Shahi Maharani

Tucked away quietly in a nondescript corner of Raffles City, Shahi Maharani has stood since 1991 as a consistent champion for North Indian favourites. With a regal interior and attentive staff, expect a leisurely meal with consistent classics drawn from an extensive menu: think luxuriously rich butter chicken, well-balanced palek paneer and tangy starters—the papdi chaat is the particular standout in the mix, graciously slathered in an appetising medley of yoghurt, mint and tamarind drizzle. But the true showstopper is probably the raan sikandra—tenderly slow-cooked and deboned, the restaurant renders the classic mutton leg dish in a deep, tomato-heavy masala. Indeed, it is pure indulgence, especially when savoured with naan or fluffy saffron rice.