Umar Ali cafe

★ 4.3(143)on Googlebukit merah

719 Havelock Rd, Singapore 169644

Dine-inTakeout

9088 1807

Opening Hours

Today (Wednesday)Open 24 hours

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere80

Consistency50

Food quality70

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 11 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take on Umar Ali cafe in Bukit Merah is that it offers a mixed experience, with some patrons praising its affordability and generous portions, while others find the food quality inconsistent, especially when compared to its River Valley branch.

We note that dishes like the kuey tiao goreng special and chicken cutlet receive positive remarks for flavour and portion size.

The prata, particularly the prata kosong and tissue prata, is frequently highlighted as crispy, flaky, and buttery, with some reviewers claiming it surpasses competitors on the same street.

However, there are criticisms regarding the curry lacking depth, soggy thosai, and occasional order inaccuracies.

Service generally appears to be a strong point, with staff described as friendly and efficient.

We also observe the unique detail of Quran recitation playing in the background, which some customers appreciate.

While the pricing is considered affordable, specific dish prices are not consistently provided across reviews.

We think Umar Ali is a good option for those seeking reliable prata and certain Malay dishes in the Bukit Merah area, but manage expectations for other menu items.

It's a reliable everyday option, not a destination meal.

Signature

prata kosong

Price

Below $25/person

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Umar Ali cafe in Bukit Merah receives mixed but generally positive feedback.

Customers frequently praise the friendly and efficient staff, good value for money, and specific dishes like the crispy prata, flavourful kuey tiao goreng, and well-fried chicken cutlet.

However, some patrons find the food, particularly the prata and curry, to be average or inconsistent, with occasional order errors and soggy thosai noted.

Friendly and efficient staffValue for money / affordabilityCrispy prata and flavourful kuey tiao gorengInconsistent food quality (prata, curry, thosai)Order accuracy issues

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★ri fieschi· 5 months ago

first time i came here with my mom i ordered cheese fries and bandung while i mom ordered butter naan and teh tarik. their staff is friendly and good customer service, fast to serve. really highly re…

★★★★★Isaac Sam· 6 months ago

A rather disappointing visit compared to the reliable River Valley branch. The prata was average, the curry lacked depth, and even the teh tarik fell short. Though the place is clean and new, the food…

★★★★★zoe ivy· 8 months ago

Food is mediocre, service is 50% hit rate only with the remaining 50% having our orders wrong. 🤦‍♀️ Plain Thosai was soggy & soft, not the crispy type. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

★★★★★Natasha Lee· 10 months ago

Decided to try this new place with my partner and we loved it. Had the kuey tiao goreng special & chicken cutlet. Kuey tiao goreng was flavourful, very generous amount of cockles, prawn was cooked wel…

★★★★★Sherry Wong· 11 months ago

prata here is crispy, flaky, buttery, served fresh and piping hot! have eaten here many times, my favs: 1. prata kosong 2. tissue prata 3. long beans (hope they have it more often) 4. butter milk chi…

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