It was created specifically to fill that gap, serving traditional Italian flavours with no alcohol and only halal ingredients, and it has taken a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for several years running.

The kitchen sends out proper wood-fired pizzas, generous seafood pastas, squid-ink spaghetti and folded calzones, then finishes you off with indulgent desserts like their Oreo chocolate lava stack. Creative mocktails stand in for the wine list, and honestly you will not miss it.

It is a warm, date-night sort of room a short stroll from Sultan Mosque. For couples or small groups who want Italian comfort food they can eat without a second thought, this is my pick.

Website: positanoristo.com
Location: 66 Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam
Cuisine: Italian
Halal status: Muslim-owned, halal ingredients, no alcohol (confirm current MUIS status)

Beirut Grill has been serving Lebanese and Middle Eastern food on Bussorah Street since 2009, and it took the Restaurant Association of Singapore Best Middle Eastern Restaurant award in 2024. When I want hummus that actually tastes of tahini and slow-grilled meats done with care, this is where I go.

Order the way it is meant to be eaten: a table of mezze to start, then mixed grills, shish taouk and lamb, mopped up with warm flatbread. The kitchen ensures its meats meet strict halal standards and there is no alcohol, so it sits comfortably in the Muslim-friendly camp, though as ever I would confirm the current certification if that is your requirement.

The setting is cosy and unfussy, and it works just as well for a relaxed dinner as for a larger group sharing plates. It is one of the most dependable Middle Eastern tables in the neighbourhood.

Website: beirut.com.sg
Location: 72 Bussorah Street, Kampong Glam
Cuisine: Lebanese and Middle Eastern
Halal status: Halal meats, no alcohol (confirm current MUIS status)

For a halal meal that feels genuinely special, Permata is the one I recommend. It sits inside Gedung Kuning, the striking yellow mansion in Kampong Glam, and serves Progressive Nusantara cuisine under celebrity chef Mel Dean. It has been a finalist and nominee at the Epicurean Star and Halal Awards, and the setting alone makes it a place for anniversaries and milestones.

The format is a premium buffet with more than 50 dishes across stations, from fresh seafood and grills to modern takes on Malay archipelago classics, and the menu rotates seasonally around different parts of the Nusantara. It is a halal kitchen, so the whole table can dig in, though I would confirm the current listing when booking for a big group.

This is not an everyday spot, and it is not priced like one, but for a celebration where you want heritage flavours in a beautiful room, few halal restaurants match it.

Website: gedungkuning.sg
Location: Gedung Kuning, 73 Sultan Gate, Kampong Glam
Cuisine: Progressive Nusantara
Halal status: Halal buffet, Muslim-owned (confirm current MUIS listing)

No halal list would be complete without a great prata spot, and Springleaf Prata Place is my pick. It is MUIS halal-certified, holds a Michelin Plate, and turns out more than 60 varieties of prata, from the classic kosong to fusion creations that sound mad and somehow work.

Beyond prata there is murtabak, biryani, and their famous prata with a runny egg that the queues form for. With around nine outlets from Springleaf to Woodlands and Tampines, there is usually one near enough for a lazy weekend breakfast or a late supper.

It is cheap, cheerful and consistent, which is exactly what you want from a prata place. Bring cash, bring an appetite, and do not skip the teh tarik.

Website: spplace.com
Location: Nine outlets islandwide, including Springleaf, Woodlands and Tampines
Cuisine: Indian-Muslim prata
Halal status: MUIS-certified

Working Title has been doing halal burgers and cafe brunch on Arab Street since 2013, and it remains one of my favourite casual spots in the area. The burgers are proper homemade, gourmet things, the coffee is taken seriously, and the Sunday brunch menu is the sort of thing you linger over.

Everything is made with halal ingredients and the crowd is a mix of locals and travellers passing through Kampong Glam. It reads as Muslim-owned and Muslim-friendly rather than loudly certified, so if strict certification is essential, check the current status, but for a relaxed weekend feed it hits the spot.

Come for a burger and a smoothie, stay for the people-watching. It is the kind of unpretentious neighbourhood cafe every good food district needs.

Website: workingtitle.sg
Location: 48 Arab Street, Kampong Glam
Cuisine: Western, burgers and brunch
Halal status: Muslim-owned, halal ingredients (confirm current MUIS status)

To finish, something sweet. Fluff Stack was the first Japanese souffle pancake cafe in Singapore to become MUIS halal-certified, and those wobbly, cloud-like stacks are still the best in their category. It is the dessert stop I send people to when they want a proper treat they can eat without a second thought.

The signatures are the strawberry cheese and the hazelnut chocolate souffle pancakes, jiggly and freshly griddled to order, so expect a short wait while they cook. There are drinks and a few savoury options too, but the pancakes are the reason to come.

With outlets in malls like Suntec City, Northpoint and Paya Lebar Quarter, it is an easy add-on after a meal or a solo afternoon treat. Being certified means the whole family can share a stack.

Website: fluffstack.org
Location: Suntec City, Northpoint City and Paya Lebar Quarter
Cuisine: Japanese souffle pancakes and desserts
Halal status: MUIS-certified

Halal dining spans every budget in Singapore. Here is a realistic per-person guide based on current 2026 pricing.

These figures are before GST and service charge, which add roughly 19% at full-service restaurants. Weekend and festive-period dining, especially around Hari Raya, tends to sit at the top of each range, so book ahead.

Check the official MUIS halal directory or the MuslimSG app, both run by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura, and search the restaurant or outlet by name. A genuinely certified restaurant will also display a valid, in-date MUIS halal certificate near the entrance or counter. Because certification runs on a renewal cycle and can lapse, and because one outlet in a chain may be certified while another is not, always confirm the specific outlet current status rather than relying on an old sign or a third-party listing.

A MUIS halal-certified restaurant has been audited by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura against the halal certification scheme, holds a certificate that must be renewed, and is subject to inspection. A Muslim-owned or no-pork-no-lard restaurant is self-declared: the owners may follow halal practices, but no external body has verified or is monitoring the kitchen. Both can be good places to eat, but certified is the stricter, independently checked standard. Which one you need depends on how strict you or your guests are.

A budget halal meal like nasi padang or a prata set runs about S$8 to S$15 per person. Mid-range casual dining at a Turkish, Indian or brunch restaurant is roughly S$20 to S$40 per person. A halal international buffet sits around S$40 to S$70, and special-occasion or fine-dining Nusantara meals run from S$60 to S$120 and up. Add around 19% for GST and service charge at full-service restaurants, and expect the top of each range on weekends and during festive periods like Hari Raya.

Yes. Singapore has a growing number of upscale halal restaurants, led by places like Permata at Gedung Kuning, which serves Progressive Nusantara cuisine in a restored heritage mansion. Several hotel restaurants and buffet concepts are also fully certified. For a special occasion, look for a fully halal or MUIS-certified kitchen so the whole table can order freely, and book ahead, as the best rooms fill quickly on weekends.

Kampong Glam, around Bussorah Street and Arab Street near Sultan Mosque, is the densest cluster of halal restaurants, from Turkish and Lebanese to Italian and brunch cafes. Geylang Serai and the surrounding Malay heartland are strong for local Malay and nasi padang, while Little India and areas like East Coast Road are excellent for North Indian and prata. Wherever you go, certification still varies restaurant by restaurant, so check the current status of the specific outlet.