The Mango Tree

About The Mango Tree

The Mango Tree has been serving along East Coast Road since 2001, when it opened as the first restaurant in Singapore to specialise in both South Indian Coastal cuisine and North Indian cuisine. Its menu draws finely perfected recipes from the Malabar Coast — Kerala and Goa — alongside more familiar Southern and Northern Indian flavours, all cooked in the heart of Katong.

The kitchen puts the spotlight on Malabar and Keralan food, leaning on fresh spices and traditional preparation methods such as tava grilles. Signature dishes include the Malabar Seafood Platter with lobster, squid, tiger prawn, mussel, kingfish and snapper in a spicy Kerala marinade, The Mango Tree Garlic Crab, Kerala Fish Curry, and Meen Pollichathu — snapper wrapped in banana leaves. Coastal breads like Kerala Paratha, Tava Dosa and Appam sit beside North Indian staples such as Butter Chicken and Mutton Rogan Josh.

The promise here — to deliver the best Indian food and service from the heart — shapes the experience: an ambiance of contemporary design with traditional Indian decor, indoor seating for lively weekend brunches, a second floor for intimate occasions, and catering, buffet set-ups, bento sets and delivery for events. Press from The New Paper to The Business Times have taken note of the native chefs and understated charm.

The Mango Tree: Kerala & North Indian Cuisine on East Coast Road, Singapore

The Mango Tree has been part of the East Coast Road streetscape since 2001. From the day it opened, its kitchen had an unusually wide brief: to cook the food of Kerala and India's Malabar Coast alongside the North Indian classics most diners know best. It was, by its own telling, the first restaurant in Singapore to specialise in both South Indian Coastal cuisine and North Indian cuisine, and that two-coast identity is still what a meal here is all about.

The setting is Katong — near Tanjong Katong and a short walk from East Coast Park — a neighbourhood with its own deep food culture. Tried-and-tested recipes delivered directly from the Malabar Coast anchor the menu, cooked with fresh spices and traditional methods such as tava grilles. Inside, traditional Indian decor meets a contemporary, modern design, and the staff greeting you with a warm 'Namaskar' set the tone: this is coastal India, plated in Singapore.

What to Order First

Start with the seafood, because that is where the Keralan coast speaks loudest. The signature Malabar Seafood Platter gathers lobster, squid, tiger prawn, mussel, kingfish and snapper, pan-sealed in a spicy Kerala marinade and built for sharing. The Mango Tree Garlic Crab is the house namesake; Kerala Fish Curry and Meen Pollichathu — snapper wrapped in banana leaves — show the gentler, more aromatic side of the coast. For real heat, Erachi Ularthiyathu roasts mutton cubes in fiery garam masala, while the best-selling Kerala Mutton and Chicken Chapora have earned a loyal following. Keralan food is the specialty here, so dishes arrive tasting of the coast rather than of a generic Indian template.

Breads matter too, and the coastal list goes beyond the familiar: Kerala Paratha, Tava Dosa and Appam — the light, fluffy rice pancake made to soak up Vegetable Ishtu. Save room for Ras Malai and a fresh lime soda to close the meal.

North Meets South on One Menu

The North Indian side covers the smoky, charred end of the spectrum: tandoor-roasted Murgh Achari Tikka — boneless chicken in a mixed pickle marinade — Murgh Makhani, better known as Butter Chicken, spicy Mutton Rogan Josh, and Palak Paneer for vegetarians. Reviewers have long found the combination refreshing. Weekend Journal noted that few Indian restaurants offer both northern and southern food, while The New Paper credited the native chefs brought over to recreate the specialties. The Business Times summed up the experience as understated Indian decor and cuisine — and a pleasurable one.

South Indian specialties round out the spread: textured Avial with freshly grated coconut, the house speciality Mango Mapas built on fleshy raw mangoes, and the seafood dishes that remain a highlight of Keralan cuisine from India's southern coast.

Rooms for Every Occasion

The space flexes with the plan. Take a seat indoors for a lively weekend brunch with friends, or reserve a table on the second floor for an intimate occasion with loved ones, surrounded by traditional decor with a modern twist. Family dinners, special celebrations and casual meals all fit, with attentive, top-rate service throughout. Beyond the dining room, the team also provides catering services, buffet set-ups, bento sets and delivery for events big and small.

Planning Your Visit

The restaurant sits at 91 East Coast Road in Singapore's Marine Parade area. Reservations are recommended and can be made online, by calling 6440 1285, or via WhatsApp at 9728 6941. Delivery and takeaway are available if you would rather have the coast come to you. If you are unsure what to pick, simply ask — the friendly servers are happy to recommend dishes that suit your palate or your craving, from a kitchen that has been cooking both coasts of India along East Coast Road for more than two decades.

Signature items

• The Mango Tree Garlic Crab
• Malabar Seafood Platter
• Meen Pollichathu
• Erachi Ularthiyathu
• Appam
• Murgh Makhani

Menu

Breads

• Kerala Paratha — Flaky coastal bread from Kerala.
• Tava Dosa — Dosa cooked on the tava grille, a coastal speciality.
• Garlic Naan — North Indian naan with garlic.
• Mango Naan — Naan with a fruity mango twist.

Desserts & Drinks

• Ras Malai — A classic Indian sweet to finish the meal.
• Fresh Lime Soda — A refreshing cooler to balance the spices.

South Indian Classics

• Appam — Light and fluffy rice pancakes, paired perfectly with vegetable Ishtu.
• Vegetable Ishtu — A light South Indian stew, the classic partner to appam.
• Avial — Textured vegetable dish with freshly grated coconut.
• Mango Mapas — House speciality curry with fleshy raw mangoes.
• Idiyappam — Steamed string hoppers, a Keralan staple for mopping up curries.

North Indian Favourites

• Murgh Achari Tikka — Boneless chicken in a mixed pickle marinade, tandoor-roasted.
• Murgh Makhani — The North Indian favourite better known as Butter Chicken.
• Mutton Rogan Josh — A spicy North Indian mutton curry.
• Palak Paneer — Cottage cheese and spinach, a vegetarian staple.
• Tandoori Chicken — Smokey, charred oven-roasted chicken from the tandoor.
• Paneer Tikka — Char-grilled paneer from the tandoor, a vegetarian hit.
• Mushroom Pepper Fry — Mushrooms tossed in a peppery fry.

Kerala & Coastal Specialities

• Malabar Seafood Platter — Lobster, squid, tiger prawn, mussel, kingfish and snapper pan-sealed with spicy Kerala marinade.
• The Mango Tree Garlic Crab — The restaurant's namesake garlic crab, a headline of the coastal menu.
• Kerala Fish Curry — A coastal fish curry built on fresh Malabar spices.
• Meen Pollichathu — Snapper wrapped in banana leaves, a traditional Keralan preparation.
• Erachi Ularthiyathu — Mutton cubes roasted in fiery garam masala.
• Kerala Mutton — A best-selling Keralan mutton dish worth craving.
• Chicken Chapora — Best-selling South Indian chicken — one mouthful leaves you wanting more.
• Chemeen Soup — Prawn soup, a warming coastal starter.
• Malabar Squid — Squid prepared Malabar-style with coastal spices.
• Squid Molaga — Squid with a peppery molaga kick.
• Netholi Varatadu — Keralan stir-fried small fish from the coastal kitchen.
• Crab Masala — Crab cooked through in a spiced masala.
• The Mango Tree Garlic Prawns — The house garlic prawns, straight from the coast.
• Koliwada Prawn — Prawns prepared Koliwada-style, a popular starter.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of cuisine does The Mango Tree serve?

Kerala and Malabar coastal specialities from South India, plus familiar South and North Indian dishes — it was the first restaurant in Singapore specialising in both South Indian Coastal and North Indian cuisine.

Where is The Mango Tree located?

At 91 East Coast Road, #01-00, in Singapore's Marine Parade area — in the heart of Katong, near Tanjong Katong and a short walk from East Coast Park.

Can I make a reservation?

Yes. Reserve a table online, call 6440 1285, or WhatsApp 9728 6941. The second floor is a good pick for intimate occasions.

Are there vegetarian options?

Yes — the menu has flavourful dishes for vegetarians, including Palak Paneer, Paneer Tikka, Avial, Vegetable Ishtu and Mango Mapas.

Does The Mango Tree offer delivery, takeaway or catering?

Yes. Delivery and takeaway are available, and the restaurant provides catering services, buffet set-ups and bento sets for events.

What should first-time visitors order?

Popular picks include The Mango Tree Garlic Crab, the Malabar Seafood Platter, Meen Pollichathu, Kerala Fish Curry, Appam with Vegetable Ishtu, Chicken Chapora and Butter Chicken. Ask the servers for recommendations to suit your palate.

What are the opening hours?

The website does not currently list daily opening times, and its contact page has at times shown a temporary closure notice. It is best to call 6440 1285 or WhatsApp 9728 6941 to confirm before visiting.

Tips

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Good to know

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