The 9 Best Restaurants in Kampong Glam (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best restaurants in Kampong Glam in 2026 include The Coconut Club for nasi lemak, Alaturka and Tabbouleh for Turkish and Lebanese grills, Singapore Zam Zam for murtabak and briyani, Rumah Makan Minang and Hjh Maimunah for nasi padang, and Bumbu for Peranakan dishes.

Kampong Glam, the historic Malay-Muslim quarter around Sultan Mosque, is one of the easiest places in Singapore to eat across cuisines in a single afternoon: Indian-Muslim murtabak on North Bridge Road, Minangkabau nasi padang on Kandahar Street and Jalan Pisang, Turkish and Lebanese grills on Bussorah Street, and Peranakan cooking in a shophouse. Many places here are halal, but not all, and not every listing is certified, so check the certificate at the door or the MUIS Halal Directory if it matters to you. For hawker stalls, start with our hawker centres guide, and for coffee see the best cafes in the city.

1. The Coconut Club — Beach Road

A bright shophouse restaurant that made nasi lemak worth a booking.

$$ Mid-range

The Coconut Club serves nasi lemak built around carefully sourced coconut milk, fried chicken and house sambal, in a restored shophouse on Beach Road. It is on Michelin's 2026 Bib Gourmand list and is casual, bright and often busy.

Order the nasi lemak with fried chicken and finish with the cendol. It also appears in our <a href="/singapore/best-nasi-lemak/">nasi lemak guide</a>. Its website lists other branches, so check you are booking the Beach Road one.

Good to know: Reserve online for weekend meals; a minimum spend per person may apply when booking, so check the booking page.

269 Beach Rd, Singapore 199546

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2. Alaturka — Bussorah Street

Turkish and East Mediterranean cooking by Sultan Mosque since 2005.

$$ Mid-range

Alaturka calls itself a small, independent East Mediterranean kitchen and says it has served Turkish hospitality in Singapore since 2005. Its website lists a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2016. The Meze Tabagi platter of hummus, babaganoush, cacik and muhammara is a good way to start.

Mains include the Supreme Sampler, a charcoal-grilled mixed grill, and the dessert to finish is the künefe, kataifi pastry with melted cheese, syrup and pistachios. It is open daily from 11.30am to 10.30pm, with last orders at 10pm. Its website does not state its halal status, so ask if that matters.

Good to know: Book on the website or call +65 6294 0304; the sampler suits groups of three or more.

15 Bussorah St, Singapore 199436

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3. Singapore Zam Zam — North Bridge Road

The landmark Indian-Muslim restaurant opposite Sultan Mosque, famous for murtabak.

$ Budget

Singapore Zam Zam is described by several sources as dating from 1908 and as one of the oldest Indian-Muslim restaurants in Singapore. It sits opposite Sultan Mosque on North Bridge Road and is best known for its murtabak, a stuffed pan-fried bread, and its briyani.

A 2026 review lists murtabak at roughly S$7 to S$23 depending on size and filling (lamb, beef, chicken or venison), and the restaurant is Muslim-owned and serves no alcohol. Opening hours vary between listings, so check before going; it generally opens early and runs late.

Good to know: Come outside the weekend lunch peak, and order a large murtabak to share between two or three.

697 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 198675

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4. Rumah Makan Minang — Kandahar Street

Minangkabau nasi padang beside Sultan Mosque since 1954.

$ Budget

Rumah Makan Minang says it has operated since 1954 and describes itself as a halal Indonesian restaurant specialising in affordable Minangkabau cuisine. A June 2026 review noted a brighter, tidier refit while the food stays distinctly Minang.

Pick from the display: beef rendang, ayam gulai, tahu telur, paru belado, black-cooked squid and gulai nangka (jackfruit curry) are among the popular dishes. The website lists daily opening from 7.30am to 6.30pm.

Good to know: Go early or mid-afternoon; lunch queues are long and some dishes sell out.

18 & 18A Kandahar St, Singapore 198884

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5. Hjh Maimunah — Jalan Pisang

A long-running nasi padang counter that has appeared in Michelin Bib Gourmand lists.

$ Budget

Hjh Maimunah has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand in past years and, according to a June 2026 Eatbook review, has since dropped off the list. It remains a busy nasi padang restaurant on Jalan Pisang, and the same review describes it as halal-certified. Check the MUIS Halal Directory if you need to confirm.

The review rated the sambal telur (about S$2.50) and the bergedil (about S$1.50) highly, with dishes generally priced from a few dollars each, so a plate adds up quickly. It reports opening Monday to Saturday from about 7.30am to 7pm, and other listings show it closed on Sundays.

Good to know: Tell the server what you want rather than loading up; individual dishes are priced separately.

11 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078

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6. Bumbu — Kandahar Street

Thai, Indonesian and Peranakan dishes in a heritage shophouse.

$$ Mid-range

Bumbu's Kandahar Street restaurant is in a shophouse decorated with antiques and cooks Peranakan dishes with Thai and Indonesian influences. A 2023 Eatbook review recommended the buah keluak (about S$15.50++), the Thai-style green curry and the coffee-flavoured chicken thigh, with most dishes under S$20 and steamed whole fish costing more.

It opens Tuesday to Sunday for lunch (11am to 3pm) and dinner (6pm to 10pm) and is closed on Mondays. The website shows a halal logo, and reviews describe it as halal-certified.

Good to know: Dishes are meant for sharing, so go with three or four people and order several.

44 Kandahar St, Singapore 198897

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7. Tabbouleh — Bussorah Street

Lebanese mezze and mixed grills on Bussorah Street.

$$ Mid-range

Tabbouleh serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern food a short walk from Sultan Mosque. Its website highlights a Lebanese mixed grill of lamb, chicken and seafood, plus fattoush, falafel, tabbouleh salad, lamb kofta and Arab desserts.

It opens daily from 11am to 10.30pm according to its website, and bookings are by phone (+65 6291 4100). Third-party listings describe it as halal, but its own site does not say, so confirm if it matters to you.

Good to know: Share mezze and one large grill between a group; the mixed grill platters are generous.

54 Bussorah St, Singapore 199470

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8. The Malayan Council — Bussorah Street

Halal Malay heritage dining on Bussorah Street.

$$ Mid-range

The Malayan Council's Bussorah Street outlet is presented on its website as refined halal dining with local and heritage-inspired flavours, in a lively room suited to gatherings and dates. The group has several outlets across Singapore, so this is the Kampong Glam branch.

It is open daily from 11am to 11pm, and the website links a current Bussorah menu. Book by WhatsApp on +65 9009 7345. The website describes the cuisine as halal but does not state a certification.

Good to know: Book ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings and check the menu PDF on its website first.

71 Bussorah St, Singapore 199484

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9. PerghChicks — Bali Lane

A small, affordable spot for ayam percik and nasi kukus on Bali Lane.

$ Budget

PerghChicks is a Muslim-owned eatery on Bali Lane, near Haji Lane, known for ayam percik, chicken in a spicy coconut sauce from a Malacca family recipe, and the nasi kukus "volcano" with curry-coated rice. Eatbook and HungryGoWhere list the nasi kukus from about S$8.50 to S$9.50.

Directories describe it as halal-certified, but check the certificate on the premises. Listed opening hours differ and some show it closed on Mondays, so check before a special trip.

Good to know: It is a small place; go off-peak, and pair it with a walk down Haji Lane.

23 Bali Ln, Singapore 189859

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best food to eat in Kampong Glam?

The area's signatures are murtabak and briyani at Singapore Zam Zam, nasi padang at Rumah Makan Minang and Hjh Maimunah, Turkish mezze and mixed grills at Alaturka, and nasi lemak at The Coconut Club on Beach Road. For a sit-down Peranakan meal, try Bumbu on Kandahar Street.

Is food in Kampong Glam halal?

Much of it is, but you should check each place. Rumah Makan Minang describes itself on its website as a halal Indonesian restaurant, Singapore Zam Zam and The Malayan Council are halal Muslim-friendly venues, and Hjh Maimunah and Bumbu are described in recent reviews as halal-certified. Alaturka's website does not state its halal status, so confirm directly if you need certification.

Where can I eat murtabak and briyani near Sultan Mosque?

Singapore Zam Zam at 697 North Bridge Road, opposite Sultan Mosque, is the best-known. It dates its history to 1908 and is known for murtabak and briyani. Recent reviews put murtabak at roughly S$7 to S$23 depending on size and filling.

Where can I find good nasi padang in Kampong Glam?

Rumah Makan Minang at 18 Kandahar Street, open since 1954 and refreshed in 2026, and Hjh Maimunah at 11 Jalan Pisang are the two to know. Both are cafeteria style: you point at the dishes you want. Go before the lunch rush, as popular dishes can sell out.

Where can I eat Turkish or Lebanese food near Arab Street?

Alaturka at 15 Bussorah Street serves Turkish and East Mediterranean food and has done so since 2005, according to its website. Tabbouleh at 54 Bussorah Street serves Lebanese and Middle Eastern grills and mezze. Both take phone bookings, which are worth making for groups and weekends.

Do I need to book restaurants in Kampong Glam?

Walk-ins work at the nasi padang places and at Zam Zam, but book for dinner or weekends at The Coconut Club (online reservations), Alaturka, Bumbu and The Malayan Council. See our best restaurants in Singapore guide if you want to plan beyond the area.

1. The Coconut Club — Beach Road

2. Alaturka — Bussorah Street

3. Singapore Zam Zam — North Bridge Road

4. Rumah Makan Minang — Kandahar Street

5. Hjh Maimunah — Jalan Pisang

6. Bumbu — Kandahar Street

7. Tabbouleh — Bussorah Street

8. The Malayan Council — Bussorah Street

9. PerghChicks — Bali Lane

Frequently asked questions

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