Ramadan 2024: 11 best iftar options in Singapore
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Ramadan, observed by Muslims worldwide, is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and togetherness. In 2024, this sacred month will begin on 10 March and conclude on 9 April. Iftar is also a time where families and friends gather as one.
As you practice abstaining from food and drink when the sun is up, I’m sure you’re starting to crack your head on where to head to for iftar.
Don’t worry, though! Since Ramadan is just around the corner, I’ve searched high and low for the 11 best iftar options in Singapore to dine at or get delivery from— start marking your calendars!
1. Mum Daughter Kitchen
For die-hard fans of Mum Daughter Kitchen at Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre who crave their nasi padang, here’s the scoop: the hawker stall will be temporarily closed until April 2024 due to their new venture. But fear not… they’re still running delivery services!
During this upcoming Ramadan (from Mondays to Fridays), a Ramadhan Special, ideal for 4 pax, is available for self pick-up or delivery. Each day features a rotating selection from their 4-week menu calendar, offering Beef (S$55), Chicken (S$53), or Seafood/Fish (S$55) options served with veggies, sides, and kuih.
I received Beef Rendang which was perfumed with robust notes of coconut and various spices. The spices packed a punch and I was scrambling to search for pieces of bread to soak up the remaining bits of gravy— didn’t want to waste a single drop!
The Sayur Lodeh was rich and creamy with cabbage, carrots and long beans. Both of these dishes would go superbly well with rice (not provided). The homemade Bergedil was delicious, filled with bits of chicken, while both the Epok Epok Sardine and Potato were just as crispy and yummy.
+65 8157 6616
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2. The Padangton
The Padangton along 2 Jalan Klapa is a Muslim-owned casual dining establishment serving up authentic Padang cuisine with a creative twist.
There will be 2 promotional sets launching specially for Ramadan. The Padangton Iftar Delight Set (S$68 for 2 pax) includes a Lamb Shank Rendang Padangton, Ayam Bakar Set, Padang Drumlets Sambal Ijo/Belado, Sweet and Spicy Grilled Corn and 2 drinks.
There’s also the Padangton Seafood Sensation Set (S$120 for 4) which includes the Padangton Seafood Platter, 4 bowls of Yellow Rice, Pulut Sushi Rendang Platter and 4 drinks.
I opted for à la carte instead and tried the Gulai Padang Salmon Pasta (S$24.50), which was a slightly spicy and tangy creamy penne pasta, served with a slab of flavourful and moist grilled salmon— I loved it to bits!
The house-special Lamb Shank Rendang Padangton (S$27) required a 40-minute wait as the restaurant freshly bakes it upon order. The long wait paid off with a buttery, flakey pastry encasing flavourful, fall-off-the-bone lamb shank flesh. It was served with a lip-smacking rendang gravy and achar— simply delicious.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout Ramadan between 5pm to 6.30pm, The Padangton will also be giving away 50 pre-packed meals of rendang Padang rice for takeaway to the public for iftar (on a first-come, first-served basis)
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2 Jalan Klapa, Singapore 199314
Tue to Thu: 11am – 9pm
Fri to Sun: 11am – 11pm
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3. Atrium Restaurant (Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium)
During the upcoming Ramadan from 11 Mar to 10 Apr 2024, Atrium Restaurant at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium transports you on a gastronomic voyage back to simpler times, reminiscent of life in a kampung.
Embark on a robust and exciting flavour adventure for your taste buds as you relish in irresistible dishes like Oxtail Soup, Terong Sambal Belado (eggplant & vegetables), Stir-Fried Sotong with Sambal Hijau and Ayam Masak Merah Kerisik.
While taking a breather, snack on some addictive Cucur Udang (prawn fritters). You can also be adventurous and savour in interesting options like Lemak Siput Sedut (mud snails in coconut gravy) and Paru Belado (fried beef lungs tossed in stir-fried red chilli sambal),
Although everything just seems too hard to resist, you’ll need to reserve some tummy space for dessert. Sweet treats like Kuih Bahulu, Bingka Serikaya (Nyonya Kuih), Goreng Pisang and other sweet and savoury delights await you.
If you think that’s all there is, you’re in for a surprise. And if you miss last year’s Ramadan barbeque feast, we’ve got good news— it’s back!
Enjoy an assortment of smokey BBQ fare such as Otah–Otah, Honey Chicken Wings, Sambal Squid and Grilled Lamb Chop. Back by popular demand, the Whole Baby Lamb (available on weekend dinner only) and Roast Beef Ribeye (available on weekday dinner only) are not to be missed.
Seafood lovers; don’t worry, you’re not left out! Indulge in a melange of sea treasures including Fresh Salmon Sashimi (available for dinner only), Australia Black Mussel, Baby Abalone, Baby Rock Lobster (available for weekend dinner only) and Irish Oyster (available for weekend dinner only).
Buffet Promotion:
- 1-for-1 for adults
- Kids 5 years old and below dine for free with every paying adult
317 Outram Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Level 4, Singapore 169075
+65 3138 2530
Daily: 12pm – 3pm & 5.30pm – 9.30pm
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4. Deli Turk By Chef Celal
Craving for some delightful Turkish food for iftar? Then pay a visit to Deli Turk By Chef Celal at Suntec City. The muslim-owned Turkish eatery is helmed by Chef Celal, who is the brother of Chef Ahmet from The Mediterranean Deli Turk. He learnt from the best Turkish chefs in Turkiye in his father’s restaurant.
There are a couple of Ramadan Iftar Set Menus available to suit your needs. If you’re dining in a small party of 2 to 3 pax, go for the Pamukkale Set (S$60, U.P S$110). Alternatively, the Efesus Set (S$110, U.P S$180) is suitable for larger groups of 4 to 5 pax.
Both sets start off with Lentil Soup and Hummus with Pita Bread. Then enjoy the charcoal mixed grill, which is a mouth-watering spread of Lamb and Chicken Adana (grounded meats), Lamb Shish Kebab, Chicken Shish Kebab, and Grilled Chicken. For dessert, enjoy some Kunefe Ice Cream and share some Turkish Tea served in a pot with flavours like Pomegranate and Apple.
3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall, #B1-147, Singapore 038983
+65 9008 2378
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
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5. Window on the Park (Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre)
From 11 Mar to 10 Apr 2024, treat yourself and your loved ones to an iftar experience during the holy month of Ramadan at Halal-certified Window on the Park, located at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre.
The highly-acclaimed Rasa Sayang Kampung Buffet delivers the same irresistible culinary magic that has captured the hearts of diners for years. Gather your family and friends to break your fast, reminiscent of the good old days when the ‘kampung spirit’ brought everyone together.
Forget fancy modern cuisine or fusion creations, it’s back to the classics that give us a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.
To whet your appetite, start off with the well-balanced Prawn Kerabu Salad with a citrusy dressing. Then head on over to the fresh seafood bar where an assortment of sea treasures like Oysters, Baby Lobsters, Prawns and more awaits you. Next, keep your eyes peeled for the Roti John, an iconic pasar malam favourite featuring fluffy baguette with aromatic minced meat, onions and egg— definitely a dish not to be missed!
Be awakened by the smokey, drool-inducing whiffs of wok hei emanating from the Penang Wet Char Kway Teow or revamped kampung favourites like Salmon Masak Singgang. Marvel as the Roasted Whole Lamb steals the spotlight. Approach the chefs for a taste of its slow-roasted perfection.
For dessert, indulge in the Deep Fried Durian Fritters, the signature Pengat Pisang with Sago and the crowd-pleasing Durian Pengat— guaranteed to blow your mind!
Looking to elevate your evenings? Well, from 16 Mar to 10 Apr 2024, you can dine underneath a sky full of stars at the outdoor Rooftop Pool on level 8. Soak in the atmosphere with the sizzle of BBQ as the chefs prepare a lavish selection of seafood and meats like Rock Lobsters and US OP Ribs— load up your plates and make it a night to remember.
Prices:
- Rasa Sayang Kampung Dinner Buffet:
– 11 Mar to 15 Mar 2024: S$50 nett (Adult), S$30 nett (Child)
– 16 Mar to 24 Mar 2024: S$75 nett (Adult), S$40 nett (Child)
– 25 Mar to 10 Apr 2024: S$78++ (Adult), S$40++ (Child) - Rasa Sayang Kampung BBQ Dinner Buffet by the Pool – S$58++ (Adult), S$30++ (Child)
- Rasa Sayang Kampung Weekend Brunch Buffet – S$78++ (Adult), S$40++ (Child)
To make reservations, click here.
11 Cavenagh Road, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, #02-00, Singapore 229616
+65 6733 8333
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 5pm & 6pm – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 5pm & 6pm – 10.30pm
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6. Sabar Menanti
Instead of the usual operating hours, Sabar Menanti, the nasi padang place along North Bridge Road, which I featured in my best-rated series, will be operating from 10.30am to 8.30pm instead during the period of Ramadan for iftar.
This heritage dining spot started off with humble beginnings as an anonymous street stall in the 1920s before they received their official business name in the 1960s. There are over 30 varieties of dishes for you to choose from like beef rendang, curry chicken, tahu telur, sambal goreng and so much more.
The eatery will also be launching a Nasi Padang Tingkat (S$12 for takeaway, S$17 for island-wide delivery) for those who would like to have their Iftar at the comfort of their own home. Customers can choose 3 types of main dishes with rice.
Do note that delivery is free if the order has more than 13 sets.
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719 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198687
+65 6291 0109
Daily: 10.30am – 8.30pmn
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7. Lagun Sari Singapore
While Lagun Sari Singapore is renowned as one of the island’s top Malay/Muslim wedding service providers, many are unaware that they also offer Iftar dine-in services on weekends. This year from 16 Mar to 7 Apr 2024, instead of the previous Iftar buffet setup, they’re embracing simplicity with ambeng-style dining, available every Saturday and Sunday.
The Ambeng Set comes in a set for either 5 pax (S$190) or 8 pax (S$300). Wondering what does it consist of? You’ll get aromatic nasi kerabu served with a variety of tantalising dishes such as salted egg jumbo prawns, sambal petai kerang (clams and stink beans in spicy sauce), cuttlefish sambal masak merah, terung belacan, sambal egg belado, mutton satay w/ peanut gravy and 4 other delicacies.
The set also throws in serundeng, sambal belacan and free-flow drinks.
To complement your feast, à la carte small plates like Spicy Hot Wings (S$12 for 8 pieces), Veg Curry Samosa (S$8 for 15 pieces) and Mini Chocolate Brownies (S$12 for 10 pieces) are available as well.
On 23 Mar 2024, from 6pm to 9pm, a special talk segment named Iftar With Don Jany (S$38 per pax, S$36 early bird promo) will be held, which includes a buffet dinner. Don Jany, the co-founder of Al-Fajr and Down Network will be speaking about the Ramadhan Gift: Forgiveness.
1 Jalan Anak Bukit, Bukit Timah Plaza, #01-01A, Singapore 588996
+65 6440 7274
Sat & Sun: 6pm – 10pm
Closed from Mon to Fri
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8. Flips N Dips
If you’re looking for some delicious Western fare for iftar, why not swing by muslim-owned Flips N Dips in the basement of Paya Lebar Square? The Cantine food court stall is opened by 2 Singaporean friends, Seb and Fai, and is on its way to obtaining Halal certification. From 11 Mar to 9 Apr 2024, break fast with them with a variety of sedap Western offerings at just S$7 (only for stall pick up)!
Indulge in the Mentaiko Chicken Cutlet, Mushroom Chicken Chop, Beef Patty, Mushroom Chicken Cutlet or the Chicken Spam, all accompanied by rice, salad and onsen egg.
You can also pre-book the FND Platter (S$23.90 for medium, S$41.90 for large) for your Aidilfitri feast. It consists of an entire spring chicken, fried squid tentacles, tater tots, curly fries and coleslaw.
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60 Paya Lebar Road, Paya Lebar Square, stall MR2, #B1-51, Singapore 409051
+65 9648 4477
Daily: 11am – 9.30pm
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9. Peppermint (PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore)
From 11 Mar to 10 Apr 2024, feast on authentic Malaysian cuisine with the ‘Tastes of Malaysia’ buffet spread at Peppermint. Proudly brought to you by Chef de Cuisine, Leon Yee and his trusted kitchen team, it embarks you on a culinary adventure as you savour the various flavours derived from multiple states of Malaysia.
Indulge in bowls of Penang Assam Laksa, Chicken Bak Kut Teh with Mushroom, Pan-seared Har Lock Rock Lobster, Hakka Braised Wagyu Beef Belly and Johor San Lou Bee Hoon.
Besides all-time classics, there’s also a range of fusion dishes waiting to be savoured. The Panggang Satay Lamb Leg is marinated with aromatic spices and grilled to perfection. Or try the Orang Asli Tribe Ayam Pansoh, a chicken dish cooked in bamboo with a blend of aromatic spices and herbs. If you’re like me and love the otah from Muar, you must give the Muar Seafood Otah Otah Fried Rice a try.
You’ll also get to experience various popular Malaysian street food like the Perak Fish Maw Chee Cheong Fun, Grilled Chicken Bak Kwa Bun with Chicken Floss, Truffle Chicken Roti John and much more!
Conclude your night with a selection of desserts like Putri Ayu, Bubur Cha Cha and an assortment of Cakes and Nyonya Kueh.
6 Raffles Boulevard, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Level 4, Singapore 039594
+65 6845 1111
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm – 3pm & 6.30pm – 10pm
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10. Carousel (Royal Plaza On Scotts)
From 12 Mar to 14 Apr 2024, Heritage Flavours makes a comeback to Carousel by popular demand, nestled within Royal Plaza On Scotts. Enjoy a rich selection of authentic heritage dishes, drawn from the nostalgic charm of yesteryear! From the piquant flavours of a freshly-tossed Singapore Rojak to the aromatic Satay Goreng, guests can satisfy their appetites with a lavish feast curated by Carousel’s award-winning chefs.
Besides feasting on staples like their signature Chicken Rice and Laksa, set your sights on their daily catches like Baked Whole Stingray with Belado Chilli Paste and Assam Pedas Whole Baked Snapper.
Explore Asian, Malay, and Indian dishes such as Singapore Chilli Crab, Slow-Braised Beef Rendang, and Chicken Barha. To complete your meal, finish off with some local-inspired sweet treats like Cold Durian Pengat and Gula Melaka Crème Brulee.
Prices start from S$94++ for weekday dinner.
To make a reservation, click here.
25 Scotts Road, Royal Plaza On Scotts, Singapore 228220
+65 6219 3780
Daily: 7am – 10am, 12pm – 2pm & 6.30pm – 9.30pm
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11. Wong Fu Fu
How does Taiwanese-inspired hot plate dishes, a mini snack buffet and unlimited bubble tea for iftar sound? If it’s music to your ears, drag your family and friends to Halal-certified Wong Fu Fu along North Bridge Road to celebrate Iftar.
Starting 1 Mar to 14 Apr 2024, the restaurant is celebrating its 1-year anniversary where customers can get 4 main courses but only need to pay for 3 (not valid on the eve of public holidays and public holidays).
The menu features about 15 noodle options like Taiwan Fried Chicken with Noodle Soup (S$21.90) and dry Scallion Noodle with Braised Beef (S$22.90)
Their plethora of hot plate dishes range from meats to seafood and allow you to customise your very own unique combination. Treat yourself to Grilled Lamb Chop (S$28.90), Grilled Chicken (S$22.90) or Striploin Steak (S$26.90) and pair it with pasta, Taiwan knife sliced noodles or Taiwan egg fried rice.
You can then slather it with an assortment of sauces such as signature brown, vegetarian mushroom oyster or black pepper. Moreover, every purchase of a main course automatically entitles you to the mini snack buffet, salad and bubble milk tea bar (worth S$18.90).
776 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198744
+65 8890 1844
Tue to Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Closed on Mon
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*This post contains branded content from Atrium Restaurant (Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium) and Window on the Park (Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre).
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