Halal stalls at Tekka Centre

Tekka Centre is Little India's landmark market and food centre, and one of the best places in Singapore for Indian-Muslim food. Its cooked-food floor is famous for a whole row of long-running briyani stalls — Tekka briyani is a category of its own, with dum-style rice, tender mutton and chicken drawing lunchtime queues — alongside prata, murtabak, teh tarik and Indian rojak. The wet market below includes butchers serving the halal-conscious community, and the whole building sits directly beside Little India MRT, making it one of the easiest centres to reach. Tekka is a mixed venue: alongside its many Muslim-run Indian stalls are Chinese and other non-halal stalls, so halal status remains a per-stall matter — most halal-relevant stalls here are Muslim-owned rather than MUIS-certified, and the certificate or ownership signage at the stall is your guide. For prayers, Masjid Abdul Gafoor on Dunlop Street and Masjid Angullia on Serangoon Road are both a short walk away.

Central2 halal stallsNear Little India MRT7am–9pm

665 Buffalo Rd, Singapore 210665 · Directions →

Allauddin's Briyani
#01-232
Biryani / Indian-Muslim stall at Tekka Centre (#01-232). Community-known halal — confirm on site.
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Yakader
#01-254
Indian-Muslim stall at Tekka Centre (#01-254). Community-known halal — confirm on site.
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Good to know at Tekka Centre

BriyaniPrata & murtabakIndian rojakTeh tarikWet market with halal butchers
  • Briyani stalls often sell out by mid-afternoon — lunch is the safe window.
  • The centre also houses clothing and goods stalls upstairs; it's a full Little India stop, not just a meal.

Prayer space nearby: Masjid Abdul Gafoor (Dunlop Street) and Masjid Angullia (Serangoon Road) are both within a short walk of Tekka Centre. Find a mosque →

Your questions, answered

Is Tekka Centre halal?

Tekka is a mixed hawker centre — many of its Indian food stalls are Muslim-owned, but Chinese and other non-halal stalls operate alongside them. Halal status belongs to individual stalls, so check for a MUIS certificate or Muslim-owned signage at each stall before ordering.

What is Tekka Centre famous for?

Briyani above all — its row of long-running briyani stalls is one of Singapore's best-known — plus prata, murtabak, Indian rojak and teh tarik, with a working wet market downstairs.

Is there a mosque near Tekka Centre?

Yes — Masjid Abdul Gafoor on Dunlop Street and Masjid Angullia on Serangoon Road are both a short walk away, so it's easy to pray and eat in one Little India trip.

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.

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