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Located behind the popular Simpang Bedok Food Centre, Badoque Cafe is a great place for a casual Western dinner with your friends. Known for their huge portions, get the Beef Ribs to share - tender, lip-smacking ribs you'll be glad you ordered. If you're feeling in the mood for some fish instead, go for the Mermaid's Tears. *Not Halal-certified, but Halal kitchen & suppliers

Bumbu serves an a la carte buffet menu for just under $20 in an incredibly beautiful shophouse that makes you feel like you're in a friend's home. Bring the whole family for a Thai-Indonesian feast that won't burn a hole in your pocket, or order off the menu if you're on a date. Nailing classic dishes like tahu telor, beef rendang, and pandan leaf chicken, you really get the best of Thai-Indo cuisine here. The ambience really is a winner! *Halal-certified

Want some great comfort food and not have to pay service charge? Then you should try the hearty portions of grilled meat, fish and chips, pasta, and calamari at this quaint eatery along Bussorah St. It's homely, cosy setting and simply comforting food draws in the crowds, so expect to queue for a bit! *Halal-certified

I Am cafe has gained widespread popularity, attracting diners by the dozen to their humble, airy space just at the start of Haji Lane. Their unexpectedly good food is what brings diners back again and again, especially for their perfectly battered and fried fish and chips, and exquisite rainbow mille crepe and red velvet cake. Enjoy a nice meal here with a couple of friends! *Muslim-owned, not Halal-certified but Halal supplier

Perfect for a date night or an intimate catch-up with friends, J's serves Latin American-inspired cuisine in a cosy setting. Begin your meal with breaded jalapenos stuffed with mozarella, served with creamy guacamole. Move on to a dish of comforting Adobo chicken and warm tortillas, or melt-in-your-mouth braised lamb shank. *Halal-certified