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8 Best Indian Restaurants in Singapore

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An ultimate guide to Singapore's finest Indian dining establishments, celebrating rich culinary heritage across multi-Michelin-starred modern eateries, royal colonial dining rooms, and century-old local legends.

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Contemporary Indian

Thevar

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Mohamed Sultan Road

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Contemporary IndianMohamed Sultan Road$$$$
Thevar

Thevar is a two-Michelin-starred modern Indian restaurant on Keong Saik Road, where Chef Mano Thevar serves creative tasting menus that reinvent classic Indian heritage flavors with contemporary techniques.

Menu highlights

  • Chettinad Chicken Roti โ€” A dish of fluffy flatbread stuffed with slow-cooked, spiced chicken.
  • Truffle Mushroom Samosa โ€” A street-food classic elevated with truffle and mushroom filling.
  • Irish Oysters with Rasam Vinaigrette โ€” A signature dish paying homage to Chef Mano's grandmother's rasam soup.
  • Beef Biryani & Yuzu Rassam โ€” A modern-composed biryani paired with a yuzu-infused rassam.
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North Indian Fine Dining

Punjab Grill

Marina Bay

North Indian Fine DiningMarina Bay$$$
Punjab Grill

Punjab Grill at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands offers an elegant fine-dining experience that takes guests on a gourmet journey through the rich culinary traditions of the Punjab region.

Menu highlights

  • Sarson da Saag with Makki di Roti โ€” A classic Punjabi mustard greens curry served with unleavened cornflour flatbread.
  • Tandoori Jheenga โ€” Tandoor-grilled jumbo prawns, a signature starter.
  • Lamb Chops โ€” Spice-marinated lamb chops finished in the tandoor.
  • Dal Punjab Grill โ€” The restaurant's signature silky, slow-cooked dal.

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Bengali and Punjabi

Mustard Singapore

Farrer Park

Bengali and PunjabiFarrer Park$$
Mustard Singapore

Mustard on Race Course Road stands out as Singapore's first and only restaurant specializing in the distinct, flavor-packed cuisines of Bengal and Punjab.

Menu highlights

  • Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) โ€” The restaurant's signature Punjabi butter chicken.
  • Chingri Maacher Malai Curry โ€” A Bengali-style prawn curry cooked in a rich coconut malai sauce.
  • Kalibadi Chop โ€” A Bengali vegetarian specialty.
  • Doi Dharos โ€” Lady's finger (okra) cooked with raisins and yoghurt, a Bengali comfort dish.

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Indian-Muslim

Singapore Zam Zam

Kampong Gelam

Indian-MuslimKampong Gelam$
Singapore Zam Zam

Established in 1908, Singapore Zam Zam is a legendary landmark restaurant on North Bridge Road, famous for perfecting local Indian-Muslim classics like murtabak and briyani for over a century.

Menu highlights

  • Murtabak โ€” The restaurant's signature stuffed griddle-fried bread, available in chicken, mutton, beef, sardine and other varieties.
  • Chicken & Mutton Briyani โ€” Long-running biryani offerings that are a core part of the menu.
  • Fish Head Curry โ€” A hearty Indian-Muslim style fish head curry.
  • Roti Prata โ€” Classic prata served alongside the restaurant's curries.

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Indian Vegetarian

Komala Vilas

Little India

Indian VegetarianLittle India$
Komala Vilas

Serving residents and visitors since 1947, Komala Vilas is an iconic, family-run vegetarian institution on Serangoon Road famous for its authentic South Indian meals, dosas, and traditional sweets.

Menu highlights

  • Masala Dosa โ€” A crisp, thin rice-and-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato, a signature order.
  • Idli & Vada Sambar โ€” Steamed rice cakes and fried lentil doughnuts served with sambar and chutneys.
  • Thali Plate โ€” A traditional South Indian vegetarian rice meal with a variety of curries and sides.
  • Sambar Rice โ€” Rice served with the restaurant's signature sambar lentil stew.

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North Indian Fine Dining

Shahi Maharani

City Hall

North Indian Fine DiningCity Hall$$
Shahi Maharani

Operating at Raffles City since 1997, Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant delivers a royal fine-dining experience featuring authentic North Indian flavors, kebabs, and live classical music.

Menu highlights

  • Raan Sikandra โ€” A whole marinated leg of lamb, slow-cooked and a signature centrepiece dish.
  • Tandoori Lamb Chops โ€” Marinated lamb chops cooked in the tandoor.
  • Machli Kolhapuri โ€” Fish fillets cooked in a thick gravy spiced with black pepper, coriander and mustard seeds.
  • Signature Cutting Masala Chai โ€” The restaurant's house-blend spiced tea.

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North Indian

Tiffin Room

City Hall

North IndianCity Hall$$$
Tiffin Room

A part of Raffles Hotel Singapore's rich culinary history since 1892, the historic Tiffin Room serves exquisite North Indian specialties in iconic tiffin boxes alongside elegant tableside service.

Menu highlights

  • Jhinga Kebab โ€” Spiced tiger prawns marinated in yoghurt and grilled in the tandoor.
  • Nalli Roganjosh โ€” A rich Rajasthani-style lamb curry, one of the restaurant's most celebrated dishes.
  • Tiffin Dal Makhani โ€” The restaurant's signature slow-cooked black lentil dal.
  • Scallops Coconut Curry โ€” Scallops in a coconut curry infused with tamarind and lemongrass.

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Progressive Indian

Shikar

Tanjong Pagar

Progressive IndianTanjong Pagar$$$
Shikar

Located within Maxwell Reserve, Shikar is an upscale progressive Indian restaurant helmed by award-winning Chef Jolly, inspired by the royal feasts and culinary heritage of corporate India.

Menu highlights

  • Lamb Shank Biryani โ€” A signature biryani built around a slow-cooked lamb shank.
  • Purple Aubergine Ghee Roast โ€” Aubergine prepared ghee-roast style, reflecting Chef Jolly's progressive approach.
  • Venison Red Deer Tenderloin Seekh Kebab โ€” A distinctive venison seekh kebab highlighting the restaurant's inventive proteins.
  • Charred Cream Chicken Tikka โ€” A reworked chicken tikka finished with charred cream.

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