Must-see restaurants in Little India & Kampong Glam

  • Lagnaa Barefoot Dining

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    You can choose your level of spice at friendly Lagnaa: level three denotes standard spiciness, level four significant spiciness, and anything above…

  • Kilo

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Despite Singapore's cut-throat restaurant scene, gastro geeks remain loyal to this ode to fusion cooking. Expect the unexpected, from beef-tongue tacos…

  • Cicheti

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Cool-kid Cicheti is a slick, friendly, buzzing scene of young-gun pizzaioli, chic diners and seductive, contemporary Italian dishes made with hand-picked…

  • Zam Zam

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    These guys have been here since 1908, so they know what they're doing. Tenure hasn't bred complacency, though – the touts still try to herd customers in…

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    Box n Sticks

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Straight from the backstreets of Tokyo, this home-style Japanese tavern is often overflowing with patrons devouring straight-off-the-grill kushiyaki …

  • Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Locals have tried to keep this second-generation hawker stall – famous for Teochew-style bak chor mee (minced pork noodles) – secret, but with its shiny…

  • Tekka Centre

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    There's no shortage of subcontinental spice at this bustling hawker centre, wrapped around a wet market. Queue up for real-deal biryani, dosa (paper thin,…

  • Two Bakers

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    The bakers at this light, contemporary bakery-cafe earned their stripes at Paris' Cordon Bleu. The result? Irresistible sweet treats and countless broken…

  • QS269 Food House

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This is not so much a 'food house' as a loud, crowded undercover laneway lined with cult-status stalls. Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning…

  • Charlie's Peranakan

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Charlie has garnered a loyal following over the last few decades for his comforting Nonya cuisine. After an eight year hiatus he's back doing what he…

  • Meatsmith Little India

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Often referred to as the little cousin of Burnt Ends (it's partly owned by chef David Pynt), this American barbecue joint takes inspiration from the…

  • Swee Choon Tim Sum

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    What started as a single shophouse dim sum restaurant in 1962, Swee Choon has grown to consume all the floorspace, sidewalk and back alley of four…

  • Symmetry

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    With rusty beams, random lamps and indie tunes, Symmetry feels like a garage made for band jams, but it's all about the grub, coffee and suds. Book for…

  • Mrs Pho

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Stepping inside this shophouse feels like being transported to a back alley in Vietnam, complete with exposed wiring, concrete walls, tiny metal tables…

  • Beach Road Scissor Cut Curry Rice

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    The eponymous rice dish is possibly the most visually displeasing plate of food you'll ever see, but after one mouthful, you're bound to dive in for more…

  • Warong Nasi Pariaman

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This no-frills corner nasi padang (rice with curries) stall is the stuff of legend. Top choices include the delicate rendang beef, ayam bakar (grilled…

  • Nan Hwa Chong Fish-Head Steamboat Corner

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    If you only try fish-head steamboat once, do it at this noisy, open-fronted veteran. Cooked on charcoal, the large pot of fish heads is brought to you in…

  • Komala Vilas

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This prime-position branch of the Komala Vilas chain is extremely popular due to the wallet-friendly, authentic dishes and generous portions. The wafer…

  • MTR 1924

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Started in 1924 by the Maiya brothers in Bangalore, India, this Lion City outpost is constantly brimming with regulars devouring the oh-so crispy dosas…

  • Azmi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This no-frills corner eatery is arguably the best place in Little India to sample freshly baked chapati. Choose from a string of curries, displayed buffet…

  • Bismillah Biryani

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This place is often touted as having the best biryani in Singapore, and the owners have taken it one step further by declaring that it's probably the best…

  • Moghul Sweets

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    If you’re after a subcontinental sugar rush, tiny Moghul is the place to get it. Bite into luscious gulab jamun (syrup-soaked fried dough balls), harder…

  • Windowsill Pies

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Good luck walking by this pie peddler without admiring the 12 artisanal desserts stacked in the window. Give into your sweet desires and choose a slice of…

  • Gandhi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    It might be a canteen-style joint with erratic service and cheap decor, but who cares when the food is this good? Wash your hands by the sink at the back,…

  • Piedra Negra

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Sexy Latin beats, bombastic murals and tables right on free-spirited Haji Lane: this electric Mexican joint is a brilliant spot for cheapish cocktails and…

  • Mustard

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    One of the most refined of the more upmarket Indian restaurants that line this end of Race Course Rd, this small restaurant with excellent service offers…

  • Rochor Original Beancurd

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Family run for over 60 years, Rochor Original Beancurd is known the island over for serving up the silkiest bean curd. Order it either hot or cold, grab a…

  • Ah Chew Desserts

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Packed with locals wanting a sweet post-dinner fix, this place boasts a massive menu featuring a variety of Chinese desserts. The durian sago is a…

  • Burgs By Project Warung

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Possibly the best place in town to get your hands on a smashing burger and probably the cheapest, Burgs' soft buns are seared with a B and stuffed with…

  • Sungei Road Laksa

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Get a cheap, steamy fix at Sungei Road Laksa. The fragrant, savoury coconut-base soup here enjoys a cult following, and only charcoal is used to keep the…

  • Jaggi's

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Authentic, canteen-style Jaggi's serves up delicious Punjabi food to loyal locals. Point and choose, and mix and match until you have a meal's worth of…

  • Ar Rahman Royal Prata

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This unassuming Tekka Centre hawker stall flips some of Singapore's finest murtabak (stuffed savoury pancake). Our pick is the mutton; wash it down with a…

  • Ah Heng Curry Chicken Bee Hoon Mee

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Work up a sweat with a bowl of award-winning coconut-curry noodle soup, scooped fresh from a fragrant, simmering vat. Don't worry if you find a snaking…

  • Deen's Food Stall Appam Specialist

    A1 Deen's Biryani

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    You'll find Singaporeans of all ages in line at this hawker stall to indulge in appam (fermented rice-flour and coconut-milk pancake), a nostalgic…

  • Ananda Bhavan

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This super-cheap chain restaurant is a top spot to sample South Indian breakfast staples like idly (fermented rice cakes) and dosa (thin, lentil-flour…

  • Usman

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Cluttered with sacks of flour and onions, tiny Usman whips up seriously fine paneer (soft, unfermented cheese made from milk curd); the palak paneer …

  • Azmi Restaurant

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Right beside Abdul Gafoor Mosque, this pocket-sized Muslim snack shop fills up around prayer time, its customers spilling out onto the street. Tuck into…

  • Ya Kun Kaya Toast

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    In the basement food hall of Bugis Junction mall, this respected local chain is a solid spot for a traditional local breakfast of kopi (coffee) and kaya …

  • Old Chang Kee Coffee House @ Rex

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    What started as a small curry-puff stall in a coffee house in 1956 has rapidly grown to be one of Singapore's most recognised food brands (look for the…