Royal Taj @ Village Hotel
indian restaurant — Southern Islands · Singapore
About Royal Taj @ Village Hotel
Royal Taj Sentosa is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant set in a restored colonial building on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The restaurant complements the flavours and traditions of Indian cuisine with global ingredients and techniques, drawing on dishes from many states of India, served in a distinctive dining atmosphere with a focus on design, decor and food quality.
Royal Taj also runs catering and events, hosting weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate functions and team building sessions in a stylish al-fresco setting, catering for anything from an informal gathering of 20 to a formal event for 120 guests. A dress code applies for dining — smart casuals, formals and traditional Indian wear are welcome, while beachwear, bermudas and flip flops are not permitted.
The restaurant's takeaway menu spans street food, starters, and vegetable-based curries and lentils, with dishes clearly marked for vegetarian or gluten-free diets.
Royal Taj Sentosa: Modern Indian Fine Dining in a Colonial Setting
Royal Taj Sentosa is a modern Indian fine dining restaurant located within a restored colonial building on Sentosa Island, Singapore. The restaurant describes its approach as complementing the flavours and traditions of Indian cuisine with global ingredients and techniques, drawing dishes from across many states of India to create what it calls a unique and innovating Indian fine dining atmosphere.
A Menu Rooted in Regional India
Royal Taj's takeaway menu opens with a street food section featuring classics like Samosa Chaat, Paani Poori, Dahi Papdi Chaat, Aloo Tikki Chaat and Cocktail Samosa, alongside a tandoor-roasted Papad. The starters section moves into more substantial tandoori and kebab dishes, including Veg Seekh Kebab, Delhi Style Soya Chaap, Paneer Achari Tikka, Rosemary Chicken Malai Kebab, Chicken Achari Tikka, Fish Ajwaini Tikka, Tandoori Chicken in half or full portions, Mutton Seekh Kebab, and Tandoori King Prawns. For sharing, a Tandoori Platter combines tandoori chicken, fish tikka, mutton seekh kebab and paneer achari tikka with condiments, served with complimentary wine. The vegetable section includes dishes like Yellow Dal Double Tadka, a tempered yellow moong lentil dish. Many dishes are marked vegetarian or gluten free on the menu.
Dress Code and Dining Timings
Royal Taj asks guests to dress in smart casuals, formals or traditional Indian wear, and does not permit beachwear, bermudas or flip flops. Breakfast is served 7:00am to 10:30am, though only for hotel guests. Lunch runs 12:00pm to 3:00pm, with last orders at 2:15pm. Dinner runs 6:00pm to 10:00pm Monday to Thursday (last order 9:30pm), and 6:00pm to 10:30pm Friday through Sunday and on public holidays (last order 9:45pm).
Celebrations, Catering and Events
Royal Taj positions itself as a venue where "no celebration is less than a party," offering catering and event services for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and team building sessions in a stylish al-fresco setting. The restaurant can accommodate anything from an informal gathering of 20 to a formal event for 120 guests. A Celebration Dinner for 2 package is available with advance reservation required, and the restaurant also operates the separate Jalsa Event Hall for larger functions.
Perks and Recognition
Royal Taj participates in the Sentosa Islander programme, offering 365 days of island admissions and discounts at participating attractions, hotels, F&B and retail outlets. The restaurant also offers ShopFarEast Rewards, giving Far East Organization guests 15% off the total bill on the ala carte menu when showing an FEO badge, with advance reservation required and the offer not combinable with other promotions. The restaurant's website displays recognition including a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award badge and a "Best Indian restaurant in Singapore" badge.
Location and Contact
Royal Taj is located at 2 Gunner Lane, #02-06, Mess Hall Block 16, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099567. The restaurant can be reached via Singh (9118 5896), Nancy (9115 7274), the landline (6970 9344), or by email at [email protected]. Royal Taj is a trademark of Singapore Fast Food Pte Ltd.
Signature items
- Samosa Chaat
- Paani Poori (6 pcs)
- Paneer Achari Tikka
- Rosemary Chicken Malai Kebab
- Chicken Achari Tikka
- Tandoori King Prawns (6 pcs)
Menu
Starters
- Veg Seekh Kebab — Potato & green veggies, aromatic spices, served with mint sauce (vegetarian)
- Delhi Style Soya Chaap — Marinated soya chaap, tandoori spices, contains nuts (vegetarian)
- Tandoori Mustard Broccoli — Tandoori grilled broccoli marinated in yoghurt, mustard and Indian herbs (vegetarian)
- Tandoori Malai Broccoli — Tandoori grilled broccoli marinated in yoghurt, mustard and Indian herbs (vegetarian)
- Paneer Achari Tikka — Pickle-marinated cottage cheese masala, cooked in tandoor clay oven (vegetarian)
- Tandoori Bharwan Aloo — Barrel-shaped potato, cottage cheese, tandoori spices (vegetarian)
- Rosemary Chicken Malai Kebab (5 pcs) — Tender chicken chunks marinated with cream, cheese, cardamom & rosemary, grilled in tandoor oven
- Chicken Achari Tikka — Boneless chicken, yogurt, pickling spices, lemon, cooked in clay oven
- Fish Ajwaini Tikka (5 pcs) — Tender fish masala marinated with yoghurt, carom seeds, spices & cream, grilled in tandoori oven (gluten free)
- Tandoori Chicken (Half) — Roasted chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, served with garlic mint sauce (gluten free)
- Tandoori Chicken (Full) — Roasted chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, served with garlic mint sauce (gluten free)
- Mutton Seekh Kebab — Mughlai delicacy, minced mutton, onions and a blend of spices, served with garlic mint sauce (gluten free)
- Tandoori King Prawns (6 pcs) — Made with a melange of Indian spices, lemon juice, fresh prawn & herbs (gluten free)
- Tandoori Platter with Free Wine — Large tandoori platter with tandoori chicken, fish tikka, mutton seekh kebab and paneer achari tikka, served with mint chutney, cucumber dip and masala lachha onion, includes complimentary VINO wine
Vegetables
- Yellow Dal Double Tadka — Yellow moong lentils cooked with a tempering
Street Food
- Samosa Chaat — Fried potato pastry, yogurt, tamarind & mint sauces, pomegranate (vegetarian)
- Mix Veg Pakora — Gram flour coated vegetable fritters, mixed potato and onion (vegetarian)
- Paani Poori (6 pcs) — Crisp fried dough balls stuffed with potatoes, sprouts and spicy tangy water (vegetarian)
- Dahi Papdi Chaat — Fried flour crackers, yogurt, sweet & hot sauces, pomegranate (vegetarian)
- Aloo Tikki Chaat — Fried potato patties, yogurt, sweet & hot sauces, pomegranate (vegetarian)
- Cocktail Samosa (5 pcs) — Crispy fried pastry, savory potato filling, contains nuts (vegetarian)
- Roasted Papad — Flat lentil crisp, tandoor roasted
Frequently asked questions
- What are Royal Taj's opening hours?
- Breakfast 7:00am-10:30am (hotel guests only), Lunch 12:00pm-3:00pm (last order 2:15pm), Dinner 6:00pm-10:00pm Mon-Thu and 6:00pm-10:30pm Fri-Sun & PH.
- Is there a dress code?
- Yes, smart casuals, formals or traditional Indian wear. Beachwear, bermudas and flip flops are not allowed.
- Where is Royal Taj located?
- 2 Gunner Lane, #02-06, Mess Hall Block 16, Sentosa Island, Singapore 099567.
- Does Royal Taj cater for events?
- Yes, for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events and team building, from informal groups of 20 up to formal events for 120 guests.
- Is breakfast open to all guests?
- No, breakfast is only available for hotel guests.
- Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?
- Yes, many dishes on the menu are marked vegetarian or gluten free.
- Is there a discount for Far East Organization guests?
- Yes, ShopFarEast Rewards offers 15% off the ala carte bill with an FEO badge, subject to advance reservation and not combinable with other offers.
Tips
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