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Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Singaporean
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Eating biryani there is my favourite, But when I bought to takeaway i ask for the black / dark colour masalah gravy but you guys gave me other sauce instead of what I requested, if there's chargers or limited I don't mind paying hence I...travel long way from 1 end to another. Overall the food is nice but for the takeaway really disappointed and alot of time I've being in the same situation ONLY this round I make the review not to dropped your reputation but to stronghold the weakest part of your business.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

y the service was done is bad enough to say no to zam zam. We waited 20mins plus for Bryani the ppl come in after us food was serve to them faster then for 2 customers. If you as the restaurant cannot manage large groups...of ppl u should tell ppl waiting time. We had to self service to take utensil as well. I see ppl self service take plates and utensils .. the cashier ger was horrible and rude. How can a cashier speak so rudely to a customer? If ur server guy didn’t give a customer the receipt then YOU AS THE CASHIER should go ask the sever to give the receipt not ask the customer go back up stairs ask for receipt a bit stupid right? Then if you feel overwhelmed cause to many ppl then u as the cashier should tell ppl this “I’m sorry please que this way to make payment..” I don’t believe this the first time people has complained about the management style of zam zam. If you know lunch hour is the peak hour and that tourist are returning to SG doesn’t it make a lot more sense to have more people in the restaurant? Else turn down ppl don’t keep can can can … if u have tourist then just close for the day. the food however was also disappointing standard dropped.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023

located near arab st, Zam Zam has been around since 1890 and serves the most delicious murtabak (stuffed roti) and verious dahl dips... Its crowded and you may need to wai, but the wait will reward! A must go if in Sinagpore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023

Order mutton briyani for lunch. But only receive mutton bone instead. No meat at all. It was fully bone in the briyani. Super disappointed. I actually prefer zamzam then victory but when this happened, just makes me so mad. Please work in a halal way....Dont cheap people's money like thisMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 11 September 2023

OMG...the best meal ever and pretty cheap too. Situated in Arab district, we sat at a table on the "footpath", about 1 metre from moving traffic, but it was also about the experience. We had Murtabak chicken and beef. $6sing each and a couple of...drinks. It was so tasty we will definately visit again.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 September 2023 via mobile

Lived up to its hype. Fast service and affordable. We had the chicken and the mutton. The dipping sauces were delicious. Both very different. Highly recommend!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 25 August 2023 via mobile

Can’t go past the murtabak in this busy spot. One of my favourite Singapore food experiences. And at $6 for a small size (which definitely wasn’t small by my standards) it’s great value. Murtabaks come in four sizes and chicken, beef, lamb, sardine and tuna....Don’t be put off if it looks packed, there’s a big upstairs dining area.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

Was recommended to come here by local work colleagues. Very glad we did. The food was just delicious. We had the chicken murtabak and it was crispy, tasty and perfectly spiced. On my list to eat here again next time we return to Singapore.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 4 June 2023 via mobile

Yuckiest Biryani Ever (if you can call it a Biryani to start with)! Gosh the reviews are so misleading - this place sucks, the food is sub-standard if the so called biryani is anything to go with. Tried the chicken murtabak - it was edible....I just can’t get over the chicken and rice they called biryani - being a hardcore biryani geek - this place failed miserably.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 June 2023 via mobile

One of our favourite restaurants in Bugis and one we revisited many times. Prices here are cheap for Singapore standards, and the portion sizes are hearty. Highly recommend the chicken curry with rice side dish, and also the murtabak, which comes with delicious dips. Everything...here is so tasty, and all served with a friendly smile on the staffs face. There’s a reason this place is so long standing, as it has got the food nailed. NB try to pay in cash as card has an extra charge. Would absolutely recommend!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 May 2023

It was an Order of Murtabak for Delivery Service. It was expensive (Hotel just next door) . It was already smelling strange. 2 days in the fridge it was stinking! There is a small lane behind the restaurant. Go for a walk there to see,...how 'clean' it is.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 10 May 2023 via mobile

Frequent this restaurant but service never gets better. Always kept waiting for my takeaway lunches only to realise they have forgotten my order. Service doesn’t improve since they have endless stream of customers

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 4 April 2023 via mobile

I like Zam Zam, it is something of an institution. We returned after an enforced break. The building is meant to be old, it is, and a bit knocked about. The murtabak is special. There is a problem. Some concessions have to be made to...21st Century Singapore. The toilets are only useable by the really desperate and entered through the preparation and storage part of the restaurant. Cheap eats, don’t expect much money to be spent on decor but this place is busy. No excuse.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 25 March 2023

Let's be very honest on this restaurant. The food is below paranoid unsatisfactory. There are many many other restaurants that served an awesome briyani that Zam Zam. The stalls in Tekka (Little India) and various stand alone briyani such as one that is now on...at the Night Bazaar Haji Lane area is awesome. It is always sold out if you are late. Zam Zam standard is over rated. The lamb shank briyani was terrible; the lamb shank that cost $20 was tough and the marination did not soaked in. The briyani rice that is named DUM briyani was not dum briyani. It was ordinary; there was not casher nuts, cardamon, coriander leaves or even raisins. The rice was a pale shadow from the briyani against one of the stall during the Ramadan Bazaar. I will not recommend Zam Zam to anyone anymore. My brother-in-law ordered the mutton briyani and trust me it came with a small tiny piece and it was tough. My spouse order bee-soon goreng and it came soggy. Those of you who really know what is briyani should be honest and not recommend of Zam Zam.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 9 February 2023

Still a Did not fail to provide a cheap good traditional food in Singaporevery good local food Definitely know it’s good when the locals eat there

Date of visit: January 2023
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Response from KA_Gantner | Reviewed this property |
Street parking is readily available or use the basement carpark at the Golden Landmark just across the street.
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Yes, they do.The staff are very friendly.
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Yes, Zam Zam offers takeaway services.

Zam Zam is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 3.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5