Gupshup

indian restaurant — Kampong Glam · Singapore

About Gupshup

GUPSHUP is the signature restaurant at The Serangoon House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the heart of Little India, Singapore. Inspired by the Hindi word for 'conversation', GUPSHUP brings a bold, modern twist to Indian cuisine, serving inventive small plates, flavourful mains and crafted cocktails designed for sharing, set within a glamorous space that reflects the hotel's colonial heritage.

The kitchen is led by Chef Jolly, one of India's most celebrated culinary personalities, with over three decades of experience across world-renowned kitchens and luxury hotels. A true ambassador of Indian cuisine, he has represented India on international culinary stages, television and festivals, and is recognised as a pioneer of contemporary Indian gastronomy — his philosophy rooted in honouring tradition while reinterpreting it with modern techniques and global influences.

GUPSHUP's menu is an ode to India's culinary heritage with a bold modern twist, spanning chaat favourites, tandoor-grilled specialities, curry bowls and regional delicacies, alongside a dedicated set lunch (The Lunch Club), a Thali Dinner menu, and the seasonal Great Indian Summer set menu on weekends. The restaurant also hosts private events — birthdays, anniversaries, business dinners and media events — with customisable menus showcasing bold North Indian flavours in a setting that balances intimacy with grandeur.

GUPSHUP: Gourmet Indian Dining in the Heart of Little India

Inside The Serangoon House, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel on Serangoon Road, GUPSHUP brings a bold, contemporary take on Indian dining to the heart of Little India, Singapore. The name draws from the Hindi word for 'conversation', and the restaurant is built to match — a vibrant space designed for sharing inventive small plates, flavourful mains and crafted cocktails against a backdrop that blends colonial heritage with vibrant cultural energy.

Led by one of India's most celebrated chefs

At the helm of GUPSHUP's kitchen is Chef Jolly, a chef with over three decades of experience across world-renowned kitchens and luxury hotels. A true ambassador of Indian cuisine, he has represented India on international culinary stages, television and at festivals, earning recognition as a pioneer of contemporary Indian gastronomy. His approach honours tradition while reinterpreting it through modern technique and global influence — a philosophy that runs through every menu at the restaurant.

A menu built around choice

GUPSHUP runs several distinct menus depending on when you visit. The à la carte menu, available daily for lunch and dinner, spans signature cocktails like The Great Indian (vodka, cardamom, lime and ginger ale) and Mango Lassi, through to chaats, tandoor-grilled small plates, curry bowls, and a full range of rice, breads and sides. Standouts include the Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha, explicitly called out as a GUPSHUP signature, the 48-hour stewed Maah Di Daal ('Dal Makhani'), and the Mangalorean-style Mutton Ghee Roast.

For a faster weekday lunch, The Lunch Club set menu runs Monday to Thursday from 12pm to 2:30pm, offering two courses at $21++ or three at $25++, with a choice of chaat, main — including the Classic Delhi Butter Chicken or Paneer Tikka Masala — and, with the three-course option, a dessert like Pistachio Kulfi. On weeknight evenings, the Thali Dinner Menu (5pm-9:30pm) offers a full curated spread with a welcome shooter, a main of choice, a full spread of accompaniments including the signature dal, rice, raita and salad, a bread of choice, and a chef's dessert surprise, priced at $47++ for vegetarian or $49++ for non-vegetarian.

The Great Indian Summer

On weekends, GUPSHUP runs a seasonal set menu called The Great Indian Summer, available Friday to Sunday across 90-minute seatings at lunch (12pm-2:30pm) and dinner (5pm-9pm), priced at $48++ per person. The set spans a generous run of appetisers — from Pani Poori and Samosa to Chicken Lollypops and Gosht Seekh Kebab — through to mains like Chicken Nilgiri Curry and Bombay Biryani, finished with Gulab Jamun and Rasmalai. Diners can add 90 minutes of free-flow chilled beer for $19++.

More than a meal

Beyond day-to-day dining, GUPSHUP is set up to host private events, from intimate dinners and milestone celebrations to corporate gatherings and media events. Chef Jolly's culinary team crafts customisable menus showcasing bold North Indian flavours, delivered with warm, attentive service in a setting that balances intimacy with grandeur — event enquiries go to [email protected].

Visiting GUPSHUP

GUPSHUP is open daily from 12pm to 2:30pm and again from 5pm to 10pm, located within The Serangoon House at 301 Serangoon Road, Singapore. Reservations can be made online, and the restaurant can also be reached directly by phone or email for enquiries. Whether it's a quick weekday lunch, a weekend seasonal feast, or an event to remember, GUPSHUP offers a genuinely elevated take on Indian dining in the middle of Little India.

Signature items

  • Pistachio Kulfi
  • Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha
  • Maah Di Daal
  • Mutton Ghee Roast
  • Top of the Chaats Sampler
  • The Classic Delhi Butter Chicken

Menu

Chaats

  • Top of the Chaats, Sampler — Choice of three chaats
  • Chownk Ki Tikki — Potato-sago-green pea patty, cumin-asafoetida tempered, stewed chickpeas, mint-tamarind chutney
  • Lotus Papdi Chaat — Lotus crisps topped with sweet potato, onion-tomato mix, yoghurt & pomegranate-mint sauce
  • Samosa Chaat — Savory flaky pyramids, packed with potatoes, tamarind-dates-ginger chutney, mint-yoghurt
  • Pani Poori — Crisp semolina shells with crushed potatoes, sweet-tangy tamarind & spicy-mint shots

Desserts

  • Pistachio Kulfi — House-made frozen reduced milk with pistachios and cardamom — a signature delight
  • Jamun — Milk cake dumplings, pistachios
  • Punjabi Kesari Kheer — Rich, creamy Indian rice pudding, floral aroma from saffron

Set Menus

  • The Great Indian Summer — Weekend set menu, 90 mins per seating, Fri-Sun 12PM-2:30PM & 5PM-9PM. Includes appetisers (Pani Poori, Samosa, Chilli Paneer, Kale Chips & Red Onion Bhajiya, Red Onion Momos, Chicken Lollypops, Gosht Seekh Kebab), mains (Chicken Nilgiri Curry, Paneer Khurchan, Maah Di Daal, Bombay Biryani) with choice of naan, and sweets (Gulab Jamun & Vanilla Ice Cream, Rasmalai). Optional 90-min free-flow chilled beer add-on $19++
  • The Lunch Club — Set lunch, Mon-Thu 12:00PM-2:30PM. Choice of 1 chaat (Pani Poori, Lotus Papdi Chaat, Samosa Chaat), 1 main (Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha, Classic Delhi Butter Chicken, Paneer Tikka Masala, Meat Tariwala), and with 3 courses, 1 dessert (Pistachio Kulfi, Kesari Punjabi Kheer, Jamun)
  • Thali Dinner Menu — Mon-Thu 5PM-9:30PM. Welcome shooter (Pani Poori), choice of 1 main (Kadhai Paneer, Chicken Chettinad Curry, Meat Tariwala), accompanied by Maah Di Daal, Jeera Pea Pulao, seasonal vegetables, cucumber raita, salad and papadum, choice of bread, and a chef's dessert surprise

Curry Bowls

  • Meat Tariwala — Slow-cooked, spiced lamb curry, pickled ginger
  • The Classic Delhi Butter Chicken — Tandoori chicken tikka in a tomato-butter cream sauce
  • Chicken Chettinad Curry — Pot-stewed chicken in curry leaves, ground pepper & house-blended spices
  • Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha — Stewed chickpeas with crisp bread stuffed with spiced potatoes, coriander, lime & dried pomegranate — a GUPSHUP signature
  • Paneer Tikka Masala — Tandoori roasted curd cheese, coriander, onion caramelized in tomato-butter sauce
  • Maah Di Daal — The famed 'Dal Makhani' — 48-hour stewed urad lentils, creamed & buttered. A must-have
  • Kadhai Subz — Seasonal vegetables in a peppy tomato-onion-ginger pan gravy
  • Khada Saag — Stirred baby spinach, ginger, fenugreek
  • Dal Tadka — Stewed arhar lentils, garlic-chilli tempered

Signature Beverages

  • The Great Indian — Vodka, cardamom, lime juice, ginger ale, passionfruit syrup
  • Gupshup Sunset — Orange, pineapple, raspberry puree, club soda
  • Mango Lassi — Mango pulp, yoghurt, cardamom powder

Rice, Breads & Sides

  • Bombay Tawa Pulao with Chicken — Griddle-stirred rice with curried chicken, spices, coriander
  • Bombay Tawa Pulao with Paneer — Griddle-stirred rice with curried paneer, spices, coriander
  • Bombay Tawa Pulao with Vegetables — Griddle-stirred rice with curried vegetables, spices, coriander
  • Amritsari Bharma Kulcha — Crisp bread stuffed with spiced potatoes, coriander, lime & dried pomegranate seeds
  • Cheese Naan — Naan stuffed with cheese
  • Naan — Plain, butter, or garlic butter
  • Kerala Parota — Griddled refined flour bread
  • Steamed Basmati Rice — Steamed basmati rice
  • Tandoori Roti — Plain or butter
  • Cucumber Raita — Cucumber yoghurt raita
  • Add On - Seasonal Vegetables — Add-on portion of seasonal vegetables
  • Add On - Paneer — Add-on portion of paneer
  • Papad & Chutney — Papad served with chutney
  • Pickled Onion & Chilli — Pickled onion and chilli side

Tandoor & Small Plates

  • Gosht Seekh Kebab — Spiced lamb mince skewers with garlic, coriander & mild chillies
  • Mutton Ghee Roast — Pot-roasted lamb with ghee, red chillies, cinnamon, cumin & coriander — a Mangalorean speciality
  • Tandoori Chicken Tikka — Tandoori chicken, ginger-mustard-yoghurt marinade, spices
  • Fataaka Prawns — Fiery crispy prawns, chili soy-garlic
  • Achari Paneer Tikka — Pickle marinade, mustard, yoghurt
  • Tangra Chilli Paneer — Tangra-style chilli-garlic-soy paneer
  • Mangalore Gobi Fry — Crispy cauliflower florets, west coastal spices

Frequently asked questions

What are GUPSHUP's opening hours?
Open daily, 12pm–2:30pm and 5pm–10pm.
Where is GUPSHUP located?
Inside The Serangoon House, 301 Serangoon Road, Singapore 218224.
Who is the chef at GUPSHUP?
Chef Jolly, a celebrated Indian culinary personality with over three decades of experience across world-renowned kitchens and luxury hotels.
What set menus does GUPSHUP offer?
The Lunch Club (weekday set lunch), the Thali Dinner Menu (weeknight evenings), and The Great Indian Summer (weekend set menu).
How much is the weekend set menu?
The Great Indian Summer is $48++ per person, with an optional 90-minute free-flow beer add-on for $19++.
Does GUPSHUP host private events?
Yes, including birthdays, anniversaries, business dinners and media events, with customisable menus — enquiries go to [email protected].
What are GUPSHUP's signature dishes?
The Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha, Maah Di Daal (Dal Makhani), and Pistachio Kulfi are specifically highlighted as signature items.

Tips

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  • {"body":"Amritsari Chole & Tandoori Kulcha, Maah Di Daal, and Pistachio Kulfi are explicitly called out as GUPSHUP's own signatures.","title":"Try the signature dishes"}
  • {"body":"The Lunch Club set menu (Mon-Thu) offers 2 or 3 courses from $21++.","title":"Weekday lunch is the best value"}
  • {"body":"The menu notes items are prepared in a kitchen that cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination — alert your server to any allergies.","title":"Ask about allergens and cross-contamination"}

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