Whether you need a table at the city’s best dining spot, or a convenient yet luxe take-home spread, here’s our list of lavish halal-certified dining options to bring the family together this Ramadan.
PEPPERMINT
Let the sundown feasting begin at Peppermint, Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, and be spoiled for hoice with an Iftar buffet of chef de cuisine Leon Yee’s greatest hits. Satiate your appetite with succulent Black Angus Beef Short Rib Satay; Bebek Rica Rica (slow-cooked Manado-style duck leg); Grilled Octopus with Urban Farm Calamansi and Sambal; Indonesian Lobster Kalio; and more – made even more indulgent with the hotel’s renowned lush landscapes as your backdrop. Available from 2 April to 2 May, Sundown Feasting at Peppermint is priced at $98++ per adult and $49++ per child for dinner. www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-collection-marina-bay/dining/peppermint
STRAITSKITCHEN
Ignite your evening with a lavish Iftar buffet spread at Grand Hyatt Singapore’s StraitsKitchen, complete with live show kitchens and free flow of freshly squeezed chilled juices and local beverages like Bandung and Teh Halia. The delightful mezza section is perfect for warming up the stomach before you head over to the BBQ kitchen where themed specials fill the grills. Expect flavourful Malay dishes such as Udang Bakar, Kambing Bakar, and the perennial favourite Otah Otah. Available from 3 April to 4 May, StraitsKitchen’s Iftar buffet spread is priced at $88++ per adult, and $48++ per child for dinner. www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/straitskitchen
GINGER
Located in the heritage-rich district of Kampong Glam, Ginger at Parkroyal on Beach Road offers an irresistible range of local delights for both dine-in as well as takeaway. Enter the botanical garden to tuck into a uniquely crafted in-house Ginger “Ramly” Burger, a fork-tender dish of Beef Cheek Masak Merah, and the chef-recommended Crab Lemak Nenas. For the cosy, at-home affair, choose between two exclusively curated set menus featuring quintessential Malay dishes and decadent D24 Durian Cream Puffs. Available from 2 April to 2 May (from Tuesday to Sunday), Ginger’s Iftar buffet is priced at $49++ per adult and $24.50++ per child for dinner. The two takeaway options are available at $90++ and $160++. www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-beachroad/dining/ginger
PERMATA SINGAPORE
Boasting one of the most enchanting locations – the historic mansion Gedung Kuning – on the island, Permata is all about reviving nostalgic dishes that tap deep into the rich Malay culture. This Ramadan, culinary director Mel Dean pulls back the curtains on an exclusive Iftar menu that includes a novel remake of Mee Maidin, an iconic dish from Kampong Glam that sprouted in the 1940s. The menu features signature Ramadan favourites as well as new dishes like Satay Madura, Rendang Rusuk Minangkabau, and Ayam Bekakak & Lalapan. Available from 2 April to 1 May, Permata’s Nusantara Iftar menu is priced at $78++ per person for dinner. www.gedungkuning.sg/permata
