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Bukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head (664 Yishun)
664 Yishun Ave 4, #01-283, Singapore 760664
Bukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head serves seafood specialties in Yishun, with a focus on charcoal-grilled curry fish head. Located at 664 Yishun Ave 4, the restaurant draws diners who appreciate its signature preparation methods.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Bukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head in Yishun is primarily known for its Claypot Curry Fish Head, often featuring red snapper.
Reviewers consistently praise the curry gravy for being 'gao' (rich) and flavourful without being overly coconut-heavy.
The dish is noted for its generous portions of tau kee and vegetables like brinjal, lady's fingers, and cabbage.
The fish itself is generally described as fresh, with the fish tail option being a safer bet for those avoiding bones, priced around $35.
Beyond the fish head, the Dried Shrimp French Beans receive positive mentions for being crunchy and flavourful, though some found them salty.
The Oyster Fried Omelette is also highlighted as a good accompaniment.
However, some dishes like the Cereal Prawns have been criticised for being overly sweet, and the Mei Cai Kou Rou for having finely diced preserved vegetables.
Wait times for food can be significant, with some reporting 25-40 minutes, especially during dinner service transitions.
We'd recommend this for groups of 3-4 to share the curry fish head, and to visit outside of peak meal times to avoid delays.
It's a reliable option for a hearty curry fish head, but manage expectations for other zi char dishes.
Signature
Claypot Curry Fish Head (Red Snapper)
Best time
After 1:30pm for lunch, or before 5pm for dinner
Wait time
25-40 minutes for food during peak hours
Price
$$ ($15-35/person)
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Bukit Ho Swee Charcoal Curry Fish Head at Yishun receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many praising the flavorful and fresh Claypot Curry Fish Head/Tail, often highlighting the 'gao' gravy and abundance of ingredients like 'fu chok' and vegetables.
However, some dishes like the Hor Fun, dried shrimp french beans, and cereal prawn have been criticized for being too salty or sweet, and there are occasional complaints about long waiting times, especially for the signature curry dishes, and inconsistencies in dish preparation like the 'Dao Gi' in the curry fish head.
Despite these issues, many customers express willingness to return due to the overall quality of the curry and other well-received zi char items.
Google Reviews
This is one of the most famous curry fish head spots in the area, and it’s always crowded, which shows how popular it is. We tried their Famous Curry Fish Tail instead. The curry was thick, rich, and…
Went down around 5pm, queued about 15 minutes, and placed our order at 6pm. Unfortunately, the food only arrived at around 7:30pm. A total wait of 1.5 hours. At about 7:15pm, we were informed that th…
Decided to try this curry fish head stall located in a neighborhood coffee shop that also serves simple zhi char dishes. I must say, this is one of the tastiest and most delicious curry fish heads I’v…
Got there before 5pm and it was alr ⅔ filled with patrons. The coffeeshop itself is v small so the tables outside are v cramped. I had a stroller with me, and it was really difficult to push the strol…
Curry fish head served bubbling hot in a clay pot, generously topped with heaps of crispy fried tau kee definitely the highlight. The curry itself was a bit milder than I prefer, lacking that punch of…
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