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Indulge In Halal International Cuisine At These 6 Eateries In Singapore

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Noor Atiqah Gafar •  Dec 14, 2016

Sunny Singapore’s widely considered a food heaven, since our local fare has multiracial (aka flavourful!) influences. But we’re not just limited to your typical plate of chicken rice! From Korean to Mexican to home-styled Malaysian fare all on one island, you’re in for quite a food adventure?

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Singapore may be small but we’re exploding with international eateries! Here’s our pick of the 6 best halal eateries in Singapore for scrumptious international cuisine?

1. Penang Culture (Asian)

Of course, we have to give Asian food a shout out! When we think of delicious, authentic Asian fare, Penang Culture definitely comes to mind. Singapore’s first Penang-themed halal restaurant promises to deliver iconic street food that’ll leave you wanting more ?

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Alright, the first dish you HAVE to order is their signature Penang Assam Laksa! Springy noodles cooked in a light, tamarind infused broth, every bite is packed with flavour.

#HHWT Tip: Scoop up the noodles and broth in your spoon and eat it in one bite for a flavour roller coaster!

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An old favourite, the Penang Fried Kway Teow should be next on your list. The noodles have a spicy kick to it, topped with fresh and perfectly cooked prawns. Definitely a must try for tourists ?

If you’re a salted egg fanatic, opt for the Premium Crab Meat & Salted Eggs Fried Kyaw Teow instead. The crab meat adds the right amount of sweetness to the overall dish and balances out the saltiness of the salted egg, making it a wonderful dish!

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As for sides, our favourites are the Lemon Mantis Prawn and Penang Lor Bak. The prawn dish is delightfully crispy, citrusy and marinated with sweet soy sauce. This is the first time we’re trying it and we’ll definitely be back for more!

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Lor bak is normally made of pork, so finding a yummy halal version was a treat for us! It’s sweet and has a chewy texture, a nice side dish to accompany the rest of the dishes.

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Oh, don’t forget to finish off your meal with a refreshing bowl of Penang Chendol!

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Penang Culture has several outlets so click here for the outlet closest to you.

Address:

  1. Changi Airport Terminal 2 - Departure/Check-in Hall Level 3, #036-087-01, Singapore 819643
  2. Contact: 6546 7793

  3. Century Square Shopping Mall - #04-12, 2 Tampines Central 5, Singapore 529509
  4. Contact: 6789 8180

  5. JEM Shopping Mall - #04-27, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608549
  6. Contact: 6734 8006

  7. NEX Shopping Mall - #B1-76, 23 Serangoon Central, Singapore 556083
  8. Contact: 6634 0667

Operating hours: 11am – 10pm daily

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2. Eighteen Chefs (Fusion Western)

Eighteen Chefs is a hot favourite amongst Singaporeans, serving affordable western fare with a local twist! Not only can you choose from a wide array of familiar western classics, you can even “be your own chef” and select your own ingredients?

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Cheese baked meals – a staple for many

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If you’re feeling a little adventurous, the Heart Attack fried rice is a meal to remember! You can have your fried rice served with New York strips and a half or full spring chicken. It’s said to be “arteries cloggingly good” but we suppose your palate (and heart) will be the judge of that?

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Or join the salted egg craze instead! The salted egg pasta is an all-time favourite and we fully understand why ?

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The best part? There are even promotions for students, NSmen and senior citizens! Your already affordable meal becomes even more affordable with these discounts ?

Eighteen Chefs has multiple branches around Singapore so check out their website for the closest outlet to you.

Address: Various outlets

Operating hours: Daily; 11am – 10.30pm

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3. 4 Fingers (Korean)

This Korean fast food joint burst onto the food scene in 2009, serving up their generously seasoned, signature crispy chicken. Choose from soy garlic, hot or mixed and complete your meal with a side of seaweed fries!

#HHWT Tip: We’d personally recommend going down the spicy route for the full experience ?

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If you’re looking for a more filling meal, there are also rice boxes, burgers and salads!

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But let us warn you, 4 Fingers truly lives up to its’ name! You’ll end up using all 10 fingers while eating their succulent pieces of crispy chicken ?

Address:Various outlets

Operating hours: Vary across outlets

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4. Afterwit (Mexican)

Afterwit, the quaint little café along North Bridge Road that everyone’s been taco-ing about! (Pun intended ?)  Serving up a variety of unique tacos, cheesy quesadillas and ever so filling burritos, this café is a must visit ?

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What’s really interesting about Afterwit is that they infuse local flavours into classic Mexican cuisine. Some flavours include nasi lemak (chicken, coconut rice, sambal), beef briyani burritos and even dendeng tacos! Though a little on the pricey side, the rich and unique flavours totally make up for it?

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And as if that’s not innovative enough, you can even order dessert tacos! Warning, you might suffer from a food coma after eating here ?

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Address: 778 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198746

Contact: +65 6299 3508

Operating hours: Open daily, 11am – 10pm

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[P.S. Around the Bugis area? Check out these 10 halal cafes for your hipster café hopping adventures!]

5. Mad Sailors (British)

Also the people behind Afterwit, Mad Sailors serves authentic British food (with condiments to boot!). Their brunch items are especially popular. Well, how can it not be when it looks this good? ?

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Dine like a true Brit with runny poached eggs, grilled sausages, crispy bacon, baked beans… the list just goes on and on!

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Good Ol’ English Fry Up

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Last thing, you cannot leave the café without trying their famous fish & chips! Indulge in housemade battered fish alongside a side of chips and fresh slaw.

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Address: 24 Haji Lane, Singapore 189217

Operating hours: Mon–Thu; 12pm-10pm, Fri; 12pm-11pm, Sat; 9am-11pm, Sun; 9am-10pm

Contact: +65 8248 2853

Website | Facebook

6. Kucina Italian Restaurant (Italian)

Italy’s wonderful and all but it’s not exactly the most accessible place to visit when you’re craving pasta! Meaning kitchen in Italian, Kucina is a Godsend to Muslim diners looking to enjoy classic Italian fare like gnocchi and creative, contemporary dishes like polenta fries ?

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From the classic margarita pizza to best sellers like pizzotto, this newly open restaurant is perfect for family dinners and intimate gathering with friends ?

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Don't forget to order their mouth-watering desserts like tiramisu nutella, pannacotta, chocolate orange cheesecake… we’re getting hungry just from writing this ?

Address: OneKM Mall, 11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #B1-09/10

Operating hours: Daily; 11.30am – 10.00pm

Contact: +65 6493 2154

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Even though Singapore’s small, we’re packed full of international flavours! You don’t have to travel the world to try out different cuisines, that’s for sure? Did we miss out on your international eatery? Let us know in the comments below!??

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