Live out that dream of pigging out in a never-ending flow pratas, naans and curries with four buffets, as they dole out the best of Indian cuisine to celebrate the festival of lights.

1. Straits Kitchen

This Deepavali, Indian cuisine earns a place in the spotlight at Straits Kitchen, one of the few halal-certified theatre kitchens around. Before you load up on naans, rotis and curries, try buffet highlights like Paneer Beetroot Chatt (homemade cottage cheese with beetroot and herbs), popular Indian snack Ragar Patties and Bengali Machi Curry. Available exclusively during dinner is the Dhum Nalli Briyani, served with tender bone-in mutton and spices. What: Deepavali Lunch and Dinner Buffet When: 6 to 11 Nov Price: Lunch - $54++ per adult, $28++ per child; Dinner - $68++ per adult, $38++ per child For reservations: Call 6732 1234 Straits Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road Lobby Level, Singapore 228211

2. Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant

Located in Raffles City Shopping Centre, Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant exudes a palace-like ambience with interiors decked in muted tones and carved wooden doors all around. Celebrate Deepavali in royal fashion, with a widespread buffet featuring restaurant specialties like Raan Sikandra (tender leg of lamb coated in spices, cashews and tomatoes) and homemade burfis. What: Shahi Diwali Dinner When: 10 Nov Price: $70++ per adult, $52++ per child (4 – 10 years old) For reservations: Call 6235 8840 Shahi Maharani North Indian Restaurant, Fairmont Hotel, 80 Bras Basah Road Level 3, Singapore 179103

3. Tiffin Room

Paying homage to its North Indian roots, Raffles Singapore’s Tiffin Room will be hosting a special Deepavali buffet, with an authentic selection of North Indian delicacies on offer. Signature range of chutneys aside, highlights include the light and airy Pani Puri Aur Chat, Achari Fish Tikka smothered in turmeric, garlic and pickle spices and citrusy Dahl Ke Kebabs that vegeterians wouldn’t want to miss. What: Deepavali Buffet Lunch and Dinner When: 7 to 10 Nov Price: Lunch - $68++ per adult, $35 per child; Dinner - $78++ per adult, $40++ per child For reservations: Call 6412 1816 or email dining@raffles.com Tiffin Room, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673

4. Town Restaurant

For you prata lovers, Town Restaurant has roped in Casuarina Curry House for a Roti Prata Extravaganza this November. Classic temptations start from crisp roti pratas accompanied with aromatic curries like Paneer Butter Masala and Chicken Masala. If you’re brave enough, ditch the plain or egg pratas and top them with Beef Rendang, Chilli Crab, Seafood Laksa, Minced Spiced Lamb or Sardine instead. Casuarina’s famous Teh Tarik and Lassi will also be available for an additional $5 nett per person. What: Roti Prata Extravaganza When: Now till 8 Nov Price: Sun – Tues $55* per adult, $28 per child (6 – 11 years old) Wed – Sat $69* per adult with seafood selection $89* per adult with free flow of draught beer and Singapore Sling $34* per child For reservations: Call 6877 8128 or email town@fullertonhotel.com See also: Where to Go for Indian Cuisine in Singapore Prata Places on the Island Town Restaurant, The Fullerton Hotel, 1 Fullerton Square Lobby, Singapore 049178

Written by Peh Yi Wen