Best Pakistani Food in Singapore: 12 Best Spots (2026)
Pakistani cooking in Singapore leans meaty, wheat-forward and slow-simmered: think charcoal karahi and kebabs, hours-long beef nihari, dum biryani and clouds of fresh naan. Most of the scene clusters around Little India, Farrer Park and Jalan Besar, where the South Asian community is strongest, with a growing spread into Suntec, the CBD hawker centres and even a Punggol delivery kitchen. Many kitchens overlap with North Indian and Indian-Muslim cooking, so the venues below range from MUIS halal-certified sit-down restaurants to famous hawker stalls; always confirm current hours and halal status before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Bar B Q Tonight Pakistani / BBQ · $$$
A sit-down offshoot of the famous Karachi barbecue brand, known for smoky charcoal kebabs, nihari and karahi.
- Cuisine: Pakistani / BBQ
- Price: $$$ · Roughly $25-45 per person; sharing BBQ platters
- Must-try: Charcoal BBQ kebab platter, Beef nihari, Chicken karahi
- Where: 10 Roberts Lane, #01-01, Singapore 218289
- Area: Farrer Park
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-11pm
- Halal: Halal-certified
Bismillah Biryani Pakistani / Dum Biryani · $$
Michelin Bib Gourmand dum biryani specialist on Dunlop Street (with a second CBD outlet at Shenton Way), praised for tender slow-cooked biryani and chapli kebabs.
- Cuisine: Pakistani / Dum Biryani
- Price: $$ · Biryani around $10-18; full meal ~$12-25
- Must-try: Dum biryani (chicken/mutton), Lamb shank biryani, Chapli kebab
- Where: 50 Dunlop Street, Singapore 209379
- Area: Little India / Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Rochor / Jalan Besar
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-8:30pm (Dunlop St outlet)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Kebabchi Charcoal BBQ Pakistani / Charcoal BBQ · $$
MUIS halal-certified Pakistani kitchen in Suntec City turning out charcoal-barbecued kebabs, rich beef nihari and haleem; a rare authentic option in the CBD/Marina fringe.
- Cuisine: Pakistani / Charcoal BBQ
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$12-25; beef nihari ~$21
- Must-try: Beef nihari, Haleem, Charcoal kebab platter
- Where: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall, Tower 1, #B1-146, Singapore 038983
- Area: Suntec City / Marina Centre
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade / Promenade
- Hours: Daily, approx 10am-9pm (verify)
- Halal: Halal-certified
Delhi Lahori Indian-Pakistani · $
Muslim-owned Tekka Centre stall in the MICHELIN Guide, celebrated by Eatbook and others for its charcoal-baked naan and Indian-Pakistani curries.
- Cuisine: Indian-Pakistani
- Price: $ · Naan and curries roughly $3-12
- Must-try: Charcoal-baked naan, Chicken karahi, Seekh kebab
- Where: Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road, #01-266, Singapore 210665
- Area: Little India (Tekka)
- Nearest MRT: Little India
- Hours: Daily 9am-11pm
- Halal: Halal
Pakistani Dum Biryani SG Pakistani / Dum Biryani · $
A one-man hawker stall run by Lahore-born chef Rizwan in full whites, that made news via CNA and 8days for its fragrant, well-priced Pakistani dum biryani at Maxwell.
- Cuisine: Pakistani / Dum Biryani
- Price: $ · Biryani around $7-10
- Must-try: Pakistani dum biryani, Chicken pulao
- Where: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-69, Singapore 069184
- Area: Maxwell / Chinatown
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell / Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; closed Sun
- Halal: Halal-certified
Kebabs N Curries Rooftop Restaurant North Indian / Pakistani · $$
Halal-certified rooftop restaurant atop the 24-hour Mustafa Centre serving North Indian, Pakistani and Indo-Chinese dishes late into the night.
- Cuisine: North Indian / Pakistani
- Price: $$ · Mains roughly $10-25
- Must-try: BBQ kebab platter, Karahi, Biryani
- Where: Mustafa Centre, 171 Syed Alwi Road, #07-00, Singapore 207704
- Area: Little India (Mustafa)
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
- Hours: Daily, approx 11am-1am
- Halal: Halal-certified
Kebab & Karahi Pakistani · $
Muslim-owned Pakistani stall at the waterfront Makansutra Gluttons Bay, known for generous karahi, BBQ kebabs and fresh naan with a Marina Bay view.
- Cuisine: Pakistani
- Price: $ · Dishes roughly $8-15
- Must-try: Chicken karahi, Charcoal BBQ kebabs, Naan
- Where: Makansutra Gluttons Bay, 8 Raffles Avenue, stall 7, Singapore 039802
- Area: Marina Bay (Esplanade)
- Nearest MRT: Esplanade
- Hours: Mon-Thu 4-11pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:30pm, Sun 3-11pm
- Halal: Halal
Usman Restaurant Pakistani / North Indian Muslim · $
A long-running, budget-friendly Serangoon Road institution serving authentic Pakistani and North Indian food, popular for chapli kebab, nihari, haleem and late-night eats.
- Cuisine: Pakistani / North Indian Muslim
- Price: $ · Dishes roughly $6-15
- Must-try: Chapli kebab, Nihari, Haleem
- Where: 238 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218085
- Area: Little India (Serangoon Road)
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park / Rochor
- Hours: Daily, approx 12pm-2am (varies)
- Halal: Halal
Mehfil Mughlai Indian / Pakistani Mughlai · $
A small Muslim-owned Mughlai/Hyderabadi stall with a strong following for home-style nihari, haleem and shami kebabs; opening days are limited, so check ahead.
- Cuisine: Indian / Pakistani Mughlai
- Price: $ · Nihari/haleem roughly $6-10
- Must-try: Nihari, Haleem, Shami kebab
- Where: Jalan Batu Hawker Centre, 4A Jalan Batu, #01-07, Singapore 432004
- Area: Kallang
- Nearest MRT: Kallang
- Hours: Approx 10:30am-2:30pm & 5-8:30pm; opening days vary, check ahead
- Halal: Halal
Sheikh Indian Pakistani Food Indian / Pakistani · $
A Muslim-owned hawker stall at ABC Brickworks serving affordable Pakistani-style biryani and curries, a well-loved budget option south of the river.
- Cuisine: Indian / Pakistani
- Price: $ · Biryani roughly $5-8 (tandoori chicken biryani ~$6.50)
- Must-try: Pakistani biryani, Chicken curry, Naan
- Where: ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre, 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-12, Singapore 150006
- Area: Bukit Merah (ABC Brickworks)
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru / Redhill
- Hours: Daily 9:30am-9pm
- Halal: Halal
Lahori.SG (Lahori Kitchen) Pakistani (delivery kitchen) · $$
A Muslim-owned, SFA-certified delivery-only kitchen with Lahore-trained chefs, offering islandwide same-day delivery of desi biryani and Punjabi comfort dishes; no dine-in.
- Cuisine: Pakistani (delivery kitchen)
- Price: $$ · Biryani sets roughly $12-20; delivery only
- Must-try: Goat/desi biryani, Butter chicken, Daal
- Where: 401A Northshore Drive, Singapore 821401
- Area: Punggol (islandwide delivery)
- Nearest MRT: Punggol
- Hours: Daily 7am-10pm; last order 9pm for same-day delivery
- Halal: Halal
Azmi Restaurant (Norris Road Chapati) Indian-Muslim / Pakistani-style · $
A decades-old Little India institution famed for hand-made chapati with mutton or chicken keema.
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim / Pakistani-style
- Price: $ · Chapati sets roughly $4-8
- Must-try: Freshly made chapati, Mutton keema, Chicken keema
- Where: 168 Serangoon Road (Norris Road corner), Singapore 218051
- Area: Little India (Norris Road)
- Nearest MRT: Little India / Rochor
- Hours: Daily 8am-10pm
- Halal: Halal
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar B Q Tonight | Pakistani / BBQ | $$$ | Farrer Park | Halal-certified |
| Bismillah Biryani | Pakistani / Dum Biryani | $$ | Little India / Jalan Besar | Halal-certified |
| Kebabchi Charcoal BBQ | Pakistani / Charcoal BBQ | $$ | Suntec City / Marina Centre | Halal-certified |
| Delhi Lahori | Indian-Pakistani | $ | Little India (Tekka) | Halal |
| Pakistani Dum Biryani SG | Pakistani / Dum Biryani | $ | Maxwell / Chinatown | Halal-certified |
| Kebabs N Curries Rooftop Restaurant | North Indian / Pakistani | $$ | Little India (Mustafa) | Halal-certified |
| Kebab & Karahi | Pakistani | $ | Marina Bay (Esplanade) | Halal |
| Usman Restaurant | Pakistani / North Indian Muslim | $ | Little India (Serangoon Road) | Halal |
| Mehfil Mughlai | Indian / Pakistani Mughlai | $ | Kallang | Halal |
| Sheikh Indian Pakistani Food | Indian / Pakistani | $ | Bukit Merah (ABC Brickworks) | Halal |
| Lahori.SG (Lahori Kitchen) | Pakistani (delivery kitchen) | $$ | Punggol (islandwide delivery) | Halal |
| Azmi Restaurant (Norris Road Chapati) | Indian-Muslim / Pakistani-style | $ | Little India (Norris Road) | Halal |
Your questions answered
What defines Pakistani food, and how is it different from Indian food?
Pakistani cooking is meat- and wheat-forward, built around naan, roti and paratha rather than rice, with long, slow braises like nihari and haleem, wok-style karahi curries and charcoal-grilled kebabs. It shares much with North Indian food but tends to be meatier, richer in ghee and often milder in raw chilli heat while bigger in body. In Singapore the lines blur, as many kitchens serve both North Indian and Pakistani dishes.
Where in Singapore is the best area for Pakistani food?
The densest cluster is around Little India, Farrer Park and Jalan Besar (Serangoon Road, Dunlop Street, Tekka Centre and Mustafa Centre), reflecting the local South Asian community. Beyond that you will find good options at Suntec City and Makansutra Gluttons Bay near Marina Bay, Maxwell Food Centre in Chinatown, and hawker centres such as ABC Brickworks in Bukit Merah, plus islandwide delivery kitchens.
Is Pakistani food in Singapore halal?
Most Pakistani eateries are halal because the cuisine comes from a largely Muslim food tradition, and several here are MUIS halal-certified (for example Bar B Q Tonight and Kebabchi). However, status varies by outlet, especially at mixed-cuisine restaurants and food centres, so look for a halal certificate on display or ask staff directly rather than assuming.
How much does Pakistani food cost in Singapore?
Hawker stalls and casual spots are very affordable, with a plate of biryani or a chapati-and-keema meal often around $5-12. Sit-down restaurants run mid-range, roughly $12-25 per person for mains, while sharing-style barbecue platters at places like Bar B Q Tonight can push a group meal to around $25-45 per head.
Do I need to book, and should I expect queues?
Most hawker stalls are walk-in only and can see lunchtime queues, particularly popular ones like Delhi Lahori and Pakistani Dum Biryani SG, so go slightly off-peak if you can. Slow-cooked dishes such as nihari and haleem, and some biryanis, may sell out or be cooked only later in the day, and a few stalls open limited days; larger sit-down restaurants take reservations by phone.