After operating for over a year along Kitchener Road, Kalam Restaurant – a popular Indian dining spot in Singapore – is moving to a more central and culturally significant location (right).
The restaurant will officially reopen on Dec 21 at 2 Veerasamy Road, directly opposite the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, offering both loyal patrons and new guests an enhanced culinary and cultural experience.
Co-founder John Ramamoorthy shared the two main reasons behind the relocation. “First, we had to vacate our Kitchener Road premises due to planned renovations. But more importantly, we saw this as an opportunity to position ourselves at the very heart of Little India – where we can better reach both the Indian community and international visitors.”
That decision has turned into a strategic advantage. With its new location just steps from one of Singapore’s most iconic Hindu temples, the restaurant now benefits from both increased footfall and deeper cultural resonance.
“This is the spiritual and cultural core of Little India,” said Mr Ramamoorthy, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife Femila and business partners Alwarswamy Raj Narayanan and Latha Ravi.
“It makes perfect sense for a restaurant inspired by (former Indian President) Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s ideals of knowledge, unity, and service to be here.”
The Veerasamy Road premises offer several upgrades. Most notably, the new space includes a dedicated function hall that can host over 100 guests – ideal for birthday parties, religious events, and community gatherings.
“We wanted a space that wasn’t just about dining, but about community,” said Mr Ramamoorthy.
The restaurant has revamped its menu to reflect the diversity of Indian cuisine, now offering dishes from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and more.
Expect signature items like mutton dum biryani, ragi and millet thosais, paneer kadai, moringa soup, and even grilled chicken and snapper fish fry – all prepared with fresh, halal-certified ingredients.
Health-conscious diners will be pleased to know that Kalam now offers wheat naans, brown rice curries, and other wholesome alternatives.
Kalam Restaurant takes its name from Dr Kalam, whose values of simplicity, unity, and compassion continue to guide its mission.
The new venue will reopen with an inter-religious prayer meeting, reaffirming its commitment to inclusion and social harmony.
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