Bugis and the adjoining Kampong Glam, Beach Road and Liang Seah Street enclaves are one of central Singapore's densest supper zones, with everything from 24-hour Indian-Muslim eateries and halal ramen to Liang Seah Street grilled fish, Korean makgeolli bars and old-school bak chor mee within a short walk of Bugis MRT (Downtown and East-West lines). This guide lists real venues whose kitchens genuinely serve late — most past midnight, several round the clock. Opening hours in this area change often and public-holiday timings vary, so always confirm directly with the venue before heading down, and verify halal status on the day if that matters to you.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Al-Tasneem Restaurant Indian-Muslim (biryani, prata, murtabak) · $
Round-the-clock Indian-Muslim eatery opposite Sultan Mosque serving cheap biryani, prata and murtabak at any hour.
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim (biryani, prata, murtabak)
- Price: $ · ~$5-10 mains
- Must-try: Chicken/Mutton Biryani, Murtabak, Roti Prata
- Where: 709 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198681
- Area: Kampong Glam (opposite Sultan Mosque)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~7-8 min walk
- Hours: Reported open 24 hours daily, but this could not be independently confirmed and some listings show shorter hours — confirm before going, especially for a late-night trip
- Halal: Muslim-owned (Indian-Muslim); listed on halal directories — confirm certification on site
The Ramen Stall Japanese (halal ramen) · $
Halal Japanese spot serving affordable ramen and Japanese dishes past midnight, a rare late-night halal ramen option near Bugis.
- Cuisine: Japanese (halal ramen)
- Price: $ · Ramen under ~$15++
- Must-try: Tonkotsu-style halal ramen, Gyoza
- Where: 787 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198755
- Area: North Bridge Road / Kampong Glam edge
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~8-10 min walk
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-1am (last order 12.30am); Fri-Sat & eve of PH 11am-2am (last order 1.30am)
- Halal: Halal (own site markets 'halal Japanese food' and it is widely reported as halal-certified) — confirm current certification on site
Chong Qing Grilled Fish (Liang Seah Street) Sichuan / Chinese grilled fish (kao yu) · $$
Liang Seah Street supper institution for sharing spicy Sichuan grilled fish well past midnight.
- Cuisine: Sichuan / Chinese grilled fish (kao yu)
- Price: $$ · Fish from ~$42.80 (shared, 2-3 pax); sides ~$4.80+
- Must-try: Charcoal-grilled Patin Fish, Spicy Numbing (mala) broth
- Where: 1 Liang Seah Street, #01-06 & #02-06/07/08, Singapore 189022
- Area: Liang Seah Street (Bugis)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~3-4 min walk
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-1am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am
- Halal: No
Kampong Glam Cafe Malay / local (nasi, mee, murtabak) · $
Family-run Muslim-owned spot on Bussorah Street serving cheap local Malay fare until 2am, a Kampong Glam supper staple.
- Cuisine: Malay / local (nasi, mee, murtabak)
- Price: $ · ~$4-8 dishes
- Must-try: Mee Siam, Nasi Goreng, Murtabak
- Where: 17 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199438
- Area: Kampong Glam (Bussorah Street, near Sultan Mosque)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~7 min walk
- Hours: Daily 8am-2am (widely reported; confirm on the day)
- Halal: Muslim-owned (widely described as 100% Muslim-owned; Zabihah notes verbal halal assurance) — confirm certification if required
Joo Bar Korean (makgeolli bar & restaurant) · $$
Heritage-shophouse Korean makgeolli bar two minutes from Bugis MRT, open to midnight (1am weekends) for late Korean bites and drinks.
- Cuisine: Korean (makgeolli bar & restaurant)
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$18-36++; makgeolli sampler ~$35++
- Must-try: Makgeolli Sampler Set, Wagyu Kimchi Fried Rice
- Where: 5 Tan Quee Lan Street, Singapore 188094
- Area: Tan Quee Lan Street (Bugis)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~2 min walk
- Hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am; Sun 5pm-11pm
- Halal: No
Ah Chew Desserts Chinese desserts · $
Long-running traditional dessert house on Liang Seah Street, open to midnight and later for after-supper sweets.
- Cuisine: Chinese desserts
- Price: $ · ~$3.50-6.60
- Must-try: Durian Pomelo Mango Sago, Mango Sago, Black Sesame Paste
- Where: 1 Liang Seah Street, Liang Seah Place, #01-10/11, Singapore 189032
- Area: Liang Seah Street (Bugis)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~3-4 min walk
- Hours: Mon-Thu 12.30pm-12am; Fri 12.30pm-1am; Sat 1.30pm-1am; Sun 1.30pm-12am
- Halal: No
Layali Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant Turkish / Mediterranean · $$$
Charcoal-grill Turkish restaurant on Beach Road serving kebabs and baklava until 1am, a sit-down late-night option in Kampong Glam.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
- Price: $$$
- Must-try: Adana Kebab, Shish Tawouk, Pistachio Baklava, Cheese Kunafah
- Where: 257 Beach Road, Singapore 199539
- Area: Kampong Glam / Beach Road
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~8-10 min walk
- Hours: Daily 10am-1am
- Halal: Halal (site states fully halal, pork-free and lard-free kitchen; no third-party certification stated) — confirm certification on site
Anatolia Restaurant Turkish / Lebanese / Mediterranean · $$$
Arab Street Turkish restaurant serving charcoal kebabs and clay-pot testi kebab to midnight for a proper late halal dinner.
- Cuisine: Turkish / Lebanese / Mediterranean
- Price: $$$ · Mains ~$24-40; sharing platters higher
- Must-try: Testi Kebab, Adana Lamb, Mezza Platter
- Where: 58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755
- Area: Kampong Glam (Arab Street)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~7 min walk (Exit B)
- Hours: Daily 10am-12am
- Halal: Halal (site states all food is 100% halal; no third-party certification stated) — confirm certification on site
Xin Yuan Ji Chinese (fish soup, zi char) · $
The well-known Bugis fish-soup house on Tan Quee Lan Street, open until 11pm for an early-supper bowl of fish bee hoon (closes before midnight).
- Cuisine: Chinese (fish soup, zi char)
- Price: $ · ~$6.80-9.80 noodles/soup
- Must-try: Fried Fish Meat Bee Hoon, Sliced Fish Porridge, Mixed Fish Bee Hoon
- Where: 31 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-01, Singapore 188117
- Area: Tan Quee Lan Street (Bugis)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~2-3 min walk
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-11pm
- Halal: No
Singapore Zam Zam Indian-Muslim (murtabak, briyani) · $
Century-old Indian-Muslim institution famed for murtabak, open until 11pm for an early-supper classic near Sultan Mosque (closes before midnight).
- Cuisine: Indian-Muslim (murtabak, briyani)
- Price: $ · Murtabak/briyani roughly ~$6-12
- Must-try: Beef/Mutton/Chicken Murtabak, Nasi Briyani
- Where: 697-699 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198675
- Area: Kampong Glam (opposite Sultan Mosque)
- Nearest MRT: Bugis (Downtown/East-West lines), ~7-8 min walk
- Hours: Daily 7am-11pm
- Halal: Muslim-owned (long-established Indian-Muslim restaurant, est. 1908) — confirm certification on site
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Tasneem Restaurant | Indian-Muslim (biryani, prata, murtabak) | $ | Kampong Glam (opposite Sultan Mosque) | Muslim-owned (Indian-Muslim); listed on halal directories — confirm certification on site |
| The Ramen Stall | Japanese (halal ramen) | $ | North Bridge Road / Kampong Glam edge | Halal (own site markets 'halal Japanese food' and it is widely reported as halal-certified) — confirm current certification on site |
| Chong Qing Grilled Fish (Liang Seah Street) | Sichuan / Chinese grilled fish (kao yu) | $$ | Liang Seah Street (Bugis) | No |
| Kampong Glam Cafe | Malay / local (nasi, mee, murtabak) | $ | Kampong Glam (Bussorah Street, near Sultan Mosque) | Muslim-owned (widely described as 100% Muslim-owned; Zabihah notes verbal halal assurance) — confirm certification if required |
| Joo Bar | Korean (makgeolli bar & restaurant) | $$ | Tan Quee Lan Street (Bugis) | No |
| Ah Chew Desserts | Chinese desserts | $ | Liang Seah Street (Bugis) | No |
| Layali Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant | Turkish / Mediterranean | $$$ | Kampong Glam / Beach Road | Halal (site states fully halal, pork-free and lard-free kitchen; no third-party certification stated) — confirm certification on site |
| Anatolia Restaurant | Turkish / Lebanese / Mediterranean | $$$ | Kampong Glam (Arab Street) | Halal (site states all food is 100% halal; no third-party certification stated) — confirm certification on site |
| Xin Yuan Ji | Chinese (fish soup, zi char) | $ | Tan Quee Lan Street (Bugis) | No |
| Singapore Zam Zam | Indian-Muslim (murtabak, briyani) | $ | Kampong Glam (opposite Sultan Mosque) | Muslim-owned (long-established Indian-Muslim restaurant, est. 1908) — confirm certification on site |
Your questions answered
Which places near Bugis MRT are open 24 hours?
Al-Tasneem (709 North Bridge Road), an Indian-Muslim restaurant opposite Sultan Mosque, is widely listed as open 24/7, though some directories show shorter hours — call ahead. It is cheap, with mains around S$4-10.
Where can I get halal late-night food near Bugis?
Kampong Glam is the main halal supper cluster. The Ramen Stall (halal-certified, to 1-2am) and Al-Tasneem (24h Indian-Muslim) are on North Bridge Road; Kampong Glam Cafe on Bussorah Street runs to 2am; and Turkish restaurants Layali (Beach Road, to 1am) and Anatolia (Arab Street, to midnight) serve halal grills. Only The Ramen Stall is clearly halal-certified here — for the others, which are Muslim-owned or self-declared halal, verify the current certification or ask staff before ordering if it matters to you.
How late do the Liang Seah Street and Tan Quee Lan supper spots serve?
Liang Seah Street is Bugis's classic supper lane: Chong Qing Grilled Fish runs to 1am (2am Fri-Sat) and Ah Chew Desserts to around midnight-1am. On nearby Tan Quee Lan Street, Joo Bar goes to midnight (1am weekends) and the fish-soup house Xin Yuan Ji closes at 11pm. All are a 2-4 minute walk from Bugis MRT.
Which Bugis MRT exit should I use for supper?
For Liang Seah Street, Tan Quee Lan Street and the North Bridge Road bak chor mee, the Bugis Junction / Victoria Street exits are closest (roughly a 2-4 minute walk). For the Kampong Glam halal cluster — Bussorah Street, Arab Street and North Bridge Road near Sultan Mosque — head towards Exit B / the Arab Street side, about a 7-10 minute walk.
How much should I budget, and will hours actually hold?
Supper near Bugis spans budgets: hawker-style noodles, fish soup, murtabak and desserts run about S$4-12 a person, while sit-down Korean and Turkish restaurants can reach S$25-40+. Late-night hours in this area change frequently and public-holiday timings vary, so treat all times here as a guide and confirm with the venue on the day before making a trip.