
More restaurants in Singapore serving international and fusion fare are going for halal certification. We’ve rounded some of the best ones here, where you can get halal dishes which are modern, creative and simply delicious!
Text: Hedy Khoo/The Straits Times
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This halal-certified cafe in Hougang has a new addition to its menu – the Unagi & Cheese Croissant ($24.90 nett), a butter croissant served with Emmenthal cheese, unagi kabayaki, scrambled eggs, shredded seaweed and salad greens.
The cafe’s signature is the Cheese Burglette, available with a single patty ($24.90) or double patties ($29.90). Swiss raclette cheese is melted and scraped onto the patty at the table. The burger is served with Cajun fries.
Where: #01-1348, Block 121 Hougang Avenue 1
Open: 11 am to 4 pm and 5.30 to 9 pm (weekdays); 9 am to 4 pm and 5.30 to 9 pm (weekends). Closed on Tuesdays
Info: Call 6286 0051 or go to www.facebook.com/flavourflings
This halal-certified kiosk serves Western breads with Korean fillings.
The Seoul Street Toast ($6.50) is made with white bread and has a filling of onion cabbage omelette, chicken ham and sliced cheese.
The Soy Garlic Chicken ($7.50) is made with focaccia bread, and contains daikon slaw with gochujang dressing and soy garlic chicken.
Add a side of Kimchi Chicken Soup for $2.90.
Where: #B1-23, Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5
Open: 11 am to 9 pm daily
Info: Call 6260 4339 or go to www.facebook.com/SeoulinaSandwichSG
The eatery, which received its halal certification earlier this month, is a meat lovers’ paradise. The Meat and Mash is an innovative house favourite. Customers choose from chicken ($14++), lamb ($18++) and beef ($20++).
The grilled meat is served on a skewer hanging on a custom-made stand, and juices from the meat drip into a bowl of mashed potato.
For steak lovers, go for the Tomahawk (Australian grass-fed beef) which costs $12++ for every 100 g. Tomahawk steaks range from 1.2 kg to 2 kg. The Porterhouse (New Zealand free-range grass-fed beef) is $60++ for 600 g.
Where: #05-04 Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5
Open: 11 am to 10.30 pm daily
Info: Call 6260 1752 or e-mail 18ccenturysquare@eighteenchefs.com
Established in 2001, the restaurant received its halal certification in June last year. Signature items include Lemongrass and Ginger Prawn Salad ($16++), which is served with fresh mango, tomato salsa, glass noodles and the restaurant’s signature ginger flower dressing.
Also popular is Singapore-style Chilli Crab Spaghettini ($26++), which is served with a spicy, sweet and tangy sauce.
Where: 1 Cluny Road, Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens (enter via Tyersall Gate, Tyersall Avenue)
Open: 9 am to 9.30 pm (Mondays to Thursdays); 9 am to 10 pm (Fridays and eve of public holidays); 9 am to 10 pm (Saturdays); 9 am to 9.30 pm (Sundays and public holidays)
Info: Call 8444 1148, e-mail banquet@thehalia.com or go to www.thehalia.com
This is a new concept outlet by restaurant chain Seoul Garden Group. It serves Korean-Western fusion food and received its halal certification on September 7.
Signature items are Korean Seafood Cioppino with Tofu ($12 nett), a stew of prawns, clams and mussels. Add $2 for Kimgaru rice, seaweed rice with garlic oil and sesame oil.
Or go for the Striploin Bap ($15.50 nett) which is made using Meltique striploin from Australia.
Where: #01-21 Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5
Open: 9 am to 10 pm (weekdays), 8 am to 10 pm (weekends and public holidays)
Info: Call 6260 4321
Beyond Pancakes, which has an outlet at Marina Square, opened its second outlet at City Square Mall in April.
Saumon Fume Galette ($16.90++) is a pancake made with buckwheat flour and topped with smoked salmon, pesto sauce, zucchini strips, mozzarella cheese, sunny eggs, avocado, sour cream and fresh herbs. The pesto is made in-house using fresh basil leaves.
Le Poulet ($14.90++) comprises grilled chicken strips, capsicum, onion and cherry tomatoes, served with mushroom and savoury spring onion pancakes.
Where: #02-35 City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road
Open: 11 am to 9.30 pm daily
Info: Call 6909 6265 or go to beyondpancakes.com
Specialising in jelly cheesecakes, the retail chain opened its first outlet at E!Hub @ Downtown East in 2011 and received halal certification for the outlet in 2012. Popular items include the Neapolitan ($43.50, left), made of three layers of cream cheese cake in different flavours and topped with blueberry jelly. There is also the Mosaic Gem ($157.90), a 14-inch square cake with a customised drawing, for which customers can choose a combination of up to three flavours. There are eight flavours available: Classic original cream cheese, Alluring Chocolate, Heavenly Blueberry, Lovable Strawberry, Luscious Lychee, Tangy Mango, Tempting Cookies and Vivid Mosaic.
Where: #02-111 E!Hub @ Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close
Open: 11 am to 9 pm daily
Info: Call 6583 8782 or e-mail sales@thejellyhearts.com for customised orders
The restaurant, which is into its second year of operations at Park Hotel Farrer Park, received its halal certification in June last year.
Thai specialist chef Nipaporn Doungiaisantisuk has refreshed the menu with new items that will be available from tomorrow.
The Cha-Om Fried Egg ($12++) is an omelette containing acacia leaf and served with a Thai fermented shrimp and chilli dip of Nam Prik Kapi that is pounded by hand.
Another signature item is Roast Chicken Esarn Style ($16++), which is marinated in a spice blend that includes ground white pepper.
Where: Level 5 Park Hotel Farrer Park, 10 Farrer Park Station Road
Open: 11.30 am to 10 pm daily. Buffet dinner from 6.30 to 10pm (Fridays and Saturdays)
Info: Call 6824 8851, e-mail hello@bluejasmine.com.sg or go to www.parkhotelgroup.com/en/farrerpark/blue-jasmine