Seng Steam Fish Restaurant — Restaurant in Johor

Been to Seng Steam Fish for several years. They serve some decent dishes, although prices are somewhat steep for Malaysia dining. But it's a favourite spot for many Singaporeans because of our strong exchange rate.

It's been a while since my last visit. As usual, I order the signature dishes - steam fish - you get to choose the platter size from the refrigerator (Rm 40 for 2 red Snapper steaks, Rm 60 for half Seabass). Fried fish (Rm 30), Pumpkin (Rm 10), Homemade Ngoh Hiang (Rm 8/pc).

The steamed fish was OK, no surprises, a little overcooked but fresh. Fried fish - always my favourite (I seldom order fried fish at restaurants) coz the exterior is crispy and flesh is moist. The sweet glaze sauce complements it well and you can't help but keep digging for the next piece.

To be honest, although I order the steam fish by default, the fried fish has always stolen my attention. I actually like it better than the steam fish, which while fresh, doesn't pack any punch nor surprises. You can basically get a good steam fish at any restaurant that does it well (teochew style with the usual salted vege & ginger and Seng Steam Fish doesn't even add tomato or tofu). So, the steam fish comes across as pretty bland and you can even DIY it yourself at home (9 mins steam).

The pumpkin dish has been my favourite since I read about it recommended n reviews years ago. The pumpkin is well cooked and soft, with hae bee (baby dried shrimps), yam and sprinkled with silver fish, and ginko. It's a tasty dish that goes well with rice because I love the sweet & savoury gravy.

The Ngoh Hiang was a new find for me ... The staff recommended it to me and I ordered 1 pc to try. It's one of the best Ngoh Hiang I've tried... You actually see and taste the flavourful minced pork, with aromatic 5 spice seasoning, and even get a bite of water chestnut crunch. The Aunty who made it told me she makes about 80-100 pcs in a day and rolls it piece by piece by hand. I was so tempted to order another piece after finishing the entire meal but decided to save some space for coffee after lunch.

My lunch cost Rm 109 for 2 pax (all the aforementioned dishes + 1 rice). Not exactly cheap for dining in a coffee shop but doesn't break the bank either. For Singaporeans, this is a very affordable meal that amounts to less...

Wow! Just wow... I had totally forgotten about this wonderful place until a dear friend of mine brought me here recently. I had come here about 10 years ago, had a great lunch with my customer and vowed to come back here again. A decade has passed and if not for my friend, I'd never rediscover this restaurant.

As the name suggest, the specialty is fish.. but oddly it was not steam fish but fried fish that took the centerstage. We will get to that later. Located in between Taman Sentosa and Taman Pelangi, coming here during peak hours and you might have to wait for table. Spacious and airy, you won't feel stuffy or hot.

◾Fried fish - using red snapper, they de-boned and cut the fish in their own way before coated in light batter and deep fried. If not for the tail of the fish, you would not be able to tell what it is. Just cut off the chunks of meat and savour the fresh, sweet and tender fish which was sweet and savoury as they use combination of Thai sweet chilly sauce, dark soy sauce, mayonnaise and spring onion. Marvellous! ◾Stir fried shark lip - do look out for available fresh seafood in the chiller. My friend spotted the last plate of this collagen goodness stuff and proceed to order it. They stir fried it and served.. I walloped most of it. ◾Stuffed ma yao fish - the tedious process of de-boning the fish, minced the meat and then stuffed back the meat before deep fried. Love it but still overshadowed by the fried fish. ◾Dong po yuk - served in their own sauce which was not too thick (like those we get in Klang Valley) together with beancurd skin, it didn't feel too heavy to go with our meal.

As a testament on how good the fish is, you will see at least a plate of fried fish (just say 炸鱼) on each and...

Had lunch with my family on a Friday around 1:30 PM, and the restaurant was still crowded. Despite its name, "Steam Fish," I’ve been here a few times but haven’t actually tried their steamed fish yet. Instead, I always go for their fried fish, which is quite unique since not many Chinese restaurants serve it.

One thing I really appreciate about this place is their fast service—our food arrived quickly despite the crowd!

What We Ordered 🐟 Fried Fish (5/5) Crispy and fresh, with no fishy smell. It comes with Thai-style sweet and spicy sauce mixed with mayo, making it more on the sweet side. Definitely a must-try!

🥢 Ngoh Hiang (5/5) Packed with meat and crunchy water chestnuts, which I really liked. The whole family enjoyed it so much that we ordered more!

🥒 Bitter Gourd (4/5) Cooked in a way that reduces the usual bitterness, though I could still taste it slightly. Since I’m not a fan of bitter gourd, it wasn’t my favorite, but for those who like it, this might be a good choice.

🐖 Braised Pork with Suan Cai (4/5) The pork was tender, but the suan cai (pickled mustard greens) was quite mild in flavor—nothing particularly special, but still a comforting dish overall.

Final Thoughts Great food with fast service, making it a solid choice for a Chinese meal. I’ll definitely keep coming back for...