Shahi Maharani

INDIAN

8 7 7 8

252 North Bridge Road, 03–21B Raffles City Shopping Centre, S(179103)

TEL: 6235 8840

shahimaharani.com

Stepping into this stalwart Northern Indian restaurant feels like being in a regal, albeit dated manor adorned with Mughal-style artwork. The lavish interiors set the stage for a belly-bursting range of dishes, from smoke-kissed tandoor-cooked meat, curries to seafood dishes. Meat lovers will enjoy the raan sikandra, a hulking leg of lamb slathered with a tangy tomato-based sauce thickened with cashew nuts. The tandoori milawat is a hearty sampling platter of tandoor-cooked meats and seekh kebab that are well seasoned with the perfect blending of herbs and spices. Also go for the kadai paneer that switches creamy spinach for onions and green peppers to pair with the luscious cubes of cottage cheese. The magic of the dishes lies in the expert concoction of the sauces and curries, so it’s best to drench them in saffronperfumed rice or freshly-made naans. If you don’t know where to start, the hospitable staff who are well-seasoned and attentive will help you navigate the extensive menu.