Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant brings authentic royal North Indian cuisine to Singapore's premier retail destination, located at 252 North Bridge Road #03-21B Raffles City Shopping Centre within the elegant Fairmont Singapore hotel complex. Since 1997, this distinguished restaurant has served Singapore's discerning dining community with authentic Punjabi flavors and traditional North Indian specialties that recreate the grandeur of royal Indian dining experiences. Operating lunch service 12pm-3pm (last order 2:30pm) and dinner 6:30pm-11pm (last order 10:30pm), Shahi Maharani provides both casual dining and special occasion experiences that showcase the rich culinary heritage of North India through expertly prepared dishes, traditional royal-themed decor, and live musical entertainment that transports guests to India's majestic palaces.
The restaurant's comprehensive menu celebrates authentic North Indian cuisine through carefully sourced spices, traditional cooking techniques, and time-honored recipes that reflect the royal culinary traditions of Punjab and surrounding regions. Signature offerings include aromatic biryanis, tandoor specialties, rich curries, and traditional breads prepared by skilled chefs who maintain authenticity while catering to Singapore's sophisticated palates. The dining experience extends beyond food through elegant royal-themed ambiance featuring traditional Indian decor, classical music, and live performances by three musicians that create immersive cultural experiences. The restaurant's in-house bar complements the dining experience with carefully selected beverages that pair perfectly with North Indian spices and flavors, while lunch buffets and à la carte options cater to diverse dining preferences and schedules.
Raffles City's strategic location with direct connections to City Hall MRT Interchange and Esplanade MRT stations ensures easy accessibility for authentic Indian cuisine enthusiasts throughout Singapore, while the shopping center's integration with Singapore's cultural district creates opportunities for combining fine dining with cultural exploration and retail experiences. Shahi Maharani's exceptional reputation is reflected in 329 TripAdvisor reviews rating the restaurant 4.1 out of 5 stars and ranking it #620 among Singapore's 9,838 restaurants, demonstrating consistent quality and customer satisfaction. Reservations are essential due to high demand - contact +65 6235 8840 or visit shahimaharani.com for bookings and special event arrangements, and discover why this royal dining destination has remained Singapore's premier choice for authentic North Indian cuisine and cultural dining experiences for over 25 years.
Amazing experience. The service was so good. The starters were served buffet-style at our table, offering many varieties and the option for multiple servings. Main course items were fewer. The quality of food is good. Their service is exceptional. While booking the reservation, we mentioned we were coming for a birthday lunch, and they arranged a kulfi ice cream cake. They took photos, got them printed for us, and presented them as a birthday card, which was unique. Highly recommended.
Sim
Great North Indian food, possibly one of the best in Singapore, although a little expensive.
[updated 14 August 2023] I've been patronising this restaurant since 2018. Food and service are still great. It is recommended that you dine with family or in a larger group to taste more dishes. I also recommend making reservations.
Rahmah
Awesome food, the best in taste and quality. Loved the papdi chaat, butter chicken, biryani, and naans; all were so good!
Its décor is like a palace. The ambience is cozy.
The staff are super friendly and make you feel comfortable.
Will definitely go again!
Prem Patel
Excellent Indian restaurant that has kept its high standards intact over the past 3 decades.
All their dishes are crafted fresh and with a lot of passion.
Start with pani puris and papdi chaat.
Next, the subzi sizzler and lamb chops.
You can’t go wrong.
Top it off with dal tadka and rice.
Dessert: jalebis.
Sandeep Raj Balakrishnan
Food is nice. Ambience is cool. Service is decent. For those who enjoy alcohol and light buffet options, it's a nice place to visit. Indian traditional decor is mesmerising. Overall, it's okay.
Safiya Khan
Amazing food, great service. The mini puris were an absolute delight - refreshing and delicious. Love the mint chutney too. The okra was tasty and well-spiced (flavorful, not just hot). Wish I had chosen the tender, but the tandoori chicken was just as good.
Deepan Sherman
One of the best restaurants in Singapore for authentic North Indian food. The interiors of the restaurant have a heritage feel, and the staff is very polite and courteous.
Though a bit more expensive than usual, food quality and quantity were up to the mark, and the food was delicious. Even the mouth freshener was really tasty. I would recommend visiting this place for authentic North Indian food.
Oliver Ng
Very good Indian restaurant in Singapore. The food is really good, and the atmosphere brings you directly to India, especially thanks to the live band. The service could be better, but it's not bad either.
Anish Abraham
From the ambiance to the food and service, everything was perfect here. The quantity and quality of food are one of the best I have had in Singapore. The ambiance is really retro-upmarket. The staff is friendly but professional.
The price is a little high. Nonetheless, a great place for fine dining.
Kian Teck Boon
It's a fine dining restaurant. Good for parties and celebrations. Nice ambience. Very good food and customer service. Serves vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. We went on a Thursday, and there was a performance at 8 pm. Highly recommended!
Abu Shahril
Possibly the Best Indian Restaurant in Singapore
This place is an absolute 5/5 across the board—service, atmosphere, and food are all spot on.
I had the Bengali Fish Curry and Lamb Rogan Josh, both of which were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The garlic naan was superb, and the drinks—Mango Lassi and Virgin Mojito—were just as good.
For starters, the lamb samosas and onion bhajis were excellent.
Honestly, I cannot recommend this place highly enough—if you're looking for top-quality Indian food in Singapore, this is the place to go.
Belinda Pereira
I had an amazing meal at Shahi Maharani. The food was delicious, especially the Rogan Josh, which was perfectly cooked. The service from Mandeep was exceptional, and the atmosphere was cozy. This is definitely a place I'll be returning to soon! Highly recommend it!
Lindy Tan
I haven’t been there for 18 years, and I revisited tonight. I am impressed that they still hold the same level of service, and the food is still yummy. My belly is very happy! Looking forward to their new look!
Fariha
I last dined at Shahi Maharani in 2011 and returned 14 years later. The layout looks pretty much the same, and the food is still top-notch. I'm a huge fan of their paneer masala and a certain type of chicken coated with yogurt (can’t remember the name). Masala tea, however, was a little diluted and underwhelming. It definitely could have been better. I will dine here again!
Muhammad Khairin
I love Shahi Maharani! The new renovation looks amazing; it's much more elegant now. The ambiance feels so classy and relaxing, perfect for any occasion. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and the food and service are still great. The decor is beautiful, and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend!
Tandoori Chicken Drumlets marinated in a spiced almond & peanut paste
VEGETABLE SAMOSAS
Deep fried savoury pastry stuffed with vegetables
Main course
CHICKEN MAKHANWALA
Butter Chicken
ROGAN JOSH
Mutton cooked in medium spiced sauce
FISH AMRITSARI
Red snapper fillet simmered in a sauce made from coriander & fenugreek leaves
SHAHI SUBZ KOFTA
Spheres of vegetables in coriander sauce
ACHARI PANEER
Cottage cheese curry made with pickling spices
RAJMA MASALA
Kidney beans masala
Rice
JEERA RICE
Cumin scented rice
WHITE BASMATI RICE
Breads
PLAIN NAAN
GARLIC NAAN
BUTTER NAAN
TANDOORI ROTI
ASSORTED BASKET
Dessert
GULAB JAMUN
Deep fried spheres of thickened milk dipped in rose flavoured scented syrup
JALEBIS
Indian "churros" soaked in flavoured syrup
VANILLA ICE CREAM
FRESH FRUITS
Menu Highlights
CHICKEN REIGN SUPREME
CHICKEN VINDALOO
$30.00
Originates from Goa - A spicy offering of chicken cooked in a hot chilli sauce with a potato thrown in
CHICKEN HANDI
$30.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a sauce of yoghurt & dry spices
CHICKEN MAKHANWALA
$32.00
In other words - butter chicken! A superb, traditional North Indian dish. Here, pieces of pre-marinated chicken are cooked in a rich tomato creamy gravy topped with a pat of butter
MURGHI TIKKA MASALA
$32.00
Chunks of chicken tikka cooked in a gravy made from onions, blended tomatoes, green peppers, a variety of spices & chillies
HARYALI MURGHI
$30.00
Chunks of chicken simmered in a sauce made from fresh coriander, spinach, lemon juice & various spices
ROYAL SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES
BENGALI FISH CURRY
$32.00
Fillets of kingfish gently cooked in an onion based sauce flavoured with typical Bengali spices
FISH AMRITSARI
$30.00
Our version of fresh snapper cooked in an onion sauce with fresh coriander & fenugreek
MACHLI KOLHAPURI
$30.00
Fillets of fish cooked in a thick gravy spiced with black peppers, coriander seeds & mustard seeds
TAMATARI MACHHLI
$32.00
Barramundi fillets stewed in a light spiced tomato sauce
JHEENGA CURRY
$36.00
Luscious tiger prawns cooked in a traditional onion-based sauce
PRAWN CHILLY MASALA
$38.00
Fresh choice prawns prepared in a lip smacking gravy made from onions, tomatoes, green peppers, a blend of spices & fresh chillies. A fiery preparation!
PRAWN KORMA
$36.00
Cashew nuts blended with crushed cottage cheese & special spices are the main ingredients of the sauce in which the prawns are cooked
GOAN PRAWN CURRY
$36.00
Prawns cooked in a coconut gravy made with coriander, tomatoes, vinegar and spices.
Menu Highlights
MAHARANI'S SPECIALS
TANDOORI MILAWAT
$42.00
Mixed Tandoori Grill - chicken tikka, sarson machhli tikka, lahsuni jheenga & seekh kebab served sizzling. Great as hors d'oeuvres!
TAWA JHEENGA
$40.00
Plump tiger prawns marinated with spices then grilled over a hot iron griddle. Served sizzling!!
GALOUTI KEBAB
$32.00
Melt in your mouth lamb kebabs served with mini paranthas
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
$45.00
Tender chops of lamb lightly marinated with fresh spices then grilled in the tandoor (You can choose to have an onion-tomato sauce served on the side - add $3.00)
RAAN SIKANDRA
Half $38.00 / Full $55.00
A fresh young leg of lamb deboned & served with a coating of our special recipe of blended tomatoes, cashews & spices
SUBZI SIZZLER
$32.00
A sizzling vegetarian treat! Vegetable kebabs coated in a delightfully thick & chunky gravy made from a special blend of spices
MURGH MUMTAZ
$58.00
A cut up whole marinated chicken adorned on a bed of Keema Pillau smothered with a delectable Mughlai sauce (Allow 30 minutes for preparation)
MAHARANI'S MEADOW GRAZERS
ROGAN JOSH
$32.00
Tender cubes of mutton simmered & cooked in a delightfully spiced gravy
BADSHAHI KEEMA MUTTAR
$30.00
Minced mutton cooked with green peas in an onion-base with selected spices thrown in for flavour
MUTTON VINDALOO
$32.00
Originates from Goa. Cubes of mutton cooked in a hot & spicy sauce
BHUNA GOSHT
$32.00
Tender chunks of mutton cooked together with a myriad of spices, which are pounded together with onion, ginger & tomatoes
HYDERABADHI GOSHT
$32.00
A delightful creation - chunks of mutton with black peppercorns, cardamoms & cloves simmered in fresh yoghurt
NALLI GOSHT
$45.00
Slow cooked lamb shanks stewed in a simple gravy redolent of spices & yoghurt.
Menu Highlights
MAHARANI'S SPECIALS
TANDOORI MILTIWAK
$42.00
Tender chunks of mutton marinated with spices, then grilled.
TIKKA JHEENGA
$40.00
Prawns marinated with spices, then grilled.
GALOUTI KEBAB
$32.00
Melt-in-your-mouth lamb kebab, served with mint chutney.
TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
$45.00
Tender chops of lamb lightly marinated with fresh spices, then grilled to the window.
RAAN SIKANDRA
Half $38.00 / Full $55.00
Slow cooked lamb deboned & served with a coating of our special recipe of tandoori tomatoes, cardamoms & spices.
SABAI SAAKEE
$32.00
A stealing vegetarian treat. Vegetable koftas coated in a delightfully thick & chewy gravy made from a special blend of spices.
MURGH MUMTAZ
$58.00
Succulent stir-fried marinated chicken, simmered in a bed of Koema, Piliam, smothered with a delectable Mughlai sauce.
MAHARANI'S MEADOW GRAZERS
ROGAN JOSH
$32.00
Tender cubes of mutton, simmered & cooked in a delightfully spiced gravy.
BADSHAHI KEEMA MATTAR
$30.00
Minced mutton cooked with green peas in an onion-base with selected spices thrown in for flavour.
MUTTON VINDALOO
$32.00
Originates from Goa. Cubes of mutton cooked in a hot & spicy sauce.
BHUNA GOSHT
$32.00
Tender chunks of mutton cooked together with a myriad of spices, which are pounded together with onion, ginger & tomatoes.
HYDERABADI GOSHT
$32.00
A delightful creation - chunks of mutton with black peppercorns, cardamoms & cloves simmered in fresh yoghurt.
NALLI GOSHT
$45.00
Slow cooked lamb shanks stewed in a simple gravy redolent of spices & yoghurt.
CHICKEN REIGN SUPREME
CHICKEN VINDALOO
$30.00
Originates from Goa. A spicy offering of chicken cooked in a hot chilli sauce with a potato thrown in.
CHICKEN HANDI
$30.00
Boneless chicken cooked in a sauce of yoghurt & dry spices.
CHICKEN MAKHANWALA
$32.00
In other words - butter chicken. A superb, traditional North Indian dish. Here, pieces of pre-marinated chicken are cooked in a rich tomato cream gravy topped with a pat of butter.
MURGHI TIKKA MASALA
$32.00
Chunks of chicken tikka cooked in a gravy made from onions, blended tomatoes, green peppers, a variety of spices & chillies.
HARYALI MURGHI
$30.00
Chunks of chicken simmered in a sauce made from fresh coriander, spinach, lemon juice & various spices.
ROYAL SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES
BENGALI FISH CURRY
$32.00
Fillets of Bengali fish gently cooked in an onion based sauce flavoured with typical Bengali spices.
FISH AMRITSARI
$30.00
One version of fresh snapper cooked in an onion sauce with fresh coriander & fenugreek.
MACHLI KOLHAPURI
$30.00
Fillets of fish cooked in a thick gravy spiced with black peppers, coriander seeds & mustard seeds.
TAMATARI MACHHLI
$32.00
Barramundi fillets stewed in a light spiced tomato sauce.
JHEENGA CURRY
$36.00
Luscious tiger prawns cooked in a traditional onion-based sauce.
PRAWN CHILLY MASALA
$38.00
Fresh choice prawns prepared in a lip smacking gravy made from onions, tomatoes, green peppers, a blend of spices & fresh chillies. A fiery preparation!
PRAWN KORMA
$36.00
Cashew nuts blended with crushed cottage cheese & special spices are the main ingredients of the sauce in which the prawns are cooked.
GOAN PRAWN CURRY
$36.00
Prawns cooked in a coconut gravy made with coriander, tomatoes, vinegar and spices.
