Singapore's dining scene is set for an interesting change in 2024 with the Goods & Services Tax (GST) hike from 8% to 9%. However, several popular eateries have decided not to pass this increase on to their customers. These include:

Beauty in the Pot

Paradise Group absorbs the GST for a limited period in January for its hotpot chain and other brands, with some conditions for Citi cardholders and PGR members​​.

Beauty in The Pot

11 Tanjong Katong Rd, #03-38, KINEX 437157

Beauty in The Pot @ Jewel

78 Airport Blvd., #B2 - 224, Singapore 819666

Beauty in The Pot at NEX

23 Serangoon Central, #02-01, Singapore 556083

Beauty in The Pot at The Centrepoint

176 Orchard Rd, #05-16 The Centrepoint, Singapore 238843

Beauty in The Pot at VivoCity

1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-08A, Singapore 098585

Beauty in The Pot at The Star Vista

1 Vista Exchange Green, #02-24, Singapore 138617

Beauty in The Pot at Westgate

3 Gateway Dr, #03-10, Singapore 608532

^{Photo: ODOCO Agency Singapore • Poh Soh Lee • Timothy Tan • Shawn • Travel & Food Lover}

Tamjai Samgor

This Hong Kong mixian chain has adjusted its menu prices to absorb the GST, offering bowls of mixian starting from $8​​.

TamJai SamGor Mixian

180 Kitchener Road, #B2-53/54, City Square Mall, Singapore 208539

TamJai SamGor Mixian

133 New Bridge Rd, #01-01 Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413

TamJai SamGor Mixian Junction 8

9 Bishan Pl, B1-20 Junction 8, Singapore 579837

TamJai SamGor Mixian

3 Temasek Blvd, #B1-126, Singapore 038983

TamJai SamGor Mixian VivoCity

1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2, #28 Vivocity, 098585

TamJai SamGor Mixian

311 New Upper Changi Rd, #B1-52 Bedok Mall, Singapore 467360

TamJai SamGor Mixian

3155 Commonwealth Ave W, #03-53, Singapore 129588

Tamjai SamGor Mixian Funan

107 North Bridge Rd, #B1-24 Funan, Singapore 179105

TamJai SamGor Mixian Express Parkway Parade

80 Marine Parade Rd, Parkway Parade Food Republic MR03, Singapore 449269

TamJai SamGor Mixian The Seletar Mall

33 Sengkang W Ave, B1-01 The Seletar Mall, Singapore 797653

TamJai SamGor Mixian Lot One

21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, Lot One, B1-10/11, 689812

^{Photo: A G • Ming • Jolene Lim • Kiko • Andrew Lee}

La Petite Cuisine

A French restaurant in Little India, offering GST-free and service charge-free dining with meals like a $74 three-course French dinner​​.

La Petite Cuisine

11 Sam Leong Rd, #04-05 Trio Building, Singapore 207903

^{Photo: La Petite Cuisine • moulaiko Xiaohui • Fel Ong • Michael Tan}

Seletar Hill Restaurant

A 32-year-old Sichuan restaurant, famous for its Camphor Tea Smoked Duck, with prices inclusive of GST​​.

Seletar Hill Restaurant

16 Jln Selaseh, Singapore 808440

^{Photo: Kenny Chua • Lex and May Properties • Lim AS • Matthew Phang}

Bar Bar Black Sheep

Known for its affordable drinks and a variety of food options, this bar maintains nett prices on its menu​​.

Bar Bar Black Sheep

879/881 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 279892

^{Photo: Bar Bar Black Sheep • Chyan Phang • Tianyu Shao • Kaserine Tse} 

Saizeriya

A budget-friendly Italian dining chain that keeps its food prices reasonable without adding GST or service charge​​.

Saizeriya

190 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #02-514, Mall 310190

180 Kitchener Road, #B2-55/56, City Square Mall, Singapore 208539

101 Thomson Rd, B1-32/33 United Square, Singapore 307591

12 Kallang Avenue, #03-07/08, Aperia Mall, Singapore 339511

277 Orchard Rd, B2-11, Singapore 238858

133 New Bridge Rd, #02-10 Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413

6 Raffles Blvd, #02-207 Marina Square, Singapore 039594

23 Serangoon Central, #01-61/62 NEX, Singapore 556083

10 Paya Lebar Rd, #04-13 PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057

51 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-01 51@AMK, Singapore 569922

90 Hougang Avenue 10, #02-24, Hougang Mall, Singapore 538766

1 Hougang Street 91, #01-38, Singapore 538692

1 Vista Exchange Green, #01-44/45 The Star Vista, Singapore 138617

205 Hougang St 21, #02-26/29 Heartland Mall, Singapore 530205

33 Sengkang W Ave, #02-K1/K2/K3, Singapore 797653

460 Alexandra Rd, #01-30/31, Singapore 119963

445 Bedok North Street 1, #01-01 Djitsun Mall, Singapore 469661

321 Clementi Ave 3, #02-05/06/07 321 Clementi, Singapore 129905

11 Rivervale Cres, #02-09 Rivervale Mall, Singapore 545082

17 Petir Rd, B1-20/21/22, Singapore 678278

10 Tampines Central 1, 04-23, Singapore 529536

681 Punggol Dr., #03-07/08 Oasis Terraces, Singapore 820681

3 Simei Street 6, #03-04 Eastpoint Mall, Singapore 528833

604 Sembawang Rd, B1-15/16 Sembawang Shopping Centre, Singapore 758459

5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #B1-44/45, Changi City Point, Singapore 486038

1 Pasir Ris Central St 3, #03 - 11 / 12 / 13 White Sands, Singapore 518457

2 Yishun Walk, #01-02 HomeTeamNS Khatib, Singapore 767944

30 Sembawang Dr, #03-18/19 Sun Plaza, Singapore 757713

21 Choa Chu Kang North 6, #01-17, Singapore 689578

6 Woodlands Square, #B2-22, Woods Square Mall, Singapore 737737

112 E Coast Rd, #01-11/12/13, Singapore 428802

5 Stadium Walk, #01-02/03 Kallang Leisure Park, Singapore 397693

^{Photo: JM • W Y • Ferdian Gunawan • Andy Lim}

Yakiniku Like

A Japanese yakiniku chain offering grill-it-yourself sets without GST or service charge​​.

Yakiniku Like

3 Temasek Blvd, #02-603 / 604, Singapore 038983

10 Paya Lebar Rd, #B1-28 PLQ Mall, Singapore 409057

Junction 8, Bishan Pl, #01-40 9, 579837

53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 AMK Hub, B1, #21, 569933

1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-60, Singapore 098585

313 Orchard Rd, #B2 - 01, Singapore 238895

01 Sengkang Square, #04 - 06, Singapore 545078

3 Gateway Dr, #03-06 Westgate, Singapore 608532

^{Photo: Daniel Gantenbein • Mr Food Uncle}

Marché Mövenpick

Known for its market-style food courts with GST-inclusive prices and no service charge (except at the Jem outlet)​​.

Marché Mövenpick

3 Temasek Boulevard Suntec City (Tower 3, #01-612 to 614 East wing, 038983

313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895

1 HarbourFront Walk, #03 - 14 VivoCity, Singapore 098585

50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #01-03, Singapore 608549

Marché Mövenpick Suntec City 3 Temasek Blvd, #01 - 612 / 613 / 614, Singapore 038983

Ikea

The furniture giant's eateries will not see a price hike, maintaining current pricing for its menu items​​.

IKEA Alexandra

317 Alexandra Rd, Level 1, Singapore 159965

60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764

50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #02-12/13/14 #03-15/16/17, #04-20/21/22, Singapore 608549

^{Photo: liang xiao • dogcom sg • Sherman TBH • F L • Dendy Hong}

Habitat Coffee

A cafe offering Western-style brunch platters and other dishes without passing the GST to customers​​.

Habitat Coffee

803 King George's Ave, #01-242/244, Singapore 200803

^{Photo: Habitat Coffee • Sanjeev Yadav • Starrie Lee • Eunice Lam}

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These eateries provide a diverse range of dining experiences, from casual to gourmet, all while easing the burden of the GST increase on their customers.