Muthu’s Curry let’s you choose without having to ask for an explanation of the whole menu. For those unfamiliar with Indian food, such as myself, it really helps to see what the food looks like, rather than just try to imagine it. Curry is an English word derived from the Indian word “kari” which means sauce or gravy. One theory is that the Philippine dish “kare-kare” may have had its roots in Dravidian cuisine of using peanut sauce with meats, as is common with its Southeast Asian neighbors. Theory, not a rule. Could be wrong.
Masala is a mixture of spices more flavorful than curry, at least in my opinion.
Fear not, its not as spicy as it seems. When partnered with Naan (Indian oven-baked flatbread) it is incredibleThe star of the show, Fish Head Curry ala Muthu’s. It was delicious. The best I have ever had. The curry was not too hot, just right. The fish is tender yet a little chewy to the bite, which tells you that the fish they used is fresh.
When you visit Singapore, don’t miss lunch at Muthu’s Curry. The average meal will cost around SGD $25 to $30 dollars. Don’t forget to have some of their red wine or their signature lime juice to go with all that curry goodness.
Go either at the start or toward the end of mealtime, so you don’t get lost in the rush and can find staff with more time to help you. They’ve recently opened another branch in town at 3 Temasek Blvd., #B1-056, Suntec City Mall (tel. 65/6835-7707).