Singapore's Halal food scene has been getting some pretty great updates recently. A long time ago, the only way you could get Halal food was to locate a nearby Halal restaurant in Singapore, and you'd have to settle with what you got.
Well, you don't have to stick to just street food vendors or the hole-in-the-wall neighbourhood shop for Halal dining in Singapore anymore! Don't get us wrong, that kind of food is delicious too, but now even some of the best restaurants in Singapore in 2017 are either Halal-certified or serve Muslim-friendly dishes.
Here are some of the best affordable Halal fine dining restaurants in Singapore:
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Surrounded by the lush greenery of the Singapore Botanical Gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Halia, a fine dining restaurant, recently received its Halal certification from the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS). The restaurant serves up Muslim-friendly food dishes in Singapore that fit into its fine-dining theme, like smoked kingfish, lamb rack, and spice islands marinade rump stew. The location, the ambiance, the incredible view, and the amazing food makes Halia one of the best experiences in high-end dining in Singapore. Halia also hosts private events like weddings and other banquets as well.
Address: 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569.
Phone: (65) 8444 1148
Website: thehalia.com
Santaro by Gion is a Japanese fine dining restaurant in Singapore and the first of its kind to receive a Halal certification. It offers premium Japanese cuisine, catered to satisfy the requirements of a Muslim diet. For instance, they do not use pork, lard, or alcohol in the preparation of their dishes, but also take special care in making sure the sauces that are typically used in Japanese cuisine are also strictly Halal. But that doesn't make their food any less delicious or authentic. Santaro by Gion also offers diners the traditional Japanese dining experience of sitting on tatami floors.
Note: Although Santaro by Gion were located at Amara Hotels, they have moved on since the end of September 2017. They haven't announced their new location yet, but we still think it's worthy of a mention on this list because we're excited to see what comes next!
Phone: +65 6444 9989
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When it comes to Halal fine dining in Singapore, one of the best places to head to is Carousel in Royal Plaza. They have an amazing buffet spread that includes all kinds of delicious Halal-certified dishes ranging from an impressive list of cuisines – from Japanese and Singaporean, to Mediterranean and more. This is a great affordable fine dining restaurant to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays (talk to the staff in advance and they'll have a surprise ready for the birthday guy/girl). And since it is a buffet, and you really can eat as much as you want, this makes for one of the cheapest fine dining dinners in Singapore.
Address: 25 Scotts Rd, Lobby Level, Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore 228220.
Phone: +65 6589 7799
Website: carouselbuffet.com.sg/
Straits Kitchen is another place where you can enjoy one of the most affordable fine dining experiences in Singapore, even though its located in the amazing Grand Hyatt Hotel in Singapore. Straits is a fancy buffet restaurant in Singapore that specializes in local Singaporean cuisine; and the food served here represents all of its ethnicities – Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan. They are also certified Halal by MUIS, so this is one place where you can get awesome local Muslim-friendly food in Singapore!
Address: 10 Scotts Road, Lobby Level, Grand Hyatt Singapore, Singapore 228211.
Phone: +65 6732 1234
Website: www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/straitskitchen.html
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For amazing Vietnamese Muslim-friendly food in Singapore, head on over to The Orange Lantern, a Halal-certified restaurant in Singapore. This high-end restaurant in Singapore is designed with the intent of taking its guests to Vietnam, with wall paintings and the traditional silk lanterns that they say were the inspiration behind it all. The food is just as authentic, with dishes like beef pho, imperial roll, and beef noodle soup. It is also one of the best family restaurants in Singapore for a more classy time with your loved ones. They actually have a few different locations, so if you're looking to find nearby Halal restaurants in those areas, you know where to go!
Address: (1 of 4) 73 Killiney Rd, Singapore 239528.
Phone: 6732 8032
Website: www.orange-lantern.com/
If you're looking to find nearby Halal restaurants for romantic fine dining in Singapore, then 21 on Rajah is perfect – it's classy, cool, and has great food! 21 on Rajah serves up a delicious Mediterranean fare, but the menu is always changing in order to make use of the best of every season's offerings. The ambience, décor, and service are worthy of a high-end dining experience in Singapore. You can choose to go for the buffet or have a more traditional sit-down meal and order from their a-la-carte menu.
Address: 1 Jln Rajah, Singapore 329133.
Phone: +65 6808 6847
Website: www.21onrajah.com/
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Tiffany Cafe & Restaurant is one of the most affordable fine dining restaurants in Singapore. With a classy minimalistic décor of white tables and light blue chairs, this restaurant gives off a posh vibe while also being wallet-friendly; it is also one of the best family restaurants in Singapore. They have lunch and dinner buffets every day of the week, but the highlight is their high tea buffet (weekends only) because it is one of the only Halal certified high tea places in Singapore.
Address: 60 Eu Tong Sen Street, 2F Furama City Centre Singapore, Singapore 059804, Singapore.
Phone: +65 6531 5366
Website: www.furama.com/citycentre/dining/tiffany-cafe-restaurant
Royz Et Vous might not look like the most luxurious fine-dining restaurant in Singapore – it's actually more of a cafe than a restaurant – but it still is one of the best family restaurants in Singapore for a classy dining experience. But when it comes to food, they stand up to the best of them all! Try their truffle mushrooms, smoked duck, crayfish, or beef short ribs, and finish off with dark chocolate tart for dessert.
Address: 137 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068602, Singapore.
Phone: +65 6293 0270
Website: royzetvous.com.sg
