Samy's Curry Restaurant

"There have been plenty of upscale restaurants to come and go in the pricey Dempsey Hill area, but this Indian curry house has been here since the ’60s. 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 and every person gets to eat off their own absurdly large banana leaf. Order the signature fish head curry, some tangy calamansi juice, and whatever else catches your eye - just remember to bring some wet wipes." - Anthony Eu

"Samy's Curry, a third-generation restaurant that opened in the 1950s, continues to be run by the same family today; in fact, you'll find the same well-loved dishes that have been around since the beginning, such as chicken masala, fish cutlets, and mysore mutton. Servers ladle up rice, curried prawns, chicken, and fish, and slap them onto sheets of banana leaves. The best way to enjoy the deliciously spicy fare is with your hands; taps and sinks at the back of the restaurant will let you wash up after you're done." - Annette Tan