# Restaurants in Little India

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: 212
- Matched to a government licence/register: 19
- 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)
- [Premaas Cuisine Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/premaas-cuisine-pte-ltd), Little India · 6 Dalhousie Ln · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2010
- [Swaadhisht](https://lookup.sg/biz/swaadhisht), Little India · 47 Chander Rd · 2 min walk from Little India MRT · registered 2005
- [Bismillah Biryani Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/bismillah-biryani-restaurant-little-india), Little India · 50 Dunlop St · 1 min walk from Rochor MRT · registered 2007
- [Gayatri Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/gayatri-restaurant-little-india), Little India · 122 Race Course Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 1996
- [The Banana Leaf Apolo](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-banana-leaf-apolo), Little India · 54 Race Course Rd · 2 min walk from Little India MRT · registered 2008
- [Gokul - Raas Vegetarian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/gokul-raas-vegetarian-restaurant), Little India · 19 Upper Dickson Rd · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dim Sum Haus](https://lookup.sg/biz/dim-sum-haus), Little India · 57 Jln Besar · 1 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2016
- [The Black Sheep Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-black-sheep-cafe), Little India · 18 Norris Rd · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2018
- [Mr Biryani](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-biryani), Little India · 11 Chander Rd · 1 min walk from Little India MRT
- [Chimichanga](https://lookup.sg/biz/chimichanga), Little India · 36 Dunlop St · 1 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Al-Bismi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/al-bismi-restaurant), Little India · 41 Dickson Rd · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Ping Xiang Wanton Mee 品香云吞面](https://lookup.sg/biz/ping-xiang-wanton-mee), Little India · #01-46 93 Lor 4 Toa Payoh · 1 min walk from Little India MRT
- [Old Chang Kee Coffee House](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-chang-kee-coffee-house), Little India · 19/21/23 Mackenzie Rd, #01-01 · 2 min walk from Little India MRT
- [HeritageOne Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/heritageone-restaurant), Little India · 35 Norris Rd · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [KUBES Indian Restobar](https://lookup.sg/biz/kubes-indian-restobar), Little India · 31 Campbell Ln · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Epikebabs](https://lookup.sg/biz/epikebabs-little-india), Little India · Wilkie Edge, 8 Wilkie Rd · 4 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Kaplan restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kaplan-restaurant), Little India · 2 Veerasamy Rd · 4 min walk from Little India MRT
- [Red Crab](https://lookup.sg/biz/red-crab), Little India · Albert Court, 180 Albert St · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Chilis Pizza](https://lookup.sg/biz/chilis-pizza), Little India · 16 Madras St, The Daulat by Hotel Calmo · 1 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Aleeya • Nusantara Heritage Cuisines](https://lookup.sg/biz/aleeya-nusantara-heritage-cuisines), Little India · 2 Dickson Rd · 1 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Covai Sri Kongunaad (CSK) Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/covai-sri-kongunaad-csk-restaurant), Little India · 24 Race Course Rd · 1 min walk from Little India MRT
- [SALAI Singapore | Gourmet Wagyu Steak Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/salai-singapore-gourmet-wagyu-steak-restaurant), Little India · 5 Dunlop St, #01-00 · 1 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Bikanervala](https://lookup.sg/biz/bikanervala), Little India · 1 Dalhousie Lane · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT
- [Suriya Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/suriya-restaurant), Little India · 140 Serangoon Rd · 3 min walk from Little India MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Madras Woodlands Ganga](https://lookup.sg/biz/madras-woodlands-ganga), Little India · 1 Cuff Rd · 3 min walk from Little India MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Komala Vilas Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/komala-vilas-restaurant), Little India · 12 / 14 Buffalo Rd · 2 min walk from Little India MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1985
- [Amber Tandoor](https://lookup.sg/biz/amber-tandoor), Little India · 195A Serangoon Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2004
- [Muthiah Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/muthiah-restaurant), Little India · 32 Cuff Rd · 3 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2006
- [Tiffin Bhavan Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiffin-bhavan-restaurant), Little India · 29 Campbell Ln · 2 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Mani Iyer Mess & Catering](https://lookup.sg/biz/mani-iyer-mess-and-catering), Little India · 5 Hindoo Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012

## 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.