Singapore's Little India: Meet the Indian style in the Lion City💃🕺

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Travel guide to Little India in Singapore: Encounter the Indian style in Lion City💃🕺 When you step into Singapore’s Little India, it’s as if you’ve traveled back to India. The rich and warm South Asian style hits you in the face, making you intoxicated. Here is a practical guide to visiting Little India, which will allow you to immerse yourself in the unique charm of this place! 1. Basic Information Little India is a gathering place for Singapore's Indian community. It originated in 1819 and is one of Singapore's most colorful historical areas, where old and new elements collide and blend, exuding a unique cultural charm. 2. How to get there subway Take the MRT NE Line to NE7 Little India Station or NE8 Farrer Park Station. Walk out of the station and you will reach the core area in a few minutes. Public transportation SWB bus number 64, 65 or 111 can take you to Serangoon Road, the main road of Little India, where you can start your journey of exploring Indian culture. 3. When to go • Daytime: Plenty of sunshine, suitable for visiting various buildings and temples, taking photos of colorful street scenes and specialty shops, and seeing the details of spices and handicrafts, making it convenient for shopping. • Evening: The streets are decorated with lights, the atmosphere is lively, many restaurants and food stalls are open, and the aroma of delicious food is everywhere. However, it is crowded, so please be careful to keep your belongings. • During festivals such as Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, Little India will be decorated into a magnificent mythical world with lights and decorations everywhere, and you can feel the most festive atmosphere, but there will also be more tourists, so be sure to plan ahead. 4. What to play 1. Tekka Centre: It is located right outside Little India MRT Station and has been renovated to have an Indian feel. The first floor is a market and hawker center, with fresh ingredients and delicious snacks available; the second floor is a retail store where you can buy fabrics and daily necessities. Here you can find the famous 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles, the most delicious Yongsheng Cooked Food, Delhi Lahori which offers delicious Indian flatbreads, Allauddin’s Briyani which is recommended by Michelin Bib Gourmand, and Xingji Goose and Duck Rice. 2. Singapore Visitor Centre @Indian Heritage Centre: The museum has five permanent exhibition areas and a rich collection of cultural relics, which fully display the history and culture of Singapore’s Indian community. The glass on the building's facade reveals the colorful murals of Indian stories inside, which are extremely beautiful when lit up at night. The surrounding shops are also very unique. Jothi Store & Flower Shop sells all kinds of items related to Indian culture; Haniffa Textiles Pte Ltd is a famous sari store; Ani Mani Porchalai Pte Ltd jewelry store is famous for casting Indian bridal wedding pendants; Thandapani Co spice shop hidden in the alley supplies a variety of Asian cooking spices that are hard to find in supermarkets. 3. Little India Arcade: This is like the Indian version of the Yiwu Small Commodity Market, with a wide variety of traditional Indian saris, accessories, spices, snacks, daily toiletries, cosmetics, etc. It is very lively and full of atmosphere. 4. Masjid Abdul Gaffoor: A fusion of Moorish, South Indian and European styles, the Arabic-style onion dome is supported by Roman columns. A large amount of green is used to outline the tops of the windows, and the walls are decorated with Arabic calligraphy, which is magnificent and delicate. You must wear long sleeves and long pants and take off your shoes when entering. 5. House of Tan Teng Niah: This century-old Chinese shophouse is one of the few distinctive buildings in Little India. The candy-colored two-story building has the typical five-foot-foot foundation of a shophouse. The windows and eaves are the highlights. Each window has a different color, and it is very photogenic when photographed from different angles. 6. Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple: One of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore, dedicated to the goddess Kali, the destroyer of evil. The temple gate is carved with Hindu gods and sacred objects, shining brightly in the sunlight, and the walls are painted red and white, creating a festive atmosphere. You are required to dress appropriately and take off your shoes when entering. 7. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple: Located east along Serangoon Road, this Hindu temple was built in the late 19th century and is dedicated to Sri Srinivasa Perumal, the protector deity of Vishnu. 8. The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple: Its full name is Sakya Muni Bodh Gaya Temple. It houses the first Buddha statue brought by Thai monks. The giant Buddha statue enshrined in the temple weighs 300 tons and has a strong Southeast Asian style. 9. Leong San See Temple: Dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva, the architectural style imitates Chinese palaces and is decorated with gorgeous dragon patterns and dazzling pearls. It was built to commemorate the original Leong San See Temple in China. 5. What to eat 1. Biryani: Use Indian basmati rice with spices, meat or vegetables. The rice grains are distinct and fragrant, and every bite is full of rich Indian flavor. Allauddin’s Briyani is recommended, which has been rated as a Michelin Bib Gourmand. 2. Curry fish head: Muthu's Curry's curry fish head is a specialty. The curry sauce is added with exclusive secret spices, and the plump fish head and vegetables are dipped in it. It is juicy and delicious, and goes well with rice. Their flower crabs, masala shrimps, etc. are also very popular. 3. Roti Prata: Thin pancakes with a crispy texture and paired with curry sauce, it has a unique flavor. It can be bought at street shops at an affordable price and is the breakfast choice for many locals. 4. The Banana Leaf Apolo: Founded in 1974, it serves North and South Indian cuisine under one roof, with the food being served on banana leaves. You can taste the spicy curry of South India and the biryani rice of North India, and drink a cup of Indian spiced milk tea, which is very satisfying. 5. Moghul Sweet Shop: Selling all kinds of colors