Steaming is one of the best cooking methods to bring out the freshness and natural flavors of the fish (provided that the fish itself is fresh). For Chinese Cuisine, steamed fish, especially steamed fish head, has always been one of the most popular Chinese food, as many Chinese people like to eat fish, and they like to eat it fresh. Eating fish head seems to be a unique culture of Chinese people, as they find the meat of fish head to be the smoothest part of the whole fish.
After visiting many Chinese restaurants to look for the best steamed fish in town, we are proud to present to you some of the best steamed fish restaurants you must try in Klang Valley! (The restaurants are listed in no particular order. Some of the establishments below are not halal.)
Tucked away at Ampang Mewah Food Court, this legendary stall no. 126 is well-known in KL for their mouth-watering steamed fish head. The business here is so good that customers often need to wait for about an hour for the food to arrive. The signature steamed fish head here is the Teochew Style Steamed Fish Head prepared using lots of ingredients, including beancurd, tomato, preserved vegetables, garlic and chilies. The fish meat is so fresh and smooth that it’s definitely worth the wait!
Chong Yen, or more commonly known as Chan Sow Lin Steamed Fish Head, is one of the most famous steamed fish head restaurants in KL. The Chinese restaurant is so famous that Chan Sow Lin itself has become synonymous with steamed fish head. Their steamed fish head is prepared using Song Fish that is freshly supplied on a daily basis to ensure the fish is fresh and of top quality. They only offer two types of steaming methods, i.e. with ginger and garlic or with bean paste sauce.
Adjacent to Woo Pin Fish Head Noodle, Cheras Flats Steamed Fish Head is another popular Chinese restaurant in KL that is famous for Steamed Song Fish Head. What’s special about the steamed fish head here is that the fish head is chopped into halves, so that it can be perfectly cooked from inside out with fish meat that is soft and tender. They offer 4 types of cooking methods, including classic, bean paste, preserved vegetables and chopped ginger, to suit different taste-buds.
Lan Je at Rawang is no stranger to lovers of steamed fish. During weekends, many patrons drive all the way to Rawang just to enjoy their famous Chinese food, Steamed Tilapia Fish. They have their own fish farms supplying fresh tilapia fish to all the outlets on a daily basis to ensure the quality is good and consistent. The tilapia fish here is coated with a thick layer of chopped gingers and chilies when steaming to make the fish spicy and aromatic. So delicious!
Located at the Wai Sek Kai at Happy Garden, Mun Kee is a well-known restaurant in KL for Steamed Fish Head. 5 different types of steaming methods are available here, including Clear, Black Bean, Assam, Sambal Sos and Chopped Ginger Steam. Most people would go for the Clear Steamed Fish, as it is the best way to enjoy the freshness of the fish. Apart from Steamed Song Fish, they also offer Steamed Tilapia and Steamed Catfish.
Have you ever tried Steamed Fish Head with Superior Soup? Try it at this famous Chinese restaurant at Puchong occupying a spacious corner lot. The steamed seafood here is different from others, as the seafood is served in a big pot of superior soup. The signature dish is the Seafood King, which is a Steamed Song Fish paired with three types of seafood, including clams, prawns, and squids. Customers can not only enjoy the freshness of the seafood, but also the delicious soup that has absorbed the essence of the seafood!
Located opposite Pudu Plaza, Thim Kee is a hidden gem specializing in Steamed Fish Head and Fried Fish. Thim Kee has been around for 28 years, and it is now operated by the second generation. Most regular customers come here for their signature Fried Tilapia with Bean Paste Sauce. The tilapia fish is deep-fried to perfection until the fish is crispy from inside out. For steamed fish, they have 6 different cooking methods, and the most special one would be the Herbal Steam.
Quietly hidden at a back alley at Lorong Tiong Nam 3, Ong Lai is a dai chao restaurant that is only open at night. It has been around for more than four decades. The place is so famous that many celebrities from Hong Kong and Taiwan have visited this Chinese restaurant before. One of Ong Lai’s signature dishes is their Famous Steamed Fish Head. The fresh Song Fish Head is covered with cabbages, chili, and pork slices and steamed with a big stove until the meat is soft and tender with a hint of sweetness.
If you are a devoted fan of steamed fish, make sure you don’t miss any of these awesome Chinese restaurants!
1. Stall 126 Steamed Fish Head @ Ampang Mewah Food Court
2. Chong Yen Steamed Fish Head @ Chan Sow Lin
3. Cheras Flats Steamed Fish Head @ Cheras
6. Restoran Kari Kepala Ikan Tiga @ Puchong Utama
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