The Bottom Line
The Mango Tree is one of those places you go to over and over again. You argue with argue with yourself as you travel to the restaurant about whether you'll have the coconut Prawns Ularthiyadu again (and make it three times in a row) or splurge and finally try the Tandoori Lobster this time.
Pros
- Perhaps the best seafood in Singapore
- Convenient location on East Coast Parkway
- Large price range (you don't have to break your budget)
- Vegetarian Offerings
- Atmosphere!
Cons
- The restaurant is not in the downtown area.
Description
- The Mango Tree is a is an ocean front Indian restaurant outside of downtown Singapore's bustle.
- The restaurant specializes in cuisine from Goa and Kerela on South India's Arabian Sea coast.
- Casual attire.
Guide Review - The Mango Tree Restaurant in Singapore
Seafood always tastes best when you can smell the sea. But I suspect the fare at The Mango Tree would still be excellent if the restaurant was farther inland.
New comers to Singapore often make the mistake of thinking that the city's culinary treasures are confined to the downtown area. The short drive out East Parkway to The Mango Tree proves them wrong. The restaurant's Goan flavors just add to the hodge podge of variety available for the taste buds of tourists in the city.
If you can afford $55(S) for the Malabar Seafood Platter, the dish is worth it. If your purse strings are a little tighter, try the Kerela Fish Curry or the Tandoor Chilli Prawns (both for under $20(S). But the aromas and flavors of staple items like their lemon basmati rice or garlic naan are almost as satisfying as the seafood itself...
The Mango Tree is a relaxing, enjoyable, quality meal...