Bumbu Restaurant

Written by Sarah Ong | September 27, 2024

Image: Bumbu Restaurant

Address

44 Kandahar Street
Singapore 198897

Phone

+65 6392 8628

Opening hours

Tue to Sun 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 22:00

Located in the historic Kampong Glam, Bumbu is a small but good Halal restaurant serving Thai, Indonesian and Peranakan dishes at very reasonable prices. This antique-themed little gem is housed in a quaint shop house, celebrating the beauty of the past.

Highlights:

Serving Thai and Indonesian cuisine with a twist: Want some Thai style Halal foods? Bumbu restaurant has a wide selection of Thai dishes with all-time favourites like Mango Salad, Tom Yum Seafood and Green Curry Chicken to please your taste buds. And let your palate travel without making a move by ordering some Indonesian signature dishes such as Tahu Telor and Beef Rendang.
Charming ambience with lovely Peranakan antiques: The place is decorated with beautiful Peranakan antiques and photographs, collected by the owner himself. Marble tables and doors with carved motifs give this restaurant an old-world charm while Peranakan screens separating tables from each other create a private world for each group of diners.
Buffet is available at below S$20: Bumbu’s buffet line features more than 20 mains and a wide selection of desserts. It is like a mini Asian buffet that offers foodies chance to sample a lot of beautiful dishes from Thai, Indonesian and Peranakan cuisines.
Complimentary papadoms of two kinds are served after being seated. Free crispies are always a delight.
Pleasant staff and quick service: At Bumbu, the delicious yet affordable foods are always accompanied by pleasant service. Staff is friendly and efficient, accommodating and delivering a pretty fast service.

MENU: Bumbu has a decent-sized a la carte menu with selections from Appetisers, Soups, Beef, Poultry, Seafood, Fish, Vegetable & Tofu, Rice & Noodles, and Desserts. A range of set menus, designed to cater for different group sizes, is also on offer.

RECOMMENDED DISHES

Tahu Telor
Beef Rendang
Pandan Leaf Chicken
Tom Yum Seafood Soup
Bumbu Salad
Sambal Kangkong
Steam Fish in Spicy Lime Sauce
Fried Fish with House Chilli
Fish Maw Soup
Tapioca with Coconut Cream
Steamed Custard Pumpkin

AMBIENCE: Bumbu has a relaxed, homely atmosphere with beautiful ornate furniture. Showcasing two dining areas, one downstairs with a few large tables and one upstairs in a high ceiling room, this 60-seat restaurant is a comfortable place for a leisurely dining experience.

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

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