Best Halal Restaurants & Cafes in West Singapore - from Prawn Noodles, Mexican to Japanese Cuisine

There’s a slew of activities to do in West of Singapore, such as traversing the Jurong Eco-Garden, hiking through The Green Corridor, and stargazing at The Observatory, Science Centre. Post-activities, fill your bellies at the many dining spots that’ll whet your appetite. For the best Halal spots, here are the best 16 restaurants and cafes to try when you’re going on a Journey to the West.

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There’s a slew of activities to do in West of Singapore, such as traversing the Jurong Eco-Garden, hiking through The Green Corridor, and stargazing at The Observatory, Science Centre. Post-activities, fill your bellies at the many dining spots that’ll whet your appetite. For the best Halal spots, here are the best restaurants and cafes to try when you’re going on a Journey to the West.

1. Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut

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Juicy and succulent tender duck meat, encapsulate with crispy herb skin – Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut serves authentic Indonesian food with a speciality for Original Crispy Fried Duck with Rice ($9.90). This signature dish is served with a 24 hour marinated duck leg fried till golden crisp, served with flour crumbs (kriuk), white rice, tempeh, cabbage and a dollop of fiery homemade sambal.

They also have plenty of Indonesian favourites such as Sop Bontot (Oxtail Soup), Sangan Crispy Fried Chicken with Rice and all Es Teler (Ice Teler).

Address: Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, #B1-11, S608532
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 9.30pm

2. Tokyo Shokudo

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Missing Japan for its piping hot bowl of comforting ramen? Satisfy your hunger pangs at Tokyo Shokudo. Known for its award-winning Tendon, this dish is a five-time gold medalist at Japan’s Donburi Awards. It’s comprised of prawn, egg, nori, fish and assorted vegetables fried to golden perfection served on a bed of fluffy rice. If you prefer soup-based dishes, you can’t go wrong with their Ramen bowls – take your pick from Original, Tom Yum, Yuzu or Spicy.

Address: Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, #03-09, S608532
Opening hours: 11.30am - 10pm

3. Éla

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Formerly occupied by The Co-Op, Éla is a dreamy Greek cuisine restaurant that’s also managed by The Black Hole Group. One of the only Halal Greek restaurants in Singapore, step into an elegantly designed space with neutral Earth tones, coupled with ambient lighting for a cosy dining experience. Try starters such as Spicy Feta Dip ($8.90) and Cucumber Yoghurt Dip ($8.90) that’ll take you to Santorini.

Taste the ocean with the Seabreeze Platter ($74.90 for 2 pax or $99.90 for 4 pax), which includes seafood such as seabass, octopus and whitebait.

Address: 2 Bukit Batok West Ave 7, #01-07, S659003
Opening hours: Daily 12pm – 10pm

4. Time for Thai

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We’re unapologetic for loving Thai food – tangy, spicy and comforting. You’ll be glad to know there’s a Halal Thai restaurant at Bukit Timah, located on the same stretch as the famous supper spot, Al-Azhar Restaurant. Easy on the wallet, dishes here are affordably priced and big on portions. While a staple Thai dish, Seafood Pad Thai ($7.90), is a hit with many, do try other side dishes such as Tom Yum Clear Soup ($9.90), Steamed Seabass with Spicy Lemon Sauce ($24.90) and Crab Omelette ($8.90).

Finish your meal with the sinful Dough Fritters with Sangkaya ($4.90) for an ultimate aroi mak mak experience.

Address: 15 Cheong Chin Nam Rd, S599739
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 1am

5. Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice

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Featured as one of Bangkok’s Michelin Bib Gourmand, their chicken rice is best eaten with the homemade chilli sauce that uses ginger, garlic and chilli padi. They also have dishes such as Thai-Style Curry Fish Head, Fried Tofu Cubes with Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce ($9) and Stir-Fried Basil Chicken with Kai Lan ($9). Their other outlets are at Plaza Singapura, NEX and Vivo City.

Address: JEM, 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #B1-08, S608549
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 10pm

6. West Coz Café

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Located just a few minutes walk from Bukit Panjang MRT, West Coz Café is at Level 1 in Junction 10 Shopping Centre. Ideal for family dinners due to its big dining area, they serve a fare of Halal zi char dishes – from Gulai Assam Siakap ($30), Prawn Paste Chicken ($10), Hotplate Black Pepper Beef ($15) to Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($12). If you’re looking for Bento set for corporate orders, they have a range here from Sweet & Sour Fish Slices, Ginger Parsley Fish, Sambal Sotong and many more from $8.80.

Their other outlet is located at West Coast Plaza.

Address: Junction 10, 1 Woodlands Rd, #01-34/35, S677899
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am – 9.30pm

7. Da Jie Niang Dou Fu

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Whether you like your bowl of Yong Tau Foo with soup, dry, black sauce or with tom yum, Da Jie Niang Dou Fu has more than five different options you can pick from. Here, instead of lumping all your picks together, they separate the fried items and re-fry them before serving. For mala lovers, get for the mala option, soup or dry, for a fiery delight.

Address: 354 Clementi Ave 2, #01-253, S120354
Opening hours: Daily 10am – 9.30pm

8. Jalapeno South-West

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Finding Halal Mexican cuisine in Singapore is no easy feat as they usually contain pork. But the good folks at Jalapeno Southwest is one of the very few dishing out Halal tacos and quesadillas, at an affordable price. Besides its brightly coloured interior with artistic illustrations, we can’t rave enough of the Chicken Quesadilla ($10.90) – grilled chicken, cheese, sautéed onions and pickled jalapeno is a blessed marriage of flavours. Other recommended dishes include Supremo Tacos ($12.90) and Beef Fajitas ($14.90).

Address: 321 Clementi Ave 3, #01-09, S129905
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 11pm

9. Deanna’s Kitchen

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What’s the best food to have on a rainy day? A bowl of piping hot prawn noodles from Deanna’s Kitchen of course. Their signature Big Prawns & Clams Mee ($9), comes with a generous amount of juicy prawns, clams and yellow noodles in a flavourful prawn broth which you’ll slurp to the last drop. And check out their enormous bowl with lobster and crayfish!

Address: Padi Emas Coffeeshop, Blk 214 Jurong East St 21, S600214
Opening hours: Daily 12pm – 9pm, closed on Mondays

10. Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles

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Hailing from China, Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodles allows you to customise your noodle bowl to suit your personal preference. Select from any three soup bases (with more than 15 herbs used) and eight noodle options. Or simply order the Signature Beef Noodles ($8.90), Dry Beef Noodles ($8.90), Mala Spicy Beef Noodles ($9.50) and Sauerkraut Beef Noodles ($9.90).

Address: Jurong Point, 63 Jurong West Central 3, #03-105, S648331
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 10pm

11. Prata Alley

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Prata needs no explanation, as we’re all familiar with this delicious dough and we eat it at any time of the day! Drop by Prata Alley, dubbed as Clementi’s hipster Indian food joint, is an air-conditioned eatery that has a unique and innovative rendition of local dishes.

Have you ever tried Pizza Prata? Here, you can try The Big One, their signature prata dish which uses a prata as the base, topped with salami, peppers, olives, chicken chunks and sprinkled with generous mozzarella cheese. If you’d like more carbs, order the visually appealing Turmeric Rush, the restaurant’s rendition of fried rice that is not only aromatic but also delicious. Served with an egg sunny side up, cucumbers and fried prawns.

Address: 321 Clementi Ave 3, #01-12, S129905
Opening hours: Daily 9am – 11pm

12. Siam Kitchen

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Halal Thai restaurants are prevalent in Singapore, but finding the one that truly serves authentic Thai cuisine is no easy feat. At Siam Kitchen, experience a gastronomical delight with Thai dishes prepared by renowned chefs from Thailand. They use only the best quality ingredients that enhance the dishes’ flavour.

Order their signatures such as the Butterfly Chicken, a street food dish commonly found in Thai street markets. No need to travel for its mouth-watering food, a bite of this chicken will bring you to the Land of a Thousand Smiles. The restaurant is ideal for families, where you can share huge portion dishes such as the Steamed Garoupa with Spicy Garlic Lime Dressing and Tom Yum Curry.

Address: Lot One, 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, #02-25, S689812
Opening hours: Daily 11.30am – 9.30pm

13. Spize Temasek Club Rifle Range

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Nestled in a secluded location off Bukit Timah Road, Spize Temasek Club at Rifle Range is quite a distance from public transportation. But the view from the restaurant of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the swimming pool on the ground floor is probably one of the best in West Singapore. They are known for serving an extensive menu of Asian, Western and Mediterranean cuisines, there is definitely something for everyone.

Make sure you save some room for dessert – satisfy your sweet tooth with the Lavender Cream Brulee, Cocoa Colony Belgian Waffles and Granny Smith Apple Crumble that’ll wrap up your meal beautifully. Request for the seats by the glass window, overlooking the pool for a pleasant dining experience.

Address: 131 Rifle Range Road, #03-04, S588406
Opening hours: Daily 8am – 11pm

14. Yassin Kampung Seafood (Clementi)

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Treat your family to a spread at Yassin Kampung Seafood (Clementi)! With a brightly lit al fresco dining area, embellished with fairy lights and rattan chairs, it is the perfect restaurant for family dinners. Their other outlets are located at Admiralty, Marsiling and Bedok.

They serve excellent Zi Char dishes that hit all the right spots. If you’re up for something that’ll awaken your senses, order the Kampung Durian Chicken that almost looks like a salted egg yolk chicken (except it’s not!). Once you have a closer look, you’ll smell the aromatic durian scent – a must-try for durian lovers! Although every piece is coated with the durian gravy, the chicken is still crispy and juicy.

Have you ever tried a dish where you can taste a mixture of sweet, spicy and sour? If not, order the Three Flavoured Fish, a Garoupa smothered with a savoury sauce.

Address: 106 Clementi Street 12, #01-56, S120106
Opening hours: Daily 11am – 12am