KINARA - North Indian & Mexican Restaurant
"Kinara," which means "river shore" in Punjabi, symbolizes the core of our identity. Through their rich banks, Punjab's five rivers have influenced its culture, prosperity, and renowned food. By replicating the essence of Punjabi river-side living next to the Singapore River, we at Kinara Restaurant bring this legacy to life. Kinara provides a dining experience based on tradition and kindness with its warm welcome, sincere service, and delicious food.
OUR CUISINE AT KINARA RESTAURANT
Punjabi cuisine is a vibrant, evolving culinary tradition shaped by rich history and global migration. In the early pre-Mughal era, meals were largely vegetarian, with tender lamb and chicken simply prepared using earthy Punjabi spices. Mughal influence later introduced luxury through cream, nuts, and slow cooking. As Punjabis settled abroad, traditional recipes adapted to fresh local produce, including seafood in Singapore and Malaysia. Similarly, Mexican cuisine evolved through indigenous roots and Spanish influence, blending corn, beans, chilies, and slow-cooked meats into bold, diverse regional flavors that define our shared heritage.
Kinara Restaurant combines the richness of North Indian food in Singapore with the hot flavors of Mexican cuisine that Singaporeans enjoy. Kinara is a well-known restaurant in the center of Boat Quay that provides both locals and visitors with an outstanding eating experience. From classic North Indian favorites prepared with fragrant spices to robust and flavorful Mexican specialties made in Singapore using fresh ingredients, our menu honors original recipes. Kinara's expertly chosen Mexican cuisine, which strikes a balance between authenticity and taste, are appreciated by foodies looking for the greatest Mexican restaurant in Singapore. Kinara offers a unique culinary experience that distinguishes it amid Singapore's varied cuisine, whether you're sampling traditional Indian comfort food or savoring mouthwatering Mexican flavors.
KINARA employs Tandoori and Handi cooks that have been trained in India, as well as an Indian Halwai who specializes in crafting real sweets made the traditional method, just as they are eaten in prestigious North Indian homes. Every element, from artisanal delicacies to slow-cooked gravies, displays our love of quality and authenticity.
INSIDE KINARA – Our Dining Environment
As North Indian cuisine has evolved over the years, so has North Indian art—particularly in the use of stone, wood, and metal. Materials such as sandstone, teak wood , brass, copper, and iron have been carved, shaped, and moulded into forms that continue to inspire awe today. At Kinara, a carefully curated selection of these artistic elements is used to recreate a traditional Haveli (Indian bungal.
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Every review at Kinara tells a story of authentic flavors, passion, and exceptional hospitality. Discover what our customers have to say!
Loved everything about KINARA @ Boat Quak last night for dinner , from the traditional cozy ambiance to the taste of authentic Indian & Mexican food, I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for richness in flavours, enlightenment of tastebuds or simply finger licking good delight with good view of Marina. Hospitality is to next level .
Royston Lopes
DinnerWe had Lahori Aloo Lababdar, Chatpata Paneer, Tandoori Roti and Pudina Paratha - all the dishes and food was really delicious. Even the roasted masala papad we liked it there. The ambience at boat quay is always nice. All in all a great evening!
Ankush Ved
DinnerI visited this place on February 6, 2025, for our office lunch out to celebrate a birthday party. The restaurant provided a wonderful cake-cutting facility, played a happy birthday song, and even showed a video of our clips, making the celebration extra special!
Kamal Indika Nanayakkara
LunchA lovely dinner place by the river serving north indian dishes. they have an extensive menu of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. they have an assortment of curries which you can ask to adjust the spice level. loved the kadhai chicken, kurkure bhindi, and vegetable biryani. their lassis go perfectly with the rich, tasty dishes.
Mics
LunchStill the best indian restaurant since 2014 i ate here in SG. Love the ambiance and the service esp Vincent very nice and accommodating. Happy my friends loves too
Cahmille S
LunchWas a bit skeptical coming here with the hordes of Indian restaurants in the area. My god the food here was insanely good!! Got the mutton bryani and chicken Tikka masala and both were excellent. Def would recommend coming here
