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What to order
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Mutton Curry
Recommended multiple times for its amazing taste, rich flavor, and authentic home-cooked feel. Several reviews specifically praised it as delicious, mouthwatering, and one of the standout items.
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Chicken Curry
Frequently mentioned as flavorful and tasty, with reviewers noting it alongside other curries as a highlight of the banana leaf meal.
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Fish Curry
Mentioned as yummy and well-liked, especially when paired with the banana leaf set and other curries.
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Mutton Perettal
Praised for its superb taste and authenticity; one reviewer said it was mouth savoring and served with rice on banana leaf.
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Chicken Perattal
Highlighted in a positive review as part of a flavorful meal with a distinct, home-cooked taste.
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Tosai
Recommended in the breakfast section as superb, with the chutney also singled out for being excellent.
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Vade
Mentioned with Tosai and Itali as part of a superb breakfast spread.
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Roti Canai
Called very authentic and enjoyed as part of a good meal, showing it is a reliable choice on the menu.
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Puri Bread
Praised for being very authentic and good, alongside the roti canai.
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Pakoda Snacks
Specifically mentioned as a purchased snack item; while noted as pricey, it was still included as part of the food review and served as a takeaway favorite.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM to 7 PM |
About Restoran Samy
Restoran Samy is an Indian restaurant in Chemor, Perak, known for banana leaf rice and South Indian dishes. Reviewers most often praise the mutton curry, the banana leaf meals, and the authentic, home-cooked flavor. The restaurant also gets repeated mentions for tea and coffee, fast service, and a recently improved, larger shop space. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dine-in, takeout, and onsite service available.
Amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Frequently asked
What is Restoran Samy known for?
It is best known for banana leaf rice with curry mutton, which is the most frequently mentioned dish in reviews. People also consistently praise the rich, authentic South Indian flavors and the fact that the curries taste home-cooked rather than generic.
What dishes are most recommended at Restoran Samy?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the banana leaf rice with mutton curry, chicken curry, fish curry, tosai, and puri. Other specific dishes that come up often are crab curry, chicken sambal, mutton perattal, and the tea and bru coffee served with the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Restoran Samy?
The atmosphere is described as casual and trendy, with a clean, bigger shop space after renovation. It suits groups and tourists, but several reviews also mention it as a good spot for solo dining and client lunches because service is fast and attentive.
Is Restoran Samy good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is RM20 to RM40, and reviews are mixed on value, with some calling it expensive for banana leaf food while others say it is among the cheapest for the taste and quality. A few reviewers also note that side dishes and extras can add to the bill, such as pakoda snacks at RM12 a pack.
When is the best time to visit Restoran Samy?
One useful tip from reviews is to come after 12 PM if you want the full lunch spread, since the restaurant transitions from breakfast to lunch offerings then. Breakfast items like tosai, vade, and tea are also praised, but lunch is when many reviewers say the banana leaf meal is at its best.
Is parking available at Restoran Samy?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Does Restoran Samy have vegetarian options?
Yes, Restoran Samy offers vegetarian options.
Is Restoran Samy kid-friendly?
Yes, Restoran Samy is good for kids.
