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The 12 best halal foods in Orchard are certified crave-worthy!
Take it from me: you don’t have to wander far in Orchard to get yummy halal food. Just follow your nose (and this list!); the stretch has you covered from quick nasi padang to halal omakase.
There’s a certified spot waiting for every family dinner, date night, or just a snack between shops. I’ve rounded up the best halal food in Orchard and sorted them by cuisine and vibe to help you get started on your foodie journey.
Monster Planet
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Location: 176 Orchard Rd, #01-33C/D The Centrepoint
Contact: +6566946247
Hours: Daily, 11.30 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $$
I came to this place hungry and left needing a nap after the food coma. Monster Planet’s halal Japanese curry rice is no joke! The portions are huge, and the katsu stays crispy under all that sauce.
You can pick your spice level, which is great if you enjoy a bit of self-inflicted pain like I do. Plus, add-ons like cheese or egg make it extra-addictive.
Pro-tip: Share the XL platter with a friend (or two, unless you’ve got a monster appetite!).
Poulet + Brasserie
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Location: 2 Orchard Turn, #B3-21 ION Orchard
Contact: +6562639168
Hours: Daily, 11.30 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
Poulet + Brasserie nails that weirdly addictive French-Singaporean mashup, which is why, when I say I want the roast chicken, I also end up staying for the kaya toast creme brulee.
Its halal-friendly menu lets me pretend I’m dining in Paris, but with sambal on the side. It’s a great spot when you can’t decide between croissants and curry (you can have both, I’m not judging!).
Pro-tip: Pair the roast chicken with the truffle mash; it’s the restaurant’s sleeper hit!
The Dim Sum Place
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Location: 176 Orchard Rd, #B1 – 07 The Centrepoint
Contact: +6569708812
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 10.30 AM–9.30 PM
Friday to Sunday, 10 AM–10 PM
Price: $
I used to think that halal dim sum was a unicorn, until I found The Dim Sum Place. Its xiao long bao bursts the way it should, and its salted egg buns are lava-level yummy.
Don’t sleep on the braised duck wings, which are messy to eat but worth the stains and crumbs. It’s a great place for those who want yum cha without second-guessing the certification.
Pro-tip: Go early or reserve ahead. This spot fills up fast, especially on weekends.
Tambuah Mas
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Location: 290 Orchard Rd, #B1 – 44 Paragon Shopping Centre
Contact: +6567332220
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
Tambuah Mas has been around forever, and one bite of its beef rendang will tell you why. It’s tender, rich, and clings to the rice just right.
Meanwhile, its ayam penyet is no-nonsense, with crispy skin and juicy meat, and sambal that will make you sweat in a gratifying way. I always end up ordering too much and taking home the leftovers for seconds.
Pro-tip: For serious chilli-heads, ask for extra sambal. It’s fresh and house-made!
Ayam Penyet Ria
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Location: 304 Orchard Rd, #04-25/27
Contact: +6562357385
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–8.30 PM
Price: $$
Just when I thought smashing fried chicken was just a meme, along came Ayam Penyet Ria at Lucky Plaza! Its signature smashed chicken is crispy, tender, and the sambal hits like a wake-up call.
I reckon it’s worth queuing up for, as every bite hits with sunshine and heat. Pair it with the nasi and you’ll be mopping up sauce until the last grain of rice disappears.
Pro-tip: Mix the sambal with your rice early on. It’s fiery but will balance out as you keep eating.
Cajun on Wheels
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Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #03-92 Plaza Singapura
Contact: +6563419665
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–10 PM
Price: $
I discovered Cajun on Wheels after a craving for messy seafood took over—and boy, did the bucket deliver! The crab legs and prawns come doused in your choice of bold, Cajun-style sauces, which are perfect for finger-licking chaos.
The real fun is wearing that bib and diving in with friends. You will laugh, spice will fly, and everything will taste better when shared from the same bucket.
Pro-tip: Can’t handle the heat? Choose the cheesy cream sauce instead.
Burger King
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Location: 68 Orchard Rd, #B1-11 Plaza Singapura
Contact: [email protected]
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10 AM–10.30 PM
Saturday to Sunday, 8.30 AM–10.30 PM
Price: $
Surprisingly, it was Burger King that proved to me not all halal food was the frothy shakes kind. Its Orchard outlet offers the flame-grilled Whopper burger that hits that char-grilled note, with the assurance of halal certification.
What’s great about it is that it’s quick, reliable, and perfect when you’re needing a halal-friendly burger pitstop during a shopping spree. It’s a great, fuss-free way to nail that fast-food fix.
Pro-tip: Skip the queue and order via the self-service kiosk.
4 Fingers
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Location: 277 Orchard Road, Gateway, #01-04/05 Orchard
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–10 PM
Price: $$
My bestie and I once grabbed 4 Fingers on a whim, and those Korean-style wings hit harder than any of our shared Orchard Road shopping sprees. Each piece crackled with crispy skin, and the sauces packed a punch without overpowering the chicken.
We now consider it the ultimate group snack. It’s easy to share, easy to eat on the move, and ideal for those juggling shopping bags and a chicken craving.
Pro-tip: Go for the mixed combo of half-soy garlic and half hot for everyone’s palate.
Auntie Anne’s
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Location: 68 Orchard Rd, Plaza Singapura, #B2, #37
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Daily, 11 AM–10 PM
Price: $
I hit Auntie Ann’s Orchard for some magically warm, hand-rolled halal pretzels to snack on. Its sweet and savoury pretzels crackle just right, and knowing it’s MUIS-certified means zero guesswork on the halal front.
My favourites are the classic cinnamon sugar and cheesy turkey varieties. Each bite is a quick pick-me-up mid-shopping, making it a perennial favourite for fuss-free and familiar snacking.
Pro-tip: Ask for your order fresh off the oven. It’s warmer, and the gooey centre is chef’s kiss.
Krispy Kreme
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Location: 290 Orchard Rd, #B1-K07, Paragon Shopping Centre
Contact: +6562352357
Hours: Daily, 10 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $
At Krispy Kreme, I always walk in with just one doughnut in mind, but end up walking out with a box of half a dozen more. The halal-certified classics at this spot include the Original Glazed, my fave, which is dangerously light and addictive.
Its coffee-doughnut combo makes a solid mid-shopping snack break. It’s especially gratifying when Orchard crowds are particularly busy and draining, and you need some caffeine and sugar to hang in there.
Pro-tip: Get the assorted box, which is cheaper per piece and great for sharing (or solo for a ravenous sweet tooth).
Cinnabon
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Location: 2 Orchard Turn, #B4-61 ION Orchard
Contact: +6591791768
Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 10 AM–9 PM
Friday to Sunday, 10 AM–9.15 PM
Price: $$
I always smell Cinnabon before I see it, which is kind of an evil marketing ploy, if you think about it. So yes, I end up following my nose towards its halal-certified cinnamon rolls, which are always gooey, rich, and nearly impossible to eat neatly.
It’s pure sugar-fuel for Orchard shopping marathons, best eaten warm and with extra frosting. I always tell myself I’ll save half to eat later, but that never actually happens.
Pro-tip: Get the MiniBon if you want the flavour hit minus the sugar crash.
Butter Studio
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Location: 391 Orchard Rd, B2-0805, Ngee Ann City
Contact: +6567346153
Hours: Daily, 10 AM–9.30 PM
Price: $$
Butter Studio is a hidden gem in Orchard for halal-certified sweet treats and a cosy cafe vibe. Its cupcakes and cakes are handcrafted fresh daily with MUIS-certified ingredients, so you can indulge worry-free.
Walking in, I’m hit with a parade of colourful confectionery and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. I love going here for little celebratory treats or a calm tea break, indulging in matcha and ondeh ondeh cakes in a classic bakery setup.
Pro-tip: Cupcakes are freshest mid-afternoon during the second round of baking at the shop.
