Hjh Maimunah is a halal-certified Malay and Indonesian restaurant, started in the 1990s by Mdm Mahiran Abdul Rahman when she was 27. Its flagship on Jalan Pisang, near Kampong Gelam and Bugis, serves nasi padang: rice with your choice of dishes from the counter. It opens early and closes on Sundays.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Kampong Gelam / Bugis
Best for
A halal nasi padang lunch near Kampong Gelam
Budget
Prices weren’t listed on the official page
Time to allow
45 minutes (suggestion)
Nearest MRT
Bugis
Good to know
Closed on Sundays
Why go?
It’s halal-certified and close to Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane.
It opens at 7.30am, so it works for an early lunch too.
What to do
01 · Pick your nasi padang
Choose dishes from the counter to go with your rice (suggestion: point and ask if you’re not sure what something is).
02 · Explore Kampong Gelam after
See our Sultan Mosque guide and our Haji Lane walk.
For the area’s history, see our Malay Heritage Centre guide.
Plan your visit
Address
11 Jalan Pisang, Singapore 199078
Opening hours
Mon to Sat 7.30am to 7pm; closed Sun
Getting there
Bugis MRT, then a walk towards Kampong Gelam (suggestion)
Tickets or booking
Walk in
Accessibility
Shophouse restaurant; ask about step-free access (suggestion)
Before you go
- Go before the lunch rush (suggestion); the best dishes go first.
- It’s closed on Sundays.
- Dress modestly if you’re visiting Sultan Mosque afterwards.
Jalan Pisang and Kampong Gelam
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Hjh Maimunah – Jalan Pisang outlet · Hjh Maimunah – about us
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Terence Ong (CC BY 2.5); Marcin Konsek (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Details come from the official pages linked below, checked on 21 October 2026. Photos are freely licensed from Wikimedia Commons and show the actual place unless the caption says otherwise. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.