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古早味菜馆
BLK 717 Yishun Street 71, #01-335, Singapore 760717
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
Our take: 古早味菜馆 appears to be a neighbourhood tze char spot with a mixed bag of reviews, particularly concerning its signature Fish Head Steamboat.
While some patrons praise its freshness and the 'sole fish' soup base, others find the fish tough, dry, or poorly descaled, with a noticeable lack of yam.
The steamboat's portion size for its price point also draws criticism, with one reviewer noting 'barely more than 10 slices of fish' for $40.
However, there are highlights beyond the steamboat.
The Salted Egg Pork Ribs receive a nod for acceptable sauce, despite some finding the meat tough.
Other dishes like the Black Pepper Crab, Truffle White Pepper Crab, and the 'hidden menu' items are highly recommended by regulars.
The Prawn Paste Chicken and Kang Kong also stand out as well-executed side dishes.
We'd consider this a place for those in the vicinity looking for a casual meal, especially if you're willing to ask for recommendations beyond the main menu.
Best for groups of 3-4 to share the variety of dishes.
Skip the peak hours on weekends if you're set on the steamboat, as wait times can extend to 40 minutes.
Signature
Fish Head Steamboat
Best time
Avoid Sunday nights for shorter waits
Wait time
Up to 40 minutes on busy nights
Price
$$ ($12.50 - $25/person)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
古早味菜馆 receives mixed reviews, with some customers praising specific dishes like the black pepper crab, truffle white pepper crab, and salted egg pork belly claypot, often highlighting the freshness of ingredients and unique 'hidden menu' items.
However, the fish head steamboat frequently disappoints, with complaints about tough fish, lack of yam, rubbery skin, and poor descaling.
Service can be slow, especially on weekends, and some find the portion sizes for the price to be unsatisfactory.
Google Reviews
Saw video on Tiktok so came to try. Had their fishhead steamboat, salted egg pork ribs and rice. Total damage $48.60 ( after CDC vouchers with 10% discount) for two persons. Food wise was normal and n…
Food here was very good, got hidden menu need to ask boss / employees for recommendation. Must order the fish head steamboat! V fresh, soup made w sole fish v tasty but not overly salty. The black pep…
Ordered the lunch fish head soup set meal during dinner hour for lunch price of $50. So $12.50 pax for 3 dishes and one fishhead soup. Quite okay. For what it is worth the side dishes were actually p…
I have been following thia chef wherever he go.. i always like the special menu provided by him. This time round, brought my 2 friends for lunch! Thumbs up man!! 👍👍👍👍 Dishes ordered was : fish s…
Long wait time for the tzechar - only ordered the fish head steamboat but waited 40mins on a Sunday night,8pm. Paid $40 but you barely get more than 10 slices of fish slices, not much ingredients ins…
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