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Selvam

Melaka, Malaysia
Ranked #18 of 132 restaurants in Melaka
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Cuisines: Indian
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Delivery
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Delivery
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Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Was missing Indian food after almost 4 months in SE Asia ( there's only so much friend rice and noodles a vegetarian can eat after all ! ) and Selvams was a real treat ! A good selection of authentic food from around the continent, served quickly and pleasantly...and, in good Indian food tradition, tasty and really good value !... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

eat as much excellent Indian food as you can for a very good price. Not buffet style

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012 via mobile
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I reapply struggled to find somewhere in Melaka that didn't put fish sauce in just about everything! Not an easy place for a vegetarian, so this place was a welcome find. The food is cheap and tasty and comes in huge portions- try the banana leaf curry, its amazing and I didn't come close to finishing it.

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UK
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I visited Selvams about 3 or 4 times whilst in Melaka for a week. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner there and all were very tasty meals for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend the masala roti and the Friday special biryani, but then everything I tried was delicious. Strongly recommend you visit this place if you're in Melaka.

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See 5 more reviews by jo_thomson for Melaka
Stockport, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Visited Selvam twice in 3 days because it was that good. Takes a little while to understand the ordering procedure but if you find an english speaking waiter it is fine. The first time I used my fingers like the locals do but found it just too messy for my liking. The second time I used a fork and the... More

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Seattle,
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011

Loved this restaurant. I had the Friday vegetarian special. Yummy. The restaurant uses palm fonds as plates. The chai tea is delicious. I liked this restaurant so much I went back another day. Great prices too!

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See 4 more reviews by Mark2011Seattle for Melaka
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011 via mobile

Best banana leaf in Melaka,close to JONKER WALK.drop by if u on a day trip or holiday.ample parking opposite the shop

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Kuala Lumpur
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2011

I have just moved to Malacca from Kuala Lumpur on work assignment and Indian banana leaf rice is one of my top favourites. Won't consider myself as someone with distinct penchant for Indian food, however I have been many venues in both Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya to satisfy my sinful cravings for banana leaf rice. My colleagues invited me... More

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 August 2011
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Selvam is my favourite place for breakfast or brunch in Malacca. Parking might be a pain due to where they are located however thats just a minor issue. They serve up awesome tosai, idli and uppuma. Even their banana leaf for lunch is yummy. Along with their rotis and idlis they serve up good dhall and curries. So far been... More

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See 4 more reviews by poopshooter for Melaka
Melaka, Malaysia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Every Friday they have their 'Lunchtime Special'. A banana leaf with rice and 10 small helpings of a variety of vegetarian curries. With plain rice its 7RM with Byriani rice its 8.50RM. All the food was delicious. Sure its not haute cuisine but it gives you the chance to taste a variety of different veggie style dishes. Also besides the... More

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