Ramadan period is upon us. A time to reflect, connect, and observe religious practices such as fasting. For many, deciding on a place to have iftar may be a dilemma. However, new restaurants are popping up in town for Muslims to dine at after prayers. Here are the five new halal dining spots to break fast.
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Asian Market Café
The Asian Market Café will be serving up an array of divine delicacies at their Ramadan buffet. With a mix of local cuisines across Southeast Asia, the Ramadan Celebration Dinner Buffet will be dishing out some amazing dishes including Cheesy Curry Chicken Baked Rice, Singapore Chilli Crab, Pulled Renday Chicken Filled Flatbread, and Satay.
The Asian Market Café is located at Fairmont Singapore, Level Two (tel: 6431 6156). The Ramadan Celebration Dinner Buffet will be available from 4 March to 5 May 2024. For more information, visit their website.
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Permata
A finalist for Best Halal Restaurant (Fine Dining) by Epicurean Star Awards last year, Permata is another perfect destination if you're looking for a Ramadan buffet. Delivering Nusantara cuisine, the buffet includes stations for seafood and salads, appetisers, hearty dishes, desserts, and an outdoor grill.
Permata is located at 73 Sultan Gate (tel: 9082 9941). For more information, visit their website.
Shabestan
Shabestan serves up Persian cuisine for Ramadan like no other. The Middle Eastern restaurant's menu features a range of dishes including flavourful kebabs, rice, and stews as well as delicious baklava and kunafe.
Shabestan is located at #01-13, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road (tel: 6836 1270). For more information, visit their website.
Harummanis
With a thirty-year legacy, Harummanis has transformed from a hawker stall to a full-fledged restaurant, bringing a modern twist to traditional Malay cuisine for the entire family this Ramadan. Its menu features dishes such as Tajima Wagyu Rump, Ayam Masak Putih, and Udang Galah.
Harummanis is located at 37 Sultan Gate (tel: 8022 9647). For more information, visit their website.