# Restaurants in Kallang

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: 658
- Matched to a government licence/register: 53
- Median years in business: 11

## 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)
- [Boon Tong Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/boon-tong-kee-kallang), Kallang · 34 Whampoa W, #01-93 · 1 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Lai Wah Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/lai-wah-restaurant), Kallang · 44 Bendemeer Rd, #01-1436 · 7 min walk from Geylang Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1972
- [Lighthouse Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/lighthouse-bistro), Lavender · 75 Jellicoe Rd, #01-00 Wavelink Holdings Pte Ltd · 1 min walk from Lavender MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Ming Chung Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ming-chung-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 67 Maude Rd · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1975
- [Pu Tien Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/pu-tien-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 127 Kitchener Rd · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2000
- [Taste of India Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/taste-of-india-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 77 Rangoon Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Careshop De Cafe Holdings](https://lookup.sg/biz/careshop-de-cafe-holdings), Kallang · 70 Bendemeer Rd Luzerne · 3 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Old Street Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-street-bak-kut-teh-kallang), Kallang · 1 Stadium Place, 01-22/22A · 3 min walk from Stadium MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/fo-you-yuan-vegetarian-restaurant), Kallang · 310 Lavender St · 4 min walk from Boon Keng MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Fo You Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/fo-you-yuan-vegetarian-restaurant-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 155 Kitchener Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/diandin-leluk-thai-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 317 Beach Rd #01-17/18 City Gate · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 1996
- [Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/heng-heng-bak-kut-teh), Jalan Besar · 107 Owen Rd · 2 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 1993
- [San Laksa Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/san-laksa-steamboat), Jalan Besar · 147 Kitchener Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2007
- [Thai Village Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-village-restaurant-kallang), Kallang · 5 Stadium Walk, #02-01 Leisure Park Kallang · 2 min walk from Stadium MRT · registered 1995
- [Moghul Mahal Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/moghul-mahal-restaurant), Kallang · 2 Tessensohn Rd, #03-01 Khalsa Association · 5 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2002
- [Super Dario Lasagne Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/super-dario-lasagne-cafe), Jalan Besar · 180 #04 - 17 Kitchener Rd opposite Daiso 208539 · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Two Blur Guys](https://lookup.sg/biz/two-blur-guys-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 387 Jln Besar · 5 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · registered 2012
- [Legendary Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/legendary-bak-kut-teh), Kallang · 154 Rangoon Rd · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2014
- [Nana Original Thai Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/nana-original-thai-food-339511), Lavender · 12 Kallang Ave, Aperia Mall, #01 53A · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT · registered 2014
- [Qian Xi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/qian-xi-restaurant), Kallang · 60 Tessensohn Rd, Civil Service Club @ Tessensohn · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kontiki](https://lookup.sg/biz/kontiki), Kallang · 11 Rhu Cross, #01-02 · 7 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-ah-sio-bak-kut-teh-kallang), Kallang · 208 Rangoon Rd, Hong Building · 6 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jubilicious](https://lookup.sg/biz/jubilicious), Lavender · Hotel Boss, 500 Jalan Sultan · 4 min walk from Lavender MRT · SFA licensed
- [EAT](https://lookup.sg/biz/eat-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 180 Kitchener Rd, B1-K3 City Square Mall · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Soup Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-ah-sio-pork-ribs-soup-eating-house), Kallang · 208 Rangoon Rd · 6 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sangeetha Bhavan](https://lookup.sg/biz/sangeetha-bhavan), Jalan Besar · 195 Kitchener Road · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Vatan Se](https://lookup.sg/biz/vatan-se), Kallang · #01-02, Costa Rhu Clubhouse · 6 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed
- [Fitra Foods Hainanese Chicken Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/fitra-foods-hainanese-chicken-rice), Jalan Besar · City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Watami](https://lookup.sg/biz/watami-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Rd · 1 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Bistro 8](https://lookup.sg/biz/bistro-8), Jalan Besar · 30 Foch Rd, #01-02 · 4 min walk from Bendemeer MRT · registered 2018

## 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.