Rasa Istimewa stands as a pioneering halal-certified restaurant chain that has uniquely positioned itself to offer Chinese-style halal seafood cuisine across three distinctive waterfront locations in Singapore since 2012. The name "Rasa Istimewa" translates to "special taste," reflecting their passion for bringing exceptional flavors to Singapore's local food scene through their innovative approach to halal Asian seafood dining combined with Malay, Western, and Mediterranean culinary influences.
The restaurant's three strategic locations showcase Singapore's natural beauty: their flagship Woodlands Waterfront outlet operates uniquely on an existing jetty overlooking Johor Straits with panoramic views of both Malaysian and Singaporean shores, while their Pasir Ris Park location nestles within lush beachfront greenery, and their SAFRA Jurong venue offers fully air-conditioned indoor spaces with professional AV facilities for intimate weddings and corporate events.
Rasa Istimewa has successfully created a niche in Singapore's competitive halal dining landscape by combining scenic waterfront dining with diverse menu offerings that cater to various palates while maintaining strict halal certification standards. Their signature dishes like cereal prawns and hot plate tofu, alongside comprehensive catering services for Muslim weddings and corporate functions, have established them as a trusted destination for both everyday dining and special celebrations, operating daily with extended weekend hours to maximize accessibility.
Our first visit for a weekday dinner. We were seated near to the kitchen and I couldn’t feel the air
This was our first visit for a weekday dinner. We were seated near the kitchen and I couldn't feel the air conditioning; it seemed to be broken. The standing fan was also not switched on.
The seafood hor fun was very good. However, the chicken nasi goreng could be improved. There was very little chicken meat.
The menu offers a wide variety to cater to various cuisines.
I will be reviewing this restaurant again next month and hope to upgrade my rating to four stars. Please let me know who I should contact.
L. Tan
Had early dinner about 4.30 pm. The menu was quite varied, with plenty of options to choose from, wh
Had an early dinner around 4:30 pm. The menu was quite varied, with plenty of options to choose from, which was nice. The food was okay. Portions were generous, so it's good value if dining in a group or with family.
The highlight was definitely the view. The restaurant sits right by the water, and the scenery was beautiful. It's a great spot to just relax and enjoy the surroundings.
However, the restaurant didn't really make the most of its amazing location. The atmosphere was a bit flat and lacked the kind of vibe expected from a place with such a great setting. It could have been a lot more inviting or lively.
Nevertheless, a nice place overall.
Positive Reviews
Imran bin Ibrahim
1st week of my Army Reservist ICT done, time to unwind a little bit before we go again. A great esca
First week of my Army Reservist ICT is done, time to unwind a little before we go again. A great escape, especially for the magnificent open view of the Johore Straits. I always will, and will always come back to this place to dine. The next best thing to dine when you are a Northerner. Great service as usual, great views, and of course, a great crowd.
Lion King
Menu variety is good
Price reasonable
Food is delicious
Wonderful sea view of Johor Straits
Worth th
The menu variety is good, and the prices are reasonable. The food is delicious, complemented by a wonderful sea view of the Johor Straits. It's worth the travel time.
Andrew Chua
A little walk from the Waterfront Park, on the Jetty.
Good chir char food, reasonable pricing , port
A short walk from the Waterfront Park, located on the Jetty. Good 'zi char' food with reasonable pricing and portion sizes. Warning: the ice kacang ($4.50) is a huge portion. Three of us shared but couldn't finish it. We will come again to try other dishes. Price is great!
Mardi Ismail
Ate the seafood shellout during mother's day and the food was really good. Everything was fresh and
Ate the seafood shellout during Mother's Day and the food was really good. Everything was fresh and premium ingredients were used.
Jafri Amin
I would like to thank all the staff serving us as quickly as possible for our iftar.
The food was n
I would like to thank all the staff for serving us as quickly as possible for our iftar.
The food was delivered just before breaking of fast, which was appreciated. I understand that with this type of system, there will inevitably be delays for one or two dishes (which for us was the ala carte dish, Mee Hon Kong). Nevertheless, the rest of the meal was nice, except for the Tom Yum Soup (which tasted bland). Apart from that, we had a wonderful experience there.
Would recommend others to iftar there. It's slightly pricey, but for the service and ambience, it is well deserved.
