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Samy's Curry vs Imperial Restaurant

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.

Samy's Curry
Samy's Curry
8 / 10
Block 25 Dempsey Rd, Orchard Road, Singapore
From $5 /night
Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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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Imperial Restaurant
Imperial Restaurant
7 / 10
2nd floor, Riverview Hotel, Singapore 098585, Singapore
From $12 /night
Concierge Concierge
"This culinary address is a must for foodie travelers with a sense of adventure."
Fodor's 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 Lonely Planet
"Located in new premises, it still retains the scorpions on the menu and the in-house Chinese physician who checks your pulse."
Gayot Gayot
13.0
"Bring an open mind as much as an appetite to Imperial Herbal Restaurant." Full review