Zam Zam Restaurant

Zam Zam Restaurant is one of Singapore's oldest and most revered Indian-Muslim eateries, with a history dating back to 1908. Located in the vibrant Kampong Glam district, this iconic establishment has maintained its reputation for over a century by preserving traditional recipes and cooking methods. The restaurant is particularly famous for its murtabak, a stuffed folded pancake filled with minced meat, eggs, and onions, fried to crispy perfection. Zam Zam's version is widely considered among the best in Singapore, with a perfect balance of crispy exterior and flavorful filling. Their biryani is equally renowned, featuring fragrant basmati rice cooked with aromatic spices and served with your choice of meat. Despite its popularity and the changing food landscape of Singapore, Zam Zam has maintained its authentic, no-frills approach to dining. The restaurant spans two floors of a heritage shophouse, with simple furnishings that have changed little over the decades. This preservation of tradition extends to their cooking, where dishes are still prepared according to time-honored recipes. What makes Zam Zam special is not just the quality of its food but its place in Singapore's culinary and cultural history. It has witnessed the transformation of Singapore from a colonial port to a modern city-state, all while serving consistently excellent food to generations of diners. For many Singaporeans, Zam Zam represents not just a meal but a connection to the nation's multicultural heritage and the enduring influence of Indian-Muslim cuisine on Singapore's food culture.