Halal stalls at Old Airport Road Food Centre

Old Airport Road Food Centre, open since 1973 on the site of Singapore's first civil airport, is one of the island's largest and most celebrated hawker centres — over a hundred stalls, many of them decades-old names that food guides return to year after year. For halal-conscious diners it needs honest framing: the majority of stalls here are Chinese and not halal, but scattered among them is a worthwhile handful of Muslim-owned and halal-friendly stalls serving Malay and Indian-Muslim staples — think nasi padang, mee goreng, satay and drinks stalls. That makes Old Airport Road a centre you visit for the atmosphere and its specific halal stalls rather than for free-range grazing: know which stalls you're aiming for (this page lists the ones we've verified), and check the MUIS certificate or Muslim-owned signage at the stall itself before ordering. Dakota MRT on the Circle line is about five minutes' walk away, making it one of the easiest classic centres to reach.

Central1 halal stallNear Dakota7am–10pm

51 Old Airport Rd, Singapore 390051 · Directions →

Nasi Lemak Kukus Tradisional
#01-96
Nasi Lemak stall at Old Airport Road Food Centre (#01-96). Community-known halal — confirm on site.
Community ConfirmedView stall →

Good to know at Old Airport Road Food Centre

Heritage hawker centreNasi padangMee gorengSatayOld-school kopi & drinks
  • Most stalls here are not halal — come with specific halal stalls in mind rather than browsing freely.
  • Peak lunch is very crowded; mid-afternoon is the relaxed window.

Your questions, answered

Is Old Airport Road Food Centre halal?

No — and no hawker centre is. Old Airport Road is predominantly non-halal Chinese stalls, with a smaller number of Muslim-owned and halal-friendly stalls among them. Halal status is strictly per stall: use the verified stall list on this page and confirm the certificate or signage at the stall.

Why visit Old Airport Road if most stalls aren't halal?

It's one of Singapore's great heritage food centres — the atmosphere, the history and its specific Muslim-owned stalls make it worth a targeted visit, especially if you're eating with a mixed group where others want the famous non-halal names.

How do I get to Old Airport Road Food Centre?

It's at 51 Old Airport Road, about five minutes' walk from Dakota MRT on the Circle line. This page has a map and one-tap directions.

How Humble Halal verifies hawker listings

1. Official sources

We cross-check with MUIS HalalSG, NEA and operator information.

2. Community checks

Our community helps confirm halal status and update operations.

3. Regular updates

We review listings regularly to keep information accurate.

A discovery platform, not a certifier. Always verify certification on MUIS HalalSG.