Ming Xiang Zichar

★ 2.1(101)on Googlechinesepunggol

218 Sumang Walk, #01-10, Singapore 820218

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

8182 5696

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)12:00 – 10:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

CRoom to grow

Score: 10 / 100

Consistency10

Food quality5

Value for money10

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

We note a significant decline in customer satisfaction for Ming Xiang Zichar, with recent reviews highlighting severe issues.

Multiple reports detail poor food quality, including a 'burnt taste' in the $30 Curry Fish Head and claims of 'not fresh' seafood, specifically prawns and crabs.

One particularly concerning account describes finding a cockroach in the curry fish head, leading to reported food poisoning symptoms.

Service is also a recurring complaint, with customers citing dismissive staff, long waits (up to 35 minutes for takeaway), and rude interactions.

While older reviews mention positive experiences with dishes like prawn paste chicken, the current feedback indicates a consistent and critical downturn in both food standards and customer service.

We advise extreme caution for potential diners.

Signature

Curry Fish Head

Wait time

35 minutes for takeaway

Price

$$$ ($30 for Curry Fish Head)

Score: 10 · 5 sources

What customers say

Ming Xiang Zichar at Punggol receives overwhelmingly negative feedback, primarily due to severe hygiene issues like finding a cockroach in curry fish head, leading to customer illness.

Patrons also frequently complain about extremely poor service from staff, described as rude and dismissive, alongside significant quality control problems with dishes such as burnt curry fish head and stale seafood like prawns and crabs.

While an older review mentioned decent prawn paste chicken and tie ban tofu, recent experiences highlight a drastic decline in food freshness and preparation.

Severe hygiene issues (cockroaches)Poor staff attitude and serviceInconsistent food quality (burnt, stale ingredients)Long wait times for orders

5% positive0% neutral95% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★peiwen wendy· 3 months ago

COCKCROACH found in curry fish head. After we told the PRC lady and the cashier, she was very calm and said we will make a new pot. So waited for 10mins for a new plate of rice & utensils. the kids al…

★★★★★Wayne Loo· 6 months ago

If there's minus rating, I'd give - 100 points. Horrible service from the aunties manning the counter. Wanted to make order and the aunties just sitting like emperor dowager and chatting with coworker…

★★★★★Yasin Yatimin· 5 months ago

Waited patiently to collect an order for 35 minutes. Finally when its ready, I verify with the male staff he said ok. As I was walking away, this auntie asked if I signed in the order, which I already…

★★★★★Charlemagne Cheng· a year ago

I came here to get my curry fish head fix… major disappointment. At $30/pot, it probably is one of the worst I’ve eaten… burnt taste and nothing else. It is as if the chef forgot about this pot and b…

★★★★★Andy Lee· a year ago

Updated 2025May: Horrible seafood! Prawn and crab not fresh. Chili crab gravy too liquid. Sweet sour meat too tough. Worst zhichar I have tasted. ——- Below is previous review in 2023. Shocked to see…

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