ALL ABOUT GRILLED FISH

The Chinese Way - 
Chongqing-style grilled fish, also known as 烤鱼 (kao yu), is a dish with over two thousand years of history and was thought to be both served in imperial courts and eaten by fishermen in ancient China. Originating from Chongqing, the same city in southwestern China that gave us mala hot pot, Chongqing-style grilled fish has grown in popularity in Singapore over the years, and it’s easy to see why. This specialty Chinese dish combines three elements — a butterflied whole fish, a punchy broth enlivened with chillies and peppercorns, and your choice of additional ingredients. The result is a lip-smacking dish perfect for large-group sharing!

 

Check out these 3 Far East Malls eateries serving up their renditions of Chinese-style grilled fish!

 

 

Ba Guo Grilled Fish: For authentic Sichuan cuisine suitable for the Singaporean palate
Located on level 2 of West Coast Plaza, Ba Guo Grilled Fish’s storefront is eye-catching, ornamented with colourful lanterns and a neon-lit sign. The menu comprises eight different flavours of grilled fish, all served in large pans. 

Their signature Mala Grilled Fish sits in a fiery broth with a copious amount of chillies and Sichuan peppers, perfect for those who enjoy the kick of spices and the numbing sensation. For diners who prefer something milder, Ba Guo recommends their Fei Cui Yang Sheng Fish which has a rich broth containing similar spices to the mala grilled fish, but with richer seafood notes due to the inclusion of prawns and clams, and a mouth-watering aromatic finish thanks to garlic, coriander, and lime! Be sure to end your meal at Ba Guo Grilled Fish at West Coast Plaza #02-25 with their refreshing and heat-extinguishing brown sugar ice jelly dessert!

 

 

Chong Qing Grilled Fish: For the ‘OG’ of Chinese-style grilled fish in Singapore

Touted as the first restaurant on our little red dot to introduce Sichuan charcoal-grilled fish back in 2010, Chong Qing Grilled Fish has been a popular choice amongst diners for its wide variety of broths to go with their selection of fresh fish such as golden snapper, sea bass, and the recommended patin fish.

The soup base menu includes flavours like spicy fragrant, spicy numbing, and a newly introduced Assam. For those who cannot handle the heat, choose from flavours like fermented black beans, mushrooms and herbs, pickled cabbage, and pumpkin! Round off your grilled fish experience by adding sides such as lotus root, enoki mushrooms, and fried beancurd skin! Visit Chong Qing Grilled Fish at HillV2 #01-10.

 

 

A Kitchen: For authentic DongBei Chinese Cuisine

A Kitchen, also known as 友间厨坊, is a Northeastern Chinese restaurant with a bustling and lively atmosphere. Their branch at Junction 10 is their 3rd outlet in Singapore, and boasts over 160 items on the menu ranging from cold starters, fragrant stir-frys, DongBei BBQ skewers, rice and noodle dishes, and the main highlight for today - mala grilled fish! Their rendition sees a crispy butterflied whole fish nestled in a robust broth, topped with chunks of red and green chillies, with triangles of tofu and sweet potato noodles to soak up all the piquant flavours. Gather all your friends with a penchant for spicy food and visit A Kitchen at Junction 10 #01-30, only 3 minutes walk away from Bukit Panjang MRT!

 

 

The Japanese Way - 
Yakizakana is a catch-all term for Japanese-style grilled fish that's typically served alongside a bowl of steamed rice, miso soup, and a side of pickles. It is a simple and comforting dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Japan. Traditionally, grilled fish is seasoned with one of four incredibly simple seasoning combinations: salt only, soy sauce and sake, soy sauce and mirin, or miso and sugar. 

 

Save these 2 restaurants for your next Japanese grilled fish meal!

 

 

AmiYaki: For home-style set meals with delicious side dishes
Casual Teishoku-style dining spot Amiyaki whips up homely-tasting meals prepared according to the Japanese grilling method - AmiYaki, where meat is cooked on a wire net over red-hot coals. The menu adopts the “Ichijyu Sansai” principle, which translates to “one soup, three dishes”, guaranteeing a balanced set meal with extra value! Choose from salmon, toro saba, or hokke (mackerel-like fish) for your main dish - all oily fishes - perfect for taking on the smoky flavour from the grill!

 

The side dishes here are also well-thought-out! The miso soup has a good amount of kelp and radish in it, while the moreish chikuzenni side dish has chunks of tender braised chicken, lotus roots, carrots, and long beans. Along with a side of leafy greens and pickles, AmiYaki at Icon Village #01-16 is a place you’ll find yourself returning to!

 

 

Man Man Unagi: For a hearty unagi-focused meal

Man Man Unagi is a specialty restaurant featuring Nagoya-style charcoal-grilled Japanese unagi popularised for its tank-to-table concept, where live freshwater eels from Mikawa Isshiki are prepared on the spot and grilled over binchotan (charcoal). The cooked-to-order process results in smokey and tender unagi fillets with light crisp skin, glossed over with a sweet and savoury tare sauce that enhances the fish's delicate flavour.

There are 3 ways to enjoy this dish best and they are: (1) as it is, (2) with the addition of the fresh wasabi, spring onions, and seaweed provided and (3) adding the dashi broth to make it a zosui (Japanese rice soup).

It is best to visit Man Man Unagi Japanese Restaurant at Clarke Quay Central #B1-52 during non-peak hours to avoid long queues!

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