The Top Halal High Tea in Singapore: Fancy a cuppa?
Are you new to the concept of halal high tea? It offers unique variations of classic high tea dishes, incorporating halal-compliant ingredients and flavours for a culturally rich experience.
Luckily, The Lion City has plenty to offer those adhering to Islamic dietary laws and those who want to try it for the first time.
Let’s take a closer look at the best halal high tea spots in Singapore today.
Window On The Park
Address: 11 Cavenagh Rd #02-00 Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre, Singapore 229616 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6567338333
Hours: Daily, noon – 5 PM and 6 – 10 PM
Price: $$
Window On The Park at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre offers a halal buffet experience, including a delightful afternoon festive high tea served on traditional tea trays.
You can feast on both sweet and savoury treats, including the sought-after mango macarons and glazed fruit cake. With its naturally lit ambience and expansive windows, you can enjoy your tea and nibbles while observing the world outside.
Pro-tip: There’s also a children’s menu that includes fairy bread sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly spiders, and chocolate brownies and doughnuts.
The Halia
Address: 1 Cluny Rd, Ginger Garden Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore 259569 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6584441148
Hours: Daily, noon – 3 PM and 6 – 9 PM
Price: $$$
Nestled in the lush Singapore Botanic Gardens, The Halia offers more than fine dining; it’s also a serene spot for a relaxing afternoon tea. We think its sticky toffee pudding is a must-try any time of the day.
Here, we enjoyed a variety of premium hot teas and brews like the hot cardamom milk tea and hot Spice Islands coffee. There are also some refreshing Herbarium Collection drinks infused with spices.
Pro-tip: No need to bring your bug spray, as the staff has installed mosquito repellents amidst the greenery!
The White Label
Address: 734 North Bridge Rd, #01-01, Singapore 198702 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6582022358
Hours: Daily, 11.30 AM – 10 PM
Price: $$
The White Label offers its High Tea Di Malayan set for ladies who like to chatter over tea and delicate nibbles. It’s a fusion combining local favourites and French pastries, offering a delightful array of savoury and sweet bites.
There’s a one-of-a-kind flavour journey with each dish. Get your taste buds in gear with options like nasi lemak tarts to inventive pulut serunding (grated coconut on glutinous rice) tartlets with diced prawns and honey mango!
Pro-tip: Don’t miss out on the special puteri salat (glutinous riced treat) and orh nee (taro paste) eclairs.
Royal Palm Meat & Dine
Address: 390 Victoria St, #03-12A, Singapore 188061 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6563397766
Hours: Daily, noon – 10 PM
Price: $$
Royal Palm Meat & Dine is a garden-themed restaurant offering casual, family-friendly halal cuisine. It’s widely known for being the first hotel to offer free-flow halal high tea!
Those who like their high tea treats savoury will be happy to find unlimited servings of smoked chicken sandwiches, mini beef sliders, grilled prawns with peri-peri sauce, and even seafood on ice here.
Pro-tip: The place also serves traditional sweet high tea treats like macarons, cheesecakes, red velvet cakes, Danish pastries, brownies, and assorted muffins.
Butter Studio
Address: 147 Jln Besar, Singapore 208865 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562947115
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 9 PM
Price: $$
When in Jalan Besar, you won’t be able to miss this little cafe with its charming decor and tempting baked treats on display. It’s become popular for its skillfully decorated cupcakes that are perfect for afternoon teas.
We tried the crowd favourites caramel red velvet cake and sea salt Nutella tart and immediately tasted what the fuss was all about. And while it offers a small selection of savoury items for brunch and dinner, the main draw remains its freshly baked sweets.
Pro-tip: The shop also sells ice cream with unusual flavours: yuzu (East Asian citrus), pistachio, Korean strawberry, lychee, deep dark chocolate, and salted butterscotch.
The Malayan Council
Address: 22 Dunlop St, Singapore 209350 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6590097345
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 11 PM
Price: $$
For a relaxing afternoon tea, head to The Malayan Council. Tucked away in Dunlop Street, Little India, this charming halal cafe offers an array of cakes, brownies, and delightful treats.
You can also enjoy Tea in a Pot with friends. It features unique options like blood orange tea or TMC calming tea (whatever your mood may be!).
Its signature desserts include the volcano Nutella cake and those with Malay-inspired flavours: ondeh-ondeh (green glutinous rice snack), durian pengat (coconut milk pudding), and putu piring (steamed rice snack with palm sugar).
Pro-tip: The durian serawa (mashed durian in coconut cream) creme brulee is excellent and a must-try!
The JellyHearts
Address: 90 Koon Seng Rd, Singapore 427031 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6569095598
Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 8 PM
Price: $$
Known for its delectable jelly cheesecakes, The Jelly Hearts now offers a high tea set for just around S$38 nett for 2 people!
The sets include Gryphon tea, coffee, or refreshing fruity drinks along with signature desserts like rainbow jelly cheesecake, pies, cakes, and more.
Additionally, the shop offers a variety of jelly heart products, marshmallow pops, jelly cups, and chocolate Oreo cookies, all perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture.
Pro-tip: It’s advisable to book in advance for the jelly cheesecakes, as they tend to sell out quickly.
21 On Rajah
Address: 1 Jln Rajah, Aloft Singapore East Wing, Singapore 329133 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6568086847
Hours: Daily, 7 – 10 AM noon – 3 PM and 6 – 10 PM
Price: $$
21 on Rajah boasts an inviting ambience with a clean, comfortable setting highlighted by bright white and blue colours. Mediterranean art accents add to its charm.
Offering both local and Mediterranean flavours, it’s a cosy spot perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
For tea, try the inventive durian pengat in a shooter glass with gula melaka (palm sugar) syrup and assorted Nonya kuehs (Peranakan desserts).
Pro-tip: The restaurant’s rear area is perfect for private dining and events.
Peppermint
Address: 6 Raffles Blvd, Level 4 ParkRoyal Collection Marina Bay, Singapore 039594 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6568451111
Hours: Daily, noon – 2.30 PM and 6.30 – 10 PM
Price: $$
Peppermint offers a lush, green escape in the city, serving inventive Asian and international dishes. It’s an idyllic setting for afternoon tea.
Its dessert section includes a variety of Western and Nonya options. Highlights include the chocolate Royaltine cake with its crunchy layers, sponge, and mousse, as well as the fragrant durian pengat (whose preparation you can view through the open kitchen!).
Pro-tip: Get seats outside Peppermint and enjoy the hourly light show.
Carousel
Address: 25 Scotts Rd, Royal Plaza, Singapore 228220 (Google Maps)
Contact: +6562193780
Hours: Daily, 7 -10 AM; noon – 2 PM; and 6.30 – 9.30 PM
Price: $$
Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts is renowned among Muslim foodies in Singapore for its delectable buffet spreads. Its Gueridon-style carousel candy cart offers sweet treats like crème brûlée and macarons.
Options range from laksa and chicken rice to classic afternoon tea items such as scones and muffins. Those who like high tea more savoury will blow a gasket at the array of food: seafood, pastries, and hot dishes can be customised to their preferences.
Pro-tip: Explore various stations featuring ice kachang (shaved ice with syrup), teppanyaki, pasta, seafood, and sashimi.