Undecided where to dine during your next visit to the iconic district of Singapore’s Arab Street? We’ve compiled a list of the best halal options for you.
1. % Arabica Coffee
Founded by Kenneth Shoji, % Arabica Coffee is a coffee brand from Kyoto. The brand has over 150 stores around the globe, which is a testament to Kenneth’s vision to “see the world through coffee”. You’ll love their coffee’s perfect harmony of expresso, milk and foam, and the pretty latte art doesn’t hurt either.
- Halal status: Muslim-friendly. While this café isn’t halal-certified or Muslim-owned, we were informed that the ingredients used are Muslim-friendly, and their pastries are from Muslim-owned French American Bakery. You are encouraged to inquire and dine at your own discretion.
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2. 60 Alley Bakes & Coffee
Introducing Singapore’s first back alley coffee joint, 60 Alley Bakes & Coffee has a laidback vibe reminiscent of cafés in Bali, Thailand and Vietnam. It was founded by the same baker behind Ayn Cookie Madness, and sells the most delightful waffle and ice-cream combinations that make you feel like a kid again.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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3. Afterwit
Craving Mexican food? Afterwit by The Black Hole Group will hit all the right spots. Their burritos, nachos and tacos taste divine with their house-made sauces. Be sure to order their churros for dessert, and down it all with a refreshing glass of Berry Mint Mojito, Virgen Azul Margarita or Sunrise in Tulum.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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4. All Things Delicious
The brainchild of the multi-hyphenate Dewi Imelda Wadhwa, All Things Delicious is a cosy shophouse café that serves delightful baked goods and chef-prepared comfort foods. Premium quality is of the essence, and they use European-cultured butter, cage-free eggs and unrefined sugar for their goodies.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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5. Bana Bana Café
With talented chefs that specialise in everything from Western to traditional Malay cuisine, Bana Bana Café is about marrying different cuisines to bring you taste buds pure delight. Comfort food with a unique twist aside, there are also board games available for a fun game night with family and friends.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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6. Banngkok Street Food
Can’t go to Bangkok for authentic Thai food? Fret not, because Banngkok Street Food will help satisfy those cravings. This is where you’ll get to enjoy Pad Thai, Tom Yum fried rice, green curry chicken, and mango sticky rice. If you’re feeling particularly indulgent, order their heavenly SMOOTEA (Thai tea ice-blended).
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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7. Bistro Eminami Halal Vietnam
Eminami was founded by Emina Abdullah, a Vietnamese Muslim woman who moved to Singapore and earned an honest living through different businesses before starting the bistro. The Vietnamese food she cooks reflects traditions inherited from her late mother, but adjusted to cater to local taste buds.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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8. Broti
Quench your thirst with virtually limitless options at Broti. A takeaway store selling Thai iced teas and flavoured sodas, it offers drinks like ice-blended Milo Freeze, Green Milk Tea, Bandung Selasih and Grapefruit Sparkler. They’ve also partnered up with Motor Folks to create mouthwatering Gelato offerings.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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9. Brunch Club by The Halal Corner
Brought to you by the same dandy guys behind The Halal Corner, Brunch Club serves hip fusion food and puts a local twist to modern delights. With a menu that includes King Prawn Lemak Chilli Risotto and Lemak Chilli Crab Bucatini, you know you’re in for an interesting dining experience.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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10. Chix Hot Chicken
If the sound of Nashville hot chicken got you salivating, then Chix Hot Chicken is right up your alley. Sink your teeth into their offerings like Chicken & Waffle, Soul Slider and The Pepperjack. And fans of Singapore Idol should know this food joint was started by the first Idol winner Taufik Batisah.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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11. The Dim Sum Place
Serving Hong Kong-style dim sum, The Dim Sum Place is a casual dining establishment that is popular amongst Chinese and Muslim ethnic groups. Apart from their signature homemade dim sum, they also serve a wide array of Cantonese cuisines that have been given a local twist.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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12. Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro
Fika means “coffee” in Swedish, and this gorgeous bistro invites you to have that and more. Serving traditional Swedish food and pastries is their passion, and here, you can enjoy salads, sandwiches, crepes and mains (like Swedish meatballs and Swedish lamb stew) made with the freshest ingredients.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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13. Fluff Bakery
From an online home business to a full-fledged artisanal bakery, Fluff Bakery has come a long way. Founded by Nursyazanna Syaira, it sells the most elegant and delectable pastries, including its signature multi-flavoured cupcakes. They’ve ventured beyond pastries and offer delish savouries, too. Only for takeaways.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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14. Grill Ninety Nine
Whether it’s succulent ribeye steak, fresh oysters complemented with squeezes of lemon, or tender chicken patty, Grill Ninety Nine has all the good stuff that will satisfy your craving for Western cuisine. Down it all with their signature mocktails.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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15. IndoBowl
Brought to you by the folks behind Royz et Vous, IndoBowl uses recipes that were passed down for 60 years from Sumatra. Now, you too can enjoy authentic homestyle Indonesian dishes. Their best sellers include Indomie Mumbo Jumbo, Nasi Goreng Giler, Sate Dageng Madura and Ropang Cokelat Keju.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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16. Julie Bakes
Take your most classic Malay kuih flavours and make exquisite cakes that will send your taste buds to cloud nine – that’s pretty much the winning formula at Julie Bakes. This takeaway shop has everything from low-fat ondeh-ondeh cakes to triple Nutella cupcakes. If you’re adventurous, there’s pulut hitam cake, too.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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17. K’s Keria
Also known as Malay-style donuts for easy reference, kuih keria are deep-fried glazed doughnuts made from sweet potato. And just a stone’s throw away from Masjid Sultan, you can find a takeaway shophouse store selling Singapore’s first mini keria gula melaka. Believe us, they’re exquisite. And they also do deliveries.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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18. Konditori Artisan Bakes
Brought to you by Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro, Konditori is a European-style artisan bakery that will make you feel like a kid about to enter a candy shop outside its front door. There’s a wide array of pastries to choose from here, from Chocolate Eclairs and Pistachio Danish to Sundried Tomato Cheese Ciabatta.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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19. Kulon
If you want yummy and unpretentious Indonesian food, hit Kulon. It was founded by a mother-son duo from Java, who began their entrepreneurial journey by opening up IndoJava before launching Kulon. There’s an assortment of comfort foods here, although Bakmi (Indonesian dry noodles) is the specialty.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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20. Limaa Café
Originally situated along Haji Lane, Limaa – now housed on the second floor of Golden Landmark – is a fusion café that was founded by two strong mothers. Their bestsellers include pulled beef rosti, baked chicken aglio alio and lemak chilli padi prawn pasta. And when you do get the chance, try their fast selling golden crispy goreng pisang!
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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21. Magg by Royz Et Vous
Inspired by the good ol’ Maggi noodles that every Singaporean with a childhood loves, Magg is a springy noodle paradise featuring hearty broths and delicious toppings. Founded by the same folks behind Royz Et Vous, this place will make your taste buds sing with its take on local, Japanese, Korean and Thai delights.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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22. Meat My Meat
A cheesesteak is a sandwich made with thinly shaved beef and melted cheese, tucked in a hoagie roll. And at Meat My Meat, you can indulge in Singapore’s first Muslim-owned Philly cheesesteaks. They offer many variations of cheesesteak and other comfort foods that will make your spirit smile. Only for takeaways.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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23. Momolato
Momolato does not play around when it comes to ice-cream. This award-winning gelato ice-cream supplier does R&D to offer unique, seasonal signatures. They have over 300 flavours, and you can get your hands on the latest flavours – complete with buttermilk waffles – at their café in Haji Lane.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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24. Mondays
Mondays don’t have to be a drag. At Mondays (open everyday except Mondays, of course), you can enjoy specialty coffee and other delicious offerings that include everything from steak to egg benedicts. And if you’ve always wanted to try canelé (a French pastry flavoured with rum), they’ve created a halal version.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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25. Mother Dough
What started as a one-woman pop-up project back in 2017 has blossomed into a charming little bakery called Mother Dough. The pastries are baked fresh daily and handcrafted with artisanal techniques. There is plenty to be obsessed with here, although we cannot get enough of their signature almond croissant.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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26. MsquareAcai
The folks at MsquareAcai were not kidding about delivering ‘a taste of Brazil’, seeing how acai berries are a Brazilian super fruit that contains antioxidants, healthy fats and fibre. Now that you know the health benefits, take away some acai bowls with your choice of fruits, toppings, and drizzle.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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27. Okra by SWG
“Where traditional Asian tastes meet modern western influences” – that is how Okra describes itself. And if you love a good shellout, enjoy fresh shellfish, crabs, prawns, mussels, scallops, prawns and baby lobsters cooked in one of three flavours – signature triple sambal, lemak chilli padi or black peppercorn.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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28. Overrice
Overrice was founded by four gentlemen who, in their exploration of different cuisines during their travels, developed an inclination for Mediterranean rice bowls sold from pushcarts in Manhattan, New York. Now, you too can enjoy these all-in-one bowls with the signature white sauce or chilli sauce blend.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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29. Pancake and Waffle Place
A fusion of the east and the west – that is the name of the game at the Pancake and Waffle Place. What you get are unique creations like Cempedak Crème Brûlée and Lemak Duck Premium Pancakes. And it’s wild how everything just works out beautifully. You’ll have to taste to believe.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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30. Penny University
Espresso or filter? Choose how you’d like your coffee at Penny University, a specialty coffeehouse and roastery. Since its inception in 2012, it has turned into a bistro serving the likes of Harlem-style Buttermilk Chicken on Waffles and Mediterranean Breakfasts with avocado, halloumi cheese & turmeric fried eggs.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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31. Pita Bakery
Bringing the authentic taste of the Mediterranean to Singapore, Pita Bakery is Halal-certified, Kosher-certified and vegan. Their breads are freshly baked daily using an original 700-year-old recipe, so you’ll get only the freshest pocket pita bread with their yummy spreads (hummus, baba ganoush and falafel).
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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32. Positano Risto
For the love of Italian food, visit Positano Risto. It was founded by a traveller who, upon visiting the Amalfi Coast in Positano, and was inspired to redefine casual Italian dining in Singapore. Now, he has his own eatery where you can eat the likes of delish Squid Ink Seafood Spaghetti and Wild Mushroom Linguine.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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33. RIB Soul Food by Seriously Fun Collective
Specialising in mouth-watering Southern BBQ ribs, RIB Soul Food is a dining establishment that’s brought to you by the Seriously Fun Collective. With a menu that features the likes of Louisiana Seafood Gumbo and Freddy’s Lamb Ribs, this is where you park your diet to the side and indulge in comfort food.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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34. Royz et Vous
Royz et Vous provides the best of both worlds – great coffee you typically get at your fav café, and delicious western food you enjoy at a restaurant. Their specialty is the cold brew (black/white). It’s described as “rich in flavours and smooth with notes of dark chocolates and great balance finishing”. Yum.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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35. Rumi the Poet’s Cup
Culture vultures, this one’s for you. Named after the 13th century poet and Islamic scholar, Rumi the Poet’s Cup is a vibe. Follow them on their socials to stay updated on gigs that they’ve lined up for their patrons. And before we forget, their ice-cream with Belgian waffles and crispy wafer bowls are heavenly.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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36. Squisito
Adding further vibrance to the halal Italian dining scene in Arab Street is Squisito. Meaning “delicious” in Italian, the bistro marries the best of Italian and Singaporean cuisines. Enjoy offerings like Al Granchio (freshly made pasta with crab meat) and Picante Con Gamberi pizza (topped with mozzarella and prawns).
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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37. Taliwang
Housed within a shophouse, Taliwang is an Indonesian eatery serving authentic Nusa Tenggara Barat cuisine and Western-style comfort food. Their tagline is “happiness is homemade”, and here, you’ll find joy in the form of deep fried tofu and tempeh, grilled fresh cumi-cumi with smoky sweet sauce and so much more.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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38. Tarik
If there’s one beverage that could bring different people together, it’s teh tarik (or pulled milk tea). Tarik provides you with that and more. Beyond its white and blue exterior, you can find light bites and a selection of tea beverages, including Tandoori Chai and Ginger Chai. They do catering as well.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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39. Tash Tish Tosh
Helmed by Head Chef Nazihah, Tash Tish Tosh serves delicious food created with well-guarded family recipes. The fan favourites here are the Bomb Buffalo Wings and Tulang Merah Reimagined, where bones are slowly pressure-baked for 12 hours in their original stew.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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40. The French American Bakery
Cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, Danish pastries, madeleines, chocolate cookies, vanilla bean crème brûlée and so much more. Expect nothing but fabulously baked goods at The French American Bakery. And if you need something to warm your soul, try their lovely Hot Chocolate with Torched Marshmallow.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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41. The Halal Corner
At The Halal Corner, where Western classics adopt a fun Asian twist, you can enjoy creations like Double Trouble John (literally twice the size of your regular Roti John), Sambal Balado Striploin Steak (with fried shitake mushroom and creamy spinach) and the fan favourite Lemak Chilli Padi creamy seafood pasta.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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42. The Malayan Council
If there’s one thing you ought to know about The Malayan Council, it’s that the portions are huge. But beyond sheer quantity, you’ll get high quality. Their love and fusion of Malay and Western cuisine is reflected in their dishes, including the Asam Pedas Seafood Aglio Olio and Softshell & Mudcrab Mee Goreng.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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43. The Ramen Stall
Ramen lovers can get a taste of Japan at The Ramen Stall. You’ll appreciate how there are no shortcuts here to offer you the best dining experience. Their ramen broth, for instance, is prepared by boiling meat and bones over 30 hours to acquire a rich, milky and smooth texture. Now that’s patience.
- Halal status: Halal-certified
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44. The Secret Garden by Zeekri
Want the vibes of dining at a French brasserie without actually visiting Paris, drop by The Secret Garden by Zeekri. You’ll love the romantic décor and the halal, French-inspired cuisine even more. Go for mains like the Beef Bourguignon and (fan favourite) French Striploin Steak. They offer high tea as well.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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45. The Straits Teppanyaki
The Straits Teppanyaki pays homage to the Japanese-style cuisine that uses iron griddle to cook food. Their Asian fusion offerings include everything from The Wagyu Ribeye to the Live Boston Lobster. And if you’re in the mood for light bites, there are snacks like Nagasaki Chicken Kawa and The Straits Buffalo Wings.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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46. The White Label
The possibilities to create a unique menu is seemingly endless when you’re dealing with French-Malayan cuisine. At The White Label, Squid Ink Spaghetti, for example, is made with sotong masak hitam sauce, and their Two Way Fish Frites can be complemented with sambal kicap sauce for an extra kick of heat.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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47. Tipo Pasta Bar
Don’t expect to be served dry spaghetti with pasta sauce from a bottle at Tipo Pasta Bar. A concept by The Black Hole Group, this is the place for freshly-made artisanal pasta, pizza and gnocchi. But what we love is how you can customise your pasta. Pick and choose your ingredients to create your own masterpiece.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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48. WakuWaku Yakiniku
Yakiniku is a Japanese-style of grilled meat cuisine, and WakuWaku Yakiniku gets bragging rights for being Singapore’s first halal yakiniku eatery. Co-founded by legendary local rapper Sheikh Haikel, it provides everything from Jo Karubi (prime short ribs) to Ro-Su (ribeye) for you meat lovers.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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49. Wanderlost Lounge
A rooftop halal bar concept by The Halal Mixologist, Wanderlost Lounge was born out of the founder’s love for literature. The non-alcoholic beverages are inspired by books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Little Prince. And everything’s concocted with wellness in mind, so all is yummy and healthy.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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50. Working Title
It’s pretty appropriate that Working Title was named as such, because the dining concept by The Black Hole Group has evolved over the years. But what remains the same is their offering of huge, mouth-watering burgers. With burgers named Bun Jovi, Baconator and the Tower of Power, you’re in for a good time.
- Halal status: Muslim-owned
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