North Indian

I used to be a big fan of Anglo Indian when I worked in the CBD (My experience at the Chijmes branch was less stellar.). The biryani was divine, especially with the pastry on top. Other dishes were very good - just solid North Indian food as opposed to something creative like Rang Mahal of Punjab Grill. So, with the circuit breaker in place, we ordered for delivery. It arrived even 5 minutes early. However, we were shocked at how Lilliputian the portions were. $45 per pax was truly excessive. Food delivered at home would never taste the same as on premises. Next time, since this is not innovative haute cuisine anyway, we would just buy the same food at a hawker for one quarter of the price. Quality would not be as high, but the gap in taste would still be less than the difference in price.

This is like two different restaurants. The lunch buffet is good (although nothing to scream about) and reasonably priced, even during weekends. At dinner, the food is more sophisticated, but prices are quite extravagant, overall resulting in poor value. I find that if you want an upscale Indian meal, Rang Mahal is way, way better (more refined and innovative cooking, not just gimmicky; and more pro-active service). Alternatively, Song of India and Punjab Grill also serve better food. Otherwise, if you just want an old-fashioned but very satisfying North Indian meal, then there are many choices in Singapore at a fraction of the price of dinner here: the Curry Culture, Tandoor at Holiday Inn Orchard, or even Kebabs and Curries at Mustafa Centre!!

This is like two different restaurants. The lunch buffet is good (although nothing to scream about) and reasonably priced, even during weekends. At dinner, the food is more sophisticated, but prices are quite extravagant, overall resulting in poor value. I find that if you want an upscale Indian meal, Rang Mahal is way, way better (more refined and innovative cooking, not just gimmicky; and more pro-active service). Alternatively, Song of India and Punjab Grill also serve better food. Otherwise, if you just want an old-fashioned but very satisfying North Indian meal, then there are many choices in Singapore at a fraction of the price of dinner here: the Curry Culture, Tandoor at Holiday Inn Orchard, or even Kebabs and Curries at Mustafa Centre!!