Shikar is a restaurant that draws inspiration from the grand old feasts of Indian Royals, offering an extensive menu that explores progressive ideas in Indian cuisine while maintaining traditional integrity. Chef Jolly reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences. With a name meaning "to hunt" in Hindi, Shikar is a testament to the pomp and pageantry of past dining rooms at royal palaces in India.
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2 Cook Street
Raffles Park
078857
To reach Cook Street in Singapore via public transport, one can take the MRT and get down at Fort Canning station or Clarke Quay station. From there, one can walk towards the street following the directions provided by Google Maps or any other map service.
If driving to Cook Street, there are several parking options available in the vicinity such as The Riverwalk Multi-Storey Car Park and One Fullerton Car Park. However, it is recommended to check availability beforehand as parking can be difficult to find during peak hours.
| Monday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Friday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 | |
| Sunday | 12:00 - 14:30 |
| 18:00 - 22:00 |
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Shikar, located on Cook Street in Singapore, is a restaurant that takes inspiration from the grand feasts of Indian Royals. The menu at Shikar offers a unique exploration of progressive ideas in Indian cuisine while still maintaining traditional integrity. Chef Jolly reinterprets nostalgic Indian dishes with an openness towards global techniques and influences, resulting in a truly exceptional dining experience.
The name "Shikar" means "to hunt" in Hindi and was associated with the regals and royals of erstwhile India. While hunting is now forbidden and prohibited, the ethos of "Shikar" lives on at this restaurant. In the mid 18th & early 19th century, "Shikar" was associated not only with celebrations but also survival. The Rajput warriors often lived in the woods and had to replenish their vigour by eating what they hunted. At Shikar, guests can experience this minimalist diet for soldiers with simple ingredients, meats mostly roasted on an open fire or baked in a pit dug in earth.
However, dining at Shikar is far from minimalist. The grand old dining rooms at royal palaces were quite the spectacle with pomp and pageantry, and Shikar aims to recreate that atmosphere for its guests. One such dining room at the residence of the 6th Nizam of Hyderabad sat a hundred and one guests, and the menu offered animals and birds pictured on the walls to all their dignitaries. At Shikar, guests can enjoy a similarly spectacular dining experience.
Overall, Shikar is an exceptional restaurant that offers a unique take on Indian cuisine while still honouring tradition. With its focus on "Shikar," guests can experience a piece of history while enjoying delicious food in an opulent setting.
