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.
Positive Reviews
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.
Kelvin Yeo
Very cosy and nice setting of restaurant! Love it that it is a halal restaurant but also serve delic
A very cosy and nice restaurant setting! I love that it is a halal restaurant that also serves delicious Chinese fusion cuisine. It's also easier to bring colleagues here to eat together.
Jun Hong Tan
As all reviews have said, decent halal food. The restaurant is clean and spacious and good for big g
As all reviews have said, it's decent halal food. The restaurant is clean and spacious, making it good for big gatherings. We went on a weekday evening, so the crowd was lesser. We mainly ordered seafood dishes, so the total cost was on the higher side.
Safra or Home Team members get 10% off!
Andrew Tan
Got the family combo. Yu Sheng was different yet felt premium. Food is generally excellent and well
Got the family combo. The Yu Sheng was different yet felt premium. The food is generally excellent and well prepared. Our only complaint is that the fried noodles were too salty during our visit, which unfortunately led to a sore throat the next day. However, the flavor and texture were still good.
Staff are generally friendly, and the ambience is good, especially as it wasn't too crowded a little before peak dinner time. I will recommend this place to my friends around my area.
