Flying Monkey

Press release

A new Indian tapas restaurant and bar is all geared up to be the next culinary star at the heart of Kampong Glam. Flying Monkey will offer diners delectable dishes of contemporary pan-Indian cuisine served tapas style, as well as classic international cocktails with an Indian twist on flavours. As ...More

A new Indian tapas restaurant and bar is all geared up to be the next culinary star at the heart of Kampong Glam. Flying Monkey will offer diners delectable dishes of contemporary pan-Indian cuisine served tapas style, as well as classic international cocktails with an Indian twist on flavours. As the only full-fledged kitchen and bar situated amidst the bustle of Bussorah Street, Flying Monkey is also one of the few restaurants in the vicinity to have bespoke cocktails available.

Their best-selling small plate dish is the Galouti Kebab ($14). The word 'Galouti' means to melt in one's mouth, and this dish truly lives up to its name.This was achieved by mincing the meat no less than 13 times, then marinating the meat with certain spices and unripe papaya.

Other tapas signature dishes include Tandoori Chicken ($10) marinated in yogurt and spices; Tulsi Cod ($15) or Cod Fillet marinated with basil creating a greenish hue charred in the Tandoor; Calamari 65 ($10), a spin on 'Chicken 65' that is relished in Indian cuisine and would complement their cocktails well; and crispy Truffle Naan ($14) served with paneer mousse and pear chutney.

Big Plate highlights include Quail Musallam ($26), which features a whole quail slow-cooked and served on Kashmiri Pulao, and Nalli Gosht ($26), which is a lamb shank cooked overnight and bathed in a creamy peanut-cashew curry served with garlic naan.

For dessert, diners can enjoy Jalebi ($10), a traditional crispy Indian Pretzel dipped in aromatic syrup. Freshly made from the kitchen, it is served warm and topped off with a sprinkle of Pistachio. (Mar 2017)

The buzz

"This Indian restaurant serves contemporary dishes such as Quail Musallam ($26), slow-cooked quail served atop a bed of yellow Kashmiri rice. It also offers a wide variety of cocktails and wines. Highlights include the whisky-based The Flying Monkey cocktail ($18). With its colourful wall murals and ...More

"This Indian restaurant serves contemporary dishes such as Quail Musallam ($26), slow-cooked quail served atop a bed of yellow Kashmiri rice. It also offers a wide variety of cocktails and wines. Highlights include the whisky-based The Flying Monkey cocktail ($18). With its colourful wall murals and neon-lit signs, the restaurant is also a feast for the eyes." -The Straits Times

Dishes we love

Galouti Kebab, Calamari 65, Quail Musallam, Nalli Gosht, Goa Mamma Lassi, Yo Yo Mani