# Restaurants in Joo Chiat

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: 159
- Matched to a government licence/register: 11
- 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)
- [Braseiro](https://lookup.sg/biz/braseiro), Joo Chiat · 333 Joo Chiat Rd · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Guan Hoe Soon Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/guan-hoe-soon-restaurant), Joo Chiat · 200 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01 · 11 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 1974
- [Sinar Pagi Nasi Padang](https://lookup.sg/biz/sinar-pagi-nasi-padang-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 1 Geylang Serai, #02-137 · 7 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2000
- [Sinar Pagi Nasi Padang](https://lookup.sg/biz/sinar-pagi-nasi-padang), Joo Chiat · 327 Joo Chiat Rd · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2000
- [Old Bibik's Peranakan Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-bibiks-peranakan-kitchen), Joo Chiat · 328 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-02 · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2011
- [Thunder Tea Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/thunder-tea-rice-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 328 Joo Chiat Rd. #01-04. · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2002
- [British Hainan](https://lookup.sg/biz/british-hainan-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 75 Carpmael Road · 10 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2013
- [Hjh Maimunah Restaurant and Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/hjh-maimunah-restaurant-and-catering-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 20 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Cc9 MRT · SFA licensed
- [Cugini Trattoria Pizzeria](https://lookup.sg/biz/cugini-trattoria-pizzeria), Joo Chiat · 37 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [La Bottega Enoteca](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-bottega-enoteca), Joo Chiat · 346 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Apiary Lab](https://lookup.sg/biz/apiary-lab), Joo Chiat · 81 Joo Chiat Rd #01-01 · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Mr Teh Tarik Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-teh-tarik-eating-house-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 1 Geylang Serai, #01-210 · 7 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Asador Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/asador-singapore), Joo Chiat · 51 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Hello Arigato Joo Chiat](https://lookup.sg/biz/hello-arigato-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 314 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Quentins the Eurasian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/quentins-the-eurasian-restaurant), Joo Chiat · Eurasian Community House, 139 Ceylon Rd · 13 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Tenderbest](https://lookup.sg/biz/tenderbest-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 12 Haig Rd · 5 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [PangiNut](https://lookup.sg/biz/panginut), Joo Chiat · Maxi Cash Joo Chiat Complex, 1 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Wa'Man Salwa Nasi Padang](https://lookup.sg/biz/waman-salwa-nasi-padang), Joo Chiat · Geylang Serai Market & 1 Geylang Serai · 7 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [808 Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/808-eating-house), Joo Chiat · 153 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Pick-A-Pasta](https://lookup.sg/biz/pick-a-pasta), Joo Chiat · WIS@Changi, 116 Changi Rd · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Province](https://lookup.sg/biz/province), Joo Chiat · 153 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Hawkerman Street Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/hawkerman-street-kitchen), Joo Chiat · 12 Haig Rd · 5 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Chimichurri Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/chimichurri-singapore), Joo Chiat · WIS@Changi, Changi Rd, #01-15 · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Ramiza Biryani Dam](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramiza-biryani-dam), Joo Chiat · 1 Geylang Serai, #02-158 · 7 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [SMR Kaffe](https://lookup.sg/biz/smr-kaffe), Joo Chiat · 146 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Mackenzie Rex Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/mackenzie-rex-restaurant-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 144 Changi Rd · 4 min walk from Eunos MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Eno-oka Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/eno-oka-japanese-restaurant-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 340 Joo Chiat Rd · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Chilli Padi Nonya Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/chilli-padi-nonya-restaurant), Joo Chiat · 11 Joo Chiat Pl, #01-03 · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2003
- [Tin Yeang Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/tin-yeang-restaurant), Joo Chiat · 300 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 1978
- [Eastern Wind Foodhouse](https://lookup.sg/biz/eastern-wind-foodhouse), Joo Chiat · 82 Joo Chiat Rd · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2002

## 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.