Not every Indian restaurant can be a business-lunch spot, a romantic date-night destination, a vegetarian haven, and a happy-hour hangout all at once — but Akasa, perched inside CapitaSky in Tanjong Pagar, manages to be all four. Here’s a closer look at what makes this modern Indian restaurant one of Singapore’s most versatile dining addresses.
Where Every Occasion Finds a Table
Akasa’s philosophy is built around the idea that a restaurant should flex to the moment, not the other way around. A quiet weekday evening, a milestone anniversary, a client dinner, a birthday with friends — the space and the menu are designed to move comfortably between all of them.
For couples, this shows up most clearly in the terrace seating, where soft golden light and skyline views set the tone for a romantic dinner in Singapore. It’s the kind of setting that works equally well for a first anniversary or a Valentine’s Day dinner, without ever feeling like a template experience. Custom touches — a specific dish request, a quiet corner table, a small decor addition for the occasion — are part of how the team approaches these evenings.
Birthdays and family celebrations get their own attention too, with custom cakes, decor, and sharing-style platters built for groups. Families with younger children are also looked after, with a dedicated spice-free menu so no one at the table is left out of the meal.
A Vegetarian and Vegan Menu That Doesn’t Compromise
While many restaurants treat plant-based dishes as an afterthought, Akasa built its vegetarian program as a core part of its identity from day one. The kitchen leans on seasonal, farm-sourced produce, avoids heavy cream and artificial colouring, and instead lets natural spice and sweetness carry each dish.
That same philosophy extends fully into the vegan menu, where dishes like Multani Soy Chaap and Dal Tadka are cooked with the same technique and spice complexity as anything else in the kitchen — nothing about them reads as a substitute or a lesser option. For guests keeping kosher-style dietary needs such as Jain or Sattvic requirements, the kitchen is also equipped to accommodate specific religious and dietary preferences for private events.
Golden Hour at the Bar
As the workday winds down, Akasa’s bar takes over as one of the more distinctive happy-hour spots in the CBD. Rather than a standard drinks list, the bar leans into what could be called Masala Mixology — gin infused with cardamom, an Akasa Iced Tea, a classic Espresso Martini, and a refreshing Gin-Ger Coco among the rotating options. Paired with small plates like sea bass tikka or white pomfret masala, it’s designed as a natural transition point between an after-work drink and a full dinner, rather than a separate experience entirely.
This kind of considered pairing of food and drink is increasingly common across Singapore’s dining scene, where bars and restaurants are moving away from generic drinks menus in favour of concepts tied more closely to the kitchen — a trend explored in more detail in Time Out Singapore’s coverage of the city’s bar scene.
Events, Weddings, and Off-Site Catering
For guests planning something larger than a dinner table, Akasa’s catering arm extends the restaurant’s kitchen well beyond CapitaSky. The team handles everything from grand wedding buffets to smaller home parties, and offers dedicated vegetarian catering in Singapore for religious functions such as satsangs and pujas, where Sattvic or Jain requirements need to be met precisely.
The same boutique approach used in the restaurant’s own buffet — live chaat and roti stations, hickory-smoked tandoori kebabs, slow-cooked curries rotated regularly — carries over into these off-site events, so the experience doesn’t feel scaled down just because it’s happening outside the restaurant.
Technology With a Personal Touch
One detail that sets Akasa apart from many traditional Indian restaurants in the city is its use of a loyalty app that remembers individual guest preferences — spice levels, favourite dishes, even a preferred table. It’s a small but deliberate way of making repeat visits feel personal rather than transactional, blending old-world hospitality with a distinctly modern approach to guest experience.
Plan Your Visit
Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two, a birthday celebration, or an evening at the bar, Akasa is easy to reach in the middle of Tanjong Pagar’s business district.
Address: 79 Robinson Road, #01-03 CapitaSky, Tanjong Pagar, Singapore 068897
Phone: +65 8012 1181
Hours: Monday to Saturday Lunch: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Delivery: 11:30 am – 9:30 pm