We tried Singapore’s best-rated fish soup

Some people in my circle assume fish soup is only for sick days, like porridge. However me? Nah! At any time when that craving hits, you’ll discover me slurping down fish soup prefer it’s going out of fashion. So as to add to my best-rated sequence, I headed to 174C Hougang Avenue 1 seeking An Shun Seafood Soup (Zion Street Blk 91).

This institution has garnered a complete of 335 opinions and acquired 4.5 stars out of 5 on Google Opinions (at time of writing). The enterprise has flourished for greater than 20 years, initially established on Zion Street, later shifting to Toa Payoh, and at last settling into its present location within the neighbourhood of Hougang.

Being a typical kiasu and kiasi Singaporean, I arrived on the coffeeshop quarter-hour previous to its opening. As punctual because the trains in Japan, the stall began receiving orders exactly at 11am, and I discovered myself fourth in line.

There was no buzzer system right here, simply the basic apply of shouting out your quantity when it’s your flip. I felt a twinge of disappointment when the client forward of me tried to order the ‘omega fish abdomen’, solely to be advised it wasn’t out there. Drats! That’s precisely what I had my coronary heart set on.

What I attempted at An Shun Seafood Soup (Zion Street Blk 91)

Earlier than my go to, numerous netizens had been raving in regards to the ‘hei bai (black and white) sliced fish soup’—which, in easy phrases, means fried and non-fried sliced fish soup. I made a decision to maintain issues separate and began off with the small Fried Fish Bee Hoon (S$6) as a substitute.

“Would you like it with milk or with out?” The stall helper requested.

“With milk please!” I replied.

Once I introduced the dish to my desk, I used to be amused that my eating associate mistook the bowl of fried fish for items of pork lard.

The bowl of noodles got here with thick bee hoon, inexperienced veggies and large chunks of fried shallots, all doused in a creamy and milky broth. Just like ramen, I shamelessly started slurping up the slippery strands of thick rice noodles loudly.

The feel was a stunning mix of chewiness, with a touch of crispiness from the fried shallots, which softened barely as they soaked within the soup.

The soup was luxuriously creamy but surprisingly mild, enabling me to take pleasure in it with out feeling the necessity to pause for a breather. I detected refined notes of ginger within the broth and I discovered it to be completely seasoned.

The mini golden fried nuggets of fish had been phenomenally crispy on the skin and but remained decently moist on the within. Whereas the exact mix of spices stay a thriller to me, think about the delectable style of KFC’s unique fried rooster, however in fish kind— it was merely divine!

I additionally experimented with other ways of having fun with the fried fish items, whether or not soaking them within the broth, pairing them with the fiery chilli padi-soy sauce combo, or having fun with them alongside soup and greens, multi functional chunk.

We additionally tried the small Sliced Fish Bee Hoon (S$6) with the clear soup choice and our alternative of carbs was ee mian.

I wasted no time diving into the soup first, and to my delight, it was bursting with flavour with the slight essence of the ee mian permeating the broth. Nevertheless, there was a minor hiccup— it leaned a contact too closely on the salty facet— did I catch them on the unsuitable day?

The fish slices had been completely contemporary, with no hint of any disagreeable scent. The flesh was agency but delicately flaky, effortlessly melting in my mouth with each chunk. I wolfed every little thing down, pores and skin included.

I gave the soup a second shot, this time pairing it with all the opposite parts. Surprisingly, it wasn’t so unhealthy after having it with the noodles and elements.

 Last ideas

Except for the truth that the clear broth was barely too salty for my liking, every little thing else was executed very effectively and An Shun Seafood Soup (Zion Street Blk 91) undoubtedly deserves its 4.5 star score.

I can envision myself returning right here for a bowl of fried fish soup with milk at any time when cravings strike, particularly since there are 2 buses straight from my home to get right here.

Fingers crossed that on my subsequent go to, I’ll lastly get to style the omega fish abdomen and decide if it’s a brand new favorite or if it’s getting boycotted endlessly— we’ll see!

Anticipated injury: S$6 – S$12 per pax

Hua Ji Sliced Fish Soup: $5 porridge & $5.50 fish soup at Orchard