Dabbawalla Curry & Cocktails

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Inspired by the street fare of Mumbai, this seriously funky Indian restaurant offers flavour-punching dishes like dabba gosht (lamb, caramelised onion, tomatoes and green chilli), Hyderabadi baingan (eggplant, fresh coconut and peanut), and a spectacularly spicy vindaloo (you can dial up the spice from one to ten). Cool things down with a ginger lassi, made with fried curry leaves for added complexity.


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