9 cheapest halal buffets from $7 in Singapore 2020

We've scoured the country to bring you the cheapest buffet deals in Singapore, but we're not stopping there.

Here's another compilation for our Muslim readers, for whom finding halal food when eating out probably feels like a constant struggle.

To lighten your load and add more variety to your dining options, we've rounded up a list of halal-friendly spots where you can get your buffet fix on the cheap.

Whether you're craving for some Korean BBQ, Indonesian fare, or looking to dip your toes into Mongolian cuisine, we've got you covered.

CHEAP YET DELICIOUS HALAL BUFFETS IN SINGAPORE

1. KUBLAI KHAN INTERNATIONAL BUFFET & MONGOLIAN BBQ

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Located on the second floor of Clarke Quay Central is this Mongolian BBQ buffet joint, which includes an in-house musollah and serves both Mongolian and Chinese fare.

Don't miss the make-your-own-laksa station, and the endless spread of chilli crab. Lunch, which starts from 11.30am to 3pm, goes for $18 per person on Mondays till Thursdays, and $20 per person on Fridays till Sundays. Students and senior citizens dine for $1 less.

Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #02-01, Clarke Quay Central (Yellow Zone), Singapore 059817
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm (Daily)
Contact: +65 6334 4888
Price: From $18 per person

2. AL JASRA

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Al Jasra isn't just the cheapest halal, Muslim-owned buffet spot in Singapore. It is the cheapest buffet spot, period.

The only catch is that instead of the usual nosh, you get endless plates of prata. At just $7.90 per person (excluding drinks), you're free to feast on its 16 prata varieties, which cover the classics and the less common flavours such as strawberry and cheese prata at this 24/7 restaurant.

Address: 459 Changi Road, Singapore 419882
Opening hours: 24 hours
Contact: +65 6742 5786
Price: $7.90 per person

3. CAPTAIN KIM KOREAN BBQ & HOTPOT

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Another one for the East siders, Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot offers more than 60 ingredients, a free flow of drinks, and a diverse selection of broths to choose from.

Besides these DIY options, this Korean eatery has cooked dishes as well, such as japchae (glass noodles), sweet potatoes and fried chicken.

Certified as halal since March 2019, it charges adults $16.90 for a weekday buffet lunch ($13.90 for students and seniors), and $26.90 for a weekend buffet lunch and a weekday buffet dinner.

Address: 300 Tampines Avenue 5, NTUC Income Tampines Junction #01-06, Singapore 529653
Opening hours: 11.30am to 3.30pm, and 5.30pm to 10.30pm (Monday to Friday), 11.30am to 4pm, and 4pm to 10.30pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Contact: +65 6260 4247
Price: From $16.90 per person

4. CHICKATA MAKAN PLACE

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Feeling left out as a west-side dweller? Fret not. Chickata Makan Place, situated in Jurong East, will keep you satisfied with its Thai-style BBQ and steamboat buffet offerings. What's more, this halal-certified restaurant closes late (1am on Fridays and Saturdays), making it a perfect supper joint.

Buffets here last 90 minutes, and start at $19.90 per person for the Classic buffet. An extra $5 will also get you a cheese dip.

Address: 326 Jurong East Street 31, #01-118, Singapore 600326
Opening hours: 5pm to 11pm (Tuesday to Thursday), 5pm to 1am (Friday), 4pm to 1am (Saturday), 4pm to 11pm (Sunday), Closed on Mondays
Contact: +65 8440 4938
Price: From $19.90 per person

5. ROYAL PALM

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Situated within the Orchid Country Club is Royal Palm, a halal buffet restaurant that serves platter upon platter of western, Indian, Mediterranean, and local food. It also runs 1-for-1 promotions for weekday dinners and lunch every day, the latter of which is priced at $47.08 (or $23.54 per person).

Address: 1 Orchid Club Road, Social Clubhouse #01-21/22, Singapore 769162
Opening hours: 12pm to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10pm (Daily)
Contact: +65 6555 2165
Price: From $23.54 per person

6. SEDAP THAI

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Sedap Thai is a halal mookata eatery with an all-you-can-eat buffet, starting from $20 per person for a standard platter, which includes garlic chicken, black pepper chicken, prawn, sotong, beef balls and a basket of vegetables. Any add-on platter costs an additional $20. As for a la carte orders, they come with a minimum spend of $15.

Address: 166 Jalan Besar #01-08, Singapore 208877
Opening hours: 4.30pm to 9.30pm (Monday to Saturday), Closed on Sundays
Contact: +65 8298 3579
Price: From $20 per person

7. HANSSIK

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Known formerly as Daessiksin, Hanssik is one of the many F&B brands under the Ministry of Food. A Korean BBQ spot with three outlets in Singapore, it features a mouthwatering array of 12 types of marinated meats and vegetables, which you can savour against the restaurant's backdrop of Seoul-inspired decor.

The newly halal-certified restaurant's lunch buffet (from 11.30am to 4.30pm) is priced at $15.90 on weekdays while a weekday dinner (from 5.30pm to 10pm) costs $24.90.

Address: 3155 Commonwealth Ave West, The Clementi Mall #05-17/18, Singapore 129588
Opening hours: 11.30am to 10pm (Monday to Friday), 11.30am to 10.30pm (Saturday to Sunday)
Contact: +65 6659 0749
Price: From $15.90 per person

8. THE FLAME CAFE

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A five-minute stroll from the Tai Seng MRT station will bring you to The Flame Cafe, a western fusion eatery and popular wedding venue whose interior design has won an award. Mosey over to this east-side, halal-certified outlet for its Instagram-worthy four-tiered, pagoda-style steamboat.

The first tier features two different broths, while the second tier boasts a savoury display of BBQ delicacies. A tantalising cheese dip (exchangeable for a salted egg dip for a few extra bucks) occupies the third tier, which is followed by a platter of steamed food at the top. Prices start from $19.90 per person for a weekday lunch.

Address: 73 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Centro Bianco Building Level 1, Singapore 534818
Opening hours: 11.30am to 11pm (Daily)
Contact: +65 6282 0251
Price: From $19.90 per person

9. THE RICE TABLE INDONESIAN RESTAURANT

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You may have guessed from its name that this restaurant serves Indonesian classics, but what you may not know is that it comes with a Dutch twist. Instead of a typical buffet, you will be served 14 to 20 small dishes on metal food warmers, which can be topped up free-of-charge.

The right way to indulge in these plates is to start with the lighter appetisers before diving into the spicier delicacies such as the rendang and curry. Aside from its alcohol offerings, this restaurant is fully halal.

Address: 360 Orchard Road, International Building #02-09, Singapore 238869
Opening hours: 12pm to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm (Daily)
Contact: +65 6835 3782
Price: From $19.80 per person

This article was first published in SingSaver.com.sg.