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Imperial RestaurantvsSamy's Curry
Samy's Curry and Imperial Restaurant are both recommended by experts. On balance, Samy's Curry is the choice of most reviewers compared to Imperial Restaurant. Samy's Curry is ranked #4 in Singapore with accolades from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Imperial Restaurant
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Gayot
2nd floor, Riverview Hotel, Singapore 098585, Singapore
From $12/night
Concierge "This culinary address is a must for foodie travelers with a sense of adventure."
Fodor's "A Chinese herbalist at this cavernous dining hall is sure to have a remedy or two in mind; in fact, more than 100 dishes with specific therapeutic goals have been created here." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located in new premises, it still retains the scorpions on the menu and the in-house Chinese physician who checks your pulse."
Gayot13.0
"Bring an open mind as much as an appetite to Imperial Herbal Restaurant." Full review
Samy's Curry Fodor's
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
The Infatuation Lonely Planet
Block 25 Dempsey Rd, Orchard Road, Singapore
From $5/night
Fodor's "Samy's Curry has a charming and casual feel that's distinct from the more upscale ambience typical in Dempsey Hill." Full review
Frommer's "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." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Housed in a colonial-era hall with ceiling fans whirring overhead, Samy’s is an institution that’s been serving superb banana- leaf meals for decades."
Condé Nast Traveler "This is a boisterous, eat-with-your-hands kind of place, and people from all walks of life stream in throughout the day." Full review
Time Out "Samy’s is as low-maintenance as they come. It’s more of a mess hall than a restaurant with its high ceilings, shuttered windows and ceiling fans. " Full review
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Cool down with some fresh lime juice.
The Infatuation "We think it’s partly because it’s one of the most laid-back places in the neighborhood, but mostly because no one has ever gone to Samy’s and left hungry. Utensils are optional." Full review
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Order the signature fish head curry, some tangy calamansi juice, and whatever else catches your eye - just remember to bring some wet wipes.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A Dempsey institution, Samy's opened in 1950 and has been on this particular spot since the 1980s." Full review
