7 Best Indian Restaurants in Singapore to Spice up Your Life

MANAM at Clarke Quay captivates the hearts and stomachs of foodies from all over the island through their unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable South Indian gastronomic adventure. MANAM believes that a good dining experience is not confined to just the satisfaction of the tastebuds or the stomach. It is a physical, emotional, and almost spiritual affair that honors age-old traditions and has the utmost respect for food and love for the family.

Traditional South Indian cooking has no shortcuts, from its hand-crushed spices to its sun-dried herbs and fresh, organically raised farm animals. Every MANAM dish passes the highest standards of ancestral South Indian cooking, starting from the appetizer to the last spoonful of dessert.

Highlights:

MENU: Order one (or both!) of MANAM’s soups, Nalli Elumbu Rasam (Spicy Mutton Broth) and Kozhi Milagu Saaru (Spicy Chicken Soup), and your first slurp will clue you in for what awaits: flavor, flavor, and lots of flavor. MANAM’s menu offers soups, veggie and non-veggie starters, curries, rice and bread, Thosai, and desserts. Their beverage menu includes coffee and tea, cocktails and mocktails, beer, spirits, and wine.

MUST-TRIES:

• Crispy Okra Fry, S$15
• Kari Varuval, S$23
• Malabar Chemeen Curry, S$20
• Elaneer Payasam, S$9

LOOK & FEEL: MANAM has swanky, glittery interiors that are a marriage of extravagance and comfort. Their sparkly, minimalist wall décor provides an exciting contrast to the restaurant’s rich, flavorful dishes.

NOTE: Enjoy MANAM’s well-loved dishes at home by placing your orders online, with options for delivery or pickup.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 147, 166, 197 (5-minute walk from Eu Teng Sen Station)
• Nearest MRT station: Clarke Quay (5-minute walk from NE5 exit)

“Royal Taj” is the perfect name for this opulent restaurant located on the festive Sentosa Island. Having opened only in the first quarter of 2019, Royal Taj’s commitment to culinary excellence catapulted it to word-of-mouth stardom, easily becoming a favorite among local and foreign foodies alike. The impeccable execution of their modern Indian menu earned them a spot in Sentosa’s Best Restaurants Awards in 2020.

Royal Taj boasts one of the most extensive menus on the island, featuring regional dishes from India, including Rogan Josh from Kashmir, Lamb Vindaloo from Goa, and Rasmalai from Bengal. They offer exciting vegetarian options to guarantee a satisfying dining experience for diverse dietary preferences. Royal Taj aims to take diners on an Indian culinary adventure with every meal by introducing a vibrant mix of spices combined with traditional cooking techniques.

Highlights:

MENU: Royal Taj offers a delightful, all-encompassing experience of the finest in Indian cuisine: The Street Food Corner, tandoori specialties, vegetable curries, rice, bread, additional sides, and desserts.

MUST-TRIES:

• Palak Patte Ki Chaat, S$15
• Tandoori King Prawn, S$35
• Royal Taj Butter Chicken, S$25
• Pistachio Gulab Jamun, S$12

LOOK & FEEL: Dining in Royal Taj feels like being invited to a lavish Indian banquet, with beautiful wall paintings and abundant sunlight from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

NOTE: Royal Taj has a strict dress code, accepting only smart casuals, formals, and traditional Indian wear.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 123, RWS8, Amara Sanctuary Shuttle (2-minute walk from Artillery Ave, opposite Village Hotel Station)
• Nearest MRT Station: Imbiah Station (4-minute walk from East Exit)

Take the potent flavors of Indian cuisine, pair them with equally bold modern cooking techniques, and you get a dining experience like no other at Revolver on Tras Street. With young chef Saurabh Udinia at the helm, Revolver is one of the hottest restaurants in Singapore. It has become such a massive hit that they actually require a reservation of 60 days in advance.

What is the buzz all about? It is the brilliant marriage of fresh, seasonal ingredients and unparalleled mastery of the grill to create exciting dishes, such as their fresh paneer with Indian milk fudge, cashews, and green chilies, charred in the tandoori oven, and served with coriander pesto.

Highlights:

MENU: Revolver’s menu revolves around the seasons to ensure only the freshest and highest-quality produce is served. It has a five-course lunch menu and three dinner menus with a thoughtfully delicious all-vegetarian option as well.

MUST-TRIES:

• Fresh paneer, Tomato Espuma
• Gruyère Kulchette, Pulled Duck
• Venison, Lotus Radish Crisp
• Stick Kulfi, Dulce de Leche

LOOK & FEEL: Revolver has stylish industrial-chic interiors—the kind where secret deals and mysterious adventures begin in the movies.

NOTE: Reservations should be made at least 60 days in advance, so plan your visit ahead of time.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 10, 145, 655 (3-minute walk from Tg Pagar Station)
• Nearest MRT station: Tanjong Pagar (4-minute walk from EW15 exit)

Indian cuisine is one of the most complex to learn and master. It requires layers of flavors, textures, and techniques and a careful balance of zest and delicacy. So imagine an Indian restaurant with numerous awards under its belt—the mastery must be simply outstanding. The award-winning Anglo Indian Café & Bar has fully committed to its pursuit of Anglo Indian culinary excellence.

History would tell us how much the Brits have fallen in love with Indian cuisine. So when it was time to leave the continent, they brought home the most classic recipes, including Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, and Railway Mutton Curry. The Brits infused their flair into these dishes, producing tasty Anglo Indian recipes that this renowned café has perfected over the years.

Highlights:

MENU: Anglo Indian Café & Bar’s menu features some of India’s most prized street food, tandoori items, curries and stews, rice, bread, desserts, and beverages. They also offer a wide array of soft drinks, cocktails, and wines.

MUST-TRIES:

• Chicken Tikka Masala, S$22
• Bhindi Masala, S$16
• Indian Railway Mutton Curry, S$24
• Masala Chach, S$6.50

LOOK & FEEL: Anglo Indian Café & Bar has a casual, friendly ambiance that perfectly complements its hospitable staff.

NOTE: Follow their social media accounts to stay updated on their promos, such as their All-Day Happy Hour.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 106, 162, 175 (2-minute walk from Victoria Station)
• Nearest MRT station: Bras Basah (4-minute walk from CC2 exit)

The Landmark takes its claim of being “one of the best Halal buffet restaurants in Singapore” seriously. Every dish they serve on the buffet spread is a testament to their dedication to delivering only excellent food. No fillers, no stuffers—just great quality local and international delicacies, including Indian, Malay, Mediterranean, and Western delights.

The Landmark’s Indian Corner is not as extensive as other Indian restaurants on the island, but it does prove that quality always wins over quantity. As masters of the art of Indian cooking, they offer no less than authentic Biryani Rice, Salmon Fish Head Curry, and an assortment of freshly made naan. Of course, the rest of their international dishes, such as Beef Rendang, Tom Yum, and Greek Salad, deserve just as much praise. So if you have a craving for different cuisines, you can find it all in one place and at a friendly price: The Landmark Restaurant!

Highlights:

MENU: The Landmark Restaurant’s menu honors the divergent cultures harmoniously coexisting in the small country of Singapore. The buffet showcases seven stations: Goreng-Goreng Station, Live Station, Local Delights, Western Corner, Seafood Corner, Indian Corner, and Dessert Corner.

MUST-TRIES:

• Biryani Rice
• Singapore Chili Crab with Fried Mantau
• Cajun Baked Fish with Pineapple Salsa
• Gulab Jamun

LOOK & FEEL: The Landmark Restaurant has extravagant interiors and decor fit for Indian royalty. The high ceiling and lavish chandelier lights give off a vibe that is fresh and grandiose at the same time.

NOTE: Watch The Landmark Restaurant’s social media accounts for fantastic promotions such as staycations with buffet packages.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 199, 37, 51 (2-min walk from North Bridge Road Station)
• Nearest MRT station: Bugis (4-min walk from exit EW12|DT14)

Indian and Chinese are two of the dominant foreign cuisines in Singapore. These colorful cuisines take center stage at Copper Chimney on Syed Alwi Road in spectacular ways via authentic Northern Indian recipes and exciting “Chindian” dishes.

If you’re curious, the marriage of Indian and Chinese flavors and techniques gave birth to Chindian cuisine, and at the very core of Copper Chimney’s Chinese-Indian fusion recipes are the finest, 100 percent natural spices, such as Szechwan pepper from China. They apply the same philosophy to their Northern Indian menu, offering only genuine culinary experiences.

Highlights:

MENU: Copper Chimney’s menu showcases starters that take you to the lively streets of India, vegetarian and nonvegetarian Northern Indian and Chindian mains and a curated list of specials.

MUST-TRIES:

• Drums of Heaven, S$10
• Malai Tikka, S$12
• Mutton Roganjosh, S$12
• Chicken Manchurian, S$11.5

LOOK & FEEL: Copper Chimney is located in the heart of Singapore’s colorful cultural tapestry, Little India. Its white interiors provide a clean contrast against the wooden fixtures and quirky overhead lamps.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 21, 125, 130 (4-minute walk from 07231 station)
• Nearest MRT station: Farrer Park (4-minute walk from exit NE8)

NALAN celebrates a rich Indian heritage, starting from its name, which honors the legendary king and chef Nala of the Nishadha Kingdom of Indian mythology, to its traditional North and South Indian recipes. It is an all-vegetarian restaurant that pays the highest respects to nature’s bounty, keeping the integrity of each fresh ingredient while satisfying all five senses.

NALAN is a testament that vegetables don’t ever have to be boring, as long as they are treated with love, care, and the expert techniques needed to release the utmost flavor. They have the most extensive Indian vegetarian menu in Singapore, with dishes that will excite the palate of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diners alike.

Highlights:

MENU: NALAN’s menu offers delightful vegetarian dishes at affordable prices, starting from its soup, starter, and Thosai options to its bread, Rava, main course, lunch specials, set meals, desserts, and beverages.

MUST-TRIES:

• Malai Kofta, S$16
• Dal Pancharatan, S$14
• Stuffed Kulcha, S$8
• Crispy Lotus Stem Sticks with Garlic Dip, S$16

LOOK & FEEL: Like its sister restaurant MANAM, NALAN has sleek, modern interiors that showcase well-crafted wooden furniture and fixtures. It has connectable tables that are perfect for family and corporate get-togethers.

NOTE: NALAN offers island-wide delivery, which you can book on their website, and if you’re lucky, you just might come across a special voucher for discounts.

GETTING THERE:

• Buses: 124, 131, 166 (3-minute walk from North Bridge Road Station)
• Nearest MRT station: City Hall (2-minute walk from exit EW13|NS25)