The Malay cuisine in Singapore is influence by other cuisines such as Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine. Most of the dishes contains a blend of rempah (spices) and sambal, all cooked into delicious dishes fit for all. Other dishes include rice and noodle dishes, influenced by the Chinese cuisine.
Malay cuisine is definitely a blend of a number of other cuisines. There is quite a number of Malay restaurants here in Singapore. Let’s take a look at some of these Malay restaurants and they might just be your next stop for a casual get-together with friends and family.
Hajah Maimunah Restaurant
This has got to be the best of all Malay restaurants in Singapore. Hajah Maimunah Restaurant serves Malay Kampong-style cuisine. Established in the 90s, the restaurants has since catered to their customers from all walks of life. Apart form enjoying the food at the restaurant, Hajah Maimunah Restaurant also provided buffet catering to suit any occasion.
Some of their signature dishes include Juicy Sundanese Grilled Chicken (from $9.90). Other dishes include Sambal Goreng (from $6.00), Beef Rendang (from $8.80), and Oxtail Soup (from $8.50). Apart from these dishes, you can also choose from their wide range of mouth-watering traditional kuihs and desserts. These kuihs and desserts include Jongkong ($1.80) Bubur Terigu ($2.50) and Bubur Pulut Hitam ($2.50).
Head over to their website and place your orders now, available for both pick-up and delivery, to enjoy their dishes from the comfort of your own home.
Hajah Maimunah Restaurant Outlets
- Joo Chiat: 20 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427357
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm | Closed on Weekends
- Jalan Pisang: 11 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7.00am – 8.00pm | Closed on Sunday
Yassin Kampong
Yassin Kampong is a dimly-lit interior paired with the throwback to rustic kampong village. Their dishes are made only with the finest and rarest ingredients which will promise you a dining experience you will never forget. They serve a range of dishes such as seafood, beef, chicken and vegetables.
Some of their dishes include Daging Merah ($15.30), Butter Milk with Salted Egg Yolk Chicken ($16.48), Curry Fish Head ($29.43), Kerang Rebus and others. Apart from Ala Carte dishe, there are also bento sets and other cuisines offered such as western.
Head down to Yassin Kampong outlets or place your orders online now!
Yassin Kampong Outlets:
- Marsiling: Block 211, Marsiling Crescent, #01-01/03, Singapore 730210
Operating Hours: 10.00am – 11.00pm daily
- Admiralty: 676 Woodlands Drive 71, #01-03, Singapore 730676
Operating Hours: 11.00am – 1.00am daily
- Bedok: 215 Bedok North Street 1 #01-83, Singapore 460215
Operating Hours: 10.00am – 11.00pm daily
Penang Culture
Operating under GD Group Restaurants, Penang Culture embodes the dual spirit of innovation and tradition in their food. Inspired by the Penang street food culture, the restaurant offers a wide selection of hawker food. Penang Culture is also the first Penang-themed Halal restaurant in Singapore.
Some of their recommended dishes include Beef Rendang Nasi Lemak ($10.90), Penang Belcana Fried Rice ($10.90) and Claypot Assam Curry Fish Head ($28.90). They also offer western food such as Penang Western Chicken Cutlet ($11.90) and Penang Western Salmon ($16.90).
Head down to Penang Culture outlets or if you want to enjoy their dishes at home, simply place your orders via their website!
Penang Culture Outlets:
- NEX Serangoon: 23 Serangoon Central, #B1-76, Singapore 556083
- White Sands Shopping Mall Pasir Ris: 1 Pasir Ris Central Street 3, #03-21, Singapore 518457
- VivoCity: 1 Harbourfront Walk, #B2-23E, Singapore 098585
Operating Hours: 11.00am – 10.00pm
Padi@Bussorah
Padi@Bussorah offers a wide range of authentic Malay food. They whip up some of the best and authentic local Malay dishes made from the freshest ingredients. Padi@Bussorah is definitely the place to go if you are craving some delicious Malay cuisine with your friends and family.
The restaurant offers so many different dishes such as Nasi Ambeng (from $15.90), Satay (from $16.90), and other ala carte food items. Savour delicious dishes such as Tenderly Spiced Beef Lungs ($4.50), Terong Belado ($4.90), Siput Sedut (from $7.90) and Sambal Goreng ($4.00).
What are you waiting for? Reserve your tables or order online now!
Padi@Bussorah: 53 Bussorah Street, Singapore 199469
Operating Hours: Sunday – Monday: 11.30am – 10.00pm | Saturday: 11.30am – 11.00am
Uptown Malaysian Nasi Lemak
Founded by two Malaysian childhood buddies, Uptown Malaysian Nasi Lemak serves a wide variety of nasi lemak. The duo grew up in Petaling Jaya, and it is a food paradise known for Malaysian Hawker specialties such as chicken rice, curry laksa and char kuey teow.
There are more than 5 different variations of nasi lemak. Some of this include Nasi Lemak with Kapitan Chicken (from $6.00), Nasi Lemak with Rendang Beef ($8.50) and Nasi Lemak with Sambal Petai Prawn ($8.00).
There are also side dishes such as Rendang Beef ($3.20), Sambal Sotong ($3.20) and Sambal Prawn ($3.20). They also have delivery options for you to enjoy their nasi lemak at home. Simply place your orders via WhatsApp at 8751 8927.
Uptown Malaysian Nasi Lemak: 121 Telok Ayer Street, #01-01, Singapore 068590
Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 10.00am – 3.00pm | Saturday: 10.00am – 2.30pm (Closed on Sunday)
Indulge in delicious Malay cuisine at these Malay restaurants or place your orders online if you would like to enjoy these dishes from the comfort of your own home now!
