# Restaurants in Kampong Glam

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: 22
- Median years in business: 12

## 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)
- [Yamagawa Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/yamagawa-japanese-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 7500A #01-305 Beach Rd The Plaza 199591 · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1992
- [The Sandwich Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-sandwich-shop-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · #01-04 Gateway East · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2006
- [Islamic Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/islamic-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 745 North Bridge Rd · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 6001 Beach Rd, #B1-63 · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway 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
- [The Landmark](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-landmark), Kampong Glam · 390 Victoria St #05-01 Poolside Village Hotel Bugis · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Cicheti](https://lookup.sg/biz/cicheti), Kampong Glam · 52 Kandahar St · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Meomi Cat Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/meomi-cat-cafe), Kampong Glam · 668 North Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [The Coconut Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coconut-club), Kampong Glam · 269 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2015
- [Dahlia Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/dahlia-cafe), Kampong Glam · 390 Victoria St, #02-22 Golden Landmark · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Padi at Bussorah](https://lookup.sg/biz/padi-at-bussorah), Kampong Glam · 53 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Mad Sailors](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-mad-sailors), Kampong Glam · 778 N Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2016
- [Golden Mile Thien Kee Steamboat](https://lookup.sg/biz/golden-mile-thien-kee-steamboat), Kampong Glam · 6001 Beach Rd, B1-20 · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed
- [Mamanda](https://lookup.sg/biz/mamanda), Kampong Glam · 73 Sultan Gate · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kulon](https://lookup.sg/biz/kulon), Kampong Glam · 30 Bali Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2020
- [Tarik](https://lookup.sg/biz/tarik), Kampong Glam · 92 Arab St, #01-02 · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2021
- [Grill Ninety Nine](https://lookup.sg/biz/grill-ninety-nine), Kampong Glam · 142 Arab St · 6 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ayasofya-turkish-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 51 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Ginger at PARKROYAL on Beach Road](https://lookup.sg/biz/ginger-at-parkroyal-on-beach-road), Kampong Glam · PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Singapore, 7500A Beach Rd, Singapore 199591, Singapore · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Hjh Maimunah Restaurant & Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/hjh-maimunah-restaurant-and-catering), Kampong Glam · 11 Jln Pisang · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Positano Risto](https://lookup.sg/biz/positano-risto), Kampong Glam · 66 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [The White Label](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-white-label), Kampong Glam · 101 Jln Sultan, #01-02 The Sultan · 5 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Anatolia Restaurant ( Turkish and Lebanese Food)](https://lookup.sg/biz/anatolia-restaurant-turkish-and-lebanese-food), Kampong Glam · 58 Arab St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [PerghChicks](https://lookup.sg/biz/perghchicks), Kampong Glam · 23 Bali Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Sultan Turkish Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sultan-turkish-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 30 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [WakuWaku Yakiniku](https://lookup.sg/biz/wakuwaku-yakiniku), Kampong Glam · 27 Bali Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Tipo Pasta Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/tipo-pasta-bar), Kampong Glam · 785 North Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Ratu Lemper](https://lookup.sg/biz/ratu-lemper), Kampong Glam · 31 Arab St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/si-chuan-dou-hua-restaurant-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 7500A Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Tarboush Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/tarboush-singapore), Kampong Glam · Village Hotel Bugis, 390 Victoria St, #03-12A Hotel Lobby Level · 4 min walk from Bugis 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.