Indian cuisine is so much more than just prata. As one of the most colourful cuisines in the world, Indian food packs a whole lot of punch, and you can never get enough of the curries, briyani, butter chicken and thosai. Featuring both North Indian and South Indian restaurants, here are some of the best Indian restaurants in Singapore!
1. The Banana Leaf Apolo
A name many of us know, The Banana Leaf Apolo is a reliable spot to satisfy your cravings of Indian fare. They’ve been around since the 1970s, serving up delectable North and South Indian fare like mutton curry and tandoori chicken. But the signature dish here that you most definitely must try? The fish head curry is cooked with a secret blend of spices known only to the father-and-son owners. Its fruity, sourish and savoury flavour will leave you coming back for more!
2. Firangi Superstar
Firangi Superstar is described as a love letter to India, and this modern restaurant presents a cinematic journey through the country, seen through an imagined kaleidoscopic fantasy lens. The interior is super swoon-worthy. When you can peel your eyes away to look at the menu, go straight for the Prata Waffle, which sees Madras fried chicken atop a prata waffle and served with butter chicken sauce.
3. Komala Vilas
Komala Vilas needs no introduction, and its loyal fans love them for their simple yet authentic vegetarian fare. And being one of the oldest Indian restaurants in Singapore, their recipes have remained unchanged. The menu is large, with over 20 different types of dosai, parata and idli. Enjoy them with sambar stews and chutney!
4. Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra
Indian cuisine but make it fancy! Situated at Marina Bay Sands and inspired by the splendour of India’s Maharajas, Punjab Grill has been designed to capture the zeitgeist of that era. Take an epicurean journey through India’s Punjab region and look forward to tandoori-style meats and seafood, along with BBQ veggies and meat-free curries.
5. Chat Masala
A favourite amongst the east-siders, Chat Masala has been serving North Indian, South Indian and fusion dishes for over a decade. We love their consistency and knowledgeable staff, and dishes such as the butter chicken, mysore mutton and Keralan fish curry are simply drool-worthy.
6. Mustard
New to Bengali and Punjabi food? Mustard is a good place to start. Try the Macher Paturi, a boneless filet homemade mustard paste and then steamed in a banana leaf, as well as the Kolkata chicken biryani with spiced potato. There are also a selection of vegetarian dishes, and make sure to keep some space for the sweets such as Gokul Pithe, Pati Shapta and Gulab Jamun.
7. Yantra
North Indian cuisine but make it fine dining. A mash of traditional Indian cuisine with contemporary techniques, the result is an inventive menu that’s nothing short of delicious. Here at Yantra, cherished dishes have been recreated such as paneer butter masala and kosha mangsho, slow-cooked mutton on bone. Not just a journey for your palette, Yantra’s interior also does not fall behind.