Semolina brings authentic South Asian street food excellence to Singapore's Orchard district, operating from #B1-121 at Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, near the convenient Orchard Boulevard MRT station. This halal-friendly establishment has positioned itself as a culinary innovator with a mission to break conventional norms and redefine Indian cuisine, particularly challenging the misconception that vegetarian food is limited to plain and mundane options. Founded with the vision of elevating South Asian street food to new heights, Semolina has created a unique dining destination that celebrates the vibrant flavors and textures of traditional Indian chaats and regional specialties.
The restaurant specializes in an extensive array of South Asian delicacies including fragrant biryanis featuring chicken, mutton, and vegetarian options slow-cooked with aromatic basmati rice and bold spices. Their chaat selections showcase authentic street food artistry with offerings like dahi puri, sev puri, and papdi chaat that capture the essence of Indian street food culture. The menu extends to classic dishes including butter chicken, mutton masala, and their signature dal tadka, all prepared with traditional techniques and premium ingredients that reflect the restaurant's commitment to authenticity while appealing to contemporary palates.
Operating on a walk-in only basis without reservations, Semolina maintains an accessible approach that reflects the democratic nature of street food culture while serving the sophisticated Orchard shopping district. The restaurant's strategic location in Tanglin Mall's basement level provides convenient access for shoppers, office workers, and tourists exploring the Orchard area, while their phone line (8868 4415) ensures easy communication for inquiries. Semolina's dedication to redefining Indian cuisine through innovative presentations and bold flavors has established them as a standout destination for food enthusiasts seeking authentic South Asian experiences in one of Singapore's most prestigious shopping districts.
Went on a weekday (15-July) for an early lunch with my wife. The reviews were too generous & hence m
Went on a weekday (15-July) for an early lunch with my wife. The reviews were too generous and hence misleading. Overall, we had a mediocre experience.
Ambiance: As in a food court (which it was).
Welcome: Friendly but subdued.
Name vs. Menu Option: Not everything can be called “street food”.
Quality of Food: The aloo gobi (potato-cauliflower) lived up to its name and expectation; light, not oily, not heavy on spices, and tasty.
The rajma was sweet; not authentic taste.
The masala chai was too milky and lacked tea flavour.
For these dishes, especially for “street food”, one usually expects to get some freshly cut onion slices, lime, green chilli, or pickle. There were none.
Quantity of Food: Good for light eaters like us. But not really value-for-money for a food court.
Ease of Payment: I couldn’t use my Great Rewards points to pay (no reason was given).
Cleanliness: The tables were wiped but not clean. They were all oily. Mind you, we were one of the first customers that day. The chairs had food particles on them (when the tables were being cleaned, I guess).
Don’t plan to go again.
Aruna Jadav
The owner is very rude with his coustomers. After coming for such far away you expect to have decent
The owner is very rude to his customers. After coming from so far away, you expect to have decent food and communication. But our day was ruined by him. The owner has hearing difficulty, so please state your order clearly and check if he heard correctly.
Pang Lim
Worst food quality experienced in Singapore. Taste and smell seems like stale food. Never ever recom
Worst food quality experienced in Singapore. The taste and smell seemed like stale food. Never ever recommend. Half the food was left unfinished. Very bad experience.
Positive Reviews
Cheryl Tan
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended.
Why is this place not going viral?! The quality of food is amazing! Oh, the flavours! A little of #middleeastern #pakistani and #bangladeshi.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chicken Biryani $14.90
One of Singapore’s finest chicken biryanis, with aromatic rice and perfectly tender, marinated chicken. A must-try for anyone seeking top-quality biryani in #singapore.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Butter Chicken Rice Bowl $12.90
Butter chicken is rich, creamy, and flavorful, with tender chicken in a luscious, spiced sauce, served with onions and aromatic, long-grained, fluffy basmati rice, known for its nutty flavor and light texture.
⭐⭐⭐ Punjabi Pakoras $8
Deep-fried fritters made from vegetables coated in spiced gram flour batter. The outer layer was a bit too hard, but the flavours were amazing. The mint/chilli sauce added extra layers of flavour, enhancing the taste with a refreshing twist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mango Lassi $10.90
So "gao" (rich)! A fragrant and thick mango treat! Came with saffron on top!
📍 SEMOLINA
Tanglin Mall B1-121
163 Tanglin Road Singapore 247933
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Tasha
Delicious vegetarian biryani, well spiced and flavorful. Dosa is also yummy, slightly saltish and co
Delicious vegetarian biryani, well-spiced and flavorful. The dosa is also yummy, slightly saltish and comes with three dipping sauces.
Anam Mansor
Would recommend to try it once atleast. I liked the pakoras, vada pau and papri chaat. I have had be
Would recommend trying it at least once. I liked the pakoras, vada pau, and papri chaat. I have had better pani puri, Mumbai sandwich, and alu tikki chaat.
Alvin
The best compliment to a chef is a cleaned out dinner bowl. Ridiculously tasty biryani and butter ch
The best compliment to a chef is a cleaned-out dinner bowl. Ridiculously tasty biryani and butter chicken/paneer bowls. It's slightly on the fusion side but retains authenticity, spice, and flavour. A wonderful, incognito speakeasy street food vibe with a charismatic proprietor. The price point is palatable for the quality. It's so easy to walk past this place and miss out altogether, but I often wonder how this place hasn't already gone viral, given all the serious cravings it's caused me!
Sean Chen
We had an amazing experience at Semolina, an authentic Indian restaurant serving some of the best In
We had an amazing experience at Semolina, an authentic Indian restaurant serving some of the best Indian food we’ve tried! We ordered the Aloo Tikki, Mysore Masala Dosa, Butter Chicken Rice Bowl, and Masala Chai, and each dish was bursting with flavor. The Butter Chicken Rice Bowl was definitely our favorite—rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned. The combos were spot on, and the service was excellent. Highly recommend Semolina to family and friends! We’ll definitely be back for more!
