Violet Oon’s National Kitchen is a Peranakan restaurant in a museum serving a number of spicy options that’s great for sharing.

Zam Zam is a very casual Indian-Muslim spot in Kampong Glam where you should bring a group and try as much as you can.

Samy’s is a classic Indian curry house that’s heavy on the spice and light on the cutlery (you’ll eat off banana leaves) that’s great for big groups.