Nandhana's Bukit Merah

restaurant — Bukit Merah · Singapore

About Nandhana's Bukit Merah

Nandhana's Bukit Merah brings the brand's hearty, homestyle Indian cooking to the ground floor of Rubikon on Jalan Bukit Merah. It is one of nine Nandhana's branches across Singapore — from Joo Koon to Marine Parade — all run by a restaurant that has been proudly serving the island since 2018. Like its siblings, the Bukit Merah outlet is halal certified, and the menu stretches across the full breadth of Indian food: North Indian classics, South Indian staples and a solid line of Indo-Chinese favourites.

The dining room is casual and family-oriented — Nandhana's describes itself as a place where diners young and old are welcome, where great cooking meets fantastic vibes. The kitchen's philosophy is simple: nutritious, delicious and affordable food, cooked with no added MSG and no artificial preservatives, never reusing cooking oil, and sourcing ingredients from local, organic farms wherever possible.

Briyani is the undisputed star. The dum biriyani list covers chicken, mutton, naatukozhi (country chicken), Chicken 65, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, fish, prawn, egg and plain non-veg versions, with a parallel seeraga samba range for those who prefer the smaller, more aromatic grain. Bucket briyanis in 2kg, 3kg and 5kg sizes feed gatherings, while tandoori chicken, thali meals, deep-fried starters and bento boxes round out a menu with genuine range. Delivery runs from 10.30am to 9.30pm, with free home delivery on orders of $50 or more.

Nandhana's Bukit Merah: Halal-Certified Indian Briyani, Tandoori & Thali at Rubikon, Singapore

Nandhana's Bukit Merah brings the brand's hearty, homestyle Indian cooking to the ground floor of Rubikon on Jalan Bukit Merah. It is one of nine Nandhana's branches across Singapore — from Joo Koon to Marine Parade — all run by a restaurant that has been proudly serving the island since 2018. Like its siblings, the Bukit Merah outlet is halal certified, and the menu stretches across the full breadth of Indian food: North Indian classics, South Indian staples and a solid line of Indo-Chinese favourites.

The dining room is casual and family-oriented — Nandhana's describes itself as a place where diners young and old are welcome, where great cooking meets fantastic vibes. The kitchen's philosophy is simple: nutritious, delicious and affordable food. Everything is cooked with no added MSG and no artificial preservatives, the team does not reuse cooking oil, and ingredients are sourced from local, organic farms wherever possible.

A House Built on Briyani

If one thing defines Nandhana's, it is briyani. The Dum Biriyani section is the heart of the menu and home to the restaurant's best sellers: chicken dum biriyani leads the pack, followed by mutton, naatukozhi (country chicken), Chicken 65, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, fish, prawn, egg and plain non-veg versions — a biryani for nearly every mood.

Alongside the basmathi classics runs a full Seeraga Samba Briyani range, cooked on the smaller, more aromatic seeraga samba grain. Mutton, fish, prawn, tandoori chicken, Chicken 65, egg, plain, fish fry and naatukozhi are all available in this style, giving regulars a second rice to work through.

Feeding a crowd? The Bucket Briyani comes in 2kg, 3kg and 5kg sizes, in chicken, mutton or nattukozhi. Every bucket is bundled with chicken lollypop, chicken gravy and onion raita, and the 5kg box adds a 1.5-litre cold drink — a one-stop solution for family gatherings and office lunches.

Tandoori, Thalis and Bento Boxes

Tandoori chicken is the other headline act, fresh from the clay oven, while Thali Meals round out the best-seller trio with a complete plate of rice, curries and sides. The deep-fried starters cover all the Indo-Chinese and South Indian favourites: chicken lollypop (dry or saucy), Chicken 65 in regular or Hyderabadi style, fish fingers, Fish 65, Prawn 65 and vegetarian Gobi 65.

For a speedier meal, the Bento Box menu boxes up a starter and main — vegetarians can pick Gobi 65, Mushroom 65 or Paneer 65, while non-veg mains run to plain briyani, egg fried rice and egg fried noodles. The kitchen also rotates specials such as Nallennai Natukozhi Masala, a mild country chicken masala.

Cooked Clean, Certified Halal

Health-conscious diners have reason to trust this kitchen. Nandhana's cooks with no added MSG and no artificial preservatives, uses healthy cooking ingredients and never reuses cooking oil — points the restaurant states up front. The group also emphasises sustainability, sourcing from local, organic farms to keep things fresh while supporting the community, and everything served is halal certified.

Visiting the Bukit Merah Branch

You will find the branch at 3501 Jalan Bukit Merah, Rubikon #01-02. Tables can be booked online and reservations are recommended, especially around peak meal times. If you would rather eat at home, delivery runs daily from 10.30am to 9.30pm: orders of $50 or more are delivered free, islandwide delivery starts from $30 with a $7 fee, and the delivery line is 83327806.

Regulars can join the Nandhana's loyalty program to collect points on every order, and a separate catering menu is available for larger events. Between the bucket briyanis, thali plates and bento boxes, there is genuinely something for every appetite — and the tagline says it best: Taste the Difference.

Signature items

  • Chicken Dum Biriyani
  • Bucket Briyani
  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Thali Meals
  • Bento Boxes
  • Seeraga Samba Briyani

Menu

Bento Boxes

  • Veg Bento — Vegetarian bento with a starter of Gobi 65, Mushroom 65 or Paneer 65.
  • Non-Veg Bento — Bento with mains including plain briyani, egg fried rice or egg fried noodles.

Today'S Specials

  • Nallennai Natukozhi Masala — Rotating house special — country chicken masala, marked mild on the menu.

Deep Fried Starters

  • Chicken Lollypop Saucy — Chicken lollypop tossed in a saucy glaze.
  • Chicken Lollypop — Classic deep-fried chicken lollypop.
  • Chicken 65 — Spicy fried chicken bites — regular or Hyderabadi style.
  • Fish Finger — Crispy deep-fried fish fingers.
  • Fish 65 — Deep-fried fish in classic 65 masala.
  • Prawn 65 — Spicy deep-fried prawns.
  • Gobi 65 — Vegetarian favourite — crispy cauliflower 65.

Seeraga Samba Briyani

  • Seeraga Samba Mutton Briyani — Mutton biryani cooked on aromatic seeraga samba rice.
  • Seeraga Samba Fish Briyani — Fish biryani on seeraga samba rice.
  • Seeraga Samba Prawn Briyani — Prawn biryani on seeraga samba rice.
  • Seeraga Samba Tandoori Chicken Briyani — Seeraga samba biryani with tandoori chicken.
  • Seeraga Samba Chicken 65 Briyani — Seeraga samba biryani with Chicken 65.
  • Seeraga Samba Egg Briyani — Seeraga samba biryani with egg.
  • Seeraga Samba Plain Briyani (Non-Veg) — Plain seeraga samba biryani, non-veg style.
  • Seeraga Samba Fish Fry Briyani — Seeraga samba biryani served with fish fry.
  • Seeraga Samba Naatukozhi Briyani — Country chicken biryani on seeraga samba rice.

Dum Biriyani Varieties

  • Chicken Dum Biriyani — Best-selling chicken biryani slow dum-cooked with fragrant basmathi rice.
  • Mutton Dum Biriyani — Slow-cooked mutton layered through dum biryani.
  • Naatukozhi Biriyani — Country chicken (naatukozhi) dum biryani.
  • Chicken 65 Briyani — Dum biryani topped with spicy Chicken 65.
  • Tandoori Chicken Biriyani — Dum biryani served with clay-oven tandoori chicken.
  • Chicken Tikka Briyani — Dum biryani paired with char-grilled chicken tikka.
  • Fish Biriyani — Fish biryani — choose regular or fish fry topping.
  • Prawn Biriyani — Prawn biryani — choose regular or Prawn 65 topping.
  • Egg Biriyani — Dum biryani with boiled egg.
  • Plain Biriyani (Non-Veg) — Plain dum biryani, non-veg preparation.

Bucket Briyani (Basmathi Rice)

  • Bucket Briyani 5KG — 5kg basmathi briyani with chicken lollypop 5pcs, chicken gravy, onion raita and a 1.5L cold drink; chicken, mutton or nattukozhi.
  • Bucket Briyani 3KG — 3kg briyani with chicken lollypop 3pcs, chicken gravy and onion raita; chicken, mutton or nattukozhi.
  • Bucket Briyani 2KG — 2kg briyani with chicken lollypop 2pcs, chicken gravy and onion raita; chicken, mutton or nattukozhi.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nandhana's Bukit Merah halal-certified?
Yes. Nandhana's is a halal-certified Indian restaurant, so all food served at the Bukit Merah branch is halal.
Does the food contain MSG or preservatives?
No. Nandhana's cooks with no added MSG and no artificial preservatives, uses healthy cooking ingredients and does not reuse cooking oil.
Do they offer delivery?
Yes. Delivery runs from 10.30am to 9.30pm — free home delivery with a minimum order of $50, and islandwide delivery starts from $30 with a $7 fee. The delivery line is 83327806.
Can I reserve a table?
Yes, tables can be booked online through the Nandhana's website, and reservations are recommended.
What kind of food does Nandhana's serve?
North Indian, South Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine — dum and seeraga samba briyanis, tandoori chicken, thali meals, bento boxes and deep-fried starters like Chicken 65 and Gobi 65.
Is there a loyalty program?
Yes. Nandhana's runs a loyalty program where diners can collect and view points on their account.
Can Nandhana's cater events?
Yes, a dedicated catering menu is available for larger orders and events.

Tips

  • {"body":"Bucket briyanis come in 2kg, 3kg and 5kg sizes in chicken, mutton or nattukozhi — each with lollypop, gravy and raita, and the 5kg adds a 1.5L cold drink.","title":"Feed a crowd with a bucket briyani"}
  • {"body":"Home delivery runs 10.30am to 9.30pm; spend $50 or more and delivery is free, while islandwide orders from $30 carry a $7 fee.","title":"Order delivery before 9.30pm"}
  • {"body":"Reservations are recommended — book a table online before heading to Rubikon.","title":"Book ahead"}
  • {"body":"Most briyanis are also offered on seeraga samba rice instead of basmathi, from mutton to naatukozhi — worth a switch on a second visit.","title":"Try the seeraga samba rice"}
  • {"body":"The bento boxes pair a starter or main: veg options are Gobi 65, Mushroom 65 or Paneer 65; non-veg mains include plain briyani, egg fried rice and egg fried noodles.","title":"Bento for a quick meal"}

Good to know

  • {"family":"Casual dining that welcomes diners young and old.","dietary":"Halal-certified; no added MSG or artificial preservatives; vegetarian picks include Gobi 65, Paneer 65 and the Veg Bento."}