Singapore Has It All! The Best Curry To Satisfy Your Craving!
The legendary Curry – it can mean several different things for a number of countries from Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East and India. It can mean the curry leaves in Indian Cuisine, or the curry paste we use here in Singapore. There are also curry powders and curry roux cubes. Whatever form it may have, it is a celebrated spice used in so many countries, making curry dishes undeniably a comfort food filled with warmth and intense flavours.
Check out the list below for our favourite versions of the famous curry, and get a bite yourself!
1. Curry Times
Established in 1956 along Mackenzie Road near the Rex Cinema, Old Chang Kee’s humble beginnings are synonymous with the fond memories of Singaporeans, young and old, taking mouthfuls of curry that burst with flavourful enjoyment every bite, complemented with the crispy goodness of fragrant, freshly fried pastry.
Today, with modernised standards, processes and recipes improved over the years by vigorous studies of curry and spices, the Curry’O has led Old Chang Kee to heights never before thought possible.
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Masterfully prepared with all the passion and tradition that gave their curry puff its reputation today, their signature dish is full of fresh, succulent chicken and spicy rich broth simmered to perfection.
Website: http://www.currytimes.com.sg/
Email: [email protected]
List of Outlet Details: https://www.currytimes.com.sg/location.htm
2. Hong Seng Curry Rice
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Often, the curry sauce recipe has been handed down over generations and the curry sauce can take several days to prepare. But in Hong Seng, each of their Hainanese curry rice stalls has its own protected curry recipe. They use just one very closely guarded curry sauce recipe for all of their dishes.
Website: https://www.curryrice.sg/
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 9876 2288
List of Outlet Details: https://www.curryrice.sg/location/
3. Samy’s Curry
Samy’s Curry was founded by the excellent chef Mr. M. Veerasamy back in the 1960’s and the restaurant remains a family-run establishment to this day. From its humble beginnings, Samy’s Curry has grown to become a beloved and award-winning Singaporean landmark, famed for delicious food and friendly service.
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Customers come from across the island to enjoy the lush Dempsey Road setting and sumptuous dishes, especially the legendary Masala Chicken, Fish Head Curry, Fish Cutlet and Mysore Mutton made from secret recipes consisting of different blend of spices, created by the late Mr. M. Veerasamy. Samy’s Curry is an establishment rooted in tradition serving much loved authentic Indian dishes on a banana leaf in a true South Indian tradition.
Website: http://www.samyscurry.com/
Email: [email protected]
Location: Blk 25 Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249670
Contact: 6472 2080
4. The Curry Wok
Curry Wok is a family eatery well known for its home-cooked traditional Teochew Nyonya food, freshly cooked from recipes passed down from previous generations. It’s been hailed as “Bukit Timah’s Best Family-run Eatery” by Lianhe Zaobao.
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Specializing in home-style authentic ethnic cuisines like Peranakan, Hainanese and Teochew dishes, Curry Wok has been seeing a steady stream of regulars and new customers daily who swear by their curry fish head, braised pork knuckle, homemade Ngoh Hiang and Sayur Lodeh
Website: https://www.currywok.sg/
Email: [email protected]
Location: 5 Coronation Road, Coronation Arcade #01-04, Singapore 269406
Contact: 6464 8878
5. Monster Curry
Monster Curry is the only restaurant in Singapore that serves Japanese demi-glace curry made with 14 different vegetables and spices. Their smooth and fragrant curry is the result of a 2-day rigorous cooking process.
Their curry rice comes in 35cm and 41cm sized plates, giving them good reasons to call themselves Monster Curry. Share the love of their monstrous plates of delicious curry with your friends and families!
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To give the curry sauce an extra kick, Monster Curry serves all its dishes at five different levels of spiciness, thanks to a hot sauce that is a concoction of chilli padi, garlic, ginger and celery.
Website: https://www.monstercurry.com.sg/
Contact: https://www.monstercurry.com.sg/contact-us/
List of Outlet Details: https://www.monstercurry.com.sg/outlets/
6. Ocean Curry Fish Head
Ocean Curry Fish Head has remained as one of the most voted restaurants in Singapore. They take pride in the quality of their food and only use authentic Peranakan ingredients and cooking styles to maintain the taste which has been known for decades. They have earned themselves many positives press reviews and being the number one choice among celebrities and ministers.
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The endless support we got from their customers allows their fast expansion to a bigger restaurant and also setting up their new branch outlet in Telok Ayer Street. With that, they strive to maintain the consistency and quality of both restaurant outlets and continue to serve their customers better in the years to come.
Website: http://www.oceancurryfishhead.com.sg/
List of Outlet Details: http://www.oceancurryfishhead.com.sg/contactus.html
With so many curry options to choose from: Singaporean, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Middle Eastern and others, it is a challenge to pick out a favourite. With each version having its own unique cooking style and taste, exploring different curries should definitely be on your foodie bucket list!
