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Komala Vilas
Vegetarian Indian restaurant in Little India, opened in 1947, known for South Indian meals served on banana leaves alongside North Indian dishes.
At a glance
- Type
- South Indian vegetarian
- Area
- Little India, Singapore
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- komalavilas.com.sg
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Why we recommend it
Komala Vilas opened its doors on Serangoon Road in 1947, when founder Murugiah Rajoo registered the business, and it remains one of Little India's best-known vegetarian restaurants. The focus is South Indian cooking: rice meals served on a banana leaf with a rotating set of curries, vegetables and condiments, alongside dosai and other tiffin dishes, plus North Indian favourites such as navratan korma and palak paneer.
Eating with your right hand is customary for banana-leaf meals, though cutlery is available. Lunch is the busiest time, so arrive a little before noon if you want a quick table. It sits in the heart of Little India, a few minutes from Little India MRT station and close to the Tekka Centre market.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Komala Vilas FAQs
Is Komala Vilas vegetarian?
Yes, it is a vegetarian Indian restaurant.
When did it open?
It opened in 1947.