Mana Lagi stands as a versatile halal food court concept that embodies the spirit of Singapore's neighborhood dining culture, with multiple strategic locations across Tampines Street 43, Stirling Road, and Hougang Green Shopping Mall. This establishment has positioned itself as a community-focused dining destination that serves the daily meal needs of local families with its diverse menu spanning Western, Japanese, Chinese noodles, and curry rice options. The restaurant's name, "Mana Lagi" (meaning "where else" in Malay), perfectly captures its role as the go-to neighborhood eatery where residents can reliably find satisfying, halal-certified comfort food at affordable prices.
The menu at Mana Lagi showcases impressive culinary diversity, featuring popular items like sizzling teppan dishes with beef and chicken options, crispy Chicken Katsu, flavorful chicken chop with rich brown sauce, aromatic curry rice with various protein selections, gourmet burgers, comforting fish soup, and traditional laksa. This multi-cuisine approach allows the restaurant to cater to varying taste preferences within the same family or group, making it an ideal destination for communal dining. The kitchen focuses on generous portion sizes and fresh ingredients, ensuring that diners receive exceptional value for money while enjoying the comfort food flavors that make neighborhood dining special.
As a MUIS halal-certified establishment accepting CDC vouchers and modern payment methods like PayNow, Mana Lagi demonstrates its commitment to serving Singapore's diverse community with both accessibility and convenience. The restaurant's success across multiple heartland locations reflects the strong demand for reliable, affordable halal dining options that don't compromise on variety or quality. Despite occasional longer wait times that speak to its popularity, Mana Lagi continues to serve as a vital community gathering place where neighbors can enjoy satisfying meals in a relaxed, family-friendly environment that celebrates Singapore's multicultural dining heritage.
I've never eaten such an unappetizing meal. I had ordered the mixed grill set, on the menu it looked
I've never eaten such an unappetizing meal. I had ordered the mixed grill set; on the menu, it looked good, however, when the food came, it looked rather sad. The fries were soggy and the coleslaw wasn't fresh. The meat was like biting into rubber; it was hard to take another bite. There was a gamey taste in the lamb, and everything was sloshed in black pepper sauce to cover up the taste. This is a lame and pathetic excuse of a "mixed grill". The "teh halia" or the ginger tea was extremely sweet, enough to give a person diabetes, and it came cold. Overall, I can see why there are no customers in this establishment. I rarely give restaurants bad reviews, but this really did it for me. 0/10. I left unhappy and unsatisfied, a waste of $42.
Koh Thye
There is only three table , waiting the food for 30-40 minute the end found a hair inside the sambal
There are only three tables. We waited 30-40 minutes for the food, and in the end, found a hair inside the sambal. My hair is brown, so it couldn't have been mine. I ordered Nasi Lemak with fried chicken and still had to wait for 40 minutes.
Fran
This restaurant never seems to be crowded. Decided to give it a try during dinner. They had big spac
This restaurant never seems to be crowded. We decided to give it a try during dinner. They have a lot of space.
We had the spaghetti with grilled chicken chop, grilled chicken chop, and fried dory fish with rice.
The food tasted quite reasonable and wasn't very expensive. If you're hungry and happen to be nearby, you can give it a try to fill your belly.
On the downside, the ginger tea (halia) was super sweet and could guarantee diabetes. Fortunately, the staff were kind enough to redo another cup with less sugar.
Overall, I wouldn't say it's fantastic or poor. There's room for improvement and they could add more dishes to the menu.
Leon Tan
This place has potential to be better but several things are a major letdown.
Food; I got the mixed
This place has potential to be better, but several things were a major letdown.
Food: I got the mixed grill, and what came out was a sloppy, greasy mess doused in black pepper sauce, so basically everything tasted the same. The lamb was not fresh and tasted gamey (and I'm someone who likes lamb); the pork and beef were overcooked and rubbery. The fries and coleslaw were pathetic compared to the photos presented. Their Asian fare looked more palatable.
Venue: There was air conditioning, which was great, but it was so cold that your food got cold in no time too.
Service: Pretty average and standard. We were served by a larger, middle-aged guy in glasses who was quite gruff. It wouldn’t hurt to smile and be more welcoming.
False Advertising: There’s a QR code by the counter advertising the odds of upgrading to a set meal. One would think that’s a form of membership with incentives for becoming a member. In reality, you get directed to a financial advisory firm who will ring you to sell their products and services, and you have to sit through a sales pitch before getting a $10 voucher.
Positive Reviews
Seraphina Tan
The Cheesy beef burger is heavenly! Good job! 💪👍 I ate everything so fast that I didn't even manage
The Cheesy beef burger is heavenly! Good job! I ate everything so fast that I didn't even manage to take a photo.
Don Tan (DonTan)
This is the 2nd time that I ate at this shop since it opened a few years ago.
Ordered the fried chi
This is my second time eating at this shop since it opened a few years ago. I ordered the fried chicken cutlet, which came with a generous spread of coleslaw, fries, and a fried bun. The quality is average, but the portions are big. I was quite surprised that they also sell other dishes at a good price. I will come back again. They accept CDC. The portion was too big for me; I only finished one of the two cutlets. $8.90
Xiang Rong
i try their chicken cutlets rice that was biggest portion and taste nice and their have specialist b
I tried their chicken cutlet rice, which was a big portion and tasted nice. They also have a special offer: buy 2 get 1 free on cheesy tornado. The place is comfortable too.
Ria Ar
We usually goto Hawker at Hougang Green for our breakfast. Tried here first time today, Ramen and
We usually go to the hawker centre at Hougang Green for our breakfast. We tried here for the first time today, having the Ramen and Soft Boil Egg breakfast set. It was well worth the price. The ramen with chicken tasted really good . I will try other bread combinations next time. The two different sauces for the eggs were so good; we're going to come again regularly. It's a good, spacious place for families, and it looks fresh.
M. Lim
Had lunch with colleagues. Like the very decent sized portions. Not bad overall 😊
Had lunch with colleagues. Liked the very decent-sized portions. Not bad overall
