As the name suggests, The Banana Leaf Apolo serves up its North & South Indian dishes on freshly cut banana leaves. The Apolo Fish Head Curry is a crowd favourite here – think a small but sumptuous fish head swimming in a thick, spice-laden gravy. The tamarind and pineapple in the gravy adds a flavour kick, and is every foodie’s dream come true when paired with the restaurant’s signature biryani....

Owned by an ex-Marriott chef, Canton Delicacies in Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre offers a large selection of soups and Cantonese-style dishes. The Signature Claypot Curry Fish Head is made with Cantonese techniques of steaming the fish before it’s simmered with the curry. The gravy itself is well-balanced with the spice and tanginess of the assam! Address: 69 Geylang Bahru, #01-27, Sing...

Seamlessly combining the creamy flavour of coconut, subtle sweetness from pineapple chunks, and distinct spices from chillies into a flavoursome gravy, Chng Kee’s curry fish head is sold out everyday! Great for a family gathering, there are also other yummy tze char items on the menu such as Imperial Pork Ribs and Prawn Paste Chicken. Address: 3 Yung Sheng Rd, Singapore 618499 Opening Hours: 4...

A family-run business in Sembawang, fans of fish head curry should definitely give Chye Lye’s Assam Fish Head a try. The fish is really fresh and the piquant curry has a distinct and appetising tartness. If you’re a fan of assam-style curry fish head, be sure to check them out. But make sure to come earlier to avoid disappointment! Address: 579B Sembawang Pl, Singapore 758429 Openings Hours: 1...

A cosy place intended for family gatherings, Gu Ma Jia is yet another contender for the best curry fish head in Singapore. The award-winning Assam Fish Head is made with a top-secret recipe that includes 13 spices. The curry is made fresh daily, and they also handpick the fish head from the market everyday to ensure the freshest quality they can find. The result is a wonderfully tangy curry with a...

IVINS Peranakan Restaurant is a household name when it comes to quality Nyonya cuisine. IVINS’ Garam Assam Fishhead is well worth the venture. The half red snapper is dished up in generous portions, and comes swimming in a marvellous, creamy, spicy-sour tamarind gravy. If you like your curry a tad sweeter, go for the equally succulent Nyonya Curry Fishhead featuring coconut milk gravy! Address:...

Tucked away in Upper Serangoon Shopping Centre, Jia Yi Curry Fish Head Eatery serves up a variety of tze char dishes to satisfy all your cravings. The signature Assam Curry Fish Head is packed with a generous amount of vegetables and it’s what you should definitely order when you’re here! Address: 756 Upper Serangoon Rd, #03-18, Singapore 534626 Opening Hours: 7:30 am–3:30 pm Mon to Sat. Close...

Jurong West Claypot Curry Fish Head has been serving up its Curry Fish Head for over 40 years now, and you’ll be won over by the succulent and fresh fish, the spicy and piquant curry that was 'just right' – not overwhelming or too jelak, neither was it too watery or mild. Totally worth travelling to the West for! Address: 496 Jurong West Street 41, Singapore 640496 Opening Hours: 12–2 pm, 5–9 ...

The Fish Head Curry at Karu’s Indian Banana Leaf Restaurant is well balanced and not too piquant. The curry is made from a traditional blend of spices imported directly from India, which gives it its bright red hue. Its fish head is also highly praised for its meatiness, and it’s best to come in a group to share! Make it a set where you get free-flow white rice, papadum and vegetables. Address...

A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, find South Indian-style fish head curry to go with fluffy pieces of naan at Muthu’s Curry. The dish here features sea bream, sea bass or red snapper depending on the catch of the season, and the flavourful rich gravy is made with a secret combination of aromatic spices. Complemented by generous portions of tomatoes, brinjal, okra and pineapple chunks, this is a...