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Samy's Curry Restaurant Frommer's Highly Recommended

Block 25 Dempsey Rd

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Cuisine Southern Indian
Hours Daily 11am-3pm and 6-10pm
Location Civil Service Club, A Little Farther Out
Reservations Reservations not accepted
Phone 65/6472-2080
Web site http://www.samyscurry.com
Prices Sold by the scoop or piece, S80¢-S$4
Credit Cards V
Other No alcohol served

Samy's Curry Restaurant Review

There are many places in Singapore to get good southern Indian banana leaf, but none quite so unique as Samy's, out on Dempsey Road. Samy's is situated in a huge, high-ceilinged, open-air hall, with shutters thrown back and fans whirring above. Wash your hands at the back and have a seat, and soon someone will slap a banana-leaf place mat in front of you. A blob of white rice will be placed in the center, and then buckets of vegetables, chicken, mutton, fish, prawn, and you-name-it will be brought out, swimming in the richest and spiciest curries to ever pass your lips. Take a peek in each bucket, nod your head yes when you see one you like, and a scoop will be dumped on your banana leaf. Eat with your right hand or with a fork and spoon. When you're done, wipe the sweat from your brow, fold the banana leaf away from you, and place your tableware on top. Samy's serves no alcohol, but the fresh lime juice is nice and cooling, and lassi, the flavored yogurt drink, helps to counteract the spiciness.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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