The short answer
Muthu's Curry: what visitors should know first
Go if your family eats fish and wants the dish Little India is known for. The site does not mention vegetarian dishes, so vegetarians and Jains should choose a vegetarian restaurant instead or phone ahead.
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.
History and context
The story behind Muthu's Curry
Muthu's site says founder Ayyakkannu brought a Chettinad fish head curry recipe from Tamil Nadu to Singapore in 1969, starting from a stall on Klang Road. The site says it is a recognised Singapore Heritage Business.
Useful facts
Muthu's Curry facts at a glance
- Location
- Race Course Road, Little India
- Dining style
- Sit-down Indian restaurant
- Cuisine
- Chettinad and tandoori
- Signature order
- Try: fish head curry
- Price signal
- Pot about S$16-25, serves 3-4 (Wikivoyage)
- Recognition
- Michelin Bib Gourmand, per its own site
- Good for
- Fish-eating groups
Why it matters
Why Muthu's Curry is worth your time
Fish head curry is a Singapore dish with Indian roots, and Muthu's gives a clear route into it. The site says the business began as a stall on Klang Road in 1969 and is now recognised as a Singapore Heritage Business, and that it holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
For an Indian family, it is one of the few places where familiar Chettinad flavours appear in a Singapore-born dish. It is not for vegetarians, and we would not recommend it to a Jain household, but for a mixed non-vegetarian group it is a reliable meal in the middle of Little India.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Fish head curry
The house dish, from a recipe brought from Tamil Nadu in 1969.
- 02
Tandoori items
The site advertises a wide tandoori range.
- 03
Sharing size
A pot is reported to serve three or four.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The signature is fish head curry, the dish the site puts first. The founder's recipe comes from Tamil Nadu, and the site says the spice mix is still blended by his two sons twice a week. Wikivoyage lists a pot at roughly S$16 to S$25 and says it feeds three or four, so it suits a group.
The site also advertises a wide range of tandoori specialties and Chettinad cooking. Order rice or bread with the curry and share it.
The fish head is a bony dish and can be spicy, so older diners may prefer the tandoori items or to ask staff how hot a portion will be. The site does not list vegetarian dishes, so a mixed group should ask about them before booking.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Reserve through the restaurant's site
- Confirm the street number and hours
- Ask about spice level
- Vegetarians should ask before booking
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Race Course Road, Little India
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Lunch or an early dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Race Course Road is flat and close to Little India MRT. Our sources do not describe steps, seating or noise inside, so ask about a quiet table when you book.
- Tickets and access
- Reservations are linked from the restaurant's site. A travel guide lists 10am-10pm daily, but confirm hours and the exact street number before you go.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Muthu's Curry
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Race Course Road is flat and close to Little India MRT. Our sources do not describe steps, seating or noise inside, so ask about a quiet table when you book.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Muthu's Curry vegetarian?
No. Its signature is fish head curry, and the site does not mention vegetarian dishes.
Is it Indian food?
Yes, the site describes Chettinad cuisine.
How much does it cost?
Wikivoyage lists a fish head pot at about S$16 to S$25, but prices may have changed.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
