Bukit Merah is a sprawling residential estate — taking in Redhill, Tiong Bahru, Alexandra, Depot Road and Bukit Merah Central — where halal eating leans on neighbourhood coffee shops, food-centre stalls and mall chains rather than fine dining. Even so, the area hides real finds, from a Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai chicken rice stall to established halal-certified Western, Indian and Malay eateries. This guide rounds up halal-certified and Muslim-owned spots across the estate; certification and hours can change, so always confirm the halal certificate at the counter before you order.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice Thai (Khao Man Gai / chicken rice) · $
Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai chicken rice chain from Bangkok's Pratunam district, halal-certified, in Anchorpoint next to IKEA Alexandra.
- Cuisine: Thai (Khao Man Gai / chicken rice)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Khao Man Gai (Thai chicken rice), Chicken noodle, Prawn omelette
- Where: 370 Alexandra Road, Anchorpoint #01-07, Singapore 159953
- Area: Alexandra
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Istimewa Nasi Padang Malay / Nasi Padang · $
Long-running Muslim-owned nasi padang stall near Redhill serving spread-style Malay-Minang dishes and nasi ambeng.
- Cuisine: Malay / Nasi Padang
- Price: $
- Must-try: Nasi Padang, Nasi Ambeng
- Where: 28 Hoy Fatt Road, Singapore 151028
- Area: Redhill
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal (Muslim-owned)
Encik Tan Local / Singaporean hawker · $
Halal-certified local hawker-style chain doing wanton noodles, laksa and curry rice in a modern, family-friendly setting above Labrador Park MRT.
- Cuisine: Local / Singaporean hawker
- Price: $
- Must-try: Wanton noodles, Laksa, Curry rice
- Where: 460 Alexandra Road, Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC) #01-32, Singapore 119963
- Area: Alexandra / Labrador
- Nearest MRT: Labrador Park MRT (CC27)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Carrara Cafe Western / Asian-fusion cafe · $$
Halal-certified neighbourhood cafe with all-day breakfast, fusion pastas and in-house gelato; its chili crab pasta was flagged by Daniel Food Diary.
- Cuisine: Western / Asian-fusion cafe
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Chili crab pasta, Truffle pasta, Signature waffle with house gelato
- Where: 2 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-5148, Singapore 150002
- Area: Bukit Merah
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Steak 99 Japanese steakhouse (DIY lava-stone grill) · $$
Halal-certified, wallet-friendly steak concept in Tiong Bahru Plaza where you grill your own steak on a heated volcanic lava stone.
- Cuisine: Japanese steakhouse (DIY lava-stone grill)
- Price: $$ · Sets from ~$9.90
- Must-try: Sirloin steak set, Angus beef steak set, Truffle fries
- Where: 300 Tiong Bahru Road, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Singapore 168731
- Area: Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Brinda's Indian-Muslim (Briyani & prata) · $
Halal-certified Indian eatery at Bukit Merah Central known for briyani and prata, with dine-in and delivery.
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim (Briyani & prata)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Briyani, Prata
- Where: Blk 162 Bukit Merah Central, #01-3533, Singapore 150162
- Area: Bukit Merah Central
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
@Nasi Malay · $
Halal-certified, Muslim-owned Malay stall on Henderson Road from the team behind Noosh Halal Noodle Bar & Grill.
- Cuisine: Malay
- Price: $
- Where: 213 Henderson Road, #01-05, Singapore 159553
- Area: Henderson / Bukit Merah
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Chops & Sear Western (lamb chops & pasta) · $
Halal-certified affordable Western chain doing lamb chops and pasta from a Jalan Bukit Merah coffee shop.
- Cuisine: Western (lamb chops & pasta)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Lamb chop, Pasta
- Where: Blk 28 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-4476, Singapore 152028
- Area: Bukit Merah / Tiong Bahru
- Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
Sarapan Pagi Malay (breakfast) · $
Muslim-owned breakfast stall at Alexandra Village Food Centre for morning Malay classics — lontong, mee rebus, mee soto and nasi lemak.
- Cuisine: Malay (breakfast)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Lontong, Mee rebus, Nasi lemak
- Where: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra Village Food Centre #01-66, Singapore 150120
- Area: Alexandra Village
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal (Muslim-owned)
Nur Cahaya Nasi Padang Malay / Nasi Padang · $
Muslim-owned neighbourhood nasi padang shop serving Malay rice-and-dishes at Lengkok Bahru.
- Cuisine: Malay / Nasi Padang
- Price: $
- Must-try: Nasi Padang
- Where: 55 Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 151055
- Area: Lengkok Bahru / Bukit Merah
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal (Muslim-owned)
AJ Delights Bakery (muffins & cakes) · $
Halal-certified bakery stall at Alexandra Village Food Centre known for muffins baked fresh each morning.
- Cuisine: Bakery (muffins & cakes)
- Price: $
- Must-try: Freshly baked muffins
- Where: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Alexandra Village Food Centre #01-82, Singapore 150120
- Area: Alexandra Village
- Nearest MRT: Redhill MRT (EW18)
- Halal: Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site)
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice | Thai (Khao Man Gai / chicken rice) | $ | Alexandra | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Istimewa Nasi Padang | Malay / Nasi Padang | $ | Redhill | Halal (Muslim-owned) |
| Encik Tan | Local / Singaporean hawker | $ | Alexandra / Labrador | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Carrara Cafe | Western / Asian-fusion cafe | $$ | Bukit Merah | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Steak 99 | Japanese steakhouse (DIY lava-stone grill) | $$ | Tiong Bahru | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Brinda's | Indian-Muslim (Briyani & prata) | $ | Bukit Merah Central | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| @Nasi | Malay | $ | Henderson / Bukit Merah | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Chops & Sear | Western (lamb chops & pasta) | $ | Bukit Merah / Tiong Bahru | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
| Sarapan Pagi | Malay (breakfast) | $ | Alexandra Village | Halal (Muslim-owned) |
| Nur Cahaya Nasi Padang | Malay / Nasi Padang | $ | Lengkok Bahru / Bukit Merah | Halal (Muslim-owned) |
| AJ Delights | Bakery (muffins & cakes) | $ | Alexandra Village | Halal-certified (per HalalTag; confirm cert on-site) |
Your questions answered
Is there much halal-certified food in Bukit Merah?
Yes, but it is spread out. Bukit Merah is a residential estate rather than a dining destination, so most halal options are coffee-shop and food-centre stalls (Alexandra Village, Bukit Merah Central) plus halal-certified mall chains at Anchorpoint and Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC), rather than fine dining. Certification varies stall to stall, so check the MUIS certificate at the counter.
What's the most notable halal dish in the area?
Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice at Anchorpoint (370 Alexandra Road) is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai chicken rice brand and is halal-certified — the standout among the area's halal spots. For Malay food, the nasi padang stalls around Redhill and Lengkok Bahru are the local staples.
Which MRT should I use for halal food in Bukit Merah?
It depends on the pocket. Redhill (EW18) is closest for the Alexandra Village, Henderson and Lengkok Bahru stalls; Tiong Bahru (EW17) is linked to Tiong Bahru Plaza; and Labrador Park (CC27) sits right under Alexandra Retail Centre. Bukit Merah's HDB heartland is bus-oriented, so several spots are a 10–15 minute walk or a short bus ride from the nearest station.
Are these places good for families and budgets?
Very much so. Most are hawker stalls, coffee-shop eateries and casual chains where mains run roughly S$5–12, and places like Encik Tan (ARC) and the food-centre stalls are family-friendly. Steak 99 at Tiong Bahru Plaza offers grill-your-own sets from about S$9.90 if you want something more sit-down.
How do I confirm a place is still halal and open?
Treat this list as a starting point. Halal status here reflects the HalalTag directory (which flags MUIS-certified versus Muslim-owned) at time of writing, and stalls change hands, relocate or let certification lapse. Before ordering, look for the current MUIS halal certificate on display, and check the venue's Instagram or a quick call for opening hours, as many heartland stalls close early or take rest days.
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