The short answer
Madras New Woodlands: what visitors should know first
Yes, for a sit-down vegetarian thali in Little India on a quieter side street. Ask about egg and onion first: guides call it vegetarian, but we found no Pure Veg or Jain statement.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Madras New Woodlands facts at a glance
- Location
- 14 Upper Dickson Road, Little India
- Dining style
- Sit-down vegetarian restaurant
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: VIP thali or Madras thali
- Good for
- Thali lunches, mixed vegetarian groups
Why it matters
Why Madras New Woodlands is worth your time
Madras New Woodlands gives Little India a vegetarian restaurant built around the thali rather than a quick dosa counter. That matters for older travellers who prefer to sit down, eat from one tray and have the dishes brought to them.
Both Honeycombers and Women's Weekly include it in their Little India vegetarian lists, which supports that it is a working restaurant in the area, though neither gives a founding date or opening hours. We therefore describe it only by what those lists say, and we leave the history blank rather than guess.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
VIP thali
Women's Weekly describes it as a chef's selection based on the freshest market ingredients.
- 02
Madras thali
A second thali on the list, useful for a simpler order.
- 03
Dosa and appam
Honeycombers also names appam, dosas and mushroom manchurian.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Order a thali if you want to try several dishes at once. Honeycombers' Little India guide lists a VIP thali among the dishes, and Women's Weekly describes it as a chef's selection based on the freshest market ingredients, with a Madras thali as the plainer option. One thali each, or one to share between two, is a sensible start for older diners.
Outside the thali, the guides name appam, dosas and mushroom manchurian, so a table of mixed tastes has options.
The address is on Upper Dickson Road, a short walk from the main Serangoon Road stretch. Combine it with a walk through Little India's shophouses and Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. Ask the staff about egg and about onion and garlic before ordering.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask about egg, onion and garlic before ordering
- Check opening hours for the day
- Share one thali if appetites are small
- Pair with a Little India walk
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 14 Upper Dickson Road, Little India
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Upper Dickson Road is a quieter street off the main Serangoon Road crowds, so the walk in is calmer. Our sources do not describe the room, steps or air-conditioning, so check on arrival.
- Tickets and access
- Our sources mention no reservations. Opening hours are not given in them, so check the day's hours, especially for dinner.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
Upper Dickson Road is a quieter street off the main Serangoon Road crowds, so the walk in is calmer. Our sources do not describe the room, steps or air-conditioning, so check on arrival.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Madras New Woodlands vegetarian?
Honeycombers calls it a vegetarian restaurant. We saw no statement on egg, so we have not tagged it Pure Veg.
What should I order?
The guides we opened name the VIP thali and the Madras thali.
Does it serve Jain food?
We found no Jain statement. Ask whether dishes can be made without onion and garlic.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
