LITTLE INDIA
Little India has long been the heart of Singapore’s Indian community, with commercial activity centred along Serangoon Road since the early 19th century. The area grew alongside the cattle trade and later developed into a vibrant hub of Indian commerce, with businesses catering to the community’s cultural, culinary, and religious needs. Today, heritage businesses in the precinct continue this tradition, reflecting the district’s longstanding role as a centre of trade, culture, and community life.
Anushia Flower Shop
Anushia Flower Shop is one of the few remaining local flower garland makers in Singapore. The owner, Mr R. Jayaselvam’s commitment to heritage is reflected in everything he does; from personal archiving to sharing his self-taught flower-tying knowledge through workshops and everyday customer interactions.
From crafting a celebratory garland for Olympian Joseph Schooling to teaching hundreds of ex-offenders through the Yellow Ribbon project, the shop has reached out to Singaporeans from different walks of life. Why not see and experience Mr Jayaselvam’s creations for yourself?
𖡡 55 Kerbau Road, S219179
anushiaflower.sg
Dakshaini Silks Pte Ltd
Dakshaini Silks prides itself on being a one-stop shop with bespoke services for sarees and traditional jewellery. Their commitment has earned the business a diverse and multicultural clientele and recognition from the community like the inaugural LiSHA Pioneer Woman Award.
Dakshaini regularly engages audiences on social media through live demos, while also offering its customers a personalised experience in-store. They also offer accessible saree options; a fuss-free option that retains its traditional elements.
𖡡 121a Serangoon Rd, Level 2, S218026
dakshainisilks.com
Gandhi Restaurant
Step into Gandhi Restaurant to experience a wide range of well-loved and rare traditional Tamil Nadu-style dishes like sura puttu (scrambled shark meat). The restaurant takes deep culinary pride in is offerings which remain unchanged from its founders’ original recipes.
Celebrated by both locals and tourists, this banana leaf restaurant has also built deep community goodwill through annual food drives and cultural donations.
𖡡 29/31 Chander Rd, S219538
gandhirestaurant.sg
Gayatri Restaurant
Gayatri Restaurant is known for its North and South Indian banana leaf dishes and traditional service styles. Alongside its hands-on prata workshops, the restaurant is a space to both savour and learn about Indian Culinary Heritage.
Gayatri Restaurant regularly participates in cultural food events and festivals, and continues to push the business forward through sustainability efforts, meal distribution drives, and rebranding efforts.
𖡡 122 Race Course Rd, #01-01, S218583
gayatrirestaurant.com
Kamala Restaurant
Known for its traditional Indian cuisine, Kamala Restaurant is a favourite amongst customers and families looking for a meal before or after shopping at the nearby Tekka market. Don’t miss out on trying out the restaurant’s sambal blends and Appam, which is still traditionally made.
Regularly recognised by community organisations, Kamala Restaurant also plays an active role in Little India’s festive and social landscape through donations, dinners, and outreach.
𖡡 Block 662, Buffalo Rd, #01-16, S210662
kamalarestaurant.sg
Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant
Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant has served residents and visitors to Little India since 1947, and counts Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amongst its customers. The restaurant hosted the heads of state in 2015 during the latter’s visit to Singapore.
The restaurant has built a loyal and diverse customer base and remains deeply tied to community identity and tradition. With its original recipes, stone grinders, and workshops on Idly and Dosai, it preserves and shares its culinary legacy across generations.
𖡡 76–78 Serangoon Rd, S217981
komalavilas.com.sg
Muthu’s Curry
Muthu's Curry is widely celebrated for its award-winning fish head curry, to be enjoyed alongside its wide offering of other traditional Indian dishes. Alongside strong documentation of its business legacy, Muthu’s actively upholds Singapore’s Indian food heritage through regular participation in festivals, media features, and loyal patronage.
Recognised in the Michelin Guide as a Bib Gourmand restaurant, the restaurant has earned local and international recognition, and continues to innovate through the times.
𖡡 138 Race Course Rd, #01-01, S218591
muthuscurry.com
Old Chang Kee Singapore Pte. Ltd.
This Old Chang Kee outlet pays tribute to its first outlet, when it was known as “Rex Curry Puffs” (after the old Rex Cinema nearby) and was located at this very current site. Since then, the business has grown from strength to strength and become a household name amongst Singaporeans for its local snack offerings, all whilst honouring its legacy.
Since its establishment, the business received numerous awards and is deeply involved in community sponsorships and national events.
𖡡 19/21/23 Mackenzie Rd, #01-01, S228678
oldchangkee.com
SIS Premium Meats
Through the course of more than 60 years, SIS Premium Meats has continued to serve generations of the Indian community with traditional meat cuts tailored for dishes like Dalcha and Briyani. Through school tours, heritage trails, and educational talks, the business keeps Indian culinary heritage alive while engaging younger audiences.
SIS Premium Meats is a beloved fixture, celebrated with awards and glowing customer testimonials for its community spirit and quality offerings.
𖡡 17 Chander Rd, S219531
sispremium.com
STYLEMART Bridal Collection Pte Ltd
STYLEMART Bridal Collection has evolved from tailoring for British clients in the 1950s to becoming a sprawling go-to one-stop destination for multi-ethnic bridal and heritage wear today. Its commitment to heritage is evident in its signature and original designs that feature a fusion of Asian cultures, which have been in turn featured in publications like Vogue and Tatler Asia.
𖡡 151 Selegie Rd, S188315
stylemart.sg
Thandapani Company Pte Ltd
A community staple in Little India since the 1940s, Thandapani Company is a supermarket that has served a range of customers throughout the past 60 years. From home cooks to large-scale businesses, the business provides a whole range of spices, and house mixes which the business grinds based on its own recipes and in-house grinding mill.
The heritage business gives back generously by providing spice mixes to temples, mosques, and welfare homes, while also participating in heritage trails, festivals and educational collaborations, ensuring its traditions endure for generations to come.
𖡡 124 Dunlop St, S209443