Podi & Poriyal

I generally don’t leave many reviews for restaurants when I’m travelling, as I’m not from the place and don’t always feel knowledgeable enough to comment on a cuisine that isn’t from my country. However, I’m making an exception in this case. This restaurant was recommended to me by a relative of a friend who lives in Singapore. First of all, this is a modern Indian restaurant, so the dishes have a contemporary twist, either in their presentation or in some of the ingredients. We followed the waiter’s suggestions and tried their specialties. The dish I loved the most was the idli, which was soft and spongy, with a very interesting and delicious topping. All the other dishes were also excellent and not too spicy for our taste. Not that I don’t enjoy spicy food, but I appreciated that the flavors were well balanced, allowing us to really taste all the ingredients. The staff were wonderful. All the waiters explained the dishes clearly and were very patient in answering my questions. When we visited, the restaurant was fairly quiet, which gave us the chance to chat with both the waiters and the owner. We even exchanged phone numbers with the owner in case he ever visits our country. P.S. Send us a WhatsApp with your number so we can save it 🙂 Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and a great dinner. I’ll leave the detailed judgment of the food to the locals, but from my side, everything was excellent, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Singapore or if I return myself.

We just had a wonderful lunch at Podi & Poriyal, and it truly exceeded our expectations! We tried the Jackfruit Biryani, assorted Podi varieties, and the Chef’s Surprise, and every dish was packed with authentic flavours and a beautiful homemade touch. • Jackfruit Biryani was aromatic, perfectly spiced, and uniquely comforting. • The Podi selection added an amazing burst of flavour to every bite. • The Chef’s Surprise was creative, delicious, and genuinely special. A big shout-out to the staff (chef)— they were extremely warm and took the time to explain each dish so thoughtfully, which made the whole experience even better. The ambiance was cozy, the service was excellent, and the presentation was on point. Highly recommend this place if you love soulful South Indian food with a twist. 🌿✨

Signature dosai set ($28) - Excellent flavours and quality. Millet upma and paneer Goan style ($32) - Excellent flavours and quality. Good coconut-flavoured millet. Only 5 pieces of paneer though. Masala chai ($5) - Good. Not too sweet. Good service.

One of the best vegetarian restaurants i have been to! The food was so unique and amazing! The desserts were extraordinary especially the Rose Kesari and Beetroot Halwa!

Kiran was an amazing host. He made us feel welcome. He also gave us anecdotes and stories on the way that elevated our experience. The food was sublime. Spice levels were perfectly matched to our taste. The rest of the staff were attentive and friendly too. All our needs were catered to in a dining experience that felt more like a culinary journey. Kudos to the team and I personally can’t wait to dine here again.

Fantastic food and hospitality. Every dish had a unique flavor and taste and definitely coming back to feast on all dishes on the menu. Totally worth it

Had a wonderful dinner here. The food and service far exceed our expectations. The menu doesn't seem to shy from experimenting with some modern twists and the result is wonderfully thought out. Hats off to the team as they took care of us and were very hospitable. They took the time and effort to recommend us to adjust our selection and patiently explained each dish as they were served. 10/10 would come back again and recommend our friends and family.

Podi and poriyal has food that tastes good and homely ambience. The Ragi Adai was good. The juices however I think was more like a tetra pack variant and not fresh (personally felt like that). And it is pricy.And the menu doesn’t have many variations. Maybe can revamp menu to have more biriyanis and few more options with other items as well. It would be better if they give more value for money. I think many people who have reviewed the place might not know the market prices.

Highly recommend this place that serves up traditional South Indian dishes with a surprising twist but keeps its original flavor intact. Our party of 8 relished every single dish that came our way. From starters to the main dish to dessert every single one was delicious. The best Indian food we had during our 3 day stay in Singapore!!

Most impressive modern Indian food I have ever had. Their reinterpretation of some of the most classic dishes from the south is unique, fresh and always tasty. Will be back for more and more and more.

Nice hosts. Welcoming and homely. We were given a table despite being fully booked, accommodated us in outdoor seating. Food taste is great, very homelike. It was a Diwali special lunch meal and totally worth it. Will visit again on a normal weekend.

Unique sit-down South Indian fare, with whatever's cooking in the kitchen that day. The staff is open to explain everything and take a quick South Indian lunch to a slightly atas level ;) The biggest draw for us is the option to have millets instead of white rice for the meal.