Copper Chimney: A Taste of Home, Revisited
- Indian
- Reviews
My first encounter with Copper Chimney was back in 2018, during a family trip to Singapore. After a few days of city-hopping and trying everything from satay to sushi, I was suddenly overcome with a very specific craving: Indian comfort food. That search led us to a warm corner in Little India, where Copper Chimney quietly delivered one of the most satisfying meals of the trip.
The dish that won me over then and continues to be my go-to is their Palak Paneer. Now, I’ve had palak paneer at countless places, but there’s something distinctly indulgent about the version here. The spinach is blended to a velvety smooth consistency, rich without being heavy, and carries a gentle garlic-infused aroma that hits you before the first bite. The cubes of paneer are soft yet firm, soaking up all the flavor without falling apart. There’s a careful balance in the spice blend nothing overpowering, just layers of warmth building with each spoonful.
Pair it with a freshly baked Garlic Naan, and you’re in for a real treat. The naan here is soft with the right amount of char, and laced generously with chopped garlic and ghee. Tear off a piece, dip it into that green, creamy pool of palak paneer, and you’ll understand why this combination is a non-negotiable order for me.
In a moment of curiosity, I once tried their Chicken Lollipop. It’s passable but lacks the depth of flavor you’d expect at this price point. A bit one-note, and easily overshadowed by the rest of the menu. Unless you’re craving something Indo-Chinese (there are better places), I’d say skip it.
Now here’s a fun fact that still puzzles me: Butter Chicken a dish known for its creamy tomato richness and generous chunks of chicken is cheaper than the Palak Paneer. Go figure. Is there a secret spinach inflation I’m not aware of? Or perhaps some hidden paneer tax? Whatever the math behind it, I’m not complaining. The Palak Paneer here still feels borderline worth every cent.
Yes, prices are steep, especially when compared to your neighborhood Indian joints. But until I find another Palak Paneer in Singapore that hits this hard, I'm happy to come back every now and then and relive the nostalgia.
Copper Chimney might not be your weekly go-to, but for moments when you’re missing home or simply craving something classic done right, it never disappoints.
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