Steve C.
Yelp
Basics:
Set at the end of a row of restaurants and cafe is Anglo Indian Cafe and Bar. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and thankfully, to someone who's not used to this humidity, they have portable air-con units outside so you can enjoy your meal without passing out from the heat. They have both high and low top seating and since the tables are detached you can join them together for a bigger group. They have a fairly decent sized TV screen that faces the outdoor seating area that's locked to a sports station, at least every time I passed by at night I can see the English Premier League or cricket.
Food:
Okay, so I'm probably a newbie compared to everyone in Singapore when it comes to Indian food, but honestly this has to be one of my favorite Indian restaurants in Singapore. Basically, they do upscale Indian cuisine similar to Punjab Grill at MBS, but without the creativity, just good old fashion cooking. I've been here several times for dinner, so far never for lunch, and I haven't been disappointed. I highly recommend the Mutton Biryani. I personally don't like lamb, but the way they cook it really blends the flavours well and doesn't leave a strong taste or smell. I thought the Paneer Butter Masala was done well and the curry in Butter Chicken was fantastic. As for drinks, I haven't tried any of the cocktails, but a great place to grab a Paulaner and watch some sports highlights after work. Granted if you're looking for more of a party, the Exchange and Bank is more lively...more to come on that in my other reviews.
Dunno if it's just me, but I usually order quite a few dishes since I just can't bring myself to just having biryani and chicken, plus if you add a drink or two, the bill adds up pretty quickly. I know since they're located in the CBD they have to charge a premium, but unless I'm eating with a bigger group, it's a little hard to comprehend paying so much for dinner. Then again, it is a fantastic meal. To each his own when it comes to value for money, but this place always hits the spot for me.