Vansh

After a long break, I was invited for another HGW food tasting. I passed Vansh several time when I am in the Singapore Indoor Stadium area but it looked expensive + I didn't know it is part of the famous Rang Mahal group.

You can view the full menu here.

Service is attentive and friendly. I started with a mango lassi which has a good balance of sweet and sour.

The 4 appetizer items that cosist of:

Dahi Papdi Chaat (flour disc with yoghurt & tamarind chutney)

- like thin wafers with a yoghurt spread on top, light tasting and interesting pairing of wafer and yoghurt

Onion Bhajia (fried onion fritters)

- not oily, more flour then the western breaded onion rings type, goes well with mint dip

Garam Chicken Tikka Chaat (tandori chicken)

- really tender chicken pieces, probably due to the yoghurt marinade, full of flavor

 

Malmali Seekh (tandoori lamb)

- rather strong lamb taste even with the spices, which i don't mind but it may bother others

The main course consist of Sea Bass Fish masala served in a bento style with Lentils, Basmati rice, Chickpeas & Naan. By this time I am quite full from the 4 appetizers but everything's so good that I couldn't stop. 

I usually enjoy my Indian meals at more casual/budget eateries so I can really taste the difference in quality here, especially for "basic" items like lentils & chickpeas.

They  have a kebab and beer sunday brunch at $32++ which is quite popular with the Tanjong Rhu community (just across the bridge).

The meal rounded off with a creamy lychee kulfi.

hello ,

To all you foodie lovers and yet to be!

Let me tell you something one can feel the happiness of the soul only when

one rejoices the divine food that can wake up the spirit in you !! Such was my experience with vansh, tucked away in the busy neighborhood of kallang sports stadium is this jewel!

We were invited for a special birthday party dinner at this heavenly place! I was received at the door by a gentleman name Mr lavpreet who was in his late 20's

led by him we stepped into this lovely cozy and warm indian cove filled with vibrant colors and aromatic smell of the tandoor!

We were seated in 2 mins and the menu cards were served by another waiteress called Ms kiran , she is a terrific person and guides you aptly as per your taste buds and choices!! After the intial introduction to the famous dishes and chefs recommendation we placed the order for the starters: 

 lawrence road ki aloo tikki and Murgh Angar

verdict: I was baffled by the fireworks in my mouth! The tremendous burst of flavours  I was transported back home!! A tad bit spicy for me but it was a joy for my senses! Murgh Angar knocked me off unexpectedly.. meat grilled to perfection , flawless marination with the succulent meat to die for!! ahh !! heaven I am waiting at your doorstep!!

After relishing every morsel of the starter we were ready for our next venture on to the main course :

punjabi cholley, chicken biryani, seafood biryani, boondi raita,tandoor roti, chilli cheese kulcha



For a party of four and a 2 year old kid I think we had a happy feast for the eyes and our belly!

Verdict:

When I tried the chicken biryani I had the warmest feeling of delicious home cooked biryani ! I t was made of a myriad of flavors! Cooked with juicy tender bits of bite sized chicken, it hit the right notes of flavor. Topped with crispy onions and golden raisins what could I yearn for more!

punjabi cholley

it  was an instant love for my husband as he is a cholley boy ! Being a vegetarian it is hard to find great dishes that are upto to par with their counterparts!

I knew my husband was delighted with  the dish with the mesmerised look on his face and the stumbling words.." wow. this was what I...expected!!"

seafood biryani :

I guess im not a fan of seafood so I was little less excited about trying it! But hey the dish was a surprise for me .. It tasted as heavenly as my Chicken biryani.

With the right amount of mild spices and the abundant treasures from the sea, it was definetly a crowd pleaser!

boondi raita:

A yoghurt based side dish to compliment the spicy biryani , made of chickpea flour based small pebbled indian crispy topping for the dish that was an delight for our tastebuds!

chilli cheese kulcha:

This is our pizza from india.. decorated with piquant chillies and decked with golden crumbs of garlic, to top it off its   filled with gooey soft cheese from within ! Forget the world with your first bite!

tandoor roti:

A usual business with roti ,it went well with the cholley, dry and soft bread just to savour the last bit of cholley off our plate!

By this we were just half filled and decided we definetly need the sugar spike to wake ourselves to walk out of the warm atmosphere!! The desserts coming your way!

we ordered the trio platter consisting of

lychee kulfi, rasmalai and gulab jamoon

verdict: mmmm... yumm... oh my god...awesome!!. that's what I heard from each one of them near me! everything was a delicate piece of artwork , savouring our sweet tooth! We were just pondering as to what words would describe our feelings at the moment..We had nothing to complain!! 

on the whole our verdict was

Vansh was a divine experience! Food is served with love by each and every member of its staff right from the chef  till the waiter. The chef were the real winners as their magical hands gave  us these wonderful dishes! They work truly as a family!

so VANSH is a family affair , for a great evening to enjoy, relax and share happy moments accompanied by delicious food!

Yes its a bit expensive but compared to food  served and the ambience .. You better be ready to compromise your pocket. Goodtimes never have a price!! what say foodie  lovers?? 

Nb: our great helpers were:

Mr lavpreet, ms kiran, Mr rashid, and ms sheela.

I'll cut the story short and go straight to what's best here:

Garam Chicken Tika Chaat



Tandoor grilled chicken morsels tossed I tomatoes, spring onion and fresh cilantro with chat masala

This was the highlight of the meal. Everyone sang praises about it! In fact, this is the best tandoori chicken I ever had. Chicken usually doesn’t impress me/ it’s not my type of meat, but this chicken was remarkable. It was very tender and the flavours really went into the meat. I highly recommend this dish! This is offered as a starter.

I am not sure what their other chicken dishes taste like however, as they offer like 4 other types of chicken dishes on their menu but I definitely wouldn't mind trying.

The garlic naan was remarkable as well! 

It's good to know that the concept here is modern Indian so there's no worries about clogged arteries from ghee and they do include healthier choice options in their menu. I like that concept.

for pictures: http://hungryinsingapore.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/vansh-dinner-tasting/

On a recent visit to Singapore (from the UK) with a group of friends we made our way over to the Indoor stadium for the Vansh sunday brunch.

First thoughts were 'the place looks nice but there isnt anyone else here'. However, we neednt have worried. We were soon seated and getting stuck in to the meat & vegetarian platters that were quickly replenished as soon as we got through them.

Both were great quality and the flavours along with quality ingredients were great. All of us were pleased with both the food and the fact freee flow beer was served cold and quickly - in bottles (Carlsberg /Kingfisher). In fact the staff could not have been more helpful and accomodating.

We then were served a micture of curries - all were superb. Dahl, Kidney bean curry and Chicken curry again were quality and accompanied by different breads were a further positive to the meal!

For $32++ per person we could not have asked for better and I know my friends (who all are Singapore citizens or residents) have booked to visit again.

Great food. Great service. Great place!

Vansh – Surprisingly Indian. It is part of the award winning Rang Mahal group. In the recent weeks, we have been craving quite a bit for Indian food, especially the spicy dishes. It was New Year’s eve when we made our way to Vansh. We were given al fresco seats as the indoor restaurant was fully reserved. We had a rather good view for the stadium waterfront, that is, before it started to turn dark and we could barely see anything since the outdoor areas weren’t well-lit.

We ordered the Garlic Naan, Chicken Vindaloo and the Vegetable Sizzling Platter.

We have tried Garlic Naan from another restaurant where the entire Naan was laced with garlic pieces. That made the entire naan oily and overpowering with the taste of garlic. On the other hand, Vansh’s Garlic Naan was not too overwhelming. There were faint traces of garlic, and when paired with the Chicken Vindaloo, the garlic taste gave an extra spicy kick to the vindaloo. The Naan was also fluffy and not too oily. Definitely one of the better Naans we have tried.

The Vegetable Sizzling Platter consisted of tandoori mushrooms, rajma appetizer and paneer (cheese) tikka. Indian cuisine is typically strong in flavour, and this is not an exception. The mushrooms were very fresh and juicy. This dish was served piping hot, but wasn’t all that spicy. The cheese was curd like, with a texture similar to tofu.

We asked the waiter for a recommendation for the most spicy dish in Vansh, and he recommended the Chicken Vindaloo. And it definitely lived up to our expectations. Throughout the meal, we were sneezing and sniffing, and downing glasses of ice water. The chicken pieces were tender, well marinated and rich in flavour. When we took the first bite, we were a little disappointed as the curry did not seem that spicy. But as we chewed on the chicken and allowed the taste to settle in, the spicy kick slowly emerged. This dish of Chicken Vindaloo had a very strong after taste spiciness. The spiciness didn’t come out on the first bite, rather it gradually encompassed our entire taste buds. Complemented with the Garlic Naan, the spiciness of the entire meal was brought to a higher level. It was the kind of spiciness that would make you tear, but did not numb your taste buds. In addition, although the serving bowl of the Chicken Vindaloo appeared pretty small, the number of chicken pieces inside was considerable.

This meal at Vansh was very fulfilling and satisfied our Indian food craving. We will definitely be back for more.

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I finally tried Vansh on Christmas eve, after hearing so many people rave about it. It lived up to all the hype. We sat alfresco, at the far end facing the Kallang river, and except the noisy Jumbo seafood joint on the side, the ambience was perfect.

We started with the vegetarian sizzling kebab platter ($20) consisting of tandoori mushrooms, paneer tikka and some rajma appetizer. The mushrooms were to die for - I don't remember tasting such fresh & high quality mushrooms before. 

Next we ordered the mushroom-peas-onions dish for main course, together with the Vansh combination platter ($16) which comes with daal, raita, rice & naan. The food was all well-flavored, fresh and authentic North Indian. Freshly squeezed lime juice was a perfect accompaniment.

I'm looking forward to trying their Sunday brunch with free-flow chaats, kebabs & lassi. High recommended.

When asked by my family to choose a dinner venue for my birthday, I immediately thought of Indian cuisine for two reasons.  One, I like Indian food and two, my family doesn't get quite enough exposure to this delicious style of cooking.  Knowing that my mum did not have an affinity with Indian food, I racked my brain and trawled the web in search of somewhere reliable, casual but chic so that at least she would enjoy the ambience.  Vansh popped up on my radar screen and it fit the bill.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were guided to a corner table by our friendly waiter, Arun. Trying to sit down was almost like overcoming an obstacle course because we had to climb up half a step, and then put our foot down into a dark hole. But we survived to reach the second obstacle - the menu. My knowledge of Indian food was limited to naan, tikka masala and biryani. My family fared worse than me so we seeked help from Arun who easily brushed off my dad's lame joke with a polite laugh.

We were served samosas, tandoori chicken for starters, and naan (garlic and butter) alongside three curries for our mains. The chicken tikka masala was rich, the tandoori paneer tikka perfectly balanced and paired well the garlic naan, and the tiger prawns extremely succulent. We finished with the sinful chikki (?) ice cream that was sprinkled with almond nougat, and the extremely creamy lychee kulfi.

I walked out light-headed and happy from the carbohydrate-rich dinner, but what stuck most was my mum's comment in the midst of our meal. "Tak shiok," she said wryly.  At least we tried something new today!

Whenever I return to vansh, I always have good food and service. It is certainly one of the best restaurants I have been to in Singapore. The ambience is very nice, well lit, provides both in-house and alfresco dining options. The chaats are excellent here. I also had chikki ice-cream for dessert and just loved it. Also worth mentioning is the chutneys they serve with papads initially, very well prepared, spicy stuff.

Three things I like about this place- superb food, cozy ambience and ease in parking. The food is like no other, a little fusion to please the eyes without taking away the authenticity of the North Indian flavour.

One dinner with a group of girlfriends, we let the Manager  plan the menu for us. Six to seven nicely presented dishes were placed on our table and everything was good. At SG$50/person (without wine), it is money well spent for a good evening of good food, good laugh and good memories.

Service is first class.  

have been here thrice...and we love the place.

lazy to decide what to have for a x'mas meal, hence get the service staff to decide for us....and it turned out remarkably excellent.

starters with mushrooms and prawn; main dish with vege and my favourite 'butter chicken; naan...followed by the local indian ice-cream

just a right combination....

this is the 2nd time i had my birthday dinner here and a surprise thoughtful dessert was served.

happy to be recommended here 3 years back........