Best Indian & Malay in Singapore: Compared (2026)
Compare 10 indian & malay restaurants in Singapore side by side — verified data, transparent methodology, and clearly labeled featured placements.
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Rankings are computed from verified listing data: facts we could confirm from official sources, publicly stated figures where available, and verification depth. Featured placements are labeled and never change editorial order. Rankings refresh as we verify more restaurants — last updated October 2026.
Anglo Indian
Bib Gourmand 2026 Indian eatery at Shenton Way.
Candlenut
One Michelin star; Peranakan. Starred in every Singapore guide edition since 2016.
Delhi Lahori
Bib Gourmand 2026 eatery serving Lahori cuisine at Tekka Centre.
Iqbal Soup Kambing
Geylang Serai mutton soup specialist (#02-128): S$8 rib soup loaded with tender meat in a rich, slightly creamy broth; fried mee and nasi goreng sides too.
Lagnaa
Bib Gourmand 2026 Indian restaurant at Upper Dickson Road; 10-edition stalwart.
Muthu's Curry
Bib Gourmand 2026 curry eatery.
Na Na Curry
Bib Gourmand 2026 curry at 115 Bukit Merah View Market & Hawker Centre; 10-edition stalwart.
Otak-Otak Kampung
Geylang Serai Malay-market icon making traditional flourless otak-otak since the 1950s - grilled fish-and-coconut cakes wrapped in leaves, under S$3 for three pieces.
Pangium
One Michelin star; Peranakan (Straits cuisine). Chef-owner Malcolm Lee's restaurant in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Rajarani Thosai
New Bib Gourmand 2026 entrant at Tampines; thosai and appam made from scratch with close to 20 fillings.
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