What to eat at Bugis depends on the zone you are standing in. Snack at Bugis Street Market, eat under air-con at Bugis Junction, go cheap at Albert Centre, and walk to Kampong Glam for Turkish, Lebanese, Malay and Indian-Muslim food. Kampong Glam is the zone most Bugis food guides skip, and it is where we cook.
Here is the thing. Search for what to eat at Bugis and you get the same fifteen stalls over and over. That covers a small slice of what is actually around the station.
This Bugis food guide splits the area into six zones, with real addresses and honest notes on halal status. We write it from Arab Street, seven minutes from Bugis MRT Exit B, so the Kampong Glam section is the one we know best. Our Google Business Profile shows exactly where that is.
The six zones of Bugis food
- Bugis Street Market for snacks and street food
- Bugis Junction and Bugis+ for mall dining
- Albert Centre for hawker food
- Arab Street and Bussorah Street for Turkish, Lebanese and Arabic food
- Kandahar Street, Jalan Pisang and North Bridge Road for Malay, Padang and Indian-Muslim food
- Haji Lane and Beach Road for dinner with drinks
If halal matters to you, confirm each place when you arrive. Certification and kitchens change, and a quick question is faster than a wrong turn.
Zone 1: Bugis Street Market, for snacks
Bugis Street Market is at 3 New Bugis Street and is generally open from around 11 AM to 10 PM, with ground-floor food stalls opening earlier. The stalls sell Thai noodles, crispy pancakes, drinks and street snacks.
Honest take: the market is best for a bite between shopping, not for a sit-down dinner. Several guides say the same, and we agree. Stalls change often, so go with an open mind rather than a fixed order.
Zone 2: Bugis Junction and Bugis+, for mall dining
Bugis Junction connects directly to Bugis MRT through Exit C, and a link bridge joins it to Bugis+. This is the easiest zone when it rains.
- Eighteen Chefs (Bugis Junction #04-06): baked rice and comfort food, listed as halal on GrabFood.
- Malaysia Boleh! (#03-30): a food court with a dozen Malaysian stalls, open 10 AM to 10 PM and not halal-certified.
- HarriAnns Nonya Table (230 Victoria Street, #01-01A): Peranakan home cooking.
- The Original Boat Noodle: Thai boat noodles at a low price.
Bugis+ tenants rotate often, so check the CapitaLand directory for what is open today. Our dinner-focused guide to restaurants near Bugis MRT sorts all of this by exit.
Zone 3: Albert Centre, for hawker food
Albert Centre Market and Food Centre is at 270 Queen Street, close to Exit A, and reopened after a renovation in 2025. Stalls to look for include Angel Horse Teochew Fish Soup, Guan Kee Black Carrot Cake and Queen Street Nasi Lemak. Most stalls are not halal, so look for the halal sign at each one.
Zone 4: Arab Street and Bussorah Street, the zone most guides skip
Kampong Glam sits right beside Bugis, and Exit B leads toward it. Bussorah Street runs along Sultan Mosque, and the restaurants on it cook Turkish, Lebanese and Arabic food. Most of them are halal.
- Anatolia Restaurant (58 Arab Street): Turkish and Lebanese charcoal grills and mezze. The menu uses 100% halal ingredients, and the kitchen is open daily from 10 AM to midnight.
- Zuzu Turkish and Mediterranean (45 Bussorah Street): a broad Turkish, Lebanese, Arabic and Mediterranean menu.
- Alaturka (15 Bussorah Street): Turkish and Mediterranean, opened 2005, Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2016.
- Beirut Grill (72 Bussorah Street): Lebanese, open since 2009.
- Cappadocia (69 Bussorah Street): Turkish, in its current premises since March 2022.
For a sense of what you would order with us, a few dishes from our website prices: Hummus S$14.37, Falafel S$16.07, Adana Lamb S$29.66, and the Anatolia Special Grill from S$43.90. Dine-in adds service charge and GST.
Not sure what to order? Start with our mezze beginner guide and the types of Turkish kebab. Finish with kunafa or baklava.
Want the Kampong Glam zone for dinner tonight? Book a table or message us on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp +65 8227 7270 Book a tableOur Arab Street food guide goes shop by shop through this zone.
Zone 5: Kandahar Street, Jalan Pisang and North Bridge Road
These streets sit behind and across from Sultan Mosque. They are older and plainer than Bussorah Street, and the food is the reason to come.
- Rumah Makan Minang (18 Kandahar Street): nasi padang, open since 1954, daytime hours.
- Hjh Maimunah (11 Jalan Pisang): nasi padang, about eight minutes from Bugis MRT by one review. Recent listings show it closed on Sundays.
- Singapore Zam Zam (697 North Bridge Road): Indian-Muslim murtabak and biryani since 1908.
- Victory Restaurant (701 North Bridge Road): Indian-Muslim murtabak since 1910.
Our guide to halal food near Sultan Mosque covers these in more detail, and halal breakfast near Bugis helps if you are starting the day here.
Zone 6: Haji Lane and Beach Road, for dinner with drinks
- Blu Jaz Cafe (11 Bali Lane): a bar and live music venue that also serves food. It serves alcohol.
- Piedra Negra (241 Beach Road): Mexican food and cocktails, open daily from noon to midnight. It serves alcohol.
If you are choosing between Haji Lane and the Arab Street side, Haji Lane versus Arab Street lays out what is on each.
What to eat at Bugis, by situation
| You want | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A cheap snack while shopping | Zone 1, Bugis Street Market | Quick, no booking |
| Air-con and a big menu | Zone 2, Bugis Junction | Direct from Exit C |
| The lowest bill | Zone 3, Albert Centre | Hawker prices |
| Turkish or Lebanese | Zone 4, Bussorah and Arab Street | The densest cluster in the area |
| Nasi padang or murtabak | Zone 5, Kandahar and North Bridge Road | Long-running family places |
| Drinks and live music | Zone 6, Haji Lane and Beach Road | Late-night venues |
Find us
Anatolia Restaurant (Turkish and Lebanese Food)
58 Arab Street, Singapore 199755
Open daily, 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
WhatsApp +65 8227 7270
See reviews and get directions on Google
Details checked on 1 November 2026 against venue websites and public listings. Hours and tenants change, so confirm before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What should I eat at Bugis?
It depends on the zone. Street snacks at Bugis Street Market, mall dining at Bugis Junction, hawker food at Albert Centre, and Turkish, Lebanese, Malay and Indian-Muslim food in Kampong Glam.
What should I eat at Bugis Junction?
Options include Eighteen Chefs for baked rice, Malaysia Boleh! for a Malaysian food court, HarriAnns Nonya Table for Peranakan food and The Original Boat Noodle for Thai noodles. Tenants change, so check the mall directory.
What should I eat at Bugis Plus?
Bugis+ is linked to Bugis Junction by a bridge, and its tenants change often. Check the CapitaLand directory for what is open, and walk across to Bugis Junction if you want more choice.
What should I eat near Bugis for halal food?
Head to Kampong Glam, about 7 to 8 minutes from Exit B. Turkish and Lebanese restaurants on Bussorah and Arab Street, nasi padang on Kandahar Street and Jalan Pisang, and Indian-Muslim murtabak on North Bridge Road are all close. Confirm halal status with each restaurant.
What should I eat around Bugis on a budget?
Albert Centre at 270 Queen Street, or nasi padang and murtabak in Kampong Glam, are the usual budget picks.
Where can I find Turkish food near Bugis?
On Bussorah Street and Arab Street in Kampong Glam. Anatolia at 58 Arab Street is about 7 minutes from Exit B, and Alaturka, Zuzu and Cappadocia are on Bussorah Street.
