Top In Asia | Seni Sattisorru, Brickfields

I’ve heard good things about Seni Sattisorru in Brickfields from my friend, who claimed the claypot curried rice is one of the best he’s eaten. If it’s coming from a non-Indian, I wouldn’t hold weightage to that statement but since he’s (a proud) Indian, this was on the top of my list to try.

SENI SATTISORRU IN TUN SANBANTHAN COMPLEX

We went to the original Seni Sattisorru at the Tun Sanbanthan Complex and despite going there late (1.45pm), it was a full house. Most patrons ordered the sattisorru but there were also a few tables who had the Thiruvizha Sapadu, which I plan to try on my next visit.

They also serve other options of food apart from sattisorru

You’ll need to place your order at the counter and pay for the meal before they proceed to cook your sattisorru. We opted for the chicken (RM13) and mutton (RM16) sattisorru for one pax each, and this came as a set so you get to pick a drink.

Chicken sattisorru

The sattisorru arrived bubbling hot and saucy, which is my favourite way to eat curry with rice. Gravy is thick and robust – spice-forward, aromatic and packed with flavour. Depending on your choice of protein, the underlying note of the gravy varies.

For chicken, it’s lighter and you can properly taste the spices as they are. Chicken pieces are tender but I feel they don’t add much flavour to the sattisorru compared to the other proteins.

Motton sattisoru

Good stuff!

The mutton however, is a whole new level. It’s fork tender and lends a lot of meaty, fatty flavours to the curry base. I liked this better than the chicken as the curry is richer and has the aromatics of the rendered mutton fat. Very addictive, this one.

Squid sattisorru

Since we were already there and also because the sattisorru is delicious, Jien and I decided to get the squid sattisorru (RM16) to get a better gauge of which protein we liked best. Between the squid and mutton, I’m still undecided on which I like better.

Tender squid pieces

The squid sattisorru is sweeter but just as rich as the mutton version; a different kind of rich flavour. This one feels lighter but only because it is seafood based. Curry spices are just as pronounced if not, stronger.

I guess my preference would boil down to climate – if the weather is hot and humid, I’d opt for the squid. On cold and rainy days, I’ll order the mutton sattisorru. But if you have more people with you, get them both or ask for a mixed pot of sattisorru.

Overall, we enjoyed our lunch. Service is quick despite the crowd and portion is fair considering the price. I’ve eaten sattisorru at other restaurants before, and this one is a frontrunner for me.

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Ambiance: 5/10

Price: 6.5/10

Food: 7.5/10 (pork-free)

Verdict: You won’t go wrong with the mutton and squid sattisorru.

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