Zai Shun Curry Fish Head — Restaurant in Jurong East

If you’re looking for one of Singapore’s best spots for a hearty and authentic Teochew-style meal, Zai Shun Curry Fish Head is an absolute must-visit! Known for its incredibly fresh seafood and perfectly executed dishes, this humble eatery has earned a loyal following over the years—and for good reason.

Their signature Curry Fish Head is a showstopper. The fish is always fresh, tender, and cooked to perfection, while the curry strikes the perfect balance between rich, tangy, and mildly spicy, complementing the fish without overpowering its natural sweetness. It's a dish that keeps diners coming back for more!

Beyond the curry fish head, Zai Shun is also famous for its steamed fish selection, featuring premium options like Soon Hock, Parrot Fish, and Red Garoupa. Each fish is expertly steamed to retain its delicate texture and natural flavors, paired with a light soy sauce that enhances its sweetness. Their homemade tofu, bitter gourd with salted egg, he bi hiam (dried shrimps in sambal & spices) and chap chye are also crowd favorites—simple yet incredibly flavorful.

Despite its popularity, the prices remain reasonable for the quality you get. The eatery operates in a no-frills, hawker-style setting, so expect a casual dining experience with quick service. However, do come early, as their best dishes sell out fast, especially on weekends!

Since 2017, Zai Shun Curry Fish Head has been consistently recognized in the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list, offering high-quality food at reasonable prices. This recognition underscores the restaurant's commitment to delivering exceptional Teochew-style dishes, including their renowned curry fish head, in fact the owner of this infamous restaurant confidently assured me that he only served fresh fish to his patrons.

In summary, whether you’re a local food lover or a visitor hunting for authentic Singaporean flavors, Zai Shun Curry Fish Head is a must-try. One taste, and you’ll understand why it’s one of the city’s most beloved dining spots!

Remember to also try the unique refreshing “hand beat”lemonade / lime juice while...

Arrived bright and early at Jurong East to sample another Michelin Bib Gourmand Singapore 2021 winner. Located within the Zai Shun Coffeeshop, Zai Shun Curry Fish Head is a chap chye png (Economic Mixed Vegetable Rice) stall but has a killer winner of a fish head dish.

The Curry Fish Head is their signature dish but getting a Steamed Fish Head is when their expertise and freshness is truly tested. Curry Fish Head is only available after 11am.

General Verdict: Worth a visit just for the Fish Head, Steamed or Curry.

Queue Situation: About 5 to 15 mins to order and another 15 to 20 mins wait for the Steamed Fish Head to be served

Opening Hours: Daily 7am to 3pm (Closed on Wednesdays)

Price: SG$42 (fluctuating) for the Steamed Fish Head

Payment Mode: Cash Only

Is this worth a try? Yes Is it worth making a trip just to try it? Yes Is this worthy of the Michelin Bib Gourmand Singapore Award? Yes

Item Ordered: 1) Item: Steamed Fish Head Steamed Fish Head with generous garnishing of shallots and fried pork lard Description: Meat is firm and full of collagen, indicating the freshness of the fish. The fermented bean sauce brings out the flavour of the fish as well as serves as a good mix for plain porridge or rice. Good for 2 persons if ordering nothing else, up to 4pax if ordering other small dishes Verdict: Very Good, Must Order Price: SG$42 (Price fluctuation will occur due to daily market rate)

Item: Steamed Egg and Meat Cake Chicken Egg and Salted Egg Yolk Steamed with Minced Pork in a bowl Description: Even though it is a steamed dish, the meat was a little dry Verdict: Acceptable, Order if still feeling...

Giving 1 Star Review is to REMIND MYSELF not to eat this again.

$147 for steamed fish, fried egg with bittergourd, hei bee hiam, fatty black sauce pork, ngoh hiong, few bowls of rice. How this restaurant calculated? Can give items breakdown?

Besides being EXPENSIVE, food taste wise is very average even below average for some items :

Rice, a few scoops finished.

Hei bee hiam, below average in terms of flavor.

Fried egg with bittergourd: very average.

Ngoh hiong : tasted not bad, but few pieces finished.

Fatty pork in black sauce: below average. Not tasty, not flavorful, and super salty. In China, any restaurants tasted much much better than this.

Steamed fish : average . Tasted fresh BUT average. Any zichar in Singapore steam fish tasted similar. Nothing special.

So why many Singaporeans said this restaurant good ?

Either Singapore nothing much to eat OR some Singaporeans food taste very "LOW STANDARDS".

In KL, any zichar eateries I went to tasted much better, mord flavorful than this restaurant. And MORE VALUE FOR $.

I still don't understand why some Singaporeans standards for food "so easily satisfied" or "very low standards".

This is Singapore " popular eatery" ? LOL

My 1st time eating at this eatery , and I don't think I will eat this again.

Singapore must have "not much options to eat". This eatery considered "popular and good" ?

In my opinion, this eatery is super expensive, not satisfying meal and taste not good...