Melnq8

Any recommendations for Indian restaurants in Singapore? We'll be staying near Orchard Road, but we certainly aren't limited to that area.

I've found a few listings for Indian restaurants in Clarke Quay - any experience with Ras, Moghul Mahal or Ivory?

Prefer non-vegetarian mid-range establishments, but open to just about anything.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - we love our Indian food and are always on the prowl for new places to try.

KMLoke

can check this out.

http://www.streetdirectory.com/resta...ine/10/Indian/

how about this. haven't tried cos heard it's quite pricy.

http://goasia.about.com/od/singapore...fIndiaSpor.htm

Kathie

We ate at a really excellent place (twice) last time we were in Singapore. Sorry, I don't know the name of it, but it was located in the Raffles City Shopping center, on one of the lower levels, I believe. The food was really wonderful, and we were the only non-Indians in the place both times we ate there. The restaurant was moderately priced and had a nice atmosphere.

You can take the MRT right to the Raffles CIty shopping center - you come out right at the entrance.

Melnq8

Thank you both.

Kathie - I did a search and found Shahi Maharani on the third floor of Raffles City. Does this sound like the place?

Kathie

Yes, that does sound familiar. We really enjoyed it.

Melnq8

Thanks Kathie - will try to check it out. Leaving this afternoon for a couple of days in Singapore.

Kathie

Enjoy!

KimJapan

We had an outstanding meal at Anjappar on Syed Alwi Road . There is another on Race Course Road. We chose it from a whole bunch of Indian restaurants (in Little India) based on the number of Indian customers inside when many of the others along the street were empty. It was right on the money....excellent food. Price was low, a bit more than hawkers, but less than most restaurants.

Melnq8

Thanks Kim - have added it to my list.

judo

do the thing that average Indian families do---in the Indian area there is a spot that has several restaurants that feature Fish Head Curry.It is wonderful, inexpensive and a great experience. It is not as strange as it sounds and is a wonderful experience. There are other things on the menu as well. I can't recall the name of the one we really loved, but it is the glitziest one on the street.This is not the "Mogul" food. This is what India eats. I hope you do it.

judo

In the Indian area there is a block of restaurants that feature Fish Head Curry. It is really great and a great experience, also inexpensive.I think the one we loved is the appollo. it is the glitziest one on the block. I hope you do it.

judo

Lest anyone thinks I am truly insane sending the same message twice, my computer seems to think I am not on the internet.Sorry.

Melnq8

Judo -

Appreciate your input, but no fish head curry for this girl. I don't eat fish bodies, let alone their heads. I assume you're referring to Banana Leaf Apollo? I've heard it's the best place for fish head curry.

Arrived in Singapore last night and had a very good lunch today at Shahi Maharani in Raffles City Plaza (Kathie's recommendation). Loved the fact that they had roomali roti, a menu item I seem to have trouble finding.

Incidentially, we've been trying to get to Raffles Hotel for three years to try the infamous Singapore Sling at the Long Bar, but as luck would have it, the bar was closed for a private function today from 2-5:30.

Naturally, we got there just before 2.

Kathie

So glad you enjoyed my recommendation! Enjoy the rest of your stay in Singapore.

charps7

Hi,

My mum just got back from Singapore. She tried Song of India based on recommendations from this board, but also went to another place called 'Vintage India', which she said was equally as good. The address is
10 Dempsey Road,

Melnq8

Noted, for next time (December).

Nelson

I know you said you prefer non-vegetarian, BUT you really need to check out a Singapore institution: Annalakshmi. For at least 20 years they were in the Excelsior Hotel, but recently moved to Chinatown Point, right by the north entrance of the Chinatown MRT station.

You can't lose because you pay what you think the food is worth. Money back guarantee that you'll be happy you went! They have a tandoor so have garlic naan. Don't forget to order mango lassi.

Melnq8

Thanks Nelson. Actually, I'm quasi vegetarian, but husband is a serious carnivore, so I try to accommodate him. I can always find something to eat in a non veg restaurant, whereas he can't do same in strictly veg restaurant, but he might be swayed if the paneer is fabulous.

Funny you mention Annalakshmi, as there's a restaurant in Perth with the same name, same "pay what you feel it's worth" concept. I assume the Singapore location is related to the one in Perth.

We'd planned to visit the Perth location, but found the whole "you decide what to pay" concept a bit intimidating - I'd hate to insult anyone and would probably end up overpaying. But, maybe that's why it works?

Thanks for the tip - looking forward to eating my way through Singapore next month!

DeepaSingapore

I think the one at the Raffles is the Tiffin Room and is at the lobby level. I had heard a lot of good things about it but was dissapointed with the dinner buffet there. The best Indian food is probably the Rang Mahal at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Song of India, I ahve not tried, is supposedly very good. Anything at Dempsey is worth a try. Its a very nice area with high quality establishments.

jgmc

There's a nice upscale Northern Indian place in the Pan Pacific that we enjoyed very much. Folks who live in Singapore steered us to Samy's Curry House. Fishead curry is their specialty. There are several locations -- the one we tried in Little India is anything but fancy (it looks like a gov't cafeteria), but the food was great. Served on a banana leaf, no silverware -- we loved it.