Singapore’s Little India district is one of the country’s most original ethnic enclaves. Many of the other ethnic districts have lost their charm, mainly due to the demolition of older buildings to make way for modern shopping centers and squares. Fortunately with Little India, much of the place still remains intact; therefore, you can expect one of the most authentic dining experiences there! Here are some of the best places to eat curries and other Indian food in Singapore’s Little India district.

cheap restaurants

The Saravana Bhavan located at 84 Syed Alwi Road, is an excellent restaurant serving fresh Indian vegetarian food at very reasonable prices. This restaurant is actually a franchise from Chennai, India. For around S$5.00 (Singapore dollars) you can get a complete lunch that will keep you full for the rest of the day! The place is open all day from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sagar Ratna also located on Syed Alwi Road in unit 103 is another excellent vegetarian restaurant. It is likewise a franchise, but from Delhi, India. Set meals cost between S$5 and S$7. Particularly one of their most popular dishes is rasam, a spicy lentil soup, which is a must try.

mid-range restaurants

Banana Leaf Apollo, located at 54-58 Race Course Road, is one of the most popular South Indian restaurants in the city. They are so popular that they actually have 2 separate branches on the same road as one is to handle the overflow traffic of the other! The food is only served as instead of eating on a plate you will be eating on a giant banana leaf. Prices are around S$15 to S$25 (Singapore dollars) for a full meal for one person. If you’re ordering the set dishes, then the biryani rice and curried vegetable sides are “all you can eat”. So it’s actually a good deal as the food is good and the food portions are large.

Muthu’s Curry, located at 72-78 Race Course Road, is another popular Indian restaurant in Singapore. They have several branches all over the city, but their flagship branch is the one on Race Course Road. What they are famous for is their fish head curry. Most nights the restaurant is full and you will have to wait in line to eat there. Prices are very reasonable, ranging from S$15 to S$25 for a pot of curried fish head that can serve about 3-5 people.

fancy restaurants

The Delhi Restaurant, located at 60 Race Course Road, is a more upscale restaurant. It has won many culinary awards, and you can see them all hanging on its walls. They are specialized in North Indian food, with a vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu. Prices are from S$15 and up.

If you come to Singapore and are a big fan of Indian food, you must visit the Little India area to try any of these restaurants. You will surely be satisfied with the food there!