10 Best Bowls of Curry in Shanghai
Need to eat away your sorrows during plum rain season? Stuck indoors? Never fret, there isn’t anything more comforting than a delicious bowl of curry to cheer you up and warm your belly. From North to South Indian, Thai, Nepalese and Japanese, keep this list on hand when the winter blues hit too!
Chicken Tikka Masala
Tandoor Restaurant
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Craving delicious little chunks of roasted marinated chicken in creamy yoghurt and lightly spiced (sometimes orange) curry sauce? Britain’s favourite dish Chicken Tikka Masala (RMB 115 ) is best at Tandoor Restaurant. Indulge yourself in delightfully decorated surrounds and the most charming owners and wait staff!
Address: Jin Jiang Hotel, South Building, 59 Maoming Lu, near Huaihai Lu.
Tel: 6472 5494
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Butter Paneer
Masala Art
One for the veggie-vores, Butter Paneer (RMB68) that unaged crumbly moist curd cheese that is delicately sourish yet sweet is best tried at Masala Art. Sit back and relax in their comfortable homey atmosphere whilst tantalizing your tastebuds.
Address: 397 Dagu Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu
Tel: 63273571
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am-2pm, 5:30-10:30pm
Soft Shell Crab in a Madrasi Spice
Bombay Bistro
Think outside the box and be mindblown by the Soft Shell Crab in a Madrasi Spice at Bombay Bistro (RMB108). Battered to be crunchy yet soft, and so tasty you want more than one serving, pair it with a cocktail (or few) whilst taking in the funky atmosphere here. Lounge around with the in house beats or head upstairs to The Apartment to dance it off!
Address: 2/F 47 Yongfu Lu, near Fuxing Xi Lu
Tel: 54680090
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm-midnight
Chettinad Chicken Curry
Indian Kitchen
Up the spice factor by moving south - Chettinad cuisine uses masalas, sundried meats and a variety of vegetables. Try the Chettinad Chicken Curry (RMB65) Indian Kitchen and don’t forget your Kingfisher to cool you!
Address: Building 8, 3911 Hongmei Lu near Hongqiao Lu
Tel: 62610377
Opening Hours: 11-2:30pm, 5-11pm
Prawn Curry
Nepali Kitchen
If Himalayan tastes are what you are after, try the Prawn Curry (RMB84) at Nepali Kitchen. With rave reviews for atmosphere and food, shlep upstairs for their traditionally Nepalese lounge-on-floor dining concept.
Address: 819 Julu Lu near Fumin Lu
Tel: 54046281
Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-2pm Sat-Sun 11am-3pm
Sun-Thurs 6pm-10:30pm, Fri & Sat 6-11pm
Beef Rendang
Balini and Bali Bistro
Curry dishes aren’t just a thing of the subcontinent – head to Indonesia with Beef Rendang (RMB78) at Balini and Bali Bistro. The slow cooked beef and spices originating from Minangkabao include ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass and garlic which all have antimicrobial properties. Want a beef alternative? Eden Kitchen delivers a rich and flavourful Chicken Rendang (500g - RMB108, 250g - RMB58) to your doorstep!
Bali Bistro
Address: 75 Wanghangdu Lu near Beijing Xi Lu
Tel: 6288 5778
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
Eden Kitchen Wechat contact: Moksiewlin
Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai
T for Thai
Take your Thai dining up a notch by climbing to T for Thai. Sweeter in the Indian curry stakes but no less spicy is the Gaeng Kiew Wan Gai (Green Curry Chicken with Basil and Eggplant, RMB88). Have a glass of water on hand for this whilst you chill in their trendy digital jungle environment!
Address: 2/F 1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu near Wulumuqi Lu
Tel: 64379633
Opening Hours: Wed-Mon 6pm-10:30pm (closed Tuesday) Weekend Brunch (sets) 12pm-2pm.
Japanese curry
Coco Curry
Speaking of sweet, you can’t miss the Japanese curry franchise Coco Curry. With branches scattered through town, people queue for the creamier-style curry sauce poured over fried chicken chunks accompanied by an extra side of curry sauce. Diners have the option of choosing between give levels of spiciness , extra portions of rice and sides of extra meat (pork and chicken katsu, grilled beef, prawns), veggies, and also melted cheese!
Address: City Plaza, B/F, 1618 Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel: 62885167
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm
Curry Chicken
Food Fusion
Nothing illustrates true and original ‘fusion’ food than Singapore and Malaysian cuisine. Go for the home comfort food of Curry Chicken at Food Fusion and let the flavours of a unique Southeast Asian curry envelope you in comfort and fill your belly.
Address: Parksons, 8/F, 918 Huaihai Zhong Lu near Shanxi Nan Lu
Tel: 63853906
Opening Hours: Daily 11am-11pm
Chilli Crab
East Coast Lagoon
Singapore’s most iconic dish the Chilli Crab is best tried at East Coast Lagoon, in a relaxed, cosy, casual environment. Get your fingers dirty with this slurpilicious dish best ‘mopped up’ with accompanying ‘man tou’ – fried bread. A less spicy and messy option is the Black Pepper Crab.
Address: 3213 Hongmei Lu, near Chenjiaqiao Zhi Lu
Tel: 634687007
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am-10pm
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