Iyyara is a mobile app that aggregates over 2,300 halal‑certified restaurants, cafés and food outlets across Singapore into a single searchable database. Users can locate nearby halal options using geolocation, filter by cuisine, price or ratings, and contribute updates to keep listings current. The iOS and Android apps provide offline caching and map integration for fast, reliable discovery.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Consumers in Singapore who require halal-certified food often face fragmented information, requiring multiple searches across disparate sources to locate compliant restaurants, cafés, and food outlets. This makes it time‑consuming to identify suitable dining options, especially when looking for specific cuisines or nearby locations.
Solution
Iyyara offers a mobile application that consolidates halal‑friendly dining establishments across Singapore into a single searchable platform. Users can enter an address or venue name and instantly retrieve a list of nearby halal options, filtered by cuisine, price range, or user ratings. The app covers a spectrum from major restaurant chains to neighborhood eateries, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Listings are regularly updated and can be contributed by users, keeping the database current. The service is available on both iOS and Android, providing on‑the‑go access for residents and visitors alike.
Target Audience
The primary users are Muslim residents and visitors in Singapore seeking reliable halal dining options, as well as families and professionals who prefer a consolidated, location‑aware food discovery tool.
Features
- Centralized database of over 2,300 halal‑certified food venues, indexed by location and cuisine type
- Geolocation‑based search with address autocomplete and distance sorting
- Multi‑criteria filters (e.g., cuisine, price, dietary tags) to narrow results quickly
- User‑generated content workflow allowing merchants and diners to add or edit listings, subject to verification
- Categorized collections (pizza, vegetarian, bakery, sushi, etc.) for easy browsing of popular food groups
- Native iOS and Android apps with offline caching for fast performance in low‑connectivity areas
- Secure API integration with mapping services to display venue locations and directions