Rang Mahal @ Pan Pacific Singapore - Reinvents Indian Cuisine With New Menu That Showcases First-of-its-kind Indian Dishes

The award winning fine dining Indian Restaurant, Rang Mahal at Pan Pacific Singapore has launched a brand new menu, reinventing Indian cuisine with a modern spin on Indian classics. The new menu is put together by their new award-winning Chef Milind Sovani, who has returned to Singapore after leaving his previous role in an award winning Indian restaurant in Singapore to explore the various regions of India for the past five years.

Amuse Bouche 4/5

I really got a glimpse into Rang Mahal's interpretation of modern Indian cuisine from the Amuse Bouche. I never knew Indian cuisine has reached a stage of such refinement. The little red roes are actually chutney caviar while the foam is made from yogurt.

Tomato Saar, Mulethi Herb Foam 4/5

We started with the Tomato Saar, Mulethi Herb Foam ($20). The type of tomato soup I knew is thick and creamy but the version here is light and airy. The tomato soup is poured over a dollop of mulethi (liquorice root) foam which boasts antioxidants as well as medicinal properties that help to cure sort throat, cold, cough etc. 

Bombay Pani Poori 4.5/5

A delightful and fun dish is the Bombay Pani Poori ($25) which consists of crispy semolina puffs served with stuffing (moong bean sprouts, onions, chillies) and spiced water (blend of chutneys, spices and herbs). Diners can have fun stuffing the moong bean sprouts into the poori and then pour the spiced water into it. Have it in one bite to get an explosion of flavours.

Roomali Masala Papad 3.8/5

The Roomali Masala Papad is probably the biggest papad that I have seen, as big as a whole wok. This is the part when you need to get your hands dirty, tearing the gigantic papadum apart which has been topped with lentil crispies, onion, tomato, chilli, sev and special spice blend. While I enjoyed the crispiness of the papad, I felt that the onion flavour comes across a bit too strong.

Tandoori Duet of White & Green Asparagus 3.5/5

A vegetarian dish on the menu is the Tandoori Duet of White & Green Asparagus ($35). The white and green asparagus are lightly grilled in tandoor. This is paired excellently with the red beetroot sauce, yellow mustard sauce and green mint sauce.

Subz Moilee 4.2/5

Another vegetarian dish is the Subz Moilee ($36), a southern India dish that features an assortment of vegetables in a rich, creamy, Kerala-style coconut curry. This goes very well with a plate of white fragrant rice.

Butter Chicken Bao 4/5

I thought the Butter Chicken Bao ($42) is rather innovative. Adopting the dim sum form and using the Chinese bun, this has transformed into another way of appreciation the classic butter chicken. It brought a change as well as the stereotype perspective of Indian cuisine.

Tandoori Fondue - An Ensemble of Kebabs 4.2/5

While the butter chicken bao is influenced by Chinese cuisine, the Tandoori Fondue - An Ensemble of Kebabs ($58) takes a Western approach in a fun way. The chicken kebabs are marinated with holy basil, kasuri fenugreek, cashew cheese and Punjabi chicken tikka and presented in a fondue style for some dipping fun.

Dhuwandaar Lamb Chops 4.2/5

One of my favourite dishes of the night is the Dhuwandaar Lamb Chops ($42). I enjoyed the beautiful aroma of the special spice blend along with caramelised pineapple and ginger garlic marinade that is rubbed onto the Australian lamb rack. This is further accentuated by smoking it with garam masala and applewood for a sweet overtone.

Parsi Kheema Per Eeda, Maska Bao 4.5/5

A very hearty traditional dish from Mumbai is the Parsi Kheema Per Eeda, Maska Bao ($55) that boasts a Parsi twist. It features spiced minced lamb (kheema) with soft eggs and buttered (maska) buns. The best way to enjoy this is to tear the bun apart and stuffed the kheema and eat it like a sandwich.

Gulab Jamun Flambe 3.5/5

The Gulab Jamun Flambe ($25) is served flambe style with Drambuie liquor. The gulab jamuns drenched in rose saffron nectar syrup is usually very sweet but this is toned down and balanced with generous portions of fresh fruits.

Lychee Kulfi 4.5/5

Made of natural ingredients, the Lychee Kulfi ($20), a traditional ice cream is very refreshing with surprises of fresh lychees within.

After dining at Rang Mahal, it definitely opens my eyes how Indian cuisine has evolved and given a modern touch to traditional homecooked, street and gourmet classics dishes.

Note: This is an invited tasting.


Rang Mahal
Pan Pacific Singapore
Level 3
7 Raffles Boulevard
Singapore 039595
Tel: +65 63331788
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Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line), Promenade (CC Line, DT Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 12pm - 230pm, 630pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Maguro Donya @ Suntec City Mall – Launches Best Value Maguro Set In Town

Maguro Donya - a concept by renowned Japanese tuna and fish wholesaler Misaki Megumi Suisan with superior maguro sourcing capabilities. Maguro Donya's cost savings are passed on to gourmands at unrivalled prices. Serving up premium items at premium prices without compromising on quality, Maguro Donya maintains high food standards with a technique called super frozen to keep the fish at peak freshness. As soon as the fishes are caught on ship, they are kept frozen at 60 degrees celsius. The fish is then imported firectly from Misaki Port to Singapore via ANA air freight, and will only be defrosted upon reaching the restaurant in Suntec City, all of which guarantees absolute freshness.

For only $19.90++, diners get to enjoy a value-for-money 5 course set consisting of donburi, udon, tempura, salad and soup, and a choice of 8 different donburis from a medley of ingredients such as fresh maguro, salmon, anago, unagi, ikura and many more.

Hokkai Don 4.2/5

The Hokkai Don is a premium donburi bowl with fresh uni, sea urchin, scallops, salmon sashimi, bright-red salmon roe and aori ika. Featuring a luxurious combination of fresh seafood all heaped into a bowl, all the ingredients fare well especially the smooth and creamy sea urchin meat that just melts in the mouth.

Salmon Ikura Don 4/5

The Salmon Ikura Don is a premium rice bowl with fresh salmon sashimi and gleaming red salmon roe. While the salmon Sashimi slices are good on its own, the sprinkle of juicy salmon roe gives a subtle fish flavour with a hint of popping saltiness.

Unagi Don 4.2/5

The Unagi Don consists of grilled river eel seasoned with sweet and savoury kabayaki sauce atop fresh sushi rice. The grilled river eel boasts a tender texture that just melts in the mouth with every bite, while the addition of kabayaki sauce contributed a nice balance of flavour to the eel, without being too light or heavy, such that diners get to fully appreciate the freshness of the grilled eel meat.

Anago Don 4.2/5

The Anago Don consists of grilled sea eel drizzled with sweet and savoury sauce atop fresh sushi rice. Similar to the Unagi Don but using grilled sea eel instead of river eel, the meat is soft and tender as well, with the sweet and savoury sauce adding a subtle touch of flavour to it without masking the freshness of the grilled eel.

Kaisen Don 4.2/5

The Kaisen Don is a delightful combination of fresh salmon, akami maguro, kanpachi, ebi and ika on fresh sushi rice. Featuring another luxurious variety of fresh seafood in a bowl, the generous cuts and portion of the ingredients made it worthwhile.

Bara Chirashi Don 4/5

The Bara Chirashi Don is a well-loved classic of fresh mixed dice salmon sashimi on fragrant sushi rice. The bowl has a more delicate taste, without going too heavy on the marinate. Ingredients wise, it has a good proportion of dice salmon sashimi and maguro.

Tekka Don 4/5

For the tuna lovers, the Tekka Don is sure to satisfy with Maguro Donya’s signature fresh lean akami sashimi. The succulent slices are tasty on their own, further complemented with fluffy Japanese rice.

Hikkaki Don 4.2/5

The Hikkaki Don consists of maguro belly meat served atop fresh sushi rice, and garnished with scallions. The generous amount of scraped maguro belly is soft and flavourful, with a melt-in-the-mouth consistency that I really enjoyed.

Conveniently located at Suntec City mall, Maguro Donya is the perfect place to satisfy your Japanese food cravings with its quality and affordable Japanese cuisine. If you’re feeling indulgent, choose to lux your donburi up with luscious uni and negitoro add-ons at only $5.

Words and photos by Crystal. A girl who likes to eat, photograph, and write about food, and dreams about travelling around the world one day. Note: This is an invited tasting.

Maguro Donya
Suntec City Mall
3 Temasek Boulevard
#03-314
Singapore 038983
Tel: +65 66845054
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Nearest MRT: Esplanade (CC Line), Promenade (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 1130am - 230pm, 530pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Esplanade MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Promenade MRT station. Take Exit C. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]