# Indian Restaurants in Downtown Core

Indian restaurants in Singapore range from North Indian tandoor kitchens to South Indian banana-leaf and vegetarian eateries, with the biggest cluster in Little India. Many Indian-Muslim eateries are halal, but only MUIS can certify an outlet, so check the MUIS directory rather than relying on a sign. As with any eatery, check the SFA licence and SAFE grade at the counter.

## Key facts
- Listings: 42
- Matched to a government licence/register: 5
- Median years in business: 11

## How to choose
- North Indian menus centre on tandoor breads and curries; South Indian menus on rice, dosai and banana-leaf meals.
- If you need halal, verify the outlet on the MUIS directory; a Muslim-owned shop is not automatically certified.
- Indian vegetarian food usually includes dairy (ghee, paneer, yoghurt), so ask if you are vegan.
- Check whether prices are nett or "++" before ordering for a group.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Urban Roti](https://lookup.sg/biz/urban-roti), Raffles Place · 18 Raffles Quay · 3 min walk from Downtown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Bismillah Biryani Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/bismillah-biryani-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 76 Shenton · 1 min walk from Cc32 MRT · registered 2007
- [Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/shahi-maharani-north-indian-restaurant), Downtown Core · 252 North Bridge Rd #03–21B · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Rang Mahal](https://lookup.sg/biz/rang-mahal-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 7 Raffles Boulevard · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1999
- [Annalakshmi Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/annalakshmi-restaurant), Tanjong Pagar · 6A Shenton Wy, #01-03 Downtown Gallery · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Nalan Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/nalan-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 13 Stamford Rd, #B2-54 Capitol Singapore · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Gravy Restaurant and Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/gravy-restaurant-and-bar), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Hoe Chiang Rd · 4 min walk from Cc32 MRT
- [Seroja](https://lookup.sg/biz/seroja), Bugis · 7 Fraser St, #01-30/31/32/33 Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [British Indian Curry Hut - Guoco Mid Town](https://lookup.sg/biz/british-indian-curry-hut-guoco-mid-town), Bugis · 130 Beach Road #01-15, Guoco Midtown · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Awadh](https://lookup.sg/biz/awadh-tanjong-pagar), Tanjong Pagar · 165 Tg Pagar Rd, #2nd floor Amara Hotel · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Saravan Bhavan](https://lookup.sg/biz/saravan-bhavan), Tanjong Pagar · Robinson Road 63 · 2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT
- [Rang Mahal](https://lookup.sg/biz/rang-mahal), Bugis · 41 Seah St, Level 1 Naumi Hotel · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1999
- [Ayesha's Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/ayeshas-kitchen), Tanjong Pagar · 141 Cecil St, #01-02 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [The Indian Heritage](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-indian-heritage), Raffles Place · 18 Raffles Quay, Lau Pa Sat Festival MKT · 3 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 1993
- [Curry Village](https://lookup.sg/biz/curry-village), Tanjong Pagar · 8 Lim Teck Kim Rd · 4 min walk from Cc32 MRT · SFA licensed
- [Joy Luck 65](https://lookup.sg/biz/joy-luck-65), Downtown Core · Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd · 1 min walk from Promenade MRT · registered 2018
- [Nasi Padang](https://lookup.sg/biz/nasi-padang-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · Funan Digitalife Mall, 109 North Bridge Rd · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2022
- [Ammakase](https://lookup.sg/biz/ammakase), Raffles Place · One Raffles Pl, #04-48 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2023
- [Superstar Briyani](https://lookup.sg/biz/superstar-briyani), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Maxwell Rd · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · registered 2024
- [Shahi Maharani](https://lookup.sg/biz/shahi-maharani), Downtown Core · 252 N Bridge Rd, #03–21B · 2 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Tiffin Room](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiffin-room), Bugis · 1 Beach Rd · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Punjab Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/punjab-grill), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, B1 - 01A · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Adda](https://lookup.sg/biz/adda), Kampong Glam · 7500E Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Anglo Indian Cafe & Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/anglo-indian-cafe-and-bar-187996), Downtown Core · 30 Victoria St, #01-13 CHIJMES · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Bombay Brasserie Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/bombay-brasserie-singapore), Downtown Core · 26 Beach Rd, B1 - 23/24/25 South Beach Avenue · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [Sona's Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/sonas-grill), Tanjong Pagar · 12 Gopeng St, #01- 82/83 Icon Village · 2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Muthu's Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/muthus-curry-bugis), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Anglo Indian Cafe and Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/anglo-indian-cafe-and-bar-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 5 Straits View, #01-10 · 1 min walk from Shenton Way MRT
- [Bhandari's Saffron](https://lookup.sg/biz/bhandaris-saffron), Downtown Core · 30 Raffles Ave., #02-01 Singapore Flyer · 5 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Saffron Indian Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/saffron-indian-cuisine), Downtown Core · Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Av · 5 min walk from Promenade MRT

## FAQs
### Are Indian restaurants in Singapore halal?
Some are and some are not. Only MUIS can certify an outlet as halal, and certification is outlet by outlet. Check the MUIS directory or MuslimSG app before you go.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; contact details appear only on Lookup Verified listings.