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

Le Steak by Chef Amri aims to be an affordable family-friendly steakhouse. Popular items include their Grilled Chicken, Sirloin Steak and Seared Salmon, all priced reasonably below $20. Even the desserts of Lemon Tart or Creme Brulee are a hit at under $10. If you're in the Jalan Kayu area, this is the perfect place for dinner with your loved ones. Emerlyanna says, "Best (halal) steak for me. Tender and juicy meat, y'know, the kind of juiciness that explodes in your mouth plus extra thumbs up for the mashed potatoes"! *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

A brand new cafe on the block, what's best is that they're Muslim-owned ;) See what Burppler Daniel has to say "Awesome food paired with travel adventures in this 2-day old café. I love the laid-back hippy vibe and the fact that there's no pressure to finish our food, unlike other hipster cafe where there's a constant line. Really hoping that this cafe won't be packed the next time I visit" #rouseondunlop

I feel that this is the best place for desserts! Especially love their combinations of sweet and salted. What's better is that it's halal!

Want a simple, affordable, tasty bowl of pho? This is just the spot. With so few places getting pho right, it's nice to have a decent selection of beef and chicken pho to count on. Perfect for a healthy, soulful meal, start with the beef salad and the spring rolls! *Halal-certified

And All Things Delicious is Tolido's Espresso Nook's newest neighbour, which offers a wide variety for halal-certified bakes such as Gula-Melaka Scones, Brownies and Galettes. The baker insists on using unprocessed ingredients such as unsalted butter organic ingredients so as to make their bakes taste more "natural" and it shows; clean yet flavourful treats indeed. They also share their shop space with Fictive Fingers that does pretty decent handprinted textile designs, if anyone is interested.

Known for their cakes and pies, The Royals Cafe has been around for a while now, and is a safe bet for affordable food that satisfies. Go for their most popular dish, Mee Siam, with fragrant hints of lemongrass, and lime that brightens it up. End off your meal with a slice of the Chocolate Truffle cake if you're feeling indulgent!

Located in Days Hotel in the middle of Balastier, 21 on Rajah serves up a mix of Mediterranean cuisine as well as Asian favourites. They have a good buffet spread, and also offer a la carte mains ranging from items like paella and poitrine de poulet, to laksa and chicken curry. They encompass as much of the Mediterranean spirit in their decor as they do in their food, with a white and blue restaurant interior surrounding your culinary experience of authentic flavours of the region.
*Halal-certified