Before Hai Di Lao and shabu shabu, there was fish head steamboat. Characterised by a flavoursome broth, fresh fish and vegetables, fish head steamboat brings back lots of fond memories of family dinners for many Singaporeans. Craving for fish head steamboat yet? We’ve scoured for some of the best in town!
1. Tian Tian Lai Famous Teochew Fish Head Steamboat
“Delicious” and “awesome” are just some of the common words used to describe Tian Tian Lai Famous Teochew Fish Head Steamboat. And according to the restaurant's Facebook reviewers', there is always a long wait at this restaurant, but for good reason. Patrons come primarily for the fish head steamboat and other tze char dishes like yam ring, coffee ribs, and prawn paste fried chicken.
2. Whampoa Keng Fish Head Steamboat
A quick search on Google for “fish head steamboat singapore” and you’ll see Whampoa Keng Fish Head Steamboat come up on the list. One of the most famous fish head steamboat here in Singapore, here you can choose from pomfret, red garoupa or sliced batang fish to go with their addictive broth that’s made from over 30 ingredients!
3. Tian Wai Tian Fish Head Steamboat
Tian Wai Tian Fish Head Steamboat has been around since 1983, so you know they have to be doing something right! Their broth is simmered for hours over charcoal, so the natural flavours of the fresh ingredients really come through. Choose between fresh pomfret, red grouper, or bighead carp and come early if you’re planning on getting the pomfret!
4. Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat
Foodies living in the east should be no stranger to Hai Chang Fish Head Steamboat, and they’re also one of the most affordable on the list – the Red Snapper Fish Head Steamboat starts from $28! There are also some crowd favourite tze char dishes worth trying, such as the sweet and sour pork and sambal kangkong.
5. Nan Hwa Fish Head Steamboat
Nan Hwa Fish Head Steamboat has been serving up traditional fish head steamboat for over 90 years now! They have a loyal fanbase and are best known for their pomfret steamboat ($38/$45/$70). The broth here is made with 12 unique ingredients and herbs, and when paired with the fresh fish slices and vegetables, this dish is truly a dream come true.