# Restaurants in Tanglin

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: 128
- Matched to a government licence/register: 17
- Median years in business: 13

## 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)
- [Long Beach Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/long-beach-seafood-restaurant), Dempsey Hill · 25 Dempsey Rd · 11 min walk from Napier MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1982
- [Al Borgo](https://lookup.sg/biz/al-borgo), Tanglin · 383 Bukit Timah Rd #01-02 · 2 min walk from Stevens MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Five Star Hainanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/five-star-hainanese-cuisine), Tanglin · 419 River Valley Rd · 5 min walk from Great World MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Huber's Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/hubers-bistro), Dempsey Hill · 22 Dempsey Rd · 13 min walk from Queenstown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2021
- [Boon Tong Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/boon-tong-kee), Tanglin · 425 River Valley Rd · 5 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 1996
- [Beng Hiang Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/beng-hiang-restaurant-tanglin), Tanglin · Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350, Singapore · 11 min walk from Stevens MRT · registered 1978
- [Burnt Ends](https://lookup.sg/biz/burnt-ends), Dempsey Hill · 7 Dempsey Rd #01-02 · 14 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2013
- [Jiu Zhuang](https://lookup.sg/biz/jiu-zhuang), Dempsey Hill · 6D Dempsey Rd · 14 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2014
- [Ministry of Crab Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/ministry-of-crab-singapore), Dempsey Hill · Block 06 Dempsey Rd · 14 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2016
- [La Forketta](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-forketta), Dempsey Hill · 9 Dempsey Road Dempsey Hill #01-09 247697 · 13 min walk from Queenstown MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-halia-at-singapore-botanic-gardens), Tanglin · 1 Cluny Rd Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens · 4 min walk from Napier MRT · SFA licensed
- [8picure](https://lookup.sg/biz/8picure), Tanglin · 428 River Valley Rd #01-04 · 7 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 2018
- [Margarita's](https://lookup.sg/biz/margaritas), Dempsey Hill · 11 Dempsey Rd · 13 min walk from Queenstown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Samy's Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/samys-curry), Dempsey Hill · 25 Dempsey Rd · 11 min walk from Napier MRT · SFA licensed
- [Teochew Restaurant Huat Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/teochew-restaurant-huat-kee), Tanglin · #02-01 RELC Building, 30 Orange Grove Rd · 8 min walk from Stevens MRT · SFA licensed
- [Eat At My Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/eat-at-my-kitchen), Dempsey Hill · 8D Dempsey Rd #01-01A Eat At My Kitchen · 12 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2019
- [Phat Burger Bro.](https://lookup.sg/biz/phat-burger-bro), Tanglin · 491 River Valley Rd #01-17 · 8 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 2020
- [Grace Espresso](https://lookup.sg/biz/grace-espresso), Tanglin · 428 River Valley Rd #01-14 Loft@Nathan 248327 · 7 min walk from Great World MRT · registered 2021
- [Merchant Coffee Roasters](https://lookup.sg/biz/merchant-coffee-roasters), Dempsey Hill · 71 Loewen Rd #01-05 · 12 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2022
- [AT feast Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/at-feast-singapore), Dempsey Hill · 16A Dempsey Rd · 12 min walk from Napier MRT
- [In Piazza Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria](https://lookup.sg/biz/in-piazza-italian-restaurant-and-pizzeria), Tanglin · 28 Stevens Rd #01-04/05 · 8 min walk from Stevens MRT
- [The Gyu Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-gyu-bar), Tanglin · 30 #01-08 Stevens Rd 257840 · 8 min walk from Stevens MRT
- [Sushi Sato](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushi-sato), Dempsey Hill · 6B Dempsey Rd · 14 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [TINTO Spanish Restaurant at Dempsey Hill](https://lookup.sg/biz/tinto-spanish-restaurant-at-dempsey-hill), Dempsey Hill · 10 Dempsey Rd #01-21 · 13 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [The Garage](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-garage), Tanglin · Cluny Park Rd Level 1 The Garage 50 · 5 min walk from Botanic Gardens MRT
- [Omakase at Stevens](https://lookup.sg/biz/omakase-at-stevens), Tanglin · 30 Stevens Rd #01-03 · 8 min walk from Stevens MRT
- [Food Exchange](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-exchange), Tanglin · 26 Stevens Rd · 8 min walk from Stevens MRT
- [Plank Sourdough Pizza](https://lookup.sg/biz/plank-sourdough-pizza), Dempsey Hill · 30c Loewen Rd · 11 min walk from Napier MRT
- [Kurry Korner](https://lookup.sg/biz/kurry-korner), Tanglin · 417 River Valley Rd · 5 min walk from Great World MRT
- [Bombay Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/bombay-garden), Dempsey Hill · 13A Dempsey Rd · 13 min walk from Napier 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.