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Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant

4.3(2,162)on Google$$indianbukit panjang

808/810 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678144

Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant serves Indian cuisine from its location on Upper Bukit Timah Road in Bukit Panjang. The mid-range establishment has drawn feedback from over 2,000 diners on Google.

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
B+Great choice

Score: 80 / 100

Atmosphere75
Consistency80
Food quality80
Value for money85

Based on 4 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 3 Aug 2026

Our take on Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is that it offers a consistently satisfying Indian dining experience, evidenced by its long-standing presence and over 2,000 positive Google ratings.

We see a strong emphasis on authentic flavours, with many diners praising dishes like the Lamb Rendang and Curry Sotong.

The Fish Head Curry, priced at $29 for a full snapper head, is a signature item that can easily feed two, though some feedback suggests occasional inconsistency in fish freshness.

The Mysore Mutton, at $8.50 for a small plate, is highlighted as a standout.

Service appears to be a strong point, with specific mentions of attentive staff like Mr.

Nathan and Mr.

Ismail enhancing the dining experience.

While the restaurant is popular and can get crowded, the fair pricing and quality of food seem to justify the buzz.

We'd recommend focusing on their curries and the Mysore Mutton for a robust meal.

Skip the prata, as it receives less favourable reviews.

It's a reliable choice for an authentic Indian meal, particularly if you appreciate a lively atmosphere and attentive service.

Signature

Fish Head Curry ($29)

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 80 · 4 sources

What customers say

Karu's Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is highly regarded for its authentic Indian cuisine, with many praising dishes like the Mysore mutton, mutton briyani, and teh tarik.

While the fish head curry receives mixed reviews regarding fish freshness, the overall food quality and value for money are consistently highlighted.

Excellent service from staff members like Mr.

Nathan and Mr.

Ismail significantly enhances the dining experience, despite the restaurant often being crowded due to its popularity.

Authentic Indian cuisineExcellent staff service (Mr. Nathan, Mr. Ismail)Value for money / fair pricingPopular and crowded atmosphereSpecific dish highlights (Mysore mutton, mutton briyani, teh tarik)
80% positive10% neutral10% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★The Friendly Hamster· 6 months ago

Ready for an authentic Indian meal ? Come to Karu’s restaurant! Dishes and drinks were served promptly and were also delicious! The atmosphere was buzzing and it was a great experience eating a meal o…

★★★★★Chieu Yoke Tio· a month ago

Compliments to Karu Bukit Timah for its delicious and yummy foods and Thank You for the Excellent Service of Mr Nathan. Mr Nathan met my family as we entered, seated us comfortably, introduce and expl…

★★★★Cecil Chan· 3 months ago

This place is very popular and crowded. Reason? Pretty fair price. Been around for 38 yrs. Ordered fishhead curry, $29, full head snapper. Easily can feed 2. Brings back the old days curry. I think it…

★★★★★Lawrence· 2 months ago

Loved the mutton briyani. Tasted great and my friend enjoyed it totally. The restaurant has been around for several years. Happy that they still continue to serve great briyani.

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