Expat Living City Guide – June 2018

246 CITY GUIDE 2018

LET’S EAT

Shahi Maharani

Tucked away in a corner of Raffles City

Shopping Centre, this long-standing

North Indian restaurant offers a grand

and exclusive setting for occasions of

all sorts – birthdays, family dinners and

more. First established in 1997, and in

Raffles City from 2001, Shahi Maharani

has retained its traditional flair through

the years, and this makes up a big part of

its charm. With regal wood-focused décor

reminiscent of the royal palaces of India,

it’s recognised as one of the prominent

Indian restaurants in Singapore,

Fans of tandoori dishes can tuck into a

savoury selection of vegetarian and meaty

options cooked in a traditional clay oven

(tandoor), including the chicken shashlik

($31): chunks of freshly grilled, yogurt-

Exquisite

North

Indian

marinated chicken and assorted vegetables, served piping

hot on a sizzling plate. If you’re big on seafood, you’ll love

the prawn korma ($36) – a sinful blend of cashew nuts,

crushed cottage cheese, spices and succulent prawns. Pile

this creamy concoction on top of fragrant saffron rice ($11)

and enjoy!

#03–21B Raffles City Shopping Centre,

252 North Bridge Road

6235 8840 | shahimaharani.com

Tatsu

Located within the iconic walls of Chijmes, Tatsu started

over 20 years ago as one of the pioneers of Japanese fine

dining in Singapore. This popular sushi resto has since

added a teppanyaki counter to its space, and opened

a second outlet in the buzzy business

district, in Asia Square.

Specialties include teppanyaki

flambé wagyu beef ($168), wagyu

ox tongue ($32) and live lobster in

Tatsu’s special sauce. The teppanyaki

counter provides each diner with direct

access to the chefs, allowing you to

experience the theatre that unfolds as they

prepare your meal. To kick things off in

a style true to Japanese restaurants, start

with an omakase (“chef’s choice”) sashimi

selection ($40 per person). Not a fan of

raw seafood? Try the unagi avocado maki

($18) to share. Beautifully presented,

the combination of eel, fresh avo and

fish roe is a palate pleaser. There are also

affordable bento lunch sets (priced from

$25) and teppanyaki dinner course sets

(priced from $68) available on the menu.

• #01-08 Chijmes, 30 Victoria Street
  | 6332 5868


• #02-16 Asia Square Tower 2, 12
  Marina View | 6844 9855
  tatsu.com.sg