# Restaurants in Bukit Batok

Every restaurant in Singapore must hold an SFA food shop licence, and since 19 January 2026 that licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) you can check by scanning its QR code. Budget for "++" pricing: 10% service charge plus 9% GST adds about 19.9% to menu prices.

## Key facts
- Listings: 169
- Matched to a government licence/register: 14
- Median years in business: 16

## Licences
- **Food Shop Licence (SFA)** (Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): Every restaurant, cafe, bakery, stall and food court outlet selling food to the public must be licensed by SFA. Since 19 Jan 2026 the licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) based on the outlet's food-safety track record; scan the QR code on the displayed licence to see it. Check: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records
- **MUIS Halal Certificate** (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), optional): Voluntary, but MUIS is the only body that can issue halal certificates in Singapore (Administration of Muslim Law Act). Certified outlets must display the original, valid certificate; photocopies are not allowed. Check: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- **Liquor Licence** (Singapore Police Force (Police Licensing & Regulatory Department), required): Any outlet selling alcohol for consumption on or off the premises needs a liquor licence, which sets its permitted supply hours. Sale to anyone under 18 is an offence for the licensee. Check: https://www.police.gov.sg/e-Services/Police-Licences/Liquor-Licence

## How to choose
- Check the SAFE grade on the SFA licence displayed near the counter. Grade A means more than three years without a major food-safety lapse; grade C means a recent conviction or licence suspension.
- Work out the real bill: "++" prices are multiplied by 1.199. A nett-priced menu (common at hawker stalls, coffeeshops and many casual chains) already includes everything.
- For Muslim diners or guests, look for the MUIS halal certificate on display or check the MUIS directory. "No pork, no lard" signs and Muslim-owned labels are not certification.
- Book ahead for Friday–Sunday dinners and public-holiday eves; many popular restaurants release slots online and some take a deposit or card guarantee for larger groups.
- Ask about corkage, cake-cutting fees and minimum spend when planning celebrations. These are set by each restaurant and are not regulated.

## Red flags
- No SFA licence visible, or a licence showing grade C.
- Halal signage or Quranic verses without a MUIS certificate – MUIS says these do not confirm halal status.
- Service charge or surcharges that only appear on the bill and were not disclosed on the menu or at booking.
- Pets allowed indoors at an outlet that does not hold an SFA pet café licence.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Hilltop Garden Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hilltop-garden-restaurant), Bukit Batok · 91 Bukit Batok West Ave 2, Blk B #03-03 · 4 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Jew Kit Hainanese Chicken Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/jew-kit-hainanese-chicken-rice-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 273 Bukit Batok East Ave 4 · 11 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1992
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 155 Bukit Batok Street 11 · 8 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Teochew Cuisine Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/teochew-cuisine-restaurant), Bukit Batok · Bukit Batok West Ave 6, #01-300 Block 132 · 5 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2004
- [Sunnychoice Vegan Cafe and Healthy Option Store](https://lookup.sg/biz/sunnychoice-vegan-cafe-and-healthy-option-store), Bukit Batok · BLK630 Bukit Batok Central, #01-154/156 · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed
- [Tandoori Culture](https://lookup.sg/biz/tandoori-culture), Bukit Batok · 4 Hillview Rise #02-03 Hillv2 · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT
- [Laifaba Wanton Noodles & Roasted Meats](https://lookup.sg/biz/laifaba-wanton-noodles-and-roasted-meats), Bukit Batok · Laifaba 02-02 Bukit Batok Cres Prestige Centre 71 658071 · 17 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Thai Thai Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-thai-mookata), Bukit Batok · 2019 Bukit Batok Street 23 #01-262 · 8 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Time's Vege](https://lookup.sg/biz/times-vege), Bukit Batok · 643 Bukit Batok Central, #01-44 · 3 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Dajie Niang Dou Fu](https://lookup.sg/biz/dajie-niang-dou-fu), Bukit Batok · Blk 372 Bukit Batok St 31 · 1 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT
- [Azabu Sabo](https://lookup.sg/biz/azabu-sabo-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 20 Bukit Batok Cres, Enterprise Centre · 18 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [132 Mala](https://lookup.sg/biz/132-mala), Bukit Batok · 2 Bukit Batok Street 23 · 9 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [East Ocean Legend Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/east-ocean-legend-seafood-restaurant), Bukit Batok · 63 Hillview Ave, #06-00 Lam Soon Industrial Building · 8 min walk from Dt4 MRT
- [Ramen King (West Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-king-west-mall), Bukit Batok · 1 Bt Batok Central, B1-K10 K-23 · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
- [Bengawan Solo](https://lookup.sg/biz/bengawan-solo-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, #B1-02 West Mall · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1991
- [Curry Gardenn](https://lookup.sg/biz/curry-gardenn-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · Hill V2 4 Hillview Rise · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [S-11 Bukit Batok Food House](https://lookup.sg/biz/s-11-bukit-batok-food-house), Bukit Batok · 640 Bukit Batok Central #1, #40 · 2 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 1999
- [Meng Soon Huat Food Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/meng-soon-huat-food-centre), Bukit Batok · 359 Bukit Batok Street 31, #01-401 · 3 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · registered 1987
- [Sin Huat Lee Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sin-huat-lee-restaurant), Bukit Batok · 371 Bukit Batok Street 31, #01-326 · 2 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · registered 1998
- [Kwong Satay](https://lookup.sg/biz/kwong-satay), Bukit Batok · 20 Bukit Batok Cr · 18 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 1982
- [Hwa Jin Vegetarian Family Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/hwa-jin-vegetarian-family-restaurant), Bukit Batok · 359 Bukit Batok Street 31, #01-393 · 3 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · registered 2007
- [Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/koo-kee-yong-tow-foo-mee-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 1 Bukit Batok Central, #04-01 West Mall · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 1975
- [Eng Kee Noodle House](https://lookup.sg/biz/eng-kee-noodle-house-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 155 Bukit Batok Street 11 · 8 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2007
- [PHOENIX Indian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/phoenix-indian-restaurant-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 4 Phoenix Rd, Phoenix Heights · 3 min walk from Phoenix LRT · registered 2009
- [Domino's Pizza](https://lookup.sg/biz/dominos-pizza-667970), Bukit Batok · 1 Hillview Rise, #01-03 · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT · registered 2009
- [东北菜馆-Springhills Impex and Trading Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/springhills-impex-and-trading-pte-ltd), Bukit Batok · Midview Building Bukit Batok Cres Entrance, 50 Bukit Batok St 23 · 16 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2006
- [Newton Hainanese Chicken Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/newton-hainanese-chicken-rice), Bukit Batok · 20 Bukit Batok Cres, #01-08 Enterprise Centre · 17 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2008
- [Burger King](https://lookup.sg/biz/burger-king-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, West Mall, #01-28/29/30 · 4 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT · registered 2009
- [Lavish Dine Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/lavish-dine-catering), Bukit Batok · 20 bukit batok crescent #11-13 enterprise centre s · 18 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 1998
- [Qi Lin Xuan Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/qi-lin-xuan-kitchen-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · Bukit Batok Community Club, 21 Bukit Batok Central · 3 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · registered 2009

## FAQs
### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### Is service charge mandatory in Singapore restaurants?
Service charge is not set by law; each restaurant decides whether to levy it, and 10% is the norm at full-service restaurants. CCCS's price-transparency guidelines say mandatory charges should be disclosed clearly alongside the headline price. If a restaurant charges it, GST (9%) is applied on top of the service charge as well as the food.

### Can I bring my dog to a restaurant in Singapore?
Since 1 January 2025, restaurants can let diners bring pets to their outdoor refreshment area without extra SFA approval. Pets still cannot go indoors unless the outlet holds an SFA pet café licence (which it needs if it serves pet food). Halal-certified premises cannot admit pet dogs, and hawker centres remain off-limits to pets.

## Sources
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- CCCS – Guidelines on Price Transparency: https://cccs.gov.sg/media-and-consultation/newsroom/media-releases/guidelines-on-price-transparency-7-sept-20
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- MCCY – Educating F&B operators on halal labelling and halal certification: https://www.mccy.gov.sg/about-us/news-and-resources/educating-f-b-operators-on-the-use-of-halal-labelling-and-halal-certification/
- SFA – No additional approvals needed for pets at outdoor refreshment areas from 1 Jan 2025: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/no-additional-sfa-approvals-needed-for-patrons-to-dine-in-with-pets-at-outdoor-refreshment-areas-from-1-jan-2025

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.