Muthu's Curry, at 138 Race Course Road in Little India, serves Chettinad cuisine and tandoori specialties; founder Ayyakkannu brought the recipe in 1969.
OrderThe signature Fish Head Curry, made to the founder's secret Chettinad-style recipe.
TipReservations are taken on the restaurant's own site, and the dining room is open daily from 10:30 to 22:30.
Gokul-Raas is a south Indian vegetarian restaurant at 19 Upper Dickson Road, with a menu of traditional Indian, South Indian and Asian-inspired dishes.
OrderThe Vegan Laksa Charcoal Hotpot, listed at $23 in the Charcoal Hotpot section of the menu.
TipThe site offers a Reservation page, plus Online Order and Catering Order links.
Podi & Poriyal at 486 Serangoon Road is a contemporary restaurant showcasing the fresh, flavoursome vegetarian fare of South India alongside crafted tipples.
OrderThe signature mini idlis, among the small and large plates of the a la carte menu.
TipThe site lists Tuesday as closed, with last orders on weekdays at 2:30 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm.