Curry Garden

You'll find yourself on Orchard Street, just the right distance from the seafront chaos, walking into a place that's clearly earned its stripes. Curry Garden does the classics with genuine skill: their tikka masalas aren't apologetic about heat, the biryanis come properly fragrant, and they're not afraid to actually season their food. The room's got that warm, unpretentious vibe that makes you want to linger over a pint of Cobra longer than you'd planned. Service staff know what they're doing, which counts for everything when you're ordering off a menu this size.