# Restaurants in Rochor

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: 735
- Matched to a government licence/register: 71
- 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)
- [Swee Choon Tim Sum Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/swee-choon-tim-sum-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 183 Jln Besar, #185/187/189 191/193 · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1990
- [Jing Hua Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/jing-hua-restaurant-bugis), Bugis · 159 Rochor Rd · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1990
- [Islamic Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/islamic-restaurant), Kampong Glam · 745 North Bridge Rd · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [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
- [Ramen Champion](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-champion), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #04-07 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Tastebud Foodcourt](https://lookup.sg/biz/tastebud-foodcourt), Bugis · 52 Queen St Bugis Village · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Swaadhisht](https://lookup.sg/biz/swaadhisht), Little India · 47 Chander Rd · 2 min walk from Little India MRT · registered 2005
- [Usman Restaurant Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/usman-restaurant-pte-ltd), Jalan Besar · 238 Serangoon Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2004
- [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
- [Pine Tree Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/pine-tree-cafe), Bugis · #02-09/13 Fortune Centre · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2006
- [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
- [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
- [Cicheti](https://lookup.sg/biz/cicheti), Kampong Glam · 52 Kandahar St · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ramen Keisuke Tonkotsu King Four Seasons](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-keisuke-tonkotsu-king-four-seasons), Bugis · 158 Rochor Rd · 1 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
- [Urban Roti](https://lookup.sg/biz/urban-roti-jalan-besar), Jalan Besar · 101 Syed Alwi Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · registered 2015
- [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
- [Kailash Parbat Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/kailash-parbat-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 93 Syed Alwi Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [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
- [Copper Chimney](https://lookup.sg/biz/copper-chimney), Jalan Besar · 100 Syed Alwi Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [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
- [Dim Sum Haus](https://lookup.sg/biz/dim-sum-haus), Little India · 57 Jln Besar · 1 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2016
- [Supreme Vege](https://lookup.sg/biz/supreme-vege), Bugis · 12 Queen St, #02-03 Hotel Royal Queens · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2016
- [Ah Yat Abalone](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-yat-abalone), Bugis · Hotel Grand Pacific, 101 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · SFA licensed
- [CMK 2001 Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/cmk-2001-restaurant), Jalan Besar · 92 Syed Alwi Rd · 3 min walk from Farrer Park MRT · SFA licensed
- [Food For Thought](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-for-thought), Bugis · 8 Queen St · 1 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · SFA licensed
- [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

## 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.