The Best Indian Food in Singapore

Forget everything you think you know about Indian cuisine. At Thevar, Indian heritage meets modern European technique in elegant, imaginative set menus. The flavors are bold yet balanced, with Indian street food creatively reinterpreted. A vegetarian tasting menu is available with advance notice. Standouts include the Chettinad chicken roti and the Brittany lobster. Ask the sommelier for wine pairings — they’re worth exploring.

In the Central Business District, Anglo Indian (Shenton Way) offers a nostalgic nod to colonial-era cuisine in a casual, welcoming setting. Vintage black-and-white photos line the walls, and a glass window lets diners watch the tandoor in action. The chicken tikka — marinated in yogurt and grilled until smoky and succulent — is a must.

A cult favorite in Little India, this unassuming eatery has built its name on authentic North Indian flavors.

The signature lamb shank biryani features fragrant basmati rice layered with spices and a fall-off-the-bone lamb shank, all crowned with crispy fried onions. It’s hearty, satisfying, and full of character.

Hidden in Tekka Centre, this hawker stall is anchored by a roaring charcoal tandoor.

The naan here is its claim to fame — hand-stretched and slapped onto the tandoor’s hot walls by a skilled chef, resulting in the ideal crisp-meets-chewy texture. It’s worth the wait, especially at wallet-friendly prices.

Tucked in the heart of Little India, this cozy three-story spot serves both North and South Indian fare, with a focus on balance across all six traditional tastes: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent.

You can choose your preferred spice level and portion size. Don’t miss the butter chicken — tender grilled meat in a rich, velvety sauce that’s deeply aromatic.

Also located in Little India, this vegetarian restaurant celebrates South Indian flavors with a personal touch.

Named after a traditional spice-and-vegetable pairing, the recipes are based on those passed down from the owner’s grandmother. Expect comforting dishes with layered flavors — many vegan, gluten-free and allium-free. Try the signature “Which Podi? Mini-Idli,” featuring soft rice cakes in a tangy coconut-cashew sauce, topped with a weekly-changing spice blend.

In a bright yellow building in Springleaf Garden, this eatery is where Singapore’s popular prata chain began.

Each prata is made to order on a ghee-slicked griddle — crisp on the edges, soft inside. Choose from over 20 variations, from traditional egg to inventive stuffed creations, all served with rich, self-serve curries.