# Restaurants in Outram

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: 942
- Matched to a government licence/register: 81
- 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)
- [Peach Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/peach-garden-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd #02-36 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [L'Angelus](https://lookup.sg/biz/langelus), Chinatown · 85 Club St · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Les Bouchons](https://lookup.sg/biz/les-bouchons), Chinatown · 7 Ann Siang Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2006
- [Segar Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/segar-restaurant-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #B2-39/40/41 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Whole Earth](https://lookup.sg/biz/whole-earth), Tanjong Pagar · 76 Peck Seah St · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Gayatri Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/gayatri-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 212 Telok Ayer St · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Lucha Loco](https://lookup.sg/biz/lucha-loco), Tanjong Pagar · 15 Duxton Hill · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [The Flying Squirrel](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-flying-squirrel), Chinatown · 92 Amoy St, #01-02 · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Royz et Vous](https://lookup.sg/biz/royz-et-vous), Chinatown · 137 Telok Ayer St, #01-01 · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Fleur De Sel Le Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/fleur-de-sel-le-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 64 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [2D1N Soju Bang](https://lookup.sg/biz/2d1n-soju-bang), Tanjong Pagar · 44/46 Tanjong Pagar Rd · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Jing Hua Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/jing-hua-restaurant), Chinatown · 21 Neil Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 1990
- [Oso Ristorante](https://lookup.sg/biz/oso-ristorante), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Peck Seah St, #27-01 Oasia Hotel Downtown · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2005
- [Koo Kee Yong Tow Foo Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/koo-kee-yong-tow-foo-mee), Chinatown · No. 21 Smith St · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 1975
- [Kko Kko Na Ra](https://lookup.sg/biz/kko-kko-na-ra), Tanjong Pagar · 57 Tras St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2007
- [Chicky Fun](https://lookup.sg/biz/chicky-fun), Chinatown · Stall 2 K88 Kopitiam · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 1994
- [Ho Kee Pau](https://lookup.sg/biz/ho-kee-pau), Chinatown · 32 New Market Road (People's Park Centre) #01-1002 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2004
- [Nicolas Le Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/nicolas-le-restaurant), Chinatown · 10 Teck Lim Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2025
- [Wo Peng Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/wo-peng-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 52 Chin Swee Road The Sea Care Hotel, #01-00 Entrance, 52 Chin Swee Rd, via The Sea Care Hotel Carpark · 6 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2008
- [High Street Tai Wah Pork Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/high-street-tai-wah-pork-noodle), Chinatown · 531A Upper Cross St, #02-16 · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2009
- [Plate](https://lookup.sg/biz/plate), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Gopeng St · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2011
- [Tippling Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/tippling-club), Tanjong Pagar · 38 Tg Pagar Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · SFA licensed
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-chinatown), Chinatown · #02-45/46 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2009
- [Common Man Coffee Roasters](https://lookup.sg/biz/common-man-coffee-roasters), Tanjong Pagar · 11 12 Stanley St 068730 · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT · registered 2013
- [Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House](https://lookup.sg/biz/lukes-oyster-bar-and-chop-house-chinatown), Chinatown · 22 Gemmill Ln · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT · registered 2011
- [Merci Marcel](https://lookup.sg/biz/merci-marcel), Chinatown · 7-9 Club St · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT · registered 2014
- [Wang Dae Bak Korean BBQ (Telok Ayer)](https://lookup.sg/biz/wang-dae-bak-korean-bbq-telok-ayer), Chinatown · 22 Cross St #01-64 · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yum Cha Chinatown](https://lookup.sg/biz/yum-cha-chinatown), Chinatown · 20 Trengganu St #02-01 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Solo Ristorante](https://lookup.sg/biz/solo-ristorante), Chinatown · 45 Amoy St · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2017
- [Spring Court Chinese Restaurant Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/spring-court-chinese-restaurant-singapore), Chinatown · 52-56 Upper Cross St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed

## 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.