The short answer
Singapore Zam Zam: what visitors should know first
Go if you eat meat or egg and want a Kampong Glam landmark with murtabak and briyani. The murtabak described by Migrationology is meat and egg filled, so strict vegetarians should look elsewhere or ask about vegetable options first.
History and context
The story behind Singapore Zam Zam
Several food and travel sites date Singapore Zam Zam to 1908 and place it on North Bridge Road facing Sultan Mosque. These are secondary sources and we found no founder history, so the date is reported rather than confirmed.
Useful facts
Singapore Zam Zam facts at a glance
- Location
- 697-699 North Bridge Road, Kampong Glam
- Dining style
- Casual Indian Muslim restaurant
- Signature order
- Try: mutton or chicken murtabak, teh tarik
- Reported since
- 1908 (secondary sources)
- Veg note
- Murtabak is meat and egg; ask first
- Good for
- Non-vegetarian families, heritage food
Why it matters
Why Singapore Zam Zam is worth your time
Zam Zam is tied to Kampong Glam's Indian Muslim history. The sources we opened give 1908 as its founding year, though that rests on food and travel sites and not an official record, so we treat it as reported.
The pleasure here is the setting and the dish: a murtabak eaten across from a major mosque, in a part of Singapore where Malay, Arab and Indian foods meet. It will not suit every Raahzo reader, since the filling is meat and egg, but for non-vegetarian families it is one of the clearest local food landmarks in the area.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Murtabak
A stuffed, fried flatbread, with mutton or chicken in several sizes.
- 02
Curry sauce
The mutton version comes with a curry-leaf curry on the side.
- 03
Mosque setting
The restaurant faces Sultan Mosque, so pair it with a visit.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The main order is murtabak, a stuffed, fried flatbread that Migrationology describes as blending Arab and Indian flavours. It comes with mutton or chicken in several sizes, and the mutton version arrives with a curry sauce flavoured with curry leaves.
The same article names teh tarik, the spiced milk tea, as the drink to order. It also mentions nasi briyani as another speciality of the house. A medium murtabak was listed at S$8 when the article was written, but prices have likely moved.
Share a murtabak between two or three people, since it is filling. The sources we opened do not say which dishes are vegetarian, so a vegetarian family should ask staff before sitting down. It is a good stop after visiting the mosque, once you have confirmed the hours.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm hours before you go
- Ask about vegetarian options
- Share one large murtabak
- Pair with Sultan Mosque
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 697-699 North Bridge Road, opposite Sultan Mosque, Kampong Glam
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Mid-afternoon, away from meal peaks
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is on the street across from Sultan Mosque, about a ten-minute walk from Bugis MRT. Our sources do not describe steps or seating, so ask on arrival if you need an easy table.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is mentioned. Migrationology reports 7am-11pm daily, but that may have changed, so confirm hours. Vegetarians should ask what is available before ordering.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is on the street across from Sultan Mosque, about a ten-minute walk from Bugis MRT. Our sources do not describe steps or seating, so ask on arrival if you need an easy table.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Zam Zam vegetarian?
No. The murtabak described is filled with meat and egg. We did not find vegetarian dishes named, so ask staff.
How old is Zam Zam?
Sources report 1908, but this comes from secondary sites.
Where is it?
On North Bridge Road across from Sultan Mosque, a short walk from Arab Street.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
