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Swaad

Foods dear to those in the mode of goodness increase the duration of life, purify one’s existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, fatty, wholesome, and pleasing to the heart (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 17, verse 8).

Compiled by Paramananda Das and Meera Joshi

Situated in the heart of Little India, is the devotee run restaurant Swaad. In 2020, Sanjayananda Krsna Das acquired the restaurant following the inspiration of his spiritual master H.H Bhakti Charu Swami, who encouraged him to provide sanctified food (Prasadam) not only to devotees in Singapore but to the wider community. Swaad is run by a team consisting of Sanjayananda Krsna Das, Shanta Nimai Das, Vishal Agarwal, Archa Vigraha Das, Dhameshwari Radhika Devi Dasi and Sonika Agarwal.

“Swaad is not a business for us. It’s a service dedicated to our Guru Maharaj and Srila Prabhupada to provide sanctified, fresh, nutritious saatvik food to wider community in Singapore and distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books to spread Krsna consciousness.” — Sanjayananda Krsna Das

This is a pure vegetarian restaurant, which focuses on the art of Saatvik food. Specialising in Gujarati and north Indian vegetarian dishes, their signature snacks include Samosa, Dhokla, Jalebi, Khandavi and much more. On weekends and public holidays there are special buffets served where you not only get to nourish your stomach, but also your soul.

Krishna Consciousness is present throughout the restaurant experience. Food is prepared by devotees, offered to the Lord before it is served to the customers. While Prasadam is being honoured, one can hear sweet kirtan in the background and on the walls are various quotes from the Gita highlighting the importance of Prasadam.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Swaad, Gopals and others were instrumental in working with GRS to provide 150,000+ saatvik meals to foreign workers who were severely affected by the previous lockdowns.

“For over 15 years Krishna Candra pioneered prasadam distribution in Singapore via Gopal’s restaurant and now Sanjayananda Krsna Das has taken the mantel by starting Swaad.” — Devakinandan Das

Swaad now continues to serve the broader devotee community and the general population, spreading awareness about prasadam – sanctified food.

Location: 70 Desker Road, Singapore, 209593 Email: swaad.foodart@gmail.com Tel: +65 9872 7102