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Operating continuously since 1908 at the gateway of the historic Kampong Glam quarter right across from the Sultan Mosque, Singapore Zam Zam is a cultural and culinary icon of the nation. Renowned as the historic creator of the Singapore-style Murtabak, master dough twirlers flip dough paper-thin right in the open shopfront window before stuffing it with generous minced mutton, beef, chicken, or deer meat. A bustling two-storey multi-generational hub, it is a mandatory pilgrimage for foodies worldwide.
Signature Must-Try Dishes
Handcrafted house specialties and award-winning recipes recommended by food critics.
Signature Mutton / Deer Murtabak
Multi-layered pan-fried pancake stuffed with marinated minced mutton, beaten eggs, and diced onions, served with savory mutton curry dip.
Zam Zam Chicken Dum Biryani
Aromatic saffron and whole spice-steeped basmati rice served with a gigantic spiced chicken leg and pickled cucumber acar.
Crispy Beef Murtabak (Large)
Massive plate-sized crispy stuffed bread packed with spiced ground beef and scallions.
Mee Goreng Mamak Special
Wok-charred spicy yellow noodles tossed with lamb bits, fried bean curd, shredded cabbage, and calamansi lime.
Frothy Teh Tarik
Hand-pulled sweetened black tea with evaporated milk poured back and forth from height.
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Insider Tips for Travelers & Diners
- Head up to the second floor for full air conditioning and a view of the gold Sultan Mosque domes.
- A medium murtabak is very generous and easily shared between two people.