Est. Nov. 2023. A plant-based Sri Lankan restaurant and tea room in a restored heritage shophouse in Little India. Has a welcoming vibe with upscale decor. Dishes may include signature curry leaf coconut rice, mutton biryani with brinjal moji, jackfruit peratal, appam, and a selection of cakes. Afternoon tea available, book in advance. Spices and teas come from the owner's family's plantations. Some dishes also feature the influence of early Portuguese colonialists and Southeast Asian spices on the evolution of Sri Lankan cooking. Cashless. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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18 Veerasamy Rd, Central Singapore, Singapore, 207326
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Featured Review
Regenboog
Points +238
Great Sri Lankan tasting menu - Edit
Went here to celebrate Deepavali in Little India. Enjoyed the 6-course tasting dinner. Nicely varied tastes, even with some options which we decided to share. Very friendly and attentive staff. Have to come back another time for the high tea experience!
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40 Reviews
First Review by The Hungry Vegan
ellennotdegeneres
Points +244
Accidental Buffet! - Edit
Heard great things about this spot so headed out for a meal, only to be completely surprised by a buffet night at this lovely place! Great food, wonderful staff and owner. We were sad we were full and tired, wish we could’ve stayed longer! ❤️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-15
Pros: Rosewater Iced Tea 🫖
Cons: Very very pricey
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Morvzen
Points +16
Best meal in Singapore - Edit
We were in Singapore for a week and this was our favourite meal, so flavoursome! Had the signature curry leaf rice main and one other dish and were blown away. If vegan 100% have a visit on your itinerary!
Read morePros: Relaxed atmosphere , Variety of flavour , Value for money
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VeganNeko1234
Points +34
Delicious and all vegan - Edit
It was the only fully vegan place we found in Little India. The atmosphere is very quiet and elegant. The service was also very nice.
Read moreWe had Biryani, Mutton rolls, the Pancake with caramelized onions and Jackfruit rolls. Everything we ate was very delicious, especially the mutton rolls were our favourite.
We were very happy and would definitely come again on our next trip to singapore.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-20
Pros: Taste, Fully vegan
Cons: A bit pricey
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VeganBoy1337
Points +24
MUST TRY for Vegans in Singapore - Edit
The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The furniture and the music made for a calm, relaxed and elegant vibe. The service is very friendly and attentive. All the food we had, was excellent and by far the best we had on our trip to Singapore.
Read moreI recommend the vegan mutton rolls, which were crispy, spicy and full of flavour. Also the biryani that came with three curries, which were expertly chosen and contrasted perfectly with each other. You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu.
Pros: Clean and Comfortable, Very Good Service, Very Flavourful
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Chickenfriend
Points +62
Feb 2025, no cakes and no juice - Edit
Went in Feb 2025, there was no cakes and no fresh juice. Online menu doesn’t indicate this.
Read moreWaiter, did not take my order for tea, so only one of us had a drink and we shared a pancake.
Disappointed as went there solely for the tea and cakes.
Thought they could have limited their cake selection but looks like they just deleted their cake selection instead.
Pros: Interior is nice and fancy
Cons: No cakes , No juices , Not mentioned on the website
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ChrisSparks
Points +16
Great venue, lovely food - Edit
Had a great feast, could have ordered one of everything!
Read morePros: Nice decor, Lovely food
Cons: Seats were a little low to sit at
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Vegangelist
Points +1177
Can't understand all the 5s - Edit
A nice place but not worth a 5 rating in my opinion. The restaurant was nice enough but the 80s piano bar music was very off putting. It was also too cold (in January!) and the ceiling fans were on too high, creating an annoying breeze.
Read moreService was good. The food itself was nice enough, but portions were small and it was expensive for what you get.
Two items we ordered were not available.
I don't understand so many high Happy Cow points. I wouldn't bother going back. There are plenty of vegetarian restaurants in this part of town.
Pros: Good service , Food was nice
Cons: Overpriced , Small portions , Dreadful music
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skfr
Points +165
Authentic Sri Lankan Delights and Creative Cocktails - Edit
Kunthavillle is a must-visit for Sri Lankan cuisine in Singapore. The Kothu was packed with bold, authentic flavors, the Appam was perfectly made, and the String Hoppers were light and paired beautifully with the Chambals. Don’t miss the fantastic cocktails – the Arrack with coconut water was refreshing, and the rose tea cocktail added a unique twist to the meal. A great spot for delicious food and drinks! #Veganuary
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elliewilliams
Points +364
Delish! - Edit
The food here is perfect - I had the kothu and an aubergine curry
Read moreI came here at lunch time on a weekday and was the only person there so real atmosphere haha but I can imagine it’s lovely in the evening
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VanniPaul
Points +1002
Very good but a little pricey - Edit
Enjoyed their special Christmas menu. I liked most of the dishes, but found it a little pricey.
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maddypop14
Points +35
Expensive but DELISH!!!!! - Edit
Really lovely ambience and truly worth every penny! Real friendly owner too. Opened my eyes to tasty Sri Lankan Food
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Leif
Points +1335
A little overrated - Edit
Don't get me wrong, the food was good and the staff was nice. Also, the restaurant is a bit fancy, with nice interior and all. However, I did not feel that the food lived up to its price. With great authentic restaurants all over the place, offering incredibly tasty food at much lower cost, I would have expected not only the space to be elevated, but the tasting experience as well.
Read moreWhen looking for a nice place (date, celebration, etc.), this is a great choice, though.
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HelmkeHeller
Points +16
Great vegan choices. Must visit ! - Edit
Great choices. All vegan.
Read moreFriendly staff and owner
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MariePinholt
Points +83
Fantastic food and very friendly staff - Edit
Really beautiful restaurant with delicious food and a very descriptive menu. Staff are also very friendly!
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Nicky.johnson
Points +33
Dissapointed - Edit
The food was delicious, great restaurant and nice service.
Read moreWhy the 3, well I reserved a table and pre-paid for Sunday brunch with Champagne.
An hour before our arrival I was called to say Sunday brunch was no longer on offer and their booking system needed to be updated. I said that was fine and would be happy to order from the menu. We did it was delicious.
When it came to the bill (I had already prepaid for brunch and champagne), the cost of our lunch and drinks was less than I had already paid. I asked to be refunded the difference. I was told they didn’t do refunds, so they would not repay me the difference. Eventually Kuntha said they would refund the difference to my card. Still not happened and no response to e-mail. You can still book a Sunday Brunch on their website!
A disappointing end to an otherwise lovely meal!
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PatiLamour
Points +1275
Nice place - Edit
A beautiful restaurant with delicious food and very friendly staff.
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megloutay
Points +821
Best birthday meal! - Edit
What an incredible feast we had! I chose to visit here for my birthday and the food was incredible especially the speciality coconut rice plate. This is vegan food done right! A must visit in Singapore.
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HuiLing
Points +12
Nice food and good services - Edit
Very special cuisine. Sri Lanka cuisine. If u love Indian food, can try here. A lot of special dishes.
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Regenboog
Points +238
Great Sri Lankan tasting menu - Edit
Went here to celebrate Deepavali in Little India. Enjoyed the 6-course tasting dinner. Nicely varied tastes, even with some options which we decided to share. Very friendly and attentive staff. Have to come back another time for the high tea experience!
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RedXIII
Points +16
Delicious Vegan Sri Lankan Cuisine - Edit
I am not a vegan. I admire those who have the determination and conviction to adopt a vegan lifestyle, but it is not one that I will follow.
Read moreThat does not stop me from enjoying a delicious and hearty vegan meal. The food that we enjoyed at Kunthaville was flavourful, rich, delicate and wonderfully balanced. Spice levels varied but nothing too far beyond what South-east Asian cuisine has prepared our palates for.
In their special 10 course degustation menu, the culinary team at Kunthaville brought us on a journey of Sri Lankan traditional food with a bit of a modern take. Flat bread with chutneys and Dosa were delightful appetisers. Coconut rice dishes with different combinations such as caramelised onion, eggplant, mango chutney, chilli pastes were flavour bombs that make me salivate as I remember them while writing this review. Idiyappam in Sodhi (a coconut milk based vegetable stew) was light yet comforting. All the dishes were thoughtfully paired with tea from the chef owner's family tea plantations, where they even grow and import the spices used in their dishes.
Desserts were also lovely, with contrasting textures, savoury, sweet, rich (coconut milk) and held together with a tinge of their signature spices. My favourites were the banana fritters and the sago and coconut pudding.
All in all my wife and I enjoyed every dish that came out and enjoyed ourselves very much in the very photogenic, restored heritage shop house restaurant, dining in a very comfortable and friendly atmosphere.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-27
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mulanka
Points +13
Gorgeous food in friendly, stylish setting - Edit
This place is a cut above the normal - Sri Lankan food is one of our favourites already and the food here confirmed how fabulous it can be. Silky aubergines bursting with flavour, fluffy lemon rice, crisp, light appams, and earthy jackfruit, all finished off with a refreshing tea, gin and mint cocktail. Will definitely be back.
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Kevbromley
Points +588
Lovely little restaurant - Edit
Nice atmosphere here. Good was tasty too. Only had a few small items but lots on the menu that looked great
Read morePros: Nice restaurant , Lots of options
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MmmQuarks
Points +39
expensive for singapore but absolutely delicious - Edit
highly recommend this place. i had the coconut rice with assorted curries and it was excellent. Much of the vegan food available is fried and or greasy so it was nice to get some INCREDIBLY flavorful veggies. Also have an assortment of vegan desserts. I had the wattalapam which was tasty but not excellent.
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VegiLioness
Points +1006
Great meal for special occasion - Edit
While it is rather expensive, the food is delicious and it was worth the splurge. The cocktails are reasonably priced by Singapore standards. I went for my birthday and was well taken care of. Everything was delicious and the service and vibe were on point.
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ivanovic
Points +282
Delicious food. Jackfruit done right! Great location. Wonderful ambience and staff. - Edit
The venue was lovely- very tastefully designed, comfortable, and in a great location in Little India.
Read moreThe food was all very good. We had the mixed plate and my daughter had the roti. The desert (pictured) was a tasty mix of jellies, chia, and coconut cream.
Prices are on the higher side, but not unreasonable given their investments in quality ambience and cuisine.
Pros: Tasty food, Jackfruit done right!, Comfortable seating and ambience
Cons: A bit pricier- but nothing unreasonable
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FedenRoorda
Points +4690
Didn’t feel welcome - Edit
It was a weird vibe sitting here. I didn’t feel welcome. There was no one else and they gave me the receipt just after I was done eating. The service could use some optimization.
Read moreThe vegan red velvet cake was delicious though and the interior is very nice.
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vheegan2
Points +536
First time eating Sri Lankan food - Edit
I had never tried Sri Lankan food prior to visiting Kunthaville and I was so impressed. The paan roti with potato varuval and vegetable curry were both delicious and flavourful. Would recommend.
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