# Restaurants in Bukit Timah

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: 251
- Matched to a government licence/register: 40
- Median years in business: 15

## 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)
- [Lazy Lizard](https://lookup.sg/biz/lazy-lizard), Bukit Timah · 2 Sixth Ave · 2 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Boon Tong Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/boon-tong-kee-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 18 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Ah Yat Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-yat-seafood-restaurant-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 200 Turf Club Rd · 10 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [The Living Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-living-cafe-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 779 Bukit Timah Rd · 1 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Omar Shariff Authentic Indian Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/omar-shariff-authentic-indian-cuisine-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 805 Bukit Timah Road · 3 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Ng Kim Lee Confectionery](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-kim-lee-confectionery), Bukit Timah · 4 Chun Tin Rd · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 1975
- [Pasta Fresca Da Salvatore](https://lookup.sg/biz/pasta-fresca-da-salvatore), Bukit Timah · 1 Fifth Ave. #01-02 Guthrie House · 1 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · registered 1988
- [Soup Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/soup-restaurant-holland-village), Holland Village · 118 Holland Ave, #01-02 Raffles Medical · 1 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 1998
- [Lee Do Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/lee-do-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 9 King Albert Prk, #01-22 KAP Mall · 6 min walk from King Albert Park MRT · registered 1975
- [Al-Azhar Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/al-azhar-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 11 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed
- [La Braceria Pizza and Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-braceria-pizza-and-grill), Bukit Timah · 5 Greendale Ave · 8 min walk from Tan Kah Kee MRT · SFA licensed
- [Picotin - Fairways](https://lookup.sg/biz/picotin-fairways), Bukit Timah · 60 Fairways Dr. · 19 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed
- [Delifrance Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/delifrance-singapore), Bukit Timah · 293 Holland Rd · 13 min walk from Dover MRT · SFA licensed
- [Buta Kin @ Beauty World Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/buta-kin-beauty-world-centre), Bukit Timah · 144 Upper Bukit Timah Rd #04-28 · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed
- [Caruso](https://lookup.sg/biz/caruso), Bukit Timah · 791 Bukit Timah Rd, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed
- [Buddy Hoagies](https://lookup.sg/biz/buddy-hoagies), Bukit Timah · 170 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, #B1-05 · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 2014
- [Time For Thai](https://lookup.sg/biz/time-for-thai), Bukit Timah · 15 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 2017
- [Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice & Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/five-star-kampung-chicken-rice-and-kitchen-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 7 Cheong Chin Nam Rd, Opposite Beauty World · 2 min walk from Beauty World MRT · SFA licensed
- [Westlake](https://lookup.sg/biz/westlake-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · Blk 4 Queen's Rd, MRT, Farrer Rd, #02-139 Exit B · 2 min walk from Farrer Road MRT · SFA licensed
- [Top Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/top-seafood), Bukit Timah · 12 Sixth Ave · 2 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · registered 2017
- [OMMA Korean Charcoal BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/omma-korean-charcoal-bbq-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 20 Cheong Chin Nam Rd · 3 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 2020
- [The Ampang Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-ampang-kitchen), Bukit Timah · 39 Jln Ampang · 14 min walk from Holland Village MRT · registered 2020
- [Meat n Chill](https://lookup.sg/biz/meat-n-chill), Bukit Timah · 805 Bukit Timah Rd, #01-04 6th Avenue Centre · 2 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · registered 2023
- [Ajiya Okonomiyaki Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ajiya-okonomiyaki-restaurant), Bukit Timah · 104 Jln Jurong Kechil · 4 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Lino](https://lookup.sg/biz/lino), Bukit Timah · 7 Binjai Park · 3 min walk from King Albert Park MRT
- [Bacaro Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/bacaro-italian-restaurant-and-wine-bar), Bukit Timah · 2 Greenwood Ave #01-02 · 7 min walk from Tan Kah Kee MRT
- [La Pizzaiola](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-pizzaiola), Bukit Timah · 896 Dunearn Rd #01-10 · 2 min walk from King Albert Park MRT
- [Amano](https://lookup.sg/biz/amano), Bukit Timah · 76 Namly Pl · 9 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT
- [C'rius Bake](https://lookup.sg/biz/crius-bake), Bukit Timah · 1 Jln Anak Bukit #B1-27 Bukit Timah Plaza · 5 min walk from Beauty World MRT
- [Carl's Jr](https://lookup.sg/biz/carls-jr), Bukit Timah · 9 King Albert Park #01-06/07/08 · 6 min walk from King Albert Park MRT

## 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.