Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Aloo Gobi

Best Of Singapore Hawkers & Casual Dining: Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Nothing was sponsored, we visited as regular paying customers. Photos in this post were taken between 2000 and 2021 (across 21 years!), as such, the quality of photos varies drastically due to advances in camera technology. Mobile smartphones were in their infancy and had yet to become widespread.


Also Known As:
Aloo Gobi, Aloo Gobhi, Alu Gobi, Alu Gawbi


Average Price Per Serving:
SGD $5 - $18

List in alphabetical order - click the links to jump to entry

• 1. ABC Nasi Kandar Restaurant
• 2. Al-Ameen Eating House / Ameen Makan House
• 3. Al-Azhar Restaurant
• 4. Daawat Tandoori
• 5. Jaggi’s Northern Indian Cuisine
• 6. Madura's Restaurant
• 7. The Banana Leaf Apolo
• Annalakshmi Janatha Restaurant
• Bar Bar Black Sheep

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Description:
The Aloo Gobi is a Singaporean Indian vegetarian dish that consists of spiced potatoes and cauliflower, stewed and served in a mild curry gravy. Also known as Aloo Gobhi, Alu Gobi, or Alu Gawbi, the Aloo Gobi dish is usually priced around SGD $5 to $18 per serving. It's a simple, comforting, one-pot curry that is commonly eaten for lunch, tea, dinner, or supper.

The Aloo Gobi is typically prepared in North Indian style, which features a creamy thick 'wet' curry gravy, with the sticky chunky 'dry' curry paste version being less common. The key spices used include powdered turmeric, curry leaves, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander stems, whole cumin seeds, and powdered garam masala. Other spices used vary from stall to stall, but may include black caraway seeds, powdered mango, mint leaves, fenugreek seeds, bay leaves, or powdered chili.

The spices for Aloo Gobi are lightly fried, after which chunks of pre-roasted potatoes and cauliflower are added and coated. Other ingredients may also be added depending on the stall, the most common include chopped tomatoes, red onions, peas, sliced chili, or shallots. The vegetables in the Aloo Gobi dish will have a tender soft texture without being mushy, and mild vegetal earthy sweet spice flavour without any bitter taste.

Usually served as a main dish accompanied by bread or rice, Aloo Gobi is considered relatively healthy and wholesome due to its nutritional value (provided less oil is used in preparation). Its versatility has contributed to its popularity, as a dish of Aloo Gobi can quickly be prepared for an easy meal, or adapted for gluten-free or vegan diets.


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1. ABC Nasi Kandar Restaurant
@ 67 Desker Road
Opening Hours: Daily 24 Hours

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $4) @ ABC Nasi Kandar Restaurant.

With several outlets around, this is one of the most convenient places to get this dish.

It's also one of the cheapest, with the drawback being the lower ratio of crunchy cauliflower to tender potatoes.

But the flavour is properly mildly spice sweet savoury, with a little bit of heat. Nice.




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2. Al-Ameen Eating House / Ameen Makan House
@ 4 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 4am

Taken in 2011

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $6) @ Al-Ameen Eating House.

While they once had several outlets, they've lost out to competitors over the years. Now, only the main stall remains.

Still, it's nostalgic for me here, recalling after school meals with friends. The food remains good, and the portions hearty.

Their rendition of this dish has a generous portion of crunchy cauliflower and tender potatoes, with the curry paste coating the ingredients well, having mild vegetal earthy sweet spice flavour.




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3. Al-Azhar Restaurant
@ 11 Cheong Chin Nam Road
Opening Hours: Daily 8am – 2am

@ 970 Geylang Road #01-02
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm – 12am

@ 201D Tampines Street 21 #01-1155
Opening Hours: Daily 8am – 11:30pm

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $6.50) @ Al-Azhar Restaurant.

They've achieved some measure of success against their competitors in recent years, largely thanks to the improved quality of food with consistent taste.

Their version of Aloo Gobi has a rich thick curry gravy, with mild vegetal earthy sweet spice flavour, filled with chunky tender cauliflower, potatoes, and red onions, garnished with fresh coriander.

Great with bread or rice.




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4. Daawat Tandoori
@ 207 Upper Thomson Road
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 3pm, 4:30pm – 11pm

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $10.50) @ Daawat Tandoori.

Surprised by how wholesome and tasty this was.

Their version of Aloo Gobi is natural-tasting. You get the distinct vegetal sweet flavours of the cauliflower and potato, while the savoury spice notes of the curry paste complements, unfolding in layers.

The use of ginger also lends a sharp herbal spice note to the dish, making it slightly more refreshing. Yum.




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5. Jaggi’s Northern Indian Cuisine
@ 36 Race Course Road
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10:30pm

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $3.50) @ Jaggi’s Northern Indian Cuisine.

A stalwart casual dining eatery serving quality Northern Indian dishes since 1995.

The curry paste holds well to the tender soft cauliflower and potatoes, having a light vegetal earthy sweet spice flavour. Easy to eat for all ages.




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6. Madura's Restaurant
@ Paya Lebar Square, 60 Paya Lebar Road #01-08
Opening Hours: Daily 11:30am – 9:30pm

@ 115 Syed Alwi Road
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm – 1am

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $7) @ Madura's Restaurant.

Restaurant quality casual North Indian dining. Dishes are made to order, so there's usually a short wait.

Compared to elsewhere, their version of this dish has a stronger curry paste, lending the cauliflower and potatoes a robust savoury salty sweet spice flavour.

The cauliflower also retains a more crunchy texture, while the potatoes are nicely tender. The flavours linger pleasantly on for a short while.




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7. The Banana Leaf Apolo
@ 56 Race Course Road
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 10:30pm

@ Downtown East, 1 Pasir Ris Close #01-309
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 10pm

@ 20 Sixth Avenue
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm

@ Rivervale Mall, 11 Rivervale Crescent #02-10
Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm

@ 48 Serangoon Road
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30am – 10:30pm

Taken in 2012

Taken in 2021

Taken in 2021

Aloo Gobi (SGD $10.90) @ The Banana Leaf Apolo.

This reowned chain is known for their South Indian dishes, but also offer a strong range of quality North Indian curries like this as well.

Beyond the crunchy cauliflower florets and tender potatoes, they've also included juicy green peas and soft red onions.

The thick curry gravy, rich with tomato and spices, holds lovely vegetal earthy sweet savoury spice flavour. Wholesome.




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- Annalakshmi Janatha Restaurant – Still Operating But With Different Kitchen Team & Menu
@ Central Square, 20 Havelock Road #01-04

Taken in 2012

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- Bar Bar Black Sheep – Still Operating But With Different Kitchen Team & Menu
@ Cluny Court, 501 Bukit Timah Road #01-05C – Branch Closed

@ 362 Tanjong Katong Road – Branch Closed

Taken in 2015

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