# Restaurants in Toa Payoh

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: 348
- Matched to a government licence/register: 27
- 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)
- [Soup Restaurant 三盅兩件](https://lookup.sg/biz/soup-restaurant-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · #01-10, Toa Payoh Entertainment Centre · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Niche Savoureuse Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/niche-savoureuse-pte-ltd), Toa Payoh · 128 Lor 1 Toa Payoh #01-833 Blk · 5 min walk from Caldecott MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Uno Beef House](https://lookup.sg/biz/uno-beef-house), Toa Payoh · 168 Lor 1 Toa Payoh · 5 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2006
- [Thunder Tea Rice](https://lookup.sg/biz/thunder-tea-rice-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · HDB Hub, Blk 480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2002
- [Springleaf Prata Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/springleaf-prata-place-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · #01-13 The Venue Shoppes · 2 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2002
- [Casuarina Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/casuarina-curry), Toa Payoh · 187 MacPherson Rd · 9 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jack's Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/jacks-place-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 430 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, OrangeTee, Building, #01 01A · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2011
- [Bangkok Street Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/bangkok-street-mookata), Toa Payoh · 211 Lor 8 Toa Payoh #01-01 · 9 min walk from Braddell MRT · registered 2014
- [The Boneless Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-boneless-kitchen), Toa Payoh · 1 Irving Pl, #01-31 · 2 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2014
- [Joan Bowen](https://lookup.sg/biz/joan-bowen), Toa Payoh · 9 Jln Wangi Sennett Estate Corner Red Building · 7 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · SFA licensed
- [Saizeriya Ristorante E Caffe](https://lookup.sg/biz/saizeriya-ristorante-e-caffe-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 190 Toa Payoh Central · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Boiler](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-boiler-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 18 Howard Rd · 3 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · SFA licensed
- [Siam Square Mookata](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-square-mookata-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 600 Lor 4 Toa Payoh, #01-06/07/09/10 · 5 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2015
- [Oasis Bay](https://lookup.sg/biz/oasis-bay), Toa Payoh · 502 Changi Rd · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed
- [Siam Village](https://lookup.sg/biz/siam-village), Toa Payoh · 77 Jln Wangi, Sennett Estate · 8 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2017
- [Ha Ha Crabs & Seafood](https://lookup.sg/biz/ha-ha-crabs-and-seafood), Toa Payoh · 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #01-77/78 · 4 min walk from Braddell MRT · registered 2016
- [Rong Shu Xia Bak Kut Teh](https://lookup.sg/biz/rong-shu-xia-bak-kut-teh), Toa Payoh · 37 Tai Thong Crescent Sennett Estate · 3 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · SFA licensed
- [Crystal Jade Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/crystal-jade-kitchen-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 470 Lor 6 Toa Payoh · 2 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed
- [River South (Hoe Nam) Prawn Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/river-south-hoe-nam-prawn-noodles), Toa Payoh · The Venue Shoppes, 2 Tai Thong Cres · 4 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2020
- [Shrove Tuesday](https://lookup.sg/biz/shrove-tuesday), Toa Payoh · 94 Lor 4 Toa Payoh #01-32 · 3 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Hokkien Man Hokkien Mee](https://lookup.sg/biz/hokkien-man-hokkien-mee), Toa Payoh · 19 Lor 7 Toa Payoh Block 19 · 13 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [JW Korean Food Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/jw-korean-food-story), Toa Payoh · 129 Upper Paya Lebar Rd · 4 min walk from Tai Seng MRT
- [Fat Queen Cooks](https://lookup.sg/biz/fat-queen-cooks), Toa Payoh · 11 Irving Pl, Tai Seng Point · 1 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2023
- [Master Chippy (Toa Payoh)](https://lookup.sg/biz/master-chippy-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 206 Toa Payoh N #01-1197 · 3 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Ser Seng Herbs Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/ser-seng-herbs-restaurant), Toa Payoh · 39 Tai Thong Cres · 4 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [Old Chang Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-chang-kee-310500), Toa Payoh · 500 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [李廣記潮洲菜館](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-310212), Toa Payoh · 212 Lor 8 Toa Payoh · 10 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [ANDES by ASTONS @ SAFRA Toa Payoh](https://lookup.sg/biz/andes-by-astons-safra-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, #01-05 · 10 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [LiXin Teochew Fishball Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/lixin-teochew-fishball-noodles-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · Blk 22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, #01-20 · 14 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Wanglee Seafood Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/wanglee-seafood-restaurant), Toa Payoh · 94 Lor 4 Toa Payoh · 4 min walk from Braddell 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.