Your 2025 Deepavali dining guide: The best Indian restaurants in Singapore

Deepavali (October 20) is a little less than two weeks away and these Indian restaurants in Singapore are going all out to celebrate.

Also known as Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, Deepavali is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu calendar and celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness. In Singapore, this festive season sees the island light up, literally — head to Little India to admire its latest Deepavali Street Light Up. This year, the Deepavali Festival Village returns, offering snacks, traditional clothing and decorations to celebrate the season. 

No Diwali celebration is complete without a feast. Restaurants around the island have begun unveiling lavish spreads from indulgent set menus to extensive buffet selections.

Yantra, for one, is welcoming the season with vegetarian and non-vegetarian set lunches that feature dishes that honour India’s rich legacy. Similarly, Tiffin Room’s Diwali menu puts the spotlight on India’s culinary heritage and artistry, served in its signature Tiffin Box. Shahi Maharani goes all out this season with hearty buffet spreads while Rang Mahal serves up an extensive seven-course feast.

Whether you’re looking to celebrate the season with a lavish meal or an intimate one, we share some of the best restaurants to visit this Deepavali 2025. 

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Visit Firangi Superstar this Diwali for a feast. Its Diwali Lunch Set is a hearty one, featuring plates like The Victory Pearls that see succulent Argentinian prawns paired with semolina and caviar sothi. The vegetarian option swaps Argentinian prawns with sweet potato and is accompanied by semolina and chilli caviar sothi. For mains, pick from a selection of dishes like The Bengal Bake-off featuring flaky halibut and kasundi cream. Save room for dessert and sink your teeth into banoffee fritters or rasmalai ‘tres leches’. Come October 19 and 20, enjoy its a la carte lunch that puts the spotlight on its signature dishes like the aromatic tandoori spiced lamb and the romanesco cauliflower with potato foam.

The Diwali Lunch Set is available for lunch from October 14 to 18 and priced at S$45++ per person. A la carte lunch is available from October 19 to 20. Firangi Superstar’s regular dinner menu will also be available alongside festive specials.

(Image credit: Firangi Superstar)

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Head to Yantra this month for its Festival Diwali Set Lunch. The set starts with servings of Palak Patta Chaat, Fish Ajwaini Tikka, Murgh Chakuri and Chargrilled Mutton Boti. For mains, pick between the Hydrabadi Chicken curry and the hearty Nihari Gosht. Mains are served alongside Lasooni Palak, Kabuli Pulai, Dal and Naan Bread. A vegetarian menu is also available, featuring Banan Kabab, Golden Corn Dahi Bites and Jaipuri Pyaz Paneer Ki Sabzi.

The Festival Diwali Set Lunch is available now at S$58 per person.

(Image credit: Yantra)

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Tiffin Room is celebrating the Festival of Lights with lavish Diwali vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus. The meal begins with a four-piece appetiser including the Saloni Fish Kebab that’s marinated in fragrant spices before being smoked until aromatic. Mains are presented in the restaurant’s signature Tiffin Box. Dig into the likes of Pepper Coconut Masala Prawn, Lamb Yakhani Pulau (basmati dish with minced lamb), Taar Korma (Mughlai-style lamb curry) and more. Elevate the experience with alcohol pairings, available at an additional cost.

Tiffin Room’s Diwali Experience is available from October 9 to 23 for lunch and dinner. Non-vegetarian set is available at S$132++ per guest while the vegetarian set is available at S$122++ per guests. Alcoholic pairings are available at S$98++ per guest.

(Image credit: Raffles Singapore / Tiffin Room)

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Shahi Maharani is serving up indulgent buffet spreads this season. Visit for lunch for the Special Diwali Lunch Buffet. While the buffet spread changes daily, anticipate hearty spreads featuring Tandoori Fish Tikka, butter chicken, Palak Paneer and more. End the meal on a sweet note and savour the restaurant’s vibrant mithai selection alongside Jalebis (fried yeast dough), Masala Chai and more.

Visit for dinner on Deepavali itself and find the Diwali Celebration Dinner Buffet. Start at the Live Chaat Station and savour bites of Paani Puri before digging into the Kebab Platter filled with lamb kebab, tandoor grilled chicken and grilled cottage cheese. If seafood is your preferred protein of choice, you’ll be treated to coastal fish curry, prawn chilli masala and more.

The Special Diwali Lunch Buffet is available from October 13 to 17. It’s priced at S$48++ per adult and S$32 per child (seven to 12 years old). The Diwali Celebration Dinner is available on October 20 and priced at S$88++ per adult and S$58++ per child (seven to 12 years old).

(Image credit: Shahi Maharani)

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Indulge in hearty dishes at SanSara this Deepavali. Its Diwali Thali puts the spotlight on North Indian cuisine featuring plates like the Punjabi Murgh Tikka with mango coriander chutney, Jal Tarang (pan fried Hokkaido scallops) and rich Laal Maans. The latter features lamb shank in a rich Rajasthani tomato-onion gravy. A vegetarian thali spread is available too, comprising hearty dishes like the malai Broccoli, Paneer Rogan Josh and more.

The Diwali Thali is available from October 18 to 23. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus are available at S$88++ per person.

(Image credit: Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore / SanSara)

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Rang Mahal celebrates the Festival of Lights with a lavish seven-course Diwali feast. The meal begins with Sevpuri and Broccoli Soup. Then, savour Lamb Seekh Kebab featuring hand-minced lamb mixed with fresh herbs before being grilled until slightly charred. The following course sees a spread of Konkani Fish Curry, Butter Chicken and Yellow Dal Tadka. The latter is a signature and sees slow-cooked yellow lentils tempered with a fragrant mix of garlic, chilli and cumin. The Hyderbadi Vegetarian Biryani completes the savoury courses, comprising layers of basmati rice and seasonal vegetables.

The Diwali Feast is priced at S$138++ per person.

(Image credit: Rang Mahal)

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Head to Holiday Inn’s Tandoor this festive season for its Diwali Special Buffet 2025. The lavish spread features traditional favourites and festive specials — Think potatoes stuffed with cottage cheese and cooked in a rich cashew and tomato gravy, charcoal grilled fish, traditional awadhi style chicken cooked in a spiced curry and more. While you’re here, you wont want to miss out on the Hyderabadi Murgh Biryani, which sees fragrant basmati rice cooked Hyderabadi style over slow fire. It’s infused with a range of aromatic spices and crowned with tender chicken.

The Diwali Special Buffet 2025 is available from October 18 to 20 for lunch and dinner. The buffet is priced at S$138++ for two adults (one-for-one promotion) and S$30++ per child.

(Image credit: Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre)