Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre
AreaA big two-level market and food centre in the Malay heartland, with over 120 stalls. Try nasi padang, biryani, satay, mee rebus and kueh for roughly S$3–10 a person.
- Where
- Geylang Serai
How we know it's halal: Most stalls are halal-certified; confirm at the stall and on the MUIS directory
Tekka Centre (Little India)
AreaA hawker centre next to Little India MRT, known for Indian and South Asian food, with Indian-Muslim stalls for biryani, curries and mee goreng. Open roughly 6:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m., but stall hours vary.
- Where
- Little India
How we know it's halal: Mixed. Some stalls are Indian-Muslim, but certification differs by stall, so check each one for the MUIS certificate
Zam Zam
RestaurantOpen since 1908 and run by the founder's family. Known for murtabak and nasi biryani.
- Where
- Kampong Glam (North Bridge Road, opposite the Sultan Mosque)
How we know it's halal: Listed as MUIS-certified in a May 2026 guide. Certificates are renewed regularly, so check the MUIS directory
Hjh Maimunah
RestaurantA nasi padang restaurant serving since the 1980s, with a queue on weekday mornings. Choose rice and pick dishes from the counter.
- Where
- Joo Chiat
How we know it's halal: Listed as MUIS-certified in a May 2026 guide. Check the MUIS directory before you go
Hawker centres: halal stalls
AreaHawker centres mix halal and non-halal stalls under one roof. Halal stalls use different coloured cutlery and have a separate wash and tray return area.
- Where
- Across Singapore
How we know it's halal: Look for the MUIS halal certificate; the tourism board guide also describes a separate logo for Muslim-owned eateries that are not MUIS-certified