Ga-Hock Seafood

★ 3.9(1,545)on Google$$seafoodbukit panjang

794 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678133

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

6314 5725

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)4:00 – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere70

Consistency50

Food quality70

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Ga-Hock Seafood offers a casual tze char experience, with a loyal following that spans a decade for some patrons.

The Black Pepper Crab and Salt Baked Crabs are frequently highlighted as standout dishes, with the former being described as 'divine'.

Other popular items include the Curry Fish Head, Prawn Paste Chicken, and Sambal Kang Kong, which some diners even order twice.

The inclusion of satay and otak-otak from external vendors adds variety to the menu.

However, recent reviews suggest a potential inconsistency in food quality.

While some praise the quick service and delicious, unpretentious fare, others note a significant drop in standards, citing issues like undercooked vegetables in the dried mee sua and an 'unfresh fishy taste' in the san lau.

This indicates that while Ga-Hock can deliver excellent dishes, the experience might be hit-or-miss depending on the day or specific order.

We'd recommend Ga-Hock Seafood for those seeking a no-frills tze char meal, particularly if you're in the mood for crab.

Be prepared for a casual ambience and consider sticking to their well-regarded crab dishes and other popular items like the Prawn Paste Chicken to minimise potential disappointment.

Signature

Black Pepper Crab

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Ga-Hock Seafood is generally well-regarded for its unpretentious tze char, with many customers praising specific dishes like the black pepper crab, salt-baked crabs, curry fish head, and prawn paste chicken.

While service is often noted as quick, recent feedback indicates a potential decline in food quality, with issues such as overcooked steamed fish, hard vegetables, and unfresh fish fillets reported by some long-time patrons.

The availability of satay and otak-otak is a popular bonus.

Crab dishes (black pepper, salt-baked)Curry Fish Head & Prawn Paste Chicken popularityFood quality inconsistency/declineQuick service & casual ambianceSatay & Otak-otak availability

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Charles· 8 months ago

The food was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The black pepper crab was divine🤤 However, the steamed promfret was a little over cooked. The flavor is not perfect, not enough pickled veg I felt.…

★★★★★Dr Jade Kua· 7 months ago

We have been coming to Ga-Hock for about a decade and it never disappoints. This time we stuck to the salt baked crabs but sometimes we order other flavorfully cooked crabs. The ambience is casual and…

★★★★★Austin ong· 3 months ago

Used to patron Ga-Hock pretty frequently for a quick & nice dinner. However recently the food quality has dropped drastically. Ordered dried mee sua and the cabbage is hard as rock and bean sprout is…

★★★★★D. Lim· 4 months ago

Ga-hock serves unpretentious and good tze char fare, beside a large long-kang and a huge tree. Food is cooked and served quickly, if you are in a rush. While not top notch cuisine, the food is delici…

★★★★★Gideon Quek· 7 months ago

Best Curry Fish Head so far. Prawn Paste Chicken nice too. Sambal Kang Kong not bad till ordered 2 times.

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