The fresh fish adds an appetizing sweetness to the dish.

The generous use of okras and tomatoes make this dish even tastier! The tanginess is distinct and addictive. The rich curry is fragrant and carries a slight heat. ItвЂ™s also worth noting that they make the assam curry themselves daily and also get their fish daily from the market (no supplier) to guarantee the superior quality that theyвЂ™re known for. While the recipe of the dish is top-secret, we know that they use 13 different spices to create the flavorful curry that many have fallen head over heels in love with. If you do a google search, youвЂ™ll see tons of praises for the curry fish head here, and it does live up to its reputation.

Inspired to create a cosy place intended for family gatherings, Gu Ma Jia stands out as yet another contender in this fish head curry race. Nana's Homemade Fish Head Curry (Marina South)ДЄddress: Blk 115 Bukit Merah View, Bukit Merah Hawker Centre, Singapore 151115 They also sell other seafood dishes such as Chilli Crayfish and Assam Snapper Fish Meat! I would say that the serving is more generous, as compared to that of other stalls, for approximately the same price. The fish was notably larger and is good for about 4 people. The curry, however, has a more watery consistency as opposed to a thick creamy base, probably due to the lack of coconut milk. I liked that the curry wasnвЂ™t too thin and had a good mouthfeel. You can probably tell from the pictures that this curry is significantly oilier than the rest. The main difference is the lack of assam (tamarind) which eliminates the sourness from the curry.

They feature a Singaporean-style fish head curry instead of the more popular assam fish head curry. While they are not Halal certified, Soon Ho Eating HouseвЂ™s curry fish head is made without any pork or lard. Address: 147 Upper Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 534849

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