SONG OF INDIA, THE

33 Scotts Road, S(228226) TEL: 6836 0055

Offering traditional favourites and “signatures” (either with a twist or using ingredients not typically found in Indian cuisine), The Song of India had been an upscale dining venue for a decade before earning a Michelin star in 2016. Chef Manjunath Mural is a master of the myriad regional dishes of India; each curry is distinctively unique, with spices and gravies that are well-balanced. From the mains, standouts include the flaky and lightly spiced chargrilled cod tikka; the crispy fried okra in a creamy tomato-based gravy; and the kadai chicken lazzatdar in a coriander and ginger gravy. Save room for the light cheesecake stuffed with gulab jamun, rasmalai (cheese dumplings) and carrot halwa, which are thankfully lighter and less sweet than the traditional versions. The restaurant also boasts a well-stocked wine cellar, with interesting and rare labels such as the 1996 Château d’yquem Sauternes. Friendly service staff do their best to accomodate diners’ requests.