# Restaurants in Punggol

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: 165
- Matched to a government licence/register: 17
- 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)
- [Fish & Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/fish-and-co-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central B1-18 Waterway Point East Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Monster Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/monster-curry-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #02-25 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · registered 2009
- [Pizza Hut](https://lookup.sg/biz/pizza-hut), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central #B1 - 11 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jack's Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/jacks-place-punggol), Punggol · 9 Sentul Crescent, Punggol, #01, #01 SAFRA · 2 min walk from Sam Kee LRT · registered 2011
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata-punggol), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #02-01 The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT · registered 2015
- [Buddy Hoagies Steak and Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/buddy-hoagies-steak-and-grill-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #02 - 22 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dian Xiao Er](https://lookup.sg/biz/dian-xiao-er-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-30 Waterway Point East Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · registered 2016
- [Genki Sushi (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/genki-sushi-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #02-23 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hai Bin](https://lookup.sg/biz/hai-bin-punggol), Punggol · 6 Tebing Ln, #01-04 · 3 min walk from Riviera LRT · SFA licensed
- [Lao Huo Tang](https://lookup.sg/biz/lao-huo-tang-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B1-22 · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [White Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/white-restaurant-828694), Punggol · 3 Punggol Point Rd, The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT · SFA licensed
- [Pezzo](https://lookup.sg/biz/pezzo-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B2-K8 · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Fei Mookata Punggol](https://lookup.sg/biz/fei-mookata-punggol), Punggol · 11 Northshore Dr #01-S6 · 4 min walk from Samudera LRT
- [Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/shihlin-taiwan-street-snacks-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central #B2-K3 · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Din Tai Fung (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/din-tai-fung-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-22 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Tandoor Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/tandoor-lounge), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #02-11 The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Encik Tan](https://lookup.sg/biz/encik-tan-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, B2-03 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [House Of Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/house-of-seafood-punggol), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #01-01/02 The Punggol Settlement · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Lau Wang Claypot Delights @ Punggol Oasis Terraces](https://lookup.sg/biz/lau-wang-claypot-delights-punggol-oasis-terraces), Punggol · 681, Punggol Drive #01-13, Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Tenderfresh Classic](https://lookup.sg/biz/tenderfresh-classic-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Xin Yan Korean Live Show BBQ](https://lookup.sg/biz/xin-yan-korean-live-show-bbq), Punggol · 500 New Punggol Rd, #01-08 · 8 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Daily Chicken](https://lookup.sg/biz/daily-chicken), Punggol · 1 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [87 Just Thai Punggol Coast Mall](https://lookup.sg/biz/87-just-thai-punggol-coast-mall), Punggol · RIVERPARC RESIDENCE, 98 Punggol Dr · 3 min walk from Kadaloor LRT
- [Old Chang Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-chang-kee-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Fatpapas Burgers and Shakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatpapas-burgers-and-shakes), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central · 1 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Dough Culture](https://lookup.sg/biz/dough-culture-punggol), Punggol · WATERWAY POINT, 83 Punggol Central · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Domino's Pizza](https://lookup.sg/biz/dominos-pizza-punggol), Punggol · 60 Punggol East · 3 min walk from Riviera LRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Ichiban Boshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ichiban-boshi-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B1 - 19 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · registered 2000
- [Master Crab Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/master-crab-seafood-restaurant-punggol), Punggol · 108 Punggol Fld · 1 min walk from Meridian LRT · registered 2007
- [Foodgle Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/foodgle-hub), Punggol · Waterway Terraces I, 308C Punggol Walk · 1 min walk from Sumang LRT · registered 2007

## 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.