# Indian Restaurants in Singapore River

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: 28
- Matched to a government licence/register: 4
- Median years in business: 20

## 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 28)
- [Tandoori Zaika](https://lookup.sg/biz/tandoori-zaika), Clarke Quay · 70 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2020
- [Royal Maharaja 46 Boat Quay](https://lookup.sg/biz/royal-maharaja-46-boat-quay), Raffles Place · 46 Boat Quay, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Indian House](https://lookup.sg/biz/indian-house), Raffles Place · 49 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2006
- [Aayisha Briyani House](https://lookup.sg/biz/aayisha-briyani-house), Raffles Place · 9 N Canal Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2005
- [Teh Tarik Time](https://lookup.sg/biz/teh-tarik-time), Clarke Quay · 43 New Bridge Rd · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Sahara Bar & Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sahara-bar-and-restaurant), Raffles Place · 61 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2005
- [Riverwalk Tandoor](https://lookup.sg/biz/riverwalk-tandoor), Clarke Quay · 17-20 Upper Circular Rd · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 1998
- [Ras the Essence of India](https://lookup.sg/biz/ras-the-essence-of-india), Clarke Quay · Clarke Quay, 3D River Valley Rd · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Manam](https://lookup.sg/biz/manam), Clarke Quay · 15 Upper Circular Rd, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2021
- [Dabbawalla](https://lookup.sg/biz/dabbawalla), Robertson Quay · 60 Robertson Quay, #01-10/11 · 7 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Foodcoholic](https://lookup.sg/biz/foodcoholic), Raffles Place · 40 Circular Rd, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [New Shah Alam Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-shah-alam-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 20-21 Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Three Amigos Mexican and Indian Cuisines](https://lookup.sg/biz/three-amigos-mexican-and-indian-cuisines), Clarke Quay · 74 Boat Quay, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Dum Pukht Grill and Curry](https://lookup.sg/biz/dum-pukht-grill-and-curry), Clarke Quay · 67 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Gabbar Bistro & Bar @ Clarke Quay](https://lookup.sg/biz/gabbar-bistro-and-bar-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 3E River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, #01-05/06 · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Kinara](https://lookup.sg/biz/kinara), Raffles Place · 57 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Royal Bengal](https://lookup.sg/biz/royal-bengal), Raffles Place · 40 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Salaam Bombay](https://lookup.sg/biz/salaam-bombay-robertson-quay), Robertson Quay · 86 Robertson Quay, #01-04 @ The Pink Panther · 4 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Banana Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/banana-leaf), Raffles Place · 27 Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Curry Village](https://lookup.sg/biz/curry-village-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 36 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Bombay Grill Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/bombay-grill-singapore), Clarke Quay · 54 S Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [SanSara - Authentic North Indian Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/sansara-authentic-north-indian-restaurant), Robertson Quay · 392 Havelock Rd · 2 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Maharajah](https://lookup.sg/biz/maharajah), Raffles Place · 41 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Mirch Masa Lah North Indian Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/mirch-masa-lah-north-indian-cuisine), Raffles Place · 36 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Clarke Quay Cuisines](https://lookup.sg/biz/clarke-quay-cuisines), Raffles Place · 36 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ali Bar Bar North Indian](https://lookup.sg/biz/ali-bar-bar-north-indian), Robertson Quay · Robertson Blue, 86 Robertson Quay · 5 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Punjab Da Dhaba - Indian Dhaba Style Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/punjab-da-dhaba-indian-dhaba-style-cuisine), Raffles Place · 46 Boat Quay · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Spice Route Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/spice-route-restaurant), Clarke Quay · 20 Havelock Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay 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.