Haig Road Market’s fish soup might be among the best in Singapore

T.G. Fish Porridge, situated in Haig Road Market & Food Centre, is run by an aged couple and is likely one of the widely-recognised names within the native hawker meals scene.

Over the course of a number of many years, they’ve perfected a variety of fish-based dishes and made a exceptional identify for themselves. I figured it was about time that I sank my enamel into a few of their signature dishes and found the rationale for his or her reputation for myself.

What I attempted at T.G. Fish Porridge

We made our method all the way down to T.G Fish Porridge to strive a dish that has obtained many constructive evaluations over a few years— their Sliced Fish Bee Hoon (S$6). It can also be out there in bigger parts for S$8 and S$10. 

Unfortunately, the stall had run out of bee hoon which I used to be desirous to style by the point we arrived at 1 pm. Figuring that the true essence of the meal lay within the fish and broth reasonably than the noodles, we opted for the Sliced Fish with Rice (S$6.50) as a substitute.

Service was fairly speedy on condition that the stall prepares each serving individually as clients get them organized. My steaming bowl made its option to the desk inside a couple of minutes of my order.

I took one look and was elated— the fish was served with the pores and skin on. You might imagine that’s a small element however it’s really fairly important when you think about what occurs throughout the cooking course of: fish pores and skin reacts with the opposite elements within the pot as it’s being cooked.

You might have seen that dishes with fish as an ingredient are likely to have a stronger flavour and odor when the pores and skin is left on. Not solely does the pores and skin enrich the style of the broth it’s cooked in, nevertheless it can also discover its method into the opposite elements such because the greens, giving them the identical wealthy undertones. 

I typically ask hawkers to depart the pores and skin on once I order fish dishes for precisely that purpose. You might do the identical at your favorite hawker stalls if you want, too. Some stalls are in a position to do issues my method however others who’ve pre-prepared their elements might not. 

Here, the fishiness had managed to infiltrate the veggies, which was superior as a result of the serving to of greens in my bowl was simply big! There was seaweed and cabbage, and anchovies that added a well-rounded flavour to the dish.

Naturally, the star of the meal is the fish. You are served a number of big chunks (I feel I counted 10) of contemporary and agency, white flesh which can be irresistibly contemporary. Every chew was an infusion of sunshine saltiness balanced out by the soup. 

I’ve to confess that as a result of I normally have my fish soup with milk, the colourless soup right here had appeared very bland once I first lay eyes on the bowl. However, it’s something however. There was a touch of sweetness from the seafood, which stored me going for extra. 5 out of 5 for being deceivingly scrumptious!

Final ideas

We should have been there on a very sluggish day as a result of despite the fact that we arrived at 1pm, there was only one particular person within the queue earlier than us. From the horror tales we had heard in regards to the wait time, it was a welcome shock.

Another criticism that I’ve seen levelled at T.G. Fish Porridge quite a few occasions is that the workers is ‘arrogant’ or impolite. Our expertise was fully the alternative. Both the folks manning the stall had been very good and went out of their option to serve us our meals shortly. They had been additionally exceedingly affected person in answering all our questions. I simply fee the service a stable 9. 

My ordinary order of fish soup is for fried fish items and milk within the soup. Here, I received neither. My preliminary apprehension at seeing the colourless soup and plain white fish chunks shortly evaporated as quickly as I began consuming.

T.G Fish Porridge does a superb job of delivering an genuine and addictive dish— I in a short time turned a fan. Fish soup is my go-to consolation meals, and I’m proud to say I’ve tried many various bowls of this dish, from all around the island. I’m comfortable to report that T.G. Fish Porridge has climbed as much as my prime spot.

S$6 might seem to be a bit a lot for bee hoon and fish, however not if you have a look at the quantity of high-quality elements that go into each bowl. I had a tough time ending mine regardless of the fantastic style as a result of there simply was an excessive amount of. In a departure from what I normally suppose, I might say that T.G Fish Porridge ought to provide a smaller bowl, too, maybe within the S$4 to S$5 vary.

If you might be within the neighbourhood and ravenous, although, that is the right order.

Expected injury: S$6 – $10 per pax

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