Mei Chin Fish Soup

★ 4.6(90)on Googlehougang

1010 Tai Seng Ave, Singapore 534417

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Atmosphere30

Queue wait50

Food quality90

Value for money80

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take on Mei Chin Fish Soup is that it offers a notably generous and flavourful bowl of seafood soup, particularly the $8 Seafood Soup.

Reviewers consistently highlight the freshness of ingredients like prawns and fish slices, and a well-balanced, slightly sweet soup base that many find addictive without being overly salty or containing MSG.

The portions are described as substantial, with one reviewer noting a 'chock full' bowl of ingredients.

However, be prepared for a wait; queues are common, and even arriving before opening hours can lead to a 20-30 minute wait, especially for takeaway orders.

There are also concerns raised about hygiene practices, specifically regarding the handling of food and money without gloves.

While the food quality is generally praised, this aspect might be a deterrent for some.

The fried fish head is also mentioned as a popular item that sells out quickly.

Verdict: Worth the wait for a satisfying and generous bowl of fish soup, but be mindful of potential hygiene issues and plan your visit outside of peak lunch hours to minimise waiting time.

Signature

Seafood Soup

Best time

Before 11:20 AM or after 1:30 PM

Wait time

20-30 minutes during peak hours

Price

$$ ($8/bowl)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Mei Chin Fish Soup is highly praised for its delicious and generously portioned seafood and fish soups, with customers consistently highlighting the fresh ingredients, balanced and flavourful broth, and the efficient order-taking by staff despite long queues.

However, significant concerns exist regarding food hygiene practices, particularly the counter staff's handling of food and money without gloves, and the long waiting times, especially for popular items like fried fish head which sell out quickly.

Generous portions & fresh ingredients (prawns, fish, pork)Flavourful & balanced soup base (no MSG, slightly sweet, hint of roasted flat fish)Long waiting times & popular items selling outQuestionable food hygiene practicesEfficient order-taking despite queues

60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Nian Chin· 4 months ago

I miss the fish soup... where are they now? please take care well.. Once re-opened, please share the information. Else, I got no place for lunch. Thank you so much from A MALAYSIAN.

★★★★★I W· a year ago

What delightful bowl of seafood soup! After having introduced my lunch kaki to various wonderful makan places, he felt it was time to "repay" me by returning the favour. He brought me to the food co…

★★★★★LP Pua· 2 years ago

I thought the queue would be short if I arrived early at 11:20 am, just 10 minutes before the stall's opening time stated on Google Maps. However, there were a lot of orders, mostly takeaways, and the…

★★★★★Matthew Lee· 3 years ago

Highly popular and probably the only stall within this foodcourt to have a constant line. Soup base is really good. Light without being bland. A little sweet. With a hint of roasted flat fish at the…

★★★★★Winnie The Chick· 2 years ago

Do not visit if you are particular about food hygiene. This stall is tucked away in the corner of Kim Chuan Eating House, and when I visited it was the only stall that was still bustling with activit…

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