# Restaurants in Bukit Panjang

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: 117
- Matched to a government licence/register: 8
- Median years in business: 10

## 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)
- [Eighteen Chefs](https://lookup.sg/biz/eighteen-chefs-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Taiwan Ichiban](https://lookup.sg/biz/taiwan-ichiban), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd · 4 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · SFA licensed · registered 2016
- [Winifred Kristé Cake](https://lookup.sg/biz/winifred-kriste-cake), Bukit Panjang · 627 Senja Road · 5 min walk from Senja LRT · registered 2015
- [Acqua e Farina - Italian Pizza & Pasta Restaurant . Rail Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/acqua-e-farina-italian-pizza-and-pasta-restaurant-rail-mall), Bukit Panjang · 400 Upper Bukit Timah Rd · 4 min walk from Dt4 MRT
- [Hitoyoshi Yakiniku – The Rail Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/hitoyoshi-yakiniku-the-rail-mall), Bukit Panjang · 380 - 382 Upper Bukit Timah Rd The Rail Mall · 4 min walk from Dt4 MRT
- [Burger King](https://lookup.sg/biz/burger-king-677743), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Road, #01-28, Bukit Panjang Plaza · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [BLooiE's Roadhouse](https://lookup.sg/biz/blooies-roadhouse), Bukit Panjang · 428 Upper Bukit Timah Rd · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT
- [A-One Claypot House](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-one-claypot-house-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · B2-45 Hillion Mall Petir Road 678278, #17 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT
- [New Teck Kee Chicken Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-teck-kee-chicken-rice), Bukit Panjang · 267a Toh Guan Road · 3 min walk from Hillview MRT
- [Ayam Penyet President](https://lookup.sg/biz/ayam-penyet-president-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, #B2-57/58 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT
- [Torigo](https://lookup.sg/biz/torigo), Bukit Panjang · 37240, 17 Petir Rd, Basement 1 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT
- [Old Chang Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-chang-kee-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd, #01-16 Bukit Panjang Plaza · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT
- [Kanves](https://lookup.sg/biz/kanves), Bukit Panjang · Hazel Park Terrace · 4 min walk from Cashew MRT
- [Springleaf Prata Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/springleaf-prata-place-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 396 Upper Bukit Timah Road, The Rail Mall · 4 min walk from Dt4 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Lian Soon Huat Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/lian-soon-huat-seafood), Bukit Panjang · 259 Bukit Panjang Ring Rd, #01-36 · 3 min walk from Pending LRT · registered 1993
- [Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/karus-indian-banana-leaf-restaurant), Bukit Panjang · 808/810 Upper Bukit Timah Rd · 5 min walk from Cashew MRT · registered 1993
- [Lee Wee & Brothers](https://lookup.sg/biz/lee-wee-and-brothers-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Road, Hillion Mall, #B2-36 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2004
- [Domino's Pizza](https://lookup.sg/biz/dominos-pizza-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · Blk 524A Jelapang Rd, #01-02 Greenridge Shopping Centre · 3 min walk from Jelapang LRT · registered 2009
- [Daisy's Dream Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/daisys-dream-kitchen), Bukit Panjang · 131 Rifle Range Rd, #01-01 Temasek Club · 9 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 2011
- [Burger King](https://lookup.sg/biz/burger-king-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · No. 432 Upper Bukit Timah Road · 3 min walk from Hillview MRT · registered 2009
- [ANDES by ASTONS](https://lookup.sg/biz/andes-by-astons-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd, #03-10 · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2015
- [Ichiban Sushi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-sushi-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · #01-37, Bukit Panjang Plaza · 2 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2014
- [Pizza Hut](https://lookup.sg/biz/pizza-hut-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 1 Jelebu Rd, #02-14/15 · 3 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · SFA licensed
- [McDonald's](https://lookup.sg/biz/mcdonalds-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · Blk 445 Fajar Rd, #01-520 · 1 min walk from Fajar LRT · SFA licensed
- [Spize](https://lookup.sg/biz/spize), Bukit Panjang · Temasek Club, 131 Rifle Range Rd · 9 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dian Xiao Er](https://lookup.sg/biz/dian-xiao-er-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 17 Petir Rd, #01-08 · 1 min walk from Bukit Panjang LRT · registered 2016
- [Fusion Western](https://lookup.sg/biz/fusion-western), Bukit Panjang · 257 Bangkit Rd · 2 min walk from Bangkit LRT · registered 2016
- [Nice Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/nice-cafe), Bukit Panjang · Senja-Cashew Community Club, 101 Bukit Panjang Rd · 4 min walk from Senja LRT · SFA licensed
- [SoOn Western Food Ayam Goreng](https://lookup.sg/biz/soon-western-food-ayam-goreng), Bukit Panjang · 8 Pending Rd, #01-03 Community Club · 1 min walk from Pending LRT · registered 2016
- [Tian Tian Nasi Lemak](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-tian-nasi-lemak), Bukit Panjang · 2 Bukit Panjang Ring Rd, #01-19 Hawker Centre & Market · 2 min walk from Pending LRT · registered 2016

## 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.