23 places to break fast during Ramadan

With halal-certified Korean chicken and Vietnamese Pho restaurants, families and friends keen to break fast at restaurants can now do so over a wider variety of cuisines. Image: Old Chang Kee, Yen Meng Jiin, Nene Chicken, Katrina Holdings

1. Pastilla Cafe
What: The restaurant will be serving harira, a traditional Moroccan soup of tomatoes, chickpeas and lentils usually enjoyed during the month of Ramadan. It will be offering break fast or iftar set menus that will include a choice of starter and main course, and a dessert. Main courses here include chicken and prune tajine, as well as lamb tajine.
Where: 334 Changi Road, tel: 6440-0849
Open: 5 to 10.30pm (Tuesday to Friday), 5 to 11.30pm (weekends), closed on Monday. The break fast set will be available only until about 9pm, after which the a la carte menu will be available.
Price: An iftar set is priced at $28++ a person.

2. Le Steak

What: Chef-owner Amri Abdul Azim (above), 38, is offering wagyu beef rendang served with yellow rice ($35) for the month of Ramadan. For an additional $15, those who order a main course will also be served artisan bread, soup and dessert of the day, and tea or coffee. The restaurant also offers various types, cuts and grades of steak.
Where: 248 Jalan Kayu, tel: 6556-3588
Open: During Ramadan, the restaurant will be open from 5 to 11pm (weekdays) and 4 to 10pm (weekends). The Ramadan special ends on July 25 and the restaurant will be closed thereafter for four days. Bookings are advisable for meals between 6.30 and 8pm.
Price: Steaks range in price from $15 to $49. The Ramadan special with wagyu rendang is priced at $35.
Info: Go to lesteak.com.sg

3. Le Bistro Parisien

What: The French bistro's popular dishes include a traditional French onion soup and baked escargots bourguignon (above) served with green pea puree. Main courses range from duck confit to rack of lamb.
It will be offering a buffet ($55 a person) on weekends.
Where: 48 Bencoolen Street, 01-02, tel: 6333-3138
Open: 7am to 10pm daily
Price: Salads are priced at $15, while main courses start at $25 a serving.
Info: Go to www.le-bistroparisien.com

4. I Am Cafe

I Am cafe serves hearty sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizzas and fish and chips. Image: Matthias Ho

What: Aside from its regular a la carte menu that includes sandwiches, pizzas and main courses such as fish and chips (below), it is also offering break fast sets that can be shared among two or four diners. The sets include popular favourites such as its burger and pasta.
Where: 674 North Bridge Road, junction of North Bridge Road and Haji Lane, tel: 6295-5509
Open: 11.30am to 11pm (Monday to Thursday), 11.30am to 1am (Friday and Saturday), 11.30am to 10pm (Sunday). The cafe will not be serving brunch on Sundays during Ramadan.
Price: Expect to spend $10 to $30 a person. A break fast set for two is priced at $30.90, while a set for four costs $60.90.
Info: E-mail iamathajilane@gmail.com or go to www.iam.com.sg

5. Fika

Image: Yen Meng Jiin

What: Head to this Swedish cafe to break fast over dishes such as Swedish meatballs (above) with lingonberry jam, savoury crepes and pastas. The Millenia Walk outlet will be serving dishes off its usual a la carte menu, while the Beach Road outlet will offer a semi-buffet on weekends.
Diners at Beach Road can help themselves to salads, drinks and desserts, and have a choice of one main course. The buffet starts next weekend.
Where: 257 Beach Road, tel: 6396-9096; and Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, 01-20, tel: 6336-7234
Open: 11am to 10pm (Sunday to Wednesday), 11am to 11pm (Thursday to Saturday)
Price: Expect to spend about $20 to $30 a head, depending on what you order. The weekend iftar buffet at Beach Road is priced at $36 a person.
Info: Go to www.fikacafe.com

6. Pho 4 All
What: This Vietnamese restaurant serves both chicken and beef pho - thin flat rice noodles in a broth, served with herbs such as mint.
Where: 7 Jalan Pisang, tel: 6294-0703
Open: 11am to 3pm, 6 to 9pm (Monday to Friday), 6 to 9pm (Saturday), closed on Sunday
Price: A bowl of pho starts at about $7.

7. Rouse

Rouse, a new eatery in Dunlop Street, is owned by Ms Fizah Nizam, 28; her husband Helmindra Khalim, 32; (not pictured) Helmindra's cousin Pippi Firdaus and Pippi's mother Kamariah Ahmad, 52. Image: Chef Mel Dean

What: Rouse's a la carte menu includes dishes such beef wrapped asparagus and an open-faced roast beef sandwich. New items will be introduced in the coming weeks. The bistro's Ramadan special includes a choice of two soups, main course from a list of six options, assorted cakes and dessert and a drink.
Where: 36 Dunlop Street, tel: 6292-2642
Open: It will be open from noon to 10pm daily during the month of Ramadan. The break fast set menu is available from tomorrow to July 27, between 6 and 8.30pm. The a la carte menu resumes after 8.30pm.
Price: $41.90 for the set menu.
Info: Go to facebook.com/rouseondunlop

8. Bluespoon

Image: Steffi Koh

What: The Western restaurant, which has applied for halal certification, serves dishes such as shepherd's pie and chicken stew. For the month of Ramadan, it is offering special set meals ($33.90) which are good for two to three people. You get a choice of main course such as buah keluak rendang or lamb shank stew; and a side dish of either shepherd's pie, chicken chop, turkey-ham wrap with cheese, or macaroni and cheese; and another side dish of either hummus with naan, spicy chicken wings or breaded shrimp.
Where: 325 Joo Chiat Road, tel: 6455-6455
Open: 11am to 10pm (Tuesday to Sunday), closed on Monday.
Price: A set for two to three people is priced at $33.90.
Info: Go to bluespoon.sg to order frozen meals

9. Cafe Brio's, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore
What: The hotel has engaged Muis to cleanse its kitchen and equipment, and will be sourcing halal ingredients for its upcoming Ramadan promotion. Expect a halal spread of local and international delights from sambal stingray to bread and butter pudding. Dishes also include spicy white clams with chilli padi, assorted seafood cocktail salad, slipper lobsters and tom yum soup.
Where: The Promenade at Cafe Brio's, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, 392 Havelock Road, tel: 6233-1100
Open: The Ramadan promotion is available on July 18, 19 and 20 only, 6 to 10pm daily.
Price: $55++ a person
Info: E-mail dining.gcw@millenniumhotels.com or go to www.millenniumhotels.com.sg/grandcopthorne-waterfront/dining/cafe-brios.html

10. 21 On Rajah, Days Hotel

Image: 21 On Rajah, Days Hotel

What: Tuck into seafood including tiger prawns, green mussels and snow crab, as well as Mediterranean- inspired dishes of hummus, Moroccan lamb shank, and baked rice with sultanas and nuts. Asian offerings range from satay to laksa. End the meal with Nonya kueh, pastries and durian mousse.
Where: Days Hotel At Zhongshan Park, 1 Jalan Rajah, tel: 6847-6808
Open: 6 to 10.30pm (until July 27). Brunch is served on Hari Raya Puasa from noon to 3pm.
Price: $48++ an adult and $24++ a child daily. On Hari Raya Puasa, brunch is priced at $42++ an adult and $21++ a child.
Info: E-mail 21@dayshotelsingapore.com or go to www.21onrajah.com

11. Katong Kitchen, Village Hotel Katong
What: The newly halal-certified restaurant at Village Hotel Katong is offering a Ramadan promotion from now until July 27: a fourth adult dines for free with every three paying adults. The international buffet spread includes seafood such as snow crab and prawns on ice, with oysters available only on weekends, as well as a spread of Malay and Western fare.
Where: Village Hotel Katong, 25 Marine Parade, tel: 6551-2141
Open: 6.30 to 10.30pm daily (until July 27)
Price: $48++ an adult, $24++ a child (Monday to Thursday), $58++ an adult, $29++ a child (Friday to Sunday).
Info: Go to www.stayfareast.com/en/hotels/village-hotel-katong/dining.aspx

12. NeNe Chicken

Image: Nene Chicken

What: The casual Korean chicken restaurant offers fried, baked and grilled chicken. Those who like their chilli should opt for the spicy Freaking Hot chicken, which is tossed in a fiery sauce.
Where: Three outlets - The Star Vista, 1 Vista Exchange Green, 01-24, tel: 6222-6363; Scape, 2 Orchard Link, 02-39, tel: 6509-0907; Bedok Mall, 311 New Upper Changi Road, 02-02, tel: 6702-4008
Open: All outlets open from 11am to 10pm (Sunday to Thursday), 11am to 11pm (Friday and Saturday). On Sunday, the Star Vista outlet opens at 10am.
Price: From about $8 for four pieces of chicken
Info: Go to english.nenechicken.com or facebook.com/nenechickensingapore

13.Seoul Garden

Food spread at Korean barbecue chain Seoul Garden. Image: Seoul Garden

What: The Korean barbecue restaurant serves a range of marinated meats which diners grill on hotplates at their tables.
Where: 11 outlets islandwide, including Ngee Ann City, 391A Orchard Road, 05-10, tel: 6836-1339; The Clementi Mall, 3155 Commonwealth Avenue West, 05-18/19/20, tel: 6659-2339; and Compass Point, 1 Sengkang Square, 03-18, tel: 6385-6339
Open: 11.30am to 10.30pm daily. Dinner starts at 5pm from Monday to Thursday, and at 4pm from Friday to Sunday, public holiday and public holiday eve.
Price: $24.99++ an adult (Monday to Thursday), $27.99 an adult (Friday to Sunday), $8.99++ a child daily.
Info: Go to www.seoulgarden.com.sg

14. Seoul Garden HotPot
What:This Korean hot pot restaurant serves various types of Jjigae or Korean stews. Side orders include seafood pancakes, fried chicken and bibimbap or rice with condiments such as meat, vegetables, kimchi and pickles.
Where: Four outlets - Harbourfront Centre, 1 Maritime Square, 02-03/04, tel: 6275-6338; Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road, B1-08, tel: 6732-6338; IMM Building, 2 Jurong East Street 21, 01-112, tel: 6566-8339; Jurong Point, 63 Jurong West Central 3, B1-45/46, tel: 6686-3478
Open: 11.30am to 10.30pm daily except outlet at Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, which is open from noon to 10.30pm daily.
Price: Jjigae starts at $10.90 a serving.
Info: Go to www.seoulgarden.com.sg

15. Tang Tea House Hong Kong Cafe
What: The tea house serves dim sum and other zi char delights. These include kangkong with cuttlefish, barbecued stingray, lemon chicken and Yangzhou fried rice.
Where: Simpang Bedok, 357 and 359 Bedok Road, tel: 6445-9100
Open: 10.30am to 4am daily
Price: Expect to spend about $15 to $25 a head, depending what you order.
Info: Go to www.tangtea.net

16.Curry Times and Curry Times Tingkat
What: Dishes range from fish head curry to chicken curry. Non-spicy items include the curry fish cutlet rice and tofu with century egg. Curry Times Tingkat is a self-service outlet of Curry Times.
Where: Curry Times - Velocity, 238 Thomson Road, 02-33/34, tel: 6354-3206; Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, 02-08, tel: 6369-9609; Curry Times Tingkat - Alexandra Retail Centre, 460 Alexandra Road, 02-36, tel: 6273-3686
Open: Curry Times - 9am to 10pm daily; Curry Times Tingkat - 8am to 9pm (weekdays), 8am to 4pm (Saturday), closed on Sunday.
Price: An individual serving of chicken curry is priced at $7.90.
Info: E-mail info@currytimes.com.sg or go to www.currytimes.com.sg

17.Kublai Khan Mongolian BBQ Restaurant
What: The restaurant not only serves Mongolian barbecued meats, but also a selection of seafood and other Asian foods, from sashimi and Japanese teppanyaki to Sichuan chicken served in a claypot.
Where: Park Mall, 9 Penang Road, 04-01, tel: 6334-4888
Open: 6 to 10pm daily
Price: $28 an adult, $15 a child, $23.80 for students and full-time national servicemen (Monday to Thursday), $29.80 for adults, $16 for children, $25.80 for students and full-time national servicemen (Friday to Sunday, public holiday and eve).
Info: Go to kublaikhanbbq.com

18. Shabu Sushi
What: The shabu shabu and sushi restaurant offers a daily buffet with assorted sushi and items including meat and vegetables for the shabu shabu.
Where: nex mall, 23 Serangoon Central, B1-38, tel: 6834-3383
Open: 11.30am to 10.30pm daily. Dinner starts at 5.30pm and last orders are taken at 9.30pm.
Price: $24.60 a person (weekdays), $29.30 a person (weekends)

19. Ramen-Ten& Shin-Tokyo Sushi
What: Each outlet offers two restaurant concepts in one space. Expect a variety of ramen and toppings to be served alongside assorted sushi and other dishes such as a Japanese-style baked rice.
Where: Two outlets - Far East Plaza, 14 Scotts Road, 01-22, tel: 6238-7983; and Clementi CityVibe, 3151 Commonwealth Ave West, 02-05, tel: 6775-8862
Open: 11.30am to 10pm daily
Price: A bowl of ramen starts at $9.90.
Info: Go to www.ramenten.com

20. So Pho

Pho with sliced beef, brisket and beef balls from So Pho. Image: Katrina Holdings

What: The halal Vietnamese restaurant serves popular items such as spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes known as banh xeo, hot pots, pho, rice dishes and banh mi or Vietnamese baguette sandwiches.
Where: Two outlets - Jem, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, tel: 6339-0058; and nex mall, 23 Serangoon Central, B1-15, tel: 6636-8195
Open: 11am to 10pm daily
Price: A bowl of beef pho starts at $8.80.
Info: Go to www.katrinahldgs.com/sopho.html

21. Fish & Co.

Grilled White Fish With Ebiko, a dish from Fish & Co. Image: Fish & Co

What: Popular dishes here include mussels served in a garlic lemon butter sauce; grilled white fish with ebiko; grilled peri-peri prawns; and fish and chips done in different styles. It is also serving a break fast meal for two at $42.95.
Where: 15 outlets islandwide including VivoCity, 1 Harbourfront Walk, 02-116, tel: 6224-3176; Sembawang Shopping Centre, 6604A Sembawang Road, 01-01/02, tel: 6481-9192; Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Road, B1-35/36, tel: 6733-0938; and Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria Street, 01-90, tel: 6338-2836
Open: Various opening hours, but most open between 11.30am and 11pm daily.
Price: Expect to spend about $25 a person, depending on what you order.
Info: Go to www.fish-co.com

22. The Manhattan Fish Market

Image: Manhattan Fish Market

What: Highlights for Ramadan include new dishes such as Lamb Stew And Grilled Dory, served with garlic herb rice, fried calamari rings and vegetables; and a Lamb Stew And Fish Rendang Platter (above). Other offerings here include pasta, soups and chowders, and seafood done in a variety of ways.
Where: 16 outlets islandwide including Changi City Point, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, 01-39/40, tel: 6636-1566; United Square, 101 Thomson Road, B1-32/33, tel: 6352-6008; JCube, 2 Jurong East Central 1, 04-10/21, tel: 6684-4208; and Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, 06-07, tel: 6835-9300
Open: 11am to 10pm daily
Price: Expect to spend about $20 a head.
Info: Go to www.manhattanfishmarket.com

23. J's Restaurant

Chipotle and tomato meatballs from J's Restaurant in Purvis Street, which serves halal Latin-and European-inspired food. Image: J'S Restaurant

What: The Latin American-inspired restaurant offers dishes such as tostadas, fajitas and quesadillas. Starters include chipotle meatballs ($17) and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon ($19). Feast on main courses such as adobo chicken ($31) and braised lamb shank ($33).
Where: 7 Purvis Street, tel: 6887-4787
Open: Noon to 2.30pm (weekdays), 6.30 to 10.30pm (Monday to Thursday), 6 to 10.30pm (Saturday), closed on Sunday.
Info: Go to www.dineatjs.com