Whether it’s with friends or family, Deepavali (also known as Diwali) is a time to come together to usher in prosperity and togetherness with sweet mithais and lots of feasting. Let the celebrations begin!
Shahi Maharani
Celebrate a sumptuous Diwali festive buffet spread at Shahi Maharani, with everything from chats and kebabs to signature Butter Chicken, Goan Prawn Curry, and indulgent sweets.
An even grander affair awaits at Diwali day lunch with special dishes including Achari Paneer Tikka, Galouti Kebab, Laal Maas (Rajasthani lamb curry), Malabari Prawn Curry, and Stuffed Paneer Koftas; while Diwali night boasts the likes of special “Dum” style biryani, a sweet finale of classic Rasmalai, Jalebis, Gulab Jamuns, Kheer, Gajar Halwa, and Shahi Maharani’s specially made mithais.
What and when
- Special Diwali Lunch: Monday Oct 28 to Wednesday Oct 30, and Friday Nov 1 ($48++ per person / $32++ per child*)
- Weekend Celebration Lunch: Thursday Oct 31, Saturday Nov 2 and Sunday Nov 3 ($58++ per person / $40++ per child*)
- Diwali Day Celebration Dinner: Thursday Oct 31 ($88++ per person / $58++ per child*)
*Kids ages six to 10 years inclusive (kids below six years eat free)
Shahi Maharani’s Royal Mithai: Where Tradition Meets Elegance
Celebrate Deepavali with Shahi Maharani’s artisanal hand-crafted, preservative-free and mildly sweetened mithais (that are vegetarian, gluten-free and halal).
This year’s mithai flavours are:
- Roasted Gram Ladoo – roasted gram, mixed nuts
- Mango Surprise – alphonso mango fudge with a hint of white chocolate
- Milk Cake – classic Indian fudge with cardamom
- Pistachio-stuffed Cashew Roll – cashew powder, pistachios, silver leaves
- Blueberry Almond Roll – almond powder, mixed nuts and blueberries
- Coconut Rose Ladoo – coconut powder, “gulkand” (rose petal paste), rose essence
Celebration Box ($72+): Available in blue or pink box, comprising 15 pieces of mithai from 5 varieties.
Royal Savoury Treats ($88+): Enclosed in a box that can be converted into a serving tray and table, comprising four jars of savoury snacks (Spiced Cashews, Black Peppered Almonds, Walnuts and Roasted Pistachios).
Treasure Sweet Box ($138+): Available in a gold or blue box, comprising 15 pieces of mithai from five varieties and four savoury snacks (Spiced Cashews, Black Peppered Almonds, Roasted Pistachios, Shahi Namkeen Mix).
Royal Festive Box ($98+): Encased in a red or blue box, adorned with a classic latticed ‘jali‘ carved design, comprising 24 pieces of mithai over six varieties.
Also available are additional jars ($38+ each) of plain and spiced Namak Paare (deep-fried savoury snack made flour and carom seeds), as well as Gulab Jamuns (classic deep-fried balls of thickened milk steeped in rose and saffron scented syrup).
Order online here.
Rang Mahal
From now until Nov 2, Rang Mahal’s Diwali Culinary Festivities feature exclusive Diwali specials for both lunch and dinner. New festive dishes include Murgh Sholay (char-grilled tandoori chicken), Bhuna Gosht ($42, Australian lamb cubes with Kashmiri chilli and tomato), Goat Cheese Tikki ($36), Beetroot Millet Kebab ($36), Garlic Vegetable Medley, Sprout Dal, and slow-cooked Coconut Rice, among others.
What and when
- Festive Diwali Lunch Thali ($68++ per person): Enjoy a specially curated Diwali lunch menu with unlimited servings, featuring the specially curated festive dishes, as well as chaat and lychee kulfi.
- Elegant Diwali Dinner Soiree: A more opulent affair with an elegant menu designed specially for Diwali festivities. Choose from the set menu, à la carte options, or chef’s specials.
- Festive Diwali Sunday Buffet Extravaganza ($68++ per person / $34++ per child): Rang Mahal’s Sunday lunch buffet celebrates Diwali every Sunday in October with rotating live stations presenting a unique culinary experience each week, with an array of starters, a selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian main courses, a lavish salad bar, and decadent desserts.
This year also celebrates 53 years of Rang Mahal crafting their Diwali mithais. The Diwali Collection called Jewels of Tradition features the following sweet and savoury delights:
The Sweets
- Pistachio Burfi: Exotic pistachio adorned with a touch of gold dust
- Coconut Ladoo: Soft coconut confection
- Mango Delight: Milk and mango
- Dates, Oats and Honey: Medjool dates, almonds, and pure honey
The Savouries
- Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds: roasted with sesame seeds, fennel, and dried mango
- Roasted Almonds: Infused with Madras curry powder and black salt
- Salted Cashews: Classic snack lightly seasoned with sea salt
- Crispy Mumbai Chidwa : Rice flakes mixed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, crispy onions, and green chilies
Choose from a pair of beautifully adorned mithai boxes to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
- Luxe Shimmer Box ($98+) for 15 Mithais and one Savoury
- Bejeweled Butterfly Box ($228+) for 30 Mithais and four Savouries
Rang Mahal continues its tradition of giving back and supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation every Diwali and 10 percent of all profits from the sale of Rang Mahal Mithais will be donated to this meaningful cause. Order here.
Tiffin Room
Celebrate Tiffin Room‘s rich traditions of Diwali with chef de cuisine Kuldeep Negi’s specially curated Diwali Dining Experience showcasing India’s diverse culinary landscape from historical Hyderabad to the coastline of Kerala.
What and when
- Diwali Dining Experience: Non-vegetarian ($122++ per person) and vegetarian ($110++ per person). Oct 20 to Nov 3, available for lunch and dinner.
- Additional wine pairing option ($88++ per person)
The Dining Experience starts with an appetiser of Makai Matar Chaat, a Western Indian favourite spiced mix of sweet corn, green peas, onions, tomatoes; traditional Khumani Murgh Kebab from the North, featuring succulent tandoor-grilled chicken leg kebab served with apricot and yoghurt, complemented by an (optional) pairing of a Monkey 47 Gin with Elderflower Tonic for an added floral sweetness.
Non-vegetarian main courses served in the restaurant’s signature tiffin boxes include the Hyderabadi Murgh E Lazeez, featuring stuffed chicken breast in a rich tomato and cashew gravy; Erachi Ularthu, a Keralan classic stir-fry with tender lamb chop complemented by coconut, fennel seed and curry leaves. Kadhai Lobster draws inspiration from Punjab, with lobster curry enriched with bell pepper, coriander and spices; while Moradabadi Fish Biryani sees Chef Negi’s twist on the popular Indian biryani, rendering a hearty rice dish with pomfret fish and saffron and fresh mint.
For vegetarian mains, indulge in a creamy Subz Kaju Coconut Curry comprising a medley of baby corn, snow peas, and carrots in creamy coconut sauce; Kofta Shaam Savera, for paneer wrapped in green ‘balls’ kofta in a silky-smooth tomato gravy. Govind Gatta Curry celebrates Rajasthani cuisine, with chickpea dumplings served in a rich spiced yoghurt curry, best eaten with Kolkata Subz Biryani, an aromatic basmati rice dish with vegetables and saffron. Complement each biryani with a (optional) glass of crisp William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru 2021.
End the meal on a sweet note with a trio of Akhrot Halwa, a walnut pudding with mixed nuts (paired with 1985 Dalva Port wine); Kaju Strawberry Katli, a popular Southern Indian fudge made from blending creamy cashew candy with sweet strawberries; and Besan Til Burfi, another Diwali favourite of chickpea flour and coconut confection.
Handcrafted artisanal Mithai
The restaurant offers a set of five handcrafted artisanal mithai flavours, presented in an exquisite red and gold-leaf plated Tiffin Room Mithai box ($74.00). Each box comprises 15 pieces of artisanal sweets in five flavours showcasing an artful blend of premium nuts, fruits and spices:
- Anjeer Khajur Roll: Figs, dates, walnuts, and rose petals
- Pista Mango: Pistachio and mango puree
- Moong Dal Laddoo: Yellow lentils, mixed nuts, and saffron
- Kaju Strawberry Katli: Cashew nuts and strawberry puree
- Besan Til Burfi: Milk-fudge cubes of chickpea flour, sesame seeds, and jaggery
Order here from Oct 21 to Nov 4.
Tandoor
Feast on the Diwali Buffet Menu (adults: $58++ /children (six to 11 years old): $30++) at Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre brimming with a vibrant selection of dishes showcasing the flavours of 12 different states of India.
Iconic favourites include Nimbu Murgh Tikka (char-grilled chicken delicately flavoured with lemongrass, kaffir lime and jalapenos); Mahi Rai (charcoal grilled fish with Dijon mustard and Indian spices); Hyderabadi Murgh Biryani (a North-Indian signature for slow-cooked spiced basmati rice with chicken, cashew paste and saffron); Dal Maharani (black lentil slow-cooked overnight with tomatoes and garlic, finished with butter and cream); as well as Jalebi with Rabdi (a classic Indian dessert made of deep-fried coils of batter steeped in syrup, served with thickened sweetened milk).
What and when
- Diwali Eve Dinner Buffet Date – Oct 30
- Diwali Lunch and Dinner Buffet – Oct 31
Click here for reservations.
Adda
Adda’s Diwali Thali ($38++) has been curated to showcase India’s diverse cuisine, available exclusively from Oct 28 till Nov 2 only.
A few highlights on the Non-Vegetarian Thali include Murg Malai Khumb (chicken in a creamy mushroom curry), Poha-crusted Assamese Fish Curry (puffed rice crusted sea bass in an Assamese-inspired curry), and Mysore Mutton Masala (juicy mutton chunks cooked in spicy Mysore masala). Likewise, vegetarian highlights include Paneer Khada Masala (fresh cottage cheese in a spiced curry), Tiranga Kofta Curry (spinach and cheese dumplings in a smoky tomato sauce), and Kurkura Nadru (crispy fried lotus rings), among many others.
Both Thali’s finish on sweet endings of Kesar Rasmalai (milk dumplings in a saffron Basundi sauce) and the cashew nut-based Kaju Gulukand Roll from their Diwali Mithai offerings.
Adda’s Diwali Mithai
The restaurant’s Diwali Mithai Gift Hampers include mithais that have been given a modern and innovative twist on the handcrafted artisanal sweets. This year’s mithai flavours:
- Gula Melaka Pandan: Caramel richness of Gula Melaka, fragrant pandan, a Singapore inspiration
- Rose and Gulukand: Fresh lychee, homemade rose compote
- Blueberry and Saffron: Blueberry, saffron and crunchy toasted macadamia
- Peanut Butter and Cashew: Creamy, nutty fusion of rich peanut butter and crunchy cashews
- Oreo and Sesame: Blend of sweet and savoury with Oreo goodness and nutty sesame
- Figs, Dates, Mulberry, and Nuts: Beall figs, crimson mulberries and roasted crunchy nuts
- Paan and Pistachio: A modern twist to a classic timeless Indian favourite of betel leaves and rich pistachio
- Organic Charcoal and Coconut: Earthy charcoal and sweet coconut
Choose from the following Mithai hampers:
- Adda Delight Box ($68): Available in teal and pink or yellow and pink, comprising 10 sweets (across five varieties), two boxes of salted nuts and 1 savoury snack box.
- Deluxe Box ($72): A vibrant orange and yellow tingkat tiffin comprising 20 sweets (across four varieties).
- Premium Box ($78): A tingkat tiffin available in teal and pink or yellow and orange, comprising 16 sweets (across four varieties) and two boxes of nuts.
- Executive Box ($98): Available in teal and pink or yellow and orange, comprising 20 sweets (across eight varieties), a decorative Diwali candle, 2 boxes of nNts, and a bag of savoury snacks.
Each purchase supports Smile Foundation’s Shiksha Na Ruke initiative, which helps ensure that underprivileged children in India continue their education without disruption. Order here.
SanSara
SanSara is celebrating its first anniversary and ushering in the Diwali season at the same time with the introduction of “A Grand Diwali Feast”. For starters, the hearty Gosht Badami Shorba soup kicks off the non-vegetarian menu, comprising lamb stock infused with saffron, garlic and almond, while the vegetarian set starts off with Apple Tulsi Tomato Shorba, a blend of green apple, tomato, and roasted cumin. For mains, the Martaban Gosht elevates a lamb cut with a variety of spices and mango pickle, while the Dal-E-Awadh features black lentils mixed with a blend of tomato purée, butter, garlic, and ginger.
What and when
- Oct 18 to Nov 10 November 2024 ($98++)
SanSara’s first-ever Mithai Boxes
To add on to the celebrations, SanSara is also marking the launch of their first-ever Mithai Boxes. Each box is encased in a beautiful regal box embellished with traditional designs. Each box boasts five delectable variations of Diwali’s traditional laddoos and burfis:
- Kaju Katli: Milk-based, with cashew nuts and sugar syrup
- Pista Barfi: A fudge that is both rich and creamy from the addition of pistachios
- Chocolate Barfi
- Motichoor Laddoo: Sugar syrup-coated fried balls of gram flour
- Coconut Laddoo: Includes the addition of freshly grated coconut
The Mithai Boxes are available in boxes of nine ($68++) or 15 ($98++), and can be purchased here.
AnjalichocolatNo celebration is complete without chocolate! Artisanal chocolatier Anjalichocolat unveils her exclusive Deepavali Collection, with flavours inspired by tradition such as Almond, Pistachio, and Cashew Nut Pralines, and more exotic combinations of Saffron Cups, Mango Coconut Truffles, and Chai Spice Pralines. For a bold and sophisticated twist on festive flavours, don’t miss the Fig and Walnut, Sesame, and Pink Peppercorn Pralines.At the heart of this year’s Deepavali Collection are the hand-painted, edible Chocolate Diya centrepieces, decorated with rangoli patterns and traditional Deepavali hues of vibrant yellow, red, and orange, each filled with white and milk chocolate mendiants. |
This article was first published on Oct 18, 2024.
