Where to Eat for Iftar: Guide to Ramadan Dining 2017

Ramadan is underway and food is on the mind… Here are some ideas on where to eat once the sun goes down!

A whole day of fasting deserves a satisfying meal, so herein lies the question: Where and what are we going to eat for iftar (the evening meal)? Lucky for us, there’s a variety of halal eats all over Singapore to tame the cravings you’ve suppressed all day (some even have designated prayer rooms!) – from scrumptious buffets to economical yet delicious set meals and even takeaway, check out our list of Ramadan dining spots to hit up this month!

AquaMarine’s iftar specials include fusion delicacies like Grilled Salmon with Rempah and Spicy Coconut, Chicken and Jackfruit Curry, Wagyu Beef Oxtail Rendang, Balinese Roasted Whole Baby Lamb, Tamarind Pineapple and Chilli Dip (exclusively available on Friday and Saturday evenings) – if that doesn’t already make you drool, we don’t know what will!

Plus, bring a printed 4R Family photo when you dine at AquaMarine and enjoy 30% off the Iftar Buffet dinner! Minimum 4 pax per family and maximum of 8 pax per family.

From $70++ per person.

Aquamarine at Marina Mandarin Hotel iftar available from 24 May to 26 June 2017
6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 4, Marina Mandarin, Singapore 039594
Reservations: (+65) 6845 1111

www.meritushotels.com/marina-mandarin-singapore/dining/aquamarine

Atrium Restaurant’s Seafood Extravaganza Buffet features the freshest crustaceans on ice, a live BBQ station with Bamboo Lobsters and juicy Lamb Chops, and a sliced-to-order sashimi station! Plus don’t miss perhaps the most anticipated dish: Chef Chua’s famous Chilli Crab best enjoyed with a fried, fluffy bun. Buffet includes dates and free-flow Iced Bandung and Iced Lime Green Tea.

Atrium Restaurant Iftar Ramadan Seafood Extravaganza 1-for-1 Offer now $90++ (Sundays to Thursdays) and $100++ (Fridays & Saturdays)

Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075

Make an instant reservation at ch0.pe/dineatatriumsg

Famous for their incredibly juicy meats, Badoque Cafe’s Ramadan menu isn’t void of their signature Kepak Bing Bing (ultra spicy chicken wings – NOT for the faint of heart!), Beef Ribs, Tulang Masak Rusuk (ribeye) and more. Badoque gets crazy packed during dinner, so make a reservation online or via telephone to avoid disappointment, mama!

Badoque Cafe Simpang Bedok, 246 Bedok Rd, Singapore 469420, Tel: (+65) 6446 6928
Badoque Cafe Upper Thomson, 246 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574370, Tel: (+65) 6552 1646

www.badoquecafe.com.sg

The Black Hole Group currently has five cafes and hostels (and counting) under its belt; cafes include the Brit-inspired Mad Sailors, Working Title – Burger Bar and Mexican joint Afterwit. All the cafes’ iftar specials are made up of super affordable set meals that include a drink and dessert (only at Afterwit):

Working Title – $20 Nett

Choose one from:
Baconator
Blanket Party
Classic
Magic Mushroom

With:
Canned Drink Or Cold Brew Tea

Working Title, 48 Arab Street, Singapore 199745, www.workingtitle.sg

Afterwit – $25 Nett

Choose one from:
Any Taco
Any Burrito
Any Half Quesadillas

With:
Canned Drink Or Iced Tea

And:
Melt (Chocolate, Durian Or Salted Caramel) Or 2x Churros

Afterwit, 778 North Bridge Road, Singapore 198746, www.afterwit.sg

The Mad Sailors – $20 Nett (Set A), $22 Nett (Set B)

Set A
Choose one from:
Bangers & Mash
Dory (Fish & Chips)
Easy Peasy (Pasta)
With:
Cold Brew Tea Or Pink Lemonade

Set B
Choose one from:
Cheeky Git
Cod (Fish & Chips)
With:
Cold Brew Tea Or Pink Lemonade

The Mad Sailors, 24 Haji Lane, Singapore 189217, www.themadsailors.sg

At just $38++/pax, Park Hotel Farrer Park’s Blue Jasmine offers authentic Halal-Thai dishes to break fast with this Ramadan. Enjoy a wide selection of dishes at the Ramadan Buffet, inspired by traditional flavours and Thailand’s bustling street food culture, including dishes such as Roasted Duck with Lychee and Stir Fried Beef with Holy Basil Pesto!

Blue Jasmine at Park Hotel Farrer Park Ramadan Buffet available from 27 May to 24 June 2017
Level 5, Park Hotel Farrer Park, 10 Farrer Park Station Rd, Singapore 217564
Reservations: (+65) 6824 8851, hello@bluejasmine.com.sg

www.parkhotelgroup.com/en/farrerpark/blue-jasmine

Who doesn’t love a good plate of Nasi Lemak? The coconut rice dish is CRAVE’s specialty, and for the fasting month they’ve made it even more special with the addition of Hot & Spicy Squid. Spicy just the way locals love it, the squid is delectably tender and fresh, and goes perfectly with the restaurant’s two new refreshing drinks: Iced Bandung with Grass Jelly; and Iced Honeydew with Grass Jelly.

CRAVE Nasi Lemak with Hot & Spicy Squid Set (with Iced Bandung with Grass Jelly or Iced Honeydew with Grass Jelly), $9.90, available from 15 May to 16 July 2017 at all 12 outlets islandwide except Changi Airport Terminal 2. Delivery is available via foodpanda, and CRAVE now has Call & Collect services where customers can contact the nearest outlets for self pick-up.

www.crave.com.sg

We had the pleasure of trying Hilton Singapore’s Pop-Up Ramadhan Buffet and it’s safe to say you won’t be disappointed, mama! Located on Level 24, the MUIS halal-certified buffet is the first of its kind, being a pop-up in the hotel’s Panorama Room specially for the month of Ramadan. There are over 90 dishes to choose from, with cuisines ranging from local Malay fare to Moroccan, Western, Japanese and Indonesian.

Adult:

• Weekday (Mondays – Thursdays): $58++ per person
• Weekend (Fridays – Sundays): $68++ per person

Child (aged 5 to 12 years old):

• Weekday (Mondays – Thursdays): $29++ per child
• Weekend (Fridays – Sundays): $34++ per child

Children below 5 years old dine for free!

Hilton Halal Pop-Up Ramadhan Buffet, 26 May to 24 June 2017
Level 24, Hilton Singapore, 581 Orchard Road, Singapore 238883
Reservations: (+65) 6737 2233 or email sinhi.f&b@hilton.com

www3.hilton.com

Everyone’s favourite single-slice pizza joint, Pezzo is now offering a Satay Rendang Pizza featuring a pool of spicy rendang sauce, chunks of succulent satay chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese and a medley of fresh cucumber, red onion and red chilli.

Satay Rendang Pizza, $5.20/slice available from 15 May to 9 July 2017 at all 32 outlets islandwide except Pezzo Sentosa. Delivery is available via foodpanda, Deliveroo and Ubereats, and Pezzo now has Call & Collect services where customers can contact the nearest outlets for self pick-up.

www.pezzo.com.sg

Royz Et Vous does smoked duck so perfectly, we really don’t know how they get it right every time. For Ramadan, their Telok Ayer outlet is offering this and other specials such as Beef Rendang with Baked Potato (braised beef cubes in rendang sauce, baked chat US potato with herb butter and a side of fresh fruits), REV Satay Burger (marinated Wagyu beef patty with house made satay sauce, caramelised Spanish onions on butter brioche, accompanied by straight fries and mesclun), Grilled Percik Chicken (chicken thigh marinated in percik sauce, garlic mash and sauteed sweet & spicy fermented soy beans) and Lamb Shank with Risotto (braised lamb shank with risotto mandhi served with papadum).

Royz Et Vous Telok Ayer, 137 Telok Ayer Street #01-01, Singapore 068602, Tel: (+65) 6293 0270
Royz Et Vous Chai Chee, 750 Chai Chee Road #01-16, Viva Business Park, Singapore 469000, Tel: (+65) 6636 3537

Reservations available online at www.royzetvous.com.sg

At just $25 nett/person, the Ramadan buffet at scenic lakehouse Taste Garden will have you feasting on Western and local delights! The a la carte menu will also be available if you’d like to try their other dishes like Confit de Canard, slow braised Lamb Shank or the savoury Miso Butter Chicken Roulade.

Taste Garden, 81 Lorong Chencharu,, #01-02/03, Singapore 769198
Reservations: (+65) 62576231, enquiry@tastegarden.com.sg,
www.tastegarden.com.sg