Is Astons Specialities Halal in Singapore?

Astons Specialities is the western grill chain that made affordable steaks and chops a Singapore staple, and its halal status confuses more diners than almost any other brand here. The reason is simple: the same group runs a separate halal-certified sister brand with an almost identical menu. The register answer for Astons Specialities is at the top of this page; here is the context around it.

What Astons says

The Astons Group operates multiple brands, including Astons Specialities and Andes by Astons. The group’s answer for Muslim diners lives on the Andes website, which states, “Being halal-certified and MUIS-accredited, ANDES is the answer to the calling of our Muslim friends for scrumptious and affordable steaks and western cuisine in Singapore.” The same page describes Andes as “an alter-ego of ASTONS Specialities where the menu is almost identical,” using the same quality of ingredients. Astons Specialities itself, the original line, has not published a halal certification for its own outlets, and the group’s positioning makes clear that Andes is the brand built to carry the certification.

What this means for you

This is a rare case where the uncertified brand has an official certified twin. If you walk into an outlet signed Astons Specialities, you are at the original line, which is not the certified one. If the signboard says Andes by Astons, you are at the certified sister brand, whose outlets you can verify in the register. The two names look similar on mall directories, so check the exact brand name before you queue.

Certified alternatives

For a western grill meal backed by the register, start here:

Andes by Astons - the certified sibling with the near-identical steak, chicken and seafood menu, the obvious first choice.
Restaurants - the register category for certified sit-down western and grill options beyond the Astons family.
Swensen’s - a certified full-service western restaurant when the table wants variety beyond grills.

To check any specific outlet, use the register search with the outlet name or the mall’s postal code.

Frequently asked questions

Is Astons Specialities MUIS halal-certified?

No premises under the name Astons Specialities appear in the MUIS halal establishments register as of 5 July 2026. Not being listed is not a ruling that the food is not halal - certification is voluntary - but it means there is no MUIS certificate to verify.

What is the difference between Astons Specialities and Andes by Astons?

Both belong to the same restaurant group and serve western grill fare, but they are separate brands with separate kitchens. Andes by Astons is the halal-certified line, while Astons Specialities is the original line, so the name on the storefront determines which one you are actually at.

Is the Andes by Astons menu similar to the Astons Specialities menu?

The brand describes Andes as an alter-ego of Astons Specialities with an almost identical menu, using the same quality of ingredients. Diners who want the Astons-style steak and chops experience under certification are pointed to Andes rather than the original line.