Got Kick!

For a complete Indian meal, get a rice (plain or briyani) with vegetables set along with a meat dish. My personal favourite is the masala chicken, which doesn't hold back on the spiciness. I sort of get a kick out of the red hot masala.

If you are dining in a group, try their fish head curry served in a claypot. Hot and spicy, perfect for communial eating.

You will find this place in Food Loft at Marina Square.

I used to lunch at Samy's quite often as it serves up generous portions of rice, vegetables, papadum and curry gravy. There was also a great service champion by the name of Kumar. Unfortunately, he left, and I feel is a great loss for regular customers.

I had to cut down because the good meals kept me from staying awake in office and of course, I was developing a spare tire.

Anyway, to get your money's worth here, take a seat in their dining area. When you do that, you get better service, food is served at your table. Out of the dining area is the rest of the food court, so everything becomes self-service. Inside, you can request for extras for the vegetables, rice, papadum and gravy. Or at least that was the case in the past, when Kumar was around. As for their "mains", i.e. meat dishes, well, the portions are large enough for you not to ask for more.

One quirky thing that probably came from its restaurant origins: Samy's serve beer and wine.

Lastly, to forewarn any of you interested to give Samy's a try -
DO NOT wear white or any light coloured clothing. The gravy will stain and stay.
DO bring an empty stomach
DO prepare for very hot stuff
DO be patient with the Indian uncle with grey hair. He is loud (which consequently perceived as rude) only because he is a bit deaf and does not understand English very well. If the situation is hopeless for you, ask another person at the counter.