Where Will You Find Authentic North Indian Food?

Singapore has no shortage of Indian restaurants. But when you are craving familiar North Indian food—butter chicken, dal makhani, tandoori chicken, chole bhature, aloo paratha, naan and hearty Punjabi curries—knowing where to begin makes all the difference.

The good news is that a satisfying North Indian meal does not always need to cost S$40–50 per person. From long-standing Punjabi restaurants in Little India to a neighbourhood option in Katong, these five places offer an accessible starting point.

This guide follows the same practical format throughout: why you might go, what to order, how to get there and who each restaurant suits best.

1. Jaggi’s Northern Indian Cuisine

Why go

Jaggi’s is a useful choice for straightforward, no-frills Punjabi food in Little India. Its broad menu centres on familiar dishes rather than elaborate restaurant-style interpretations, making it easy to assemble a shared family meal.

What to order

• Butter chicken
• Dal makhani
• Garlic naan or chapati
• Chicken tikka
• Seekh kebab

If you are eating as a family, order two or three curries with breads to share instead of choosing one main dish per person.

Budget and getting there

• Typical budget: approximately S$10–20 per person
• Area: Race Course Road, Little India
• Nearest MRT: Little India; Farrer Park and Rochor are also within walking distance

Best for: Families, casual dinners and familiar Punjabi flavours at an approachable price.

2. Mini Panjab

Why go

Mini Panjab is worth considering if your idea of comfort food is paratha, chole bhature, tandoori chicken and Punjabi curries. The menu covers snacks, tandoor dishes, meat and vegetarian curries, breads, rice and biryani.

Breakfast and early-lunch choices such as aloo paratha, paneer paratha, aloo poori, chana bhatura and lassi make it different from a standard curry-and-naan dinner menu.

What to order

• Chana bhatura with lassi for a hearty lunch
• Butter chicken, garlic naan and dal makhani for sharing
• Palak paneer, kadai paneer or paneer butter masala for a vegetarian meal

Budget and getting there

• Typical budget: approximately S$10–20 per person
• Address listed by the restaurant: 34 Veerasamy Road
• Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar; Rochor and Little India are also nearby

It is close to Mustafa Centre, so dinner can be combined with a shopping trip.

Best for: Punjabi breakfast or brunch, generous comfort food and family meals.

3. Indian Express

Why go

Indian Express on Race Course Road focuses on home-style North Indian food rather than formal dining. The menu includes chicken and mutton curries, biryani, tandoori dishes, naan and vegetarian curries, alongside some Indian-Chinese choices.

What to order

• Chicken curry or mutton curry
• Butter chicken with naan
• Biryani
• Aloo mutter or another vegetarian curry

For children or diners new to North Indian food, butter chicken and naan can be an easy place to start.

Budget and getting there

• Typical budget: approximately S$10–20 or more per person
• Address listed by the restaurant: 38 Race Course Road
• Nearest MRT: Little India; use Exit E for the shortest walk

Best for: Home-style food, families and a convenient meal close to Little India MRT.

4. Delhi6

Why go

Delhi6 is a practical option when you are specifically looking for Delhi-style North Indian food. The menu includes chicken and mutton curries, biryani, kebabs, vegetarian curries and Indian breads.

The restaurant lists outlets on Race Course Road and East Coast Road, which gives diners outside Little India another option.

What to order

• Chicken curry or mutton curry
• Aloo channa
• Biryani
• A tandoori or kebab selection
• Naan or roti

If you want something less rich than butter chicken, try chicken or mutton curry with roti.

Budget and getting there

• Typical budget: approximately S$10–20 or more per person
• Race Course Road outlet: 22 Race Course Road
• Nearest MRT: Little India; Rochor and Farrer Park are alternatives

Best for: Delhi-style flavours, meat dishes and groups that want a broad menu.

5. Butter & Spice Katong

Why go

Butter & Spice is a convenient North Indian option for families living in the East who do not want to travel to Little India. Its menu covers curries, vegetarian dishes, tandoori items, breads, biryani, kebabs and individual set meals.

What to order

• Chicken tikka, dal makhani, butter chicken and garlic naan for a group
• Palak paneer, dal makhani, aloo gobi and naan for a vegetarian meal
• A bento or set meal when dining alone

Other familiar options include chicken tikka masala, kadai chicken, chicken saag, channa masala, paneer tikka and lamb seekh kebab.

Budget and getting there

• Typical budget: approximately S$20–30 per person
• Address listed by the restaurant: The Flow, 66 East Coast Road, #01-06
• Nearest MRT: Marine Parade

Best for: Families in the East, casual dinners and North Indian food outside Little India.

How to choose

• Choose Jaggi’s for an unfussy Little India classic.
• Choose Mini Panjab for Punjabi breakfast, parathas or chole bhature.
• Choose Indian Express for home-style food near Little India MRT.
• Choose Delhi6 when Delhi-style curries and kebabs are the priority.
• Choose Butter & Spice when you live in the East or want an individual set meal.

Prices, menus, outlet addresses, dietary information and opening hours can change. Delivery prices may also differ from dine-in or takeaway prices. Check directly with the restaurant before making a special journey, and ask staff about allergies or dietary requirements when ordering.

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