Islamic Restaurant was founded in 1921 on North Bridge Road by M. Abdul Rahiman, who had been master chef to the Alsagoff family. Its signature is beryani, saffron rice cooked with seasoned meats. The founder’s grandson runs it today, and it is open daily from 10am to 9pm.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Kampong Gelam
Best for
A heritage halal beryani meal
Budget
Not listed on the official site
Time to allow
1 hour (suggestion)
Nearest MRT
Bugis
Good to know
Dine-in closes on Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji
Why go?
It has served beryani on North Bridge Road for more than a century, and the family still runs it.
It’s open every day, including evenings.
What to do
01 · Order the beryani
The restaurant says the beryani was once reserved for the Alsagoff household and their guests, and the founder made it available to everyone.
02 · Know the story
Its past customers include Singapore’s first President, Yusof Ishak, and former President S.R. Nathan, according to the restaurant.
03 · Walk Kampong Gelam
See our Sultan Mosque guide and our Haji Lane walk.
Plan your visit
Address
735 North Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore
Opening hours
Daily 10am to 9pm
Getting there
Bugis MRT, then walk along North Bridge Road (suggestion)
Tickets or booking
Reservations online; enquiry@islamic.sg or +65 8499 1921
Accessibility
Ground-floor unit (#01-01); ask about step-free access (suggestion)
Before you go
- Dine-in is closed on Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji, but pre-orders and delivery still run.
- It takes major credit cards and mobile payments.
- There are vegetarian-friendly dishes, according to the FAQ.
North Bridge Road, Kampong Gelam
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Islamic Restaurant – about · Islamic Restaurant – FAQ
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Rainer Halama (CC BY-SA 4.0); 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.