Sona's Grill
12 Gopeng Street
#01-82 Icon Village
8 Rodyk Street
#01-01 Robertson Quay
https://www.sonasgrill.com/
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| Murgh Malai Tikka (SGD $19) |
Delicious North Indian Dishes
(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Ambience & Setting: 8
Food & Beverage: 9
Service: 8
Value for Money: 8
Spent about SGD $40 per person.
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Established in September 2021, Sona's Grill has earned a strong following in Singapore thanks to its combination of authentic North Indian flavours, approachable pricing, and consistently positive dining experiences. Their ability to blend heritage‑driven cuisine with a modern dining atmosphere makes Sona's Grill a go‑to spot for both casual meals and gatherings.
Ambience at Sona's Grill is warm and modern. The space blends wooden accents with cool lighting, and a centrepiece green wall that draws the eye. The polished yet casual environment feels inviting without being too formal, and the comfortable and sturdy furnishings lends well to communal meals.
Service at Sona's Grill stands out for its friendliness and attentiveness. Staff members are knowledgeable about the menu and eager to explain dishes or make recommendations. Their warm proactive approach made the meal feel personal and well‑paced. I note they clean up tables quickly too.
Food at Sona's Grill is North Indian cuisine, with dishes made to order and boasting robust flavour profiles. They've struck a fine balance of tradition and modernity in their cooking, with standards being consistent. Portions are sized for sharing. Prices are reasonable, budget about SGD $40 per person.
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| Sona's Grill Exterior |
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| Sona's Grill Interior |
The Mint Chutney (SGD $Complimentary) is thin with a bright vegetal herbal fresh flavour. Best paired with grilled dishes.
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| Mint Chutney (SGD $Complimentary) |
The Papadum Basket (SGD $2) features several pieces of papadum, crisp crunchy with grainy savoury flavour. Good!
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| Papadum Basket (SGD $2) |
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| Papadum Basket |
The Dahi Puri (SGD $11) features hollow semolina pastry shells filled with a mix of chopped boiled potatoes, red onions, tomatoes, sev / chickpea noodles, plain yoghurt, tamarind chutney, powdered cumin, powdered red chili, chaat masala (black salt, powdered cumin, amchur / powdered dried mango, hing / asafoetida, and powdered coriander), and fresh coriander. Has a beautiful satisfying crunchy tender creamy texture, bursting with bright milky savoury starchy sweet sour tangy zesty spice herbal flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Dahi Puri (SGD $11) |
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| Dahi Puri |
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| Dahi Puri |
The Tandoori Kukurmutta Tikka (SGD $17) or Tandoori Mushroom Tikka features button mushrooms marinated with salt, powdered red chili, lemon juice, garlic paste, ginger paste, plain yoghurt, powdered turmeric, powdered coriander, powdered cumin, and garam masala (a blend of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon or cassia bark, bay leaves, mace, and nutmeg). Grilled to perfection, these are bouncy and springy in texture, juicy and bursting with vegetal earthy savoury sweet spice flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Tandoori Kukurmutta Tikka (SGD $17) |
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| Tandoori Kukurmutta Tikka |
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| Tandoori Kukurmutta Tikka |
The Murgh Malai Tikka (SGD $19) or Chicken Malai Tikka features chunks of boneless chicken thigh marinated in plain yoghurt, lemon juice, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, fresh cream, cashew nut paste, powdered cardamom, white pepper, and green chili, then grilled. Garnished with fresh coriander, the chicken is tender and juicy and moist, bright with smoky meaty savoury milky sweet nutty flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Murgh Malai Tikka (SGD $19) |
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| Murgh Malai Tikka |
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| Murgh Malai Tikka |
The Anda Bhurji (SGD $16) or Egg Bhurji features whisked chicken eggs tossed with diced red onions, mustard seeds, salt, curry leaves, powdered turmeric, black pepper, fenugreek leaves, and green chili. The result is a fluffy crunchy tender texture, with enticing eggy savoury salty vegetal earthy sweet herbal spice flavour. Good!
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| Anda Bhurji (SGD $16) |
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| Anda Bhurji |
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| Anda Bhurji |
The Murgh Makhani (SGD $22) or Butter Chicken is a curry. The base is chunks of boneless chicken thigh marinated in a mix of garlic paste, ginger paste, lemon juice, plain yoghurt, powdered red chili, salt, and powdered garam masala or powdered tandoori masala, then partially roasted in a tandoor oven. The curry is made with a blend of tomato puree, butter, plain yoghurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, powdered turmeric, powdered coriander, salt, fenugreek seeds, powdered chili, and powdered tandoori masala, finished with a drizzle of cream. The result is a creamy thick smooth curry, with tender juicy bouncy chicken meat, carrying smoky meaty savoury milky sweet spice flavour. Highly recommended!
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| Murgh Makhani (SGD $22) |
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| Murgh Makhani |
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| Murgh Makhani |
The Baingan Ka Bharta (SGD $17) or Mashed Eggplant Curry features a large roasted eggplant / aubergine / brinjal, roasted then mashed and seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, ginger, green chili, salt, mustard oil, diced red onions, diced tomatoes, powdered red chili, powdered coriander, and garam masala (a blend of cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon or cassia bark, bay leaves, mace, and nutmeg). The curry has a thick gloopy chunky texture, with mellow vegetal earthy salty sweet spice flavour. Worth ordering!
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| Baingan Ka Bharta (SGD $17) |
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| Baingan Ka Bharta |
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| Baingan Ka Bharta |
The Naan Garlic (SGD $6 Per Piece) is a leavened flatbread, made from a blend of all-purpose flour, salt, white sugar, yeast, plain yoghurt, and water, kneaded into a dough, studded with minced garlic, then baked in a tandoor oven. Has a fluffy chewy texture, with nice bready savoury spice flavour. Good!
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| Naan Garlic (SGD $6 Per Piece) |
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| Naan Garlic |
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| Naan Garlic |
The Paratha Pudina (SGD $6 Per Piece) is an unleavened layered flatbread, made from a blend of atta / whole wheat flour, salt, water, and ghee / clarified butter, kneaded into a dough, studded with fresh mint leaves, then pan-roasted. Has a crisp firm crunchy texture, with bright bready minty herbal savoury flavour. Good!
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| Paratha Pudina (SGD $6 Per Piece) |
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| Paratha Pudina |
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| Paratha Pudina |
The Paratha Aloo (SGD $10) is unleavened layered flatbread, made from a blend of atta / whole wheat flour, salt, water, and ghee / clarified butter, kneaded into a dough, stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes (a blend of mashed potatoes with salt, powdered red chilli, powdered turmeric, powdered coriander, powdered cumin, amchur / powdered dried mango, and garam masala), then pan-roasted. Has a crisp firm soft texture, with mellow bready starchy savoury salty spice flavour. Worth ordering!
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| Paratha Aloo (SGD $10) |
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| Paratha Aloo |
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