The story
Tucked away at 25 Dempsey Road, Sammy’s Restaurant has earned a loyal following for its boldly flavored Indian seafood, served in a setting that feels both buzzy and casual. With outdoor seating, a scenic backdrop, and a local-spot energy, it’s the kind of place where the food does the talking. The restaurant holds a solid 4.3-star rating, but its real acclaim comes from those who know it best.
Mark Wiens calls Sammy’s “one of his all-time favorite restaurants in Singapore,” and he singled out the Fish Head Curry as a standout. Served in a clay pot, he describes it as “a true culinary pleasure.” That dish alone has put this unpretentious corner of Dempsey on the map for anyone serious about curries.
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Sammy’s fish head curry is the undisputed star, a fragrant, fiery masterpiece that diners rave about. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, soulful comfort food that feels both rustic and deeply satisfying.
“Oh wow. That is the recipe that never changes. It just always keeps on giving. Always keeps on lifting you up. Upon first bite, you taste the acidity. There's tomatoes. There's tamarind I believe in there just giving it that sourness. And then you're hit with that incredible blend of spices, chili in there, the richness of the sauce, the flavor of the fish. Oh, it's so good. The white meat of the white snapper. Oh, it's so meaty. It's just flaking off. Put this onto our rice next. And again, with every bite, you want to ladle on an entire spoon of curry. Just huge pieces of fish. And yeah, because it's in a clay pot, it just stays hot throughout your entire meal boiling. It's like molten lava. That's about as tasty, as flavorful as fish can get. It's the perfect vessel to soak up, sop up all of that curry, and when you bite down, it just distributes it like a capsule into your mouth. Oh, it's so good. Oh, a flood of curry is what you need. This is one of those places, one of those meals that takes you to a new world. You get in the zone. Few things else matter. It's just between you and the fish head. Oh, it's so good. This is a flavor I just want to be on my tongue forever. Wow. Truly one of the great culinary pleasures of the world. Scoop out the cheek. I'm going to get it with the sauce. This is just a tradition, something I have to do when I'm here to get the full force of the flavor. Oh, it's one of the greatest, most satisfying bites you can have. You really taste the flavor of the curry leaves in there as well. The collar is really good. Has a different texture from the rest of the the fish. Really buttery in texture. Delicious. Because it's a fish head, don't think that it's a little bit of meat cuz there's so much meat on that collar, the back of the head digging out all the different crevices. And one of the great things about a fish head is that every part of the fish head tastes different. There's a different texture. It's so much complexity within a head.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Sammy's Restaurant. Most active: Mark Wiens
One of Mark's all-time favorite restaurants in Singapore, serving an incredible fish head curry in a clay pot that is a true culinary pleasure.
Dishes mentioned
Fish Head Curry
Oh wow. That is the recipe that never changes. It just always keeps on giving. Always keeps on lifting you up. Upon first bite, you taste the acidity. There's tomatoes. There's tamarind I believe in there just giving it that sourness. And then you're hit with that incredible blend of spices, chili in there, the richness of the sauce, the flavor of the fish. Oh, it's so good. The white meat of the white snapper. Oh, it's so meaty. It's just flaking off. Put this onto our rice next. And again, with every bite, you want to ladle on an entire spoon of curry. Just huge pieces of fish. And yeah, because it's in a clay pot, it just stays hot throughout your entire meal boiling. It's like molten lava. That's about as tasty, as flavorful as fish can get. It's the perfect vessel to soak up, sop up all of that curry, and when you bite down, it just distributes it like a capsule into your mouth. Oh, it's so good. Oh, a flood of curry is what you need. This is one of those places, one of those meals that takes you to a new world. You get in the zone. Few things else matter. It's just between you and the fish head. Oh, it's so good. This is a flavor I just want to be on my tongue forever. Wow. Truly one of the great culinary pleasures of the world. Scoop out the cheek. I'm going to get it with the sauce. This is just a tradition, something I have to do when I'm here to get the full force of the flavor. Oh, it's one of the greatest, most satisfying bites you can have. You really taste the flavor of the curry leaves in there as well. The collar is really good. Has a different texture from the rest of the the fish. Really buttery in texture. Delicious. Because it's a fish head, don't think that it's a little bit of meat cuz there's so much meat on that collar, the back of the head digging out all the different crevices. And one of the great things about a fish head is that every part of the fish head tastes different. There's a different texture. It's so much complexity within a head.
