The range of Indian dishes in Singapore originally hailed from the South, like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and even Andhra Pradesh. The Roti Prata is one classic that came this way because of migrant culture. But now, more flavours of Central and Northern India are making its way here. We find the Northern Mogul Cuisines and also vegetarian Thali set dishes from Rajasthan.
Indian
Arunachala Bhavan
40 Race Course Rd (Map) 11am – 11pm Daily
It's a lesser known banana leaf Indian restaurant that's known only among their regulars and Indian food fans. Their parent company deals in Indian spices so you know they have access to the best spices. They offer the usual roti and dosai plus some masala and fried meats plus a stunning fish head curry (not common in India, but a local delicacy). The Ghee Dosai is a heart stopper and very moreish, crispy, aromatic and so humble. Even their Gobi Manchurian (deep fried and spicy cauliflower) comes a notch better than most – it retains a crispy edge that goes well with the juicy and spicy insides. The Mutton Briyani has a homely feel about it - dry fluffy long grains covered in rich spices and rich chunks of muton masala, will entice you. The Fish Head Curry is not the easy-to-please tamarind and sharp tangy rendition but has a beautifully balanced infusion of masala in the curry. Not everything in the menu hits the spot here and we'll suggest you give the Tom Yum noodles a rethink, should you hanker for it, after seeing the item in the menu.
Gandhi Restaurant 29/31 Chander Rd (Map) 11.30am – 11pm Daily
The have been in the business of offering hearty banana leaf south Indian rice meals for many decades. There is always a long line for it at meal hours, but they are largely for take outs only. Ask for a table and you be ushered to the air-conditoned section and they will take your orders. Firstly a banana leaf is plonked before you (that's the plate) followed by and a huge mount of rice and some curries will be ladled over, alongside the daile vegetable and a papadam. They have some standard menu items like dahl lentil curries and vegetables. The meats, and seafood, like mutton masala, curry chicken, fried masala fish, a moreish minced curry fish flakes and even curry prawns are yours for the picking. This place is popular with not just the Indian community, but the local Chinese, Malays and even tourists.
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