Indus Folk

At Indus Folk, we’re redefining the way Indian food fits into modern life. Rooted in the richness of India’s culinary heritage and reimagined for today’s pace, every bowl we serve is thoughtfully curated to be light, nourishing, and full of flavour without ever losing the comfort, warmth, and soul that make Indian food timeless.
Real Indian food. Real ingredients. Built for modern life in Singapore.

Who We Are

Rooted in Heritage

Served with Soul

Most Indian restaurants in Singapore stick to the safe choices. Curries, Biryani, the usual suspects. There’s nothing wrong with those, but India’s food story goes so much deeper than that.

Indus Folk is a different kind of place. We’re a grain bowl restaurant featuring 6 distinct regional Indian cuisines. Each bowl is built around the spices, cooking customs, and supergrains of a specific part of India. The kind of food your grandmother made, rethought for the life you’re living now.

We challenge the idea that Indian cuisine is always oily, heavy, or hard on the gut. Every bowl here is built around balanced ingredients, mindful cooking techniques, and superfoods drawn from across the country — light enough for daily life, without losing any of the flavour.
Every recipe here has a reason. We use ancient grain like jowar as our base, not as a gimmick, but because these seeds have been healthy in India for centuries. We add adaptogens from Ayurveda, anti-inflammatory spices like turmeric and saffron, and plant proteins that Indian kitchens have always understood.
The result? Food that really nourishes you. Quick sufficient for a weekday lunch but interesting sufficient to think about on the way home.

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“Food is the most honest expression of a culture. At Indus Folk, we serve those stories.”
— Chef Akhilesh Pathak

The Indus Folk Collection

Our signature Bowls

Nutrition Forward

Superfoods in Every Bowl

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Jowar, Quinoa & Oats

Ancient grains and supergrains at the heart of our bases — low-GI, fibre-rich and sustaining. Jowar (sorghum), quinoa and oats khichdi keep energy steady all day.

HIGH FIBRE

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Beetroot, Carrot & Green Peas

Our tempered vegetable toppings are rich in beta-carotene, betalains and Vitamin C — vibrant colours that signal powerful antioxidant activity in every serving.

ANTIOXIDANT

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Turmeric, Ginger & Black Pepper

Woven into every marinade and masala — turmeric’s curcumin, ginger’s gingerol, and black pepper’s piperine work together to reduce inflammation and aid digestion.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

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Chickpeas & Kidney Beans

Our legume toppings — rajma, channa and hyacinth beans — deliver substantial plant protein and fibre in every bowl. The backbone of Indian vegetarian nutrition.

PLANT PROTEIN

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Ghee & Mustard Oil

Used judiciously in our khichdi and marinades — ghee supports fat-soluble vitamin absorption and gut health, while cold-pressed mustard oil adds heart-healthy Omega-3 ALA.

HEALTHY FATS

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Chia, Flax & Pumpkin Seeds

Our signature bowl toppings — chia, flax, sunflower, pumpkin and almond — boost Omega-3, magnesium and zinc with every sprinkle, adding crunch without compromising nutrition.

OMEGA-3
How It Works

Build Your Perfect Bowl

Choose Your Base
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Choose Your Base

Start with our ancient grain blends — millets, quinoa, or traditional rice. Your nutritional canvas.
Pick Your Protein
2

Pick Your Protein

This is where the flavour lives. Choose from grilled chicken tikka, tender mutton bhuna, smoky paneer tikka, soya chaap, or fresh tandoori seabass — freshly prepared with spices and flavouring sourced from Indian regional and seasonal markets.
Layer the Goodness
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Layer the Goodness

Pick up to 4 fresh toppings — roasted vegetables, beans, sweet potato cooked with flavours
Finish & Boost
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Finish & Boost

Finish strong with a signature chutney and an optional superfood boost.
YEARS CULINARY HERITAGE
24 +
MENU ITEMS
24 +
NATURAL INGREDIENTS
90 %
SUPERFOOD BOOSTS
5 +
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Stories from the Table

Our Commitment

We Cook with Conscience

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Zero-Waste Kitchen

Every offcut, every peel, every spice blend is used intentionally. Our kitchen aims for zero food waste.

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Local Sourcing First

We partner with Singapore and regional farms to source fresh produce, reducing food miles dramatically.

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Eco Packaging

All packaging is plant-based, compostable, or reusable. Beautiful and responsible, by design.

 

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Water Stewardship

Our kitchen recycles water, uses efficient equipment, and continuously reduces our water footprint.

Nutrition Information

Nutritional information may vary depending on portioning

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