Singapore Expats

Travailes wrote:Obviously not a popular dish amongst expats judging by the response !

Travailes wrote:Keen to try this local dish but need some advice.
Seems Sami's at Dempsey has a good reputation for this but
sure all are pretty similar to a novice !

What is the etiquette in eating it ?
Cutlery, Chopsticks or fingers ...

I'd use a fork and spoon. I expect they'd give you a bit of a weird look if you asked for chopsticks in an Indian restaurant. Wouldn't bother eating by hand unless you are proficient, it is slow and messy.


What do you actually eat of the fish ?
Can't imagine there is much meat on a fish head and I'm not into
eating skin, bones, eyes etc

Maybe why you did not get a lot of replies to your question? There is meat on a fish head, principally the 'cheeks' which I imagine are the jaw muscles, plus where the fillets have been separated. Just not as much meat as you might like. Frankly I prefer a decent fish curry, than fish-head. I wouldn't be surprised if it originated as a real poor-mans food.


Someone told me the head is just in there to add flavour to the sauce
which I doubt.

Well, it probably does that too.


Advice appreciated.

Probably worth a go. Best with a group of friends where you can also order a number of other dishes as well.

If you do give it a go, why not post back here and let us know how it went?

JR8 wrote: I'd use a fork and spoon. I expect they'd give you a bit of a weird look if you asked for chopsticks in an Indian restaurant. Wouldn't bother eating by hand unless you are proficient, it is slow and messy.

Jess828 wrote:Sammy's Curry at Dempsey...Two thumbs up.

sundaymorningstaple wrote:There are two delicacies on fishhead, one, as noted are the cheeks (most tender bits on the whole fish) and two, the eyeballs. Other than that, if it's a big head, maybe the fish lips as well.