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This is a graffiti picture from a place called Little India in Singapore.

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This is a beginner's guide to travel around little India and enjoy the local culture.

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There's a reason why Little India has earned a rep as a hip 'hood. We explore the best Indian restaurants, cafes, boutique hotels, shops, IG-worthy spots and beyond.

The name says it all. This vibrant neighbourhood is a slice of India in multicultural Singapore. Blending old and new, the buzzing ethnic enclave is peppered with spice shops, jewellery stores, flower vendors, saree specialists, trendy cafes and hip watering holes. Each offers a heady experience like no other. Along with the Deepavali lights in October, there's plenty to see and do in our extensive guide to Singapore's Little India.

Guide to Little India: Eat & Drink

Indian Express

The Banana Leaf Apolo

Madras New Woodlands

Moghul Sweet Shop

Fair warning if you have a sweet tooth! This sweet shop at Little India Arcade is probably the Indian version of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. It serves a variety of authentic North Indian sweets including gulab jamun, laddoo, jilebi and mysore pak, just to name a few. It's a grab 'n go kinda spot so you can takeaway all you want. Best to go during off-peak hours (especially before or after the lunch crowd) to avoid snaking queues. Oh, and don't leave without ordering a samosa. It'll blow your mind.
Moghul Sweet Shop, #01-16, Liitle India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Road, Singapore 217959

Brunches Cafe

Azmi Restaurant

MTR Mavalli Tiffin Rooms

Meatsmith Little India

Sakunthala's

If you're craving scrumptious Indian fare, Sakunthala's will charm you with every bite. The menu is packed with North and South Indian cuisine, plus Chinese dishes - plenty to appease fussy eaters. Try the biryani meals, tandoori platter, masala chicken, prawn masala and fish head curry. Then, cool down from all the spices with a refreshing glass of lime juice. Bring the whole family along because, trust us, you'll have a lot to taste before you leave.
Sakunthala's, multiple locations including Race Course Road and Syed Alwi Road.

Khansama Tandoori Restaurant

Komala Vilas

This 69-year-old establishment is the closest you'll get to authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. It's always packed, as diners can't get enough of its signature masala dosai (pancake made from rice and lentil batter, filled with mashed potato) served with free-flow sambar (lentil vegetable stew). Or try the massive paper thosai (pictured above) if you're feeling extra peckish. We like to have it for breakfast.
Komala Vilas, 76-78 Serangoon Road, Singapore 217981

Ananda Bhavan

Muthu's Curry

Savour eye-watering, lip-tingling spicy fare at this longstanding restaurant. It's known for one of Singapore's favourite delicacies, the fish head curry. For less spicy options that won't leave you sweating, Muthu's Curry also serves a range of tamer, flavour-packed Indian fare, from North to South Indian, with plenty of vegetarian dishes.
Muthu's Curry, #01-01, 138 Race Course Road, Singapore 218591

Old Chang Kee Cafe

Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant

Tekka Centre

A wet market, food centre and shopping complex in one, Tekka Centre is the go-to for your Indian cuisine fix. Specialities include biryani (spicy rice dish served with chicken or mutton gravy) from Hanifa's or Allauddin, and Indian rojak (a salad of fried dough fritters, boiled potatoes, cuttlefish, hard boiled eggs and more) from Temasek Indian Rojak. Finish your meal with a glass of teh tarik (frothy hot milk tea) from any of the drink stalls!
Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road, Singapore 210665

Cafe Salivation

Old Hen Coffee Bar

The Malayan Council

Guide to Little India: Shop

Little India Arcade

Haniffa Textiles

Mustafa Centre

Think about shopping in Little India and one iconic name springs to mind: Mustafa Centre. This 24-hour shopping behemoth sells just about anything. From affordable electronics to delicious Indian food, this is paradise for bargain-hunters and hardened shopaholics.
Mustafa Centre, 145 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207704

Pottu Kara Maami

Guide to Little India: Stay

The Great Madras

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of this hotel in Little India. The Great Madras is a breath of fresh air with picturesque frames taken right out of a scene from Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel. Rooms range from a hostel-style co-living space with king-sized beds to a cosy suite with a circular bathtub. Wallpaper-heavy walls and quirky interior decor aside, this aesthetically pleasing boutique hotel also has a barber and bistro at the lobby.
The Great Madras, 28 Madras Street, Singapore 208422

Wanderlust

Park Hotel Farrer Park

One Farrer Hotel

The Vagabond Club

Three words: Parisian swank factor. The Vagabond Club knocked the boutique hotel game out of the park when it opened. For starters, each of the 41 rooms is super swish. Think boudoir chic havens of tranquillity. To help you scratch your arty itch, pop-up events are held regularly.
The Vagabond Club, 39 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore, 207630

Bunc

Hostels may get a bad rep for being dodgy fleapits - too many bad memories from our backpacking days - but oh no, not this one. Easy on the eyes and on the wallet, Bunc is a 233-bed boutique hostel (emphasis on boutique) with all the fixings of a swish establishment. It's got sleek Scandi decor, custom-made beds, free Wi-Fi, recreation rooms, an outdoor tanning deck and a ladies-only floor.
Bunc Hostel, 15-18 Upper Weld Road, Singapore 207372

Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon

Guide to Little India: Culture & Sightseeing

Former house of Tan Teng Niah

Sitting along Kerbau Road and Buffalo Road, the last surviving Chinese villa in Little India is hard to miss. If you look closely, you'll find this cultural monument has a mix of southern Chinese and European influences, including a bamboo tiled roof. But the vibrant medley of colours is what attracts hordes of tourists to get the perfect shot.
Former house of Tan Teng Niah, 37 Kerbau Road, Singapore 219168

Sri Veeramakaliamman Hindu Temple

Indian Heritage Centre

The Temple Of Thousand Lights

Also known as Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, its focal point is the 15-foot seated Buddha surrounded by numerous lightbulbs. There's also a statue of the sleeping Buddha in a room below the main temple hall.
The Temple Of Thousand Lights, 366 Race Course Road, Singapore 218638

Murals and wall art

To add to its beauty, Little India doesn't shy away from beautiful murals by local artists. We thoroughly enjoyed scouting for these beauties on our Singapore wall crawl.

Streetscapes to admire

There's so much to do in Little India. Time to get exploring!

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The name says it all. This vibrant neighbourhood is a slice of India in multicultural Singapore. Blending old and new, the buzzing ethnic enclave is peppered with spice shops, jewellery stores, flower vendors, saree specialists, trendy cafes and hip watering holes. Each offers a heady experience like no other.

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