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炭香 Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat Woodlands
101 Woodlands Ave 12, #01-06 Polaris, Singapore 737719
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
We think 炭香 Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat offers a robust steamboat experience, particularly noted for its flavourful broth that maintains its quality even with refills.
The fish, especially the red grouper, is consistently praised for its freshness and generous cuts, not the thinly sliced variety.
While the steamboat is the star, other zi char dishes like the spicy squid, charcoal pumpkin tofu, and ribs also receive positive mentions, with some unique options like truffle pork ribs available.
However, be prepared for a potentially significant wait during peak dinner times, with reports of up to an hour for food to be served.
Portions for the steamboat can also be smaller than anticipated, so it's advisable to clarify with staff or order extra dishes, especially for larger groups.
Prices are on the higher side for zi char, with a large red grouper steamboat for 8 pax costing close to $100, and overall meals for a family nearing $300.
The location in an industrial building means it's not air-conditioned.
We'd recommend this for family gatherings if you're willing to pay a premium for quality ingredients and a good broth, but plan your visit outside of peak dinner hours to avoid long waits.
Signature
Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat (Red Grouper)
Best time
Avoid peak dinner hours (around 7pm)
Wait time
Up to 1 hour during peak dinner hours
Price
$$ ($25-50/person)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
炭香 Charcoal Fish Head Steamboat Woodlands receives high praise for its flavorful steamboat broth, fresh and meaty fish, and well-received zi char dishes like spicy squid and charcoal pumpkin tofu.
While some find portions small and prices on the higher side, many customers, including families, feel the overall experience is worth it, highlighting good service from staff like Elaine and a supervisor.
However, significant negative feedback points to excessively long waiting times for food, especially during peak hours, which can detract from the dining experience despite the food quality.
Google Reviews
Had a blast celebrating early CNY reunion dinner this year! Highly recommend spicy squid, charcoal pumpkin tofu, as well as the ribs, super tender fish as usual. Thanks Elaine for the wonderful servic…
Nice but portion was small. Ordered for 4 pax. I thought small one (we chose red grouper) with additional dishes inside and one additional dish (sweet and sour pork) was enough, it wasn't. I asked the…
I think the food here is almost, although the price is on the higher side. Example, the red grouper steamboat for about 8 pax (large) cost almost $100. And with the other dishes the whole dinner cost…
Ridiculously long waiting time of 1 hour for food to be served. Have been waiting for the past 50 minutes for the steamboat to arrive?? Is it so hard to serve a charcoal steamboat? Just make hot the b…
Nice large charcoal steam boat, the soup is tasty.. Usually when we refill soup on steamboat, the soup gets milder, but their soup still tasted great for the refills. Cooked food generally not bad, in…
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