Summary: Hidden within The Serangoon House in Little India, Gupshup Singapore is serving one of the city’s more comforting Indian dining experiences with its newly launched Great Indian Summer Menu. Priced at $48++ per person and currently running a buy-two-get-one-free promotion, the all-you-can-eat offering celebrates the flavours of Indian street food with unlimited gol gappe, pakodas, chaat, hearty North Indian mains, and classic desserts.
Helmed by celebrity Chef Jolly, the menu balances indulgence and familiarity, making it a worthwhile weekend dining option for those craving homely Indian flavours in Singapore.
A Hidden Little India Restaurant Worth Seeking Out
Tucked away in the basement level of boutique hotel The Serangoon House, you may not immediately stumble upon Gupshup while exploring Little India. Missing it, however, would be unfortunate. Compact yet atmospheric, the restaurant delivers a warm and distinctly personal dining experience that feels worlds away from its neighbours.
With a kitchen helmed by celebrity Chef Jolly, Gupshup focuses on homely North Indian fare that is surprisingly difficult to find in Singapore. Its newly launched Great Indian Summer Menu leans heavily into Indian street food culture, offering unlimited servings of gol gappe, pakodas, and chaat in an all-you-can-eat format that immediately taps into nostalgia for Indian diners.
Priced at $48++ per person and currently available with a buy-two-get-one-free promotion, the menu runs Fridays to Sundays, and works particularly well for leisurely lunches and family-style dinners.
Street Food Takes Centre Stage
As we were ushered into the compact yet ornate dining room with colourful wallpaper depicting scenes from erstwhile Indian princely states, the welcoming atmosphere immediately put us at ease. Not to waste any time, we hit the chaat buffet first, loading up our plates with gol gappe (crispy hollow balls filled with a potato mixture and flavoured tamarind water). For many Indians, street food carries a deeply emotional connection, and Gupshup understands that sentiment well.
The unlimited format works in the menu’s favour because these are dishes people instinctively want seconds of. The pakodas/bhajia served in the buffet deserve a special mention too. The crispy kale fritters retained their crunch impressively well and paired nicely with the selection of chutneys served alongside them. Accompanied by a refreshing welcome drink layered with raspberry, lime, and mint notes, the opening courses immediately felt lively and generous.
The Indian-Chinese Dishes Were the Unexpected Stars
Mindful of the large menu ahead, we moved on to the hot appetisers, served pre-portioned at the table.
Indian-Chinese cuisine, a category beloved across India but inauthentic at best, emerged as the strongest section of the meal. The Chicken Lollipops and Chilli Paneer delivered exactly the kind of tangy, spicy satisfaction one hopes for from Indo-Chinese fare. Bold, punchy, and unapologetically indulgent, both dishes stood out instantly.
While momos and seekh kebabs were also included in the appetiser course, it was the Indian-Chinese offerings that lingered in memory long after the meal.
Save Space for the Main Course
Pacing yourself at Gupshup is easier said than done, but it’s worth attempting because the mains are where the kitchen’s more homely style of cooking shines through.
Served directly to the table, the spread includes both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes depending on diners’ preferences. The standout among them was undoubtedly the 48-hour slow-cooked Dal Makhani, or maah-ki-dal, best enjoyed scooped up with hot butter garlic naan.
Rich, creamy, and deeply comforting, the dish reflected the traditional Punjabi approach where texture develops through slow cooking rather than excessive cream. It was the sort of dish that quietly anchors the entire meal.
The Chicken Nilgiri Curry was another pleasant surprise. Those unfamiliar with authentic Indian cuisine often assume every curry will be fiery and heavy, but this mint and coriander based preparation was lighter, fresher, and far more delicate than expected. It ended up being my personal favourite among the mains.
The Paneer Khurchan, leaned slightly sweet and felt overshadowed by the stronger non-vegetarian dishes surrounding it.
Traditional Indian Desserts Close the Meal
The Great Indian Summer Menu comes with two dessert options. Gulab Jamun, a staple in North India, is served in halves here, and accompanied by vanilla ice-cream. Those who prefer their desserts to be less sweet may like the Rasmalai, a spongy milk dumpling which is not too heavy.
That said, given the seasonal theme of the menu, a mango-based dessert would have felt particularly fitting and added a brighter, more summery finish to the experience.
Final Thoughts: Comforting Indian Food Served With Warmth and Generosity
What makes Gupshup appealing isn’t necessarily reinvention or modern interpretation. Instead, it succeeds because it leans confidently into familiarity, generosity, and nostalgia.
The Great Indian Summer Menu captures the spirit of Indian communal dining particularly well. Abundant plates, bold flavours, endless rounds of street food, and dishes designed for lingering over conversation. While certain dishes stand out more than others, the overall experience feels warm, relaxed, and genuinely satisfying.
For diners looking beyond the usual butter chicken-and-naan formula in Singapore, Gupshup offers something more personal: homely North Indian food served with character, warmth, and plenty of flavour.
a. 301 Serangoon Rd, Basement 1 The Serangoon House, Singapore 218224
w. gupshup.sg
