# Restaurants in Tiong Bahru

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: 140
- Matched to a government licence/register: 13
- 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)
- [Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup](https://lookup.sg/biz/tuan-yuan-pork-ribs-soup), Tiong Bahru · 127 Kim Tian Rd #01-01 · 6 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-hua-bak-kut-teh), Tiong Bahru · 593 Havelock Rd, #01-01/02 · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Atrium Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/atrium-restaurant), Tiong Bahru · 317 Outram Rd · 1 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 1990
- [Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/xin-cuisine-chinese-restaurant), Tiong Bahru · Outram Rd, Level 4 · 1 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 1990
- [Homemade Italian](https://lookup.sg/biz/homemade-italian), Tiong Bahru · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2007
- [Atrium Bar 317](https://lookup.sg/biz/atrium-bar-317), Tiong Bahru · 317 Outram Rd · 1 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2014
- [House of Peranakan Petit](https://lookup.sg/biz/house-of-peranakan-petit), Tiong Bahru · 42 Eng Hoon St · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed
- [Forketta](https://lookup.sg/biz/forketta), Tiong Bahru · Blk 58 Seng Poh Ln · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dapur Penyet](https://lookup.sg/biz/dapur-penyet-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · #02-137 Tiong Bahru Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2015
- [Torio Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/torio-japanese-restaurant), Tiong Bahru · 50 Tiong Bahru Rd #01-01 Link Hotel · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · registered 2018
- [Kyoten Japanese Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyoten-japanese-cuisine), Tiong Bahru · 5 Yong Siak St · 7 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2019
- [Lucca's Trattoria](https://lookup.sg/biz/luccas-trattoria), Tiong Bahru · 77 Tiong Bahru Rd · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Por Kee Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/por-kee-eating-house), Tiong Bahru · 69 Seng Poh Ln #01-02 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [波记海鲜酒楼@Tiong Bahru](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 30 Seng Poh Rd #02-58 Food Centre · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Ramen Hitoyoshi](https://lookup.sg/biz/ramen-hitoyoshi), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd #02-138 Tiong Bahru Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [The Butcher's Wife](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-butchers-wife), Tiong Bahru · 19 Yong Siak St · 6 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Tiann's](https://lookup.sg/biz/tianns), Tiong Bahru · 71 Seng Poh Rd, #01-35 · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Moxie](https://lookup.sg/biz/moxie), Tiong Bahru · 2 College Rd, Level 1 · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Sushiro Tiong Bahru Plaza](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-tiong-bahru-plaza), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, #B1 - 138 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Hello Arigato Tiong Bahru](https://lookup.sg/biz/hello-arigato-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 58 Seng Poh Rd, #01-15 · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Harriann's Delights](https://lookup.sg/biz/harrianns-delights), Tiong Bahru · Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Rd · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [No. 3 Crab Delicacy Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/no-3-crab-delicacy-seafood), Tiong Bahru · 265 Outram Rd · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Fatt Leong Private Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatt-leong-private-kitchen), Tiong Bahru · 82 Tiong Poh Rd, #01-15 · 5 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Old Chang Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-chang-kee-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · #01-03A, Tiong Bahru Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Tino's Pizza Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/tinos-pizza-cafe), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [The Willow & Oak](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-willow-and-oak), Tiong Bahru · 259 Outram Rd · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Sin Hoi Sai Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sin-hoi-sai-seafood-restaurant), Tiong Bahru · 55 Tiong Bahru Rd, #01-59 · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Bachmann Japanese Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/bachmann-japanese-restaurant-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Coq & Balls](https://lookup.sg/biz/coq-and-balls), Tiong Bahru · 6 Kim Tian Rd · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Old Street Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-street-bak-kut-teh), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd 002F106 Tiong Barhu Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013

## 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.