Tucked beneath The Serangoon House, GUPSHUP is a “must do” whether for a date night or a large group get together. With four boutique restaurants under their belt, The Garcha Group have certainly created a stunning experience for guests who visit.
I knew it was different as I turned the corner to the English garden-style furniture on the veranda. Leopard print chairs at red tables by green pillars surrounded by a plethora of roses on wallpaper.
Housed in the basement, I was delighted as lift doors opened to a hidden dining gem. Exclaiming at its beauty, wallpaper depicting Indian scenes with rather ornate, individualistic sofas and enclaves of different spaces, I was so glad to be here.
Tonight I was going to “gupshup” (conversation in Hindi) with a group of friends. It was after all Saturday night and a mini Izakaya style of small plates had just launched. Small plates of many varieties in an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Seated at a long table fronting the bar, I ordered a “Desi Sour” (akin to a Whisky Sour) to activate my taste buds. Crafted cocktails and mocktails aplenty with attentive bar service, set the pace for our night as friends arrived.
The great thing about free-flow buffets served to the table is no need for decisions! Crispy fried spiced okra began this gourmet Indian tapas feast. More appetisers of Pani Poori (hollow semolina shells filled with crushed potatoes, chickpeas & tamarind water) and Lotus Papdi Chaat (crunchies topped with a yoghurt & pomegranate mint sauce).
So tempting to overeat at this point as everything was so delicious and we could ask for more servings but we resisted knowing what was to come. More rounds of drinks and ready for mains, we began with Keema on mini dosas. So delicious, I can say the temptation to have more was hard to push back. Just saying….
A South Indian chicken Chettinad curry, chicken 65 deep fried with curry leaves & chilli served with Tandoori Kulcha ( a spicy bread that turned out to be a hit with us) gave us a heat rush, inspiring us to have more.
My favourite of the night was the Gosht Seekh Kebab – minced lamb marinated in spices and grilled. Loving to cook, I wondered what spices went into this to make it so flavoursome! It definitely was a wow created by the renowned Chef Jolly.
With more than thirty years’ experience in high end restaurants including being a judge on MasterChef India, I could taste the depth of this food.
Our group were bursting at the seams! It was time for dessert, the game changer that has everyone say yes despite the full tummy. Kulfi Falooda (pistachio, cardamom ice-cream layered with vermicelli and other condiments) was a hit that cooled everyone’s palate down.
A totally delicious night is what friends named it! We were enamoured with food, service, ambience and style. Perhaps you may want to try it?
a. 301 Serangoon Rd, Basement 1 The Serangoon House, Singapore 218224
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