Samy's Curry, Dempsey
27 people recommendvia r/SingaporeEats, r/askSingapore27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Samy's Curry at Dempsey draws recommendations for South Indian food, especially fish head curry. Several diners also suggest banana-leaf meals, and one particularly enjoys the non-vegetarian thali. A contributor recommends squid and crab, while another likes the variety of curries and fried dishes. One diner enjoys an outdoor early dinner, and another mentions an air-conditioned section. A separate contributor likes walking around Dempsey afterwards. These are individual reports of the setting and menu, not a current-service or dietary-certification guarantee.
Address
25 Dempsey Rd, Samy's Curry Restaurant, Singapore 249670
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Fish head curry, Banana leaf rice, Squid
- Best for
- Visitors
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/midasp in r/SingaporeEats · Aug 2024taste
Recommends for Indian cuisine, with fish head curry as the specialty.
- Recommendsu/25axg in r/askSingapore · May 2024
Lists it among recommended Indian eateries.
- Recommendsu/Confident_Quit_7391 in r/SingaporeEats · Aug 2026
Recommended as an Indian food option at Dempsey.
- Recommendsu/pasteladdict10 in r/askSingapore · Aug 2026
Says the Dempsey Hill branch is reliably excellent.
- Recommendsu/Jadeite22 in r/SingaporeEats · Aug 2024taste
Describes a canteen-style setup serving good Indian food at a low price.
- Recommendsu/mushmers in r/askSingapore · Sep 2025
Names Samy's Curry at Dempsey as a recommendation for Indian food.
- Recommendsu/JunketAncient8152 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2025
Names Samy's Curry as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/yiantay-sg in r/SingaporeEats · Jun 2026
Lists Samy's at Dempsey Hill for curry fish head.
Show all 27 cited comments
- Recommendsu/gametheorista in r/SingaporeEats · Apr 2025vibe
Recommends banana leaf curry, sitting outside, beers and fish head curry at sunset.
- Recommendsu/Outside-Ad9447 in r/askSingapore · Jan 2024
Recommends it in Dempsey as good, affordable, well-known with nice ambience.
- Recommendsu/vipsfour in r/SingaporeEats · Jul 2024price
Recommends it as reasonably priced, with Indian food served on a banana leaf and fish head curry for the adventurous.
- Recommendsu/jubronication in r/SingaporeEats · Apr 2026service
Calls it a fun place with top-notch service and amazing food, noting an air-conditioned section.
- Recommendsu/biliskner25 in r/askSingapore · Aug 2026taste
Prefers the Dempsey branch for fish head curry after another restaurant declined.
- Recommendsu/WoodpeckerSimple3104 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026ambience
Recommends Samy's Curry at Dempsey Hill, praising the evening view and walk around after dinner.
- Recommendsu/cutebear2819 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2026
Lists it among local picks for Indian fish head curry.
- Recommendsu/mvikram10 in r/SingaporeEats · Oct 2025
Recommends trying southern Indian food there.
- Recommendsu/Amoral_Dessert in r/askSingapore · Aug 2025
Suggests it for South Indian food and the fish head curry.
- Recommendsu/mott3h in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2025taste
Calls it by far the best non-veg South Indian thali, limited menu but excellent.
- Recommendsu/datalock1 in r/SingaporeEats · Mar 2025
Recommends for fish head curry.
- Recommendsu/Fine-Injury-6294 in r/SingaporeEats · Aug 2024
Lists Samy's Curry among restaurants repeatedly visited on trips to Singapore.
- Recommendsu/AsparagusTamer in r/askSingapore · May 2024variety
Highlights the south Indian fish head curry along with squid and crab at the Dempsey branch.
- Recommendsu/tiredchachacha in r/askSingapore · May 2026
Lists it among recommended curry places.
- Recommendsu/CollarFar546 in r/SingaporeEats · Jul 2025
Simply points to the Dempsey branch for dinner.
- Recommendsu/ChonkyBeeseChurger in r/askSingapore · Apr 2025
Suggested for banana leaf rice, described as pretty solid.
- Recommendsu/intellipengy in r/SingaporeEats · Jul 2024
Seconds the recommendation for Samy's Curry.
- Recommendsu/pichu2512 in r/askSingapore · Dec 2025
Says Dempsey has good Indian food at Samy's Curry.
- Recommendsu/urcommunist in r/askSingapore · Aug 2024
Names Samy's as a recommendation.
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