7 Indian Restaurants In Singapore Bringing Regional Flavours To The Spotlight

Today, Indian cuisine is an integral part of Singaporean food culture, with Indian restaurants and food stalls found all over the island. The Indian community in Singapore continues to influence the development of local food culture, with dishes like biryani, thosai, and roti prata being some of the most popular Indian dishes in the country. Here is a curated list of the best restaurants that you can try when you’re in Singapore and craving a little bit of your home, all the way from India:

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Address: 438 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218133 

Timing: 8:30- AM - 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 10 PM. Closed on Mondays.

Bhoomi By Milind Sovani

Each recipe at Bhoomi tells a narrative, built from age-old family traditions and regional specialities, using chosen ingredients obtained from trustworthy sources across India to preserve the integrity of its origins while also delighting the palate. Chef Milind, a three-time Asian Chef of the Year and the culinary brain behind Singapore's first Michelin-starred Indian restaurant, The Song of India, adds extensive expertise to this enterprise. One of the standout meals is Kulthachey Kalan, a nutritious soup prepared from horsegram obtained from rural Konkan. For appetisers, the Indori Beetroot Tikki with Bhuttey Ka Kees is a delectable blend of beetroot patty and spicy sweetcorn crumble inspired by Indore's street cuisine. Main meals highlight the diversity of Indian food with the Awadhi Chicken Dum Biryani, a claypot meal with spice-infused rice stacked and slow-cooked on a charcoal pit, seeming to be a standout. Tandoori Lamb Chops, prepared with charred grass-fed New Zealand lamb rack and applewood cinnamon smoke, are a sophisticated twist on a traditional meal. In addition to the menu, customers may use "Bhoomipedia," an exploratory narrative that explains the origins and meanings of many Indian culinary words, as a guide and educational resource. 

Address: 1 Claymore Dr, #01-05 Orchard, Singapore 229594 

Timing: 12 PM - 3 PM and 6 PM - 11 PM

Annalakshmi Restaurant 

This is a restaurant that delivers wonderful meals for free, or as the Singaporeans put it, you pay whatever you like! Annalakshmi restaurant began in 1986 with the philosophy of 'Serve, Love, Give.' The Annalakshmi Restaurant is operated by a group of forty families, and all of the kitchen staff are volunteers. Annalakshmi Restaurant is the culinary division of the Temple of Fine Arts, a cultural and artistic institution dedicated to serving society via music, art, and dance. Annalakshmi is a vegetarian restaurant, and the menu during your visit can comprise two curries, dal, chapati, papadam, puliyogre (tamarind rice), and one foreign dish named Mi Goreng. On top of that, the restaurant also provides and delivers hot meals to those who need it here in Singapore as well. These include low-income families, the elderly, migratory labourers, and many more. If you wish to donate even more to the restaurant's initiative, they also offer catering services and set dinners for sale. 

Address: 6A Shenton Wy, #01-03 Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815 

Timing: 11:30 AM - 3 PM and 6 PM - 9 PM

Copper Chimney

Copper Chimney, located at 100 Syed Alwi Road, serves both genuine North Indian and fusion Indian Chinese meals. The restaurant has also been granted halal certification to cater to the burgeoning halal sector. With such large and lengthy dining tables, the restaurant could accommodate large gatherings of family and friends. For appetisers, get a platter of Kurkure Bhindi, crispy, deep-fried lady's fingers to split among the table. The golden-brown vegetable snack stimulates the appetite and pairs nicely with dhal and rice. If plain rice isn't your preferred carb, choose from the restaurant's vast bread and biryani menu. If dairy isn't your thing, plain naan can satisfy your flatbread desire. A communal must-try is the Masala Roomali, an unbelievably brittle and thin flatbread in the shape of a big bowl, topped with a hefty spicy garnish of onions and tomatoes for your party to tear off and enjoy. The Fish Tikka is prepared in a scorching tandoor oven at above 400 degrees and offers up exquisite fish chunks with masala marinade infused into their sensitive flesh. Coat the fish with the accompanying dips, a mint and yoghurt mixture or a pure mint puree to bring out its vibrant aromas. Lime drinks are the unspoken beverage matches for Indian cuisine, and Copper Chimney makes a superb Fresh Lime Soda to refresh and cleanse the taste buds. The menu also provides lime soda, both sweet and salty, but it's highly recommended to order a combination. 

Address: 100 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207676 

Timing: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Kolkata Beckons

Deepali Ray, a Chartered Accountant by profession, migrated to Singapore from Kolkata in 1998. While working in the corporate sector, her interest in food drove her to explore the city's diverse culinary scene. She soon observed a lack of traditional Kolkata-style food, which includes foods such as dal, bhat, shukto, and macher jhol, as well as influences from China, Europe, and central Asia. Kolkata Beckons is her love for all those who miss home a little too much, and that fans of Kolkata food don't miss anything from chilli chicken and hakka noodles to mochar chop, shorshe ilish, and mutton biriyani stuffed with an egg and a potato. Air frying, sous vide, and steaming replace traditional deep frying and microwave cooking, resulting in a healthier and more flavourful dining experience. The restaurant takes pride in its home-blended spices and herbs, which give each dish a distinct and original flavour character. From luchi, motor shutir kachori, mangsher chop, kathi rolls, and fish fry to cholar dal with narkel, shukto, kanch kolar kofta, and pabda fish, rui kalia, dab chingri, shorshe ilish, and kasha mangsho, you name it, you've got it. 

Address: 52 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218563 

Timing: 11 AM - 3 PM & 5:30 PM - 10 PM

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Kailash Parbat

When it comes to flavourful vegetarian meals and genuine Indian cuisine, Kailash Parbat is among Singapore's top restaurants. Kailash Parbat, originally founded in Mumbai and now firmly embedded in Singapore's culinary environment, has become synonymous with excellence, authenticity, and inclusivity, catering to vegetarians, vegans, and anybody seeking healthful Indian dishes. The menu offers a vivid trip through the country's culinary heritage, with legendary Bombay chaats like pani puri, sev puri, and bhel puri, as well as hearty North Indian favourites like paneer butter masala, dal makhani, and a variety of naan. The restaurant has expanded its menu to include bento lunch boxes that are designed for convenience while maintaining freshness and authenticity. These carefully crafted combos are great for office professionals and busy eaters seeking healthful and balanced vegetarian meals. 

Address: 1 Changi Business Park Cres, #01-10/12/13, Singapore 486025

Timing: 11:30 AM - 10 PM

Firangi Superstar

Firangi Superstar is a masterclass in modern Indian cuisine. Its sensuous, cinematic surroundings establish the mood from the moment you walk in, making each meal feel like a transportive, even theatrical experience. The service is consistently warm and engaging, which complements a cuisine that provides tongue-in-cheek charm via imaginative reinterpretations that blend humour with well-executed tastes. The kitchen thrives at confident reinventions with the Big Baller Peperoner that turns paneer into a golden burrata sphere atop a tangy Manchurian chilli sauce, while the Beirut bhatura part three is a standout with its deep-fried flatbread paired with silky-spiced fava bean hummus and a choice of mutton or, for a vegetarian option, chole masala. Another must-have order is the smoked mozzarella naan, which is so delicious that it could be eaten on its own and for dessert you can finish with rasmalai tres leches with fragrant saffron cream and pistachios. 

Address: 20 Craig Rd, #01-03, Singapore 089692 

Timing: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 12 AM

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Urban Roti

For Indians seeking a flavour of home in Singapore, Urban Roti has provided the solution for years now. Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Singapore, the brand has two outlets in the city, one near the Singapore Stock Exchange and the other near the iconic Mustafa Centre in Little India. The menu features a variety of North Indian favourites, with meals served hot, fragrant, and generously portioned. Starters like Amritsari fish and mutton seekh kebabs are robust and well-seasoned, laying the groundwork for the meal, while signature mains like pressure-cooked chicken dishes, dal makhani, and Lucknowi-style vegetable curries demonstrate depth, balance, and a confident use of spices rather than overpowering heat. Vegetarian choices stand out just as much as meat meals, with rich gravies, creamy textures, and soothing flavours that seem opulent but real. Freshly baked rotis complement the curries, creating a pleasing texture contrast, while classic beverages like mango lassi have a more traditional flavour, with a subtle tanginess that emphasises actual fruit rather than excessive sweetness. The dining area is wide and warm, making it ideal for informal lunches, quiet evenings, or a leisurely meal with friends over a drink. Service is another hallmark, with personnel recognised for being attentive, friendly, and truly helpful in proposing food depending on personal tastes.