7 Sedap Halal Food To Try in Yishun And Woodlands

Singapore is one of the top destinations for foodies as we have many different varieties of food to offer due to our multi-cultural and religious mix of citizens living here. So today, we’re bringing you 7 delicious Halal food in Yishun and Woodlands that we feel are worth traveling for.

Super Penyet

As its name suggests, this stall is famous for Ayam Penyet but what people really patronise them for is their unique Ikan (fish) Penyet. Unfortunately, their fish wasn’t ready when we arrived at 11.30am so we could only try the Nasi Ayam Penyet ($5) and Nasi Goreng Ayam Penyet ($5.50). The former comes with aromatic nasi lemak rice enhanced by coconut milk while the latter comes with fried rice. The chicken was marinated so well such that its flavours went into the tender meat. It’s also fried to a crisp golden brown and we couldn’t help but finish the crispy skin first. The chilli sauce that accompanies the dish packs a really good punch – fiery spicy! This hawker also makes their own Malay kuehs such as Ondeh Ondeh ($1.50) and Kueh Lupis ($1), made with glutinous rice that we found were consistent and not too sticky so it doesn’t get stuck onto your teeth when you’re chewing. This is complemented by shredded coconut and a rich thick palm sugar which enhanced its taste.

Selera Menanti Traditional Malay Cuisine

This is perhaps one of the rare few hawker stalls that sell Nasi Rawan, a rice dish accompanied by either beef or chicken rendang and some vegetables. We had the beef rendang nasi rawan ($4.50) which came with an appetisingly sourish azhar, potatoes, toufu, long beans, mutton bits and sinful fried coconut. The beef were cooked so well that it’s fork-tender and boasts a strong savoury flavour and we enjoyed indulging in the mutton bits. The fried coconut gave this entire dish a good textural crunch. We also had Lontong Kuah ($3.50) and Laksa ($3) which we found average. The Lontong is extremely spicy so do prepare lots of water! Our favourite dish is the Soto Ayam ($3). Yellow Hokkien noodles and shredded chicken are soaked in a chicken broth that’s so amazing, we didn’t leave any last drop. We would’ve loved to try their Mee Rebus and Nasi Ambeng but unfortunately, it was sold out at the time we were there.

Madini Food Stall

Located almost beside Woodlands checkpoint lies this hidden gem, serving Indian-Muslim food. We only noticed that it was ranked as one of the top 10 Briyani stalls under City Hawker Food Hunt 2012 upon ordering our food. We had to try the Chicken Briyani ($5.50) since it was rumoured to be so good. Oh boy, were we in for a surprise! The meat was tender and had a good amount of spicy kick while each grain of basmati rice was cooked so well with a good consistency. We also shared Mutton Curry ($3.50) and some mixed vegetables ($1) consisting of cabbage and long beans. One of my dining partners finished the entire mutton cause she described it to be one of the better ones in Singapore. Lastly, we also had Chapati with Keema ($5). The Chapati was really good as it helped neutralize all the spiciness from the other dishes we had and it goes perfectly well with Keema, a kind of minced mutton curry with peas and potatoes.

Citrus by The Pool

This is a Halal-certified Western café conveniently situated at Woodlands Swimming Complex. It’s no wonder we saw a couple of kids greedily tucking into cheese fries and other fried items together. They must have just finished their swim and are filling their stomachs with tasty and affordable snacks. This café is really appropriate for sunny days as they serve ice cream, waffles and cakes too! We had their Rocky Road Treat Waffle ($8.50) served with a scoop of paddle-pop ice cream, marshmallows, berries, bananas and nuts. We would’ve enjoyed more if their waffles were a tad crispier. However, the paddle-pop ice cream brought us back to our childhood days so we really liked it. Another dessert that we had was Rainbow Paddle-Pop Cheesecake ($8.80). This was really creamy but not too heavy, boasting a tinge of sweetness and slight tangy-ness. Looking for somewhere to cool down from the heat? Why not head over to Woodlands Swimming Complex for a quick swim before indulging in some desserts?

Dad’s Corner

This hawker stall is started up with the aim of providing affordable and delicious food. Their menu is quite comprehensive, serving Western food like pasta and burgers, meat and seafood platters, sides and even Asian food. We had Cheese Fries ($3) and Baked Pasta with Grilled Chicken ($9). We wouldn’t say these dishes were fantastic but they’re good enough if you live around Woodlands Community Club and have a random craving for simple and affordable food. We felt that the Baked Pasta could have a little more cheese but the chicken was grilled quite well, boasting tender, juicy meat.

Bluestar Islamic Banana Leaf Restaurant

Like most 24 hours Indian-Muslim operated restaurants, Bluestar Islamic Banana Leaf Restaurant also has an extensive menu. We tried Prata Bom ($1.60) and Cheese Chicken Roti John ($5.50). The former was quite fluffy but we found its interior filled with so much sweetness that we felt we could’ve gotten diabetes. Made us wonder just how much condense milk they’ve added to the Bom. The latter, on the other hand, was extremely spicy so be warned, this isn’t for the faint-hearted! The spiciness was too overwhelming that we felt we couldn’t really taste other savoury flavours. However, if you’re a person who loves spicy food, this is a dish that we would highly recommend.

We hope the above helps people staying in the Northern part of Singapore! Either for breakfast, lunch, dinner or supper, we hope all of you find our guide helpful. Time to explore away!

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