Steamed fish heads are all about the cooking technique and the ingredients used in it. To get the best from a fish head most importantly is the timing that is used to make sure the fish head meat is still juicy and smooth. Do you prefer your steamed fish head topped with pork lard? Here are 6 recommended ones to try!
1. 126 Steam Fish Head @ Ampang Mewah Food Court
Famous for the steamed fish heads, upon order, be prepared to wait up to an hour. Famous for Teo Chew style, topped with tofu, tomatoes, salted vegetables, and chili. Smooth and flavorful, many patrons are willing to wait for it.
Ask the neighbors around Chan Sow Lin area for the
3. Cheras Flat Steamed Fish Head
Just located on the same row with Woo
Located at Happy Garden here, they are known for the steamed fish head and curry fish head as well. Comes in
Operated for decades here at Pudu, the famous signature dish here is the deep fried tilapia fish in bean paste. Deep fried until golden crunchy, it is so crunchy that you can even chew on the bones. Fish meat remains juicy, totally worth the try; while the steamed fish head comes in 6 different cooking styles and most ordered would be the herbal steaming style as it is aromatic and nutritious.
6. Ong Lai (Goh Kee) Restaurant
Located quite hidden and only operated on the evening, come to Jalan Raja Laut for their steamed fish head dish. Operated for more than 4 decades, many known international artists had even visited them for the food! Extensive choices to choose from, the steamed fish head are topped with lots of vegetables, chili and pork slices.