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Yu Cun

4.4(2,365)on Google$$chinesetoa payoh

147 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 534849

Fish head curry is the draw at this unfussy Chinese restaurant also serving meat & seafood dishes.

Dine-inTakeoutWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)11:00 AM – 10:30 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere65
Queue wait70
Food quality90
Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Yu Cun's Curry Fish Head is consistently highlighted as the star, with its thick, spicy gravy and fresh fish.

The $38 portion is generous, often enough for 2-3 people, and can be topped up for an additional $3.

We note that the 'not so spicy' option still offers a tolerable heat, suggesting a higher heat level for those who enjoy a kick.

Beyond the curry, the shrimp chicken with its crispy skin and juicy meat also receives praise.

Service is generally described as fast, polite, and accommodating, even during peak hours.

While the restaurant doesn't take reservations and can get very busy, especially on Saturday evenings, dishes are served promptly.

We'd recommend coming in a larger group to fully explore the menu and balance the heavy curry with other dishes.

Be aware that outdoor seating, while pet-friendly, is roadside and may have flies.

Parking is also limited.

Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for its signature dish.

Verdict: Worth the wait for the Curry Fish Head, especially for groups of 3-4.

Signature

Curry Fish Head

Best time

Avoid Saturday dinner if possible

Wait time

Expect long lines, especially on weekends

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Yu Cun is highly praised for its signature Curry Fish Head, consistently described as rich, flavourful, and spicy, with fresh fish and generous portions, often considered a good value at $38.

Customers also enjoy the crispy shrimp chicken and fresh sambal kang kong.

While service is generally fast and polite, some outdoor seating experiences are marred by flies and roadside noise, and parking can be limited.

Signature Curry Fish Head qualityFast and polite serviceGenerous portions and valueLimited parking and outdoor seating environment
90% positive5% neutral5% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jermaine Tham· a month ago

Yu Cun is one of my go-to places whenever I’m craving chicken wings and fish head curry. The fried chicken wings are consistently one of the best around ! crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, a…

★★★★★PHENG· 7 months ago

Their curry fish head is superb! They don’t take reservations, but we were lucky to be given a VIP room for our group of six. It was a full house on a Saturday dinner, and almost every table was order…

★★★★TWD· a month ago

Always wanted to try but usually there is a crowd. Went early on Friday evening and manage to get seats. Curry fish head was good but fish meat portion could be better ( Fish head was halve) . Price h…

★★★★★Amc· 4 months ago

Curry fish head, cabbage, tofu and the pork belly. The first 3 dishes were great, 5/5. Did not enjoy the preserved vege pork belly. Overall, worth a visit. There were many ingredients in the curry fis…

★★★★★Eric Lee· 3 months ago

Had lunch here today, 1st time trying out this place. Ordered their signature curry Fishead and swapped the head with the tail as the tail has more meat. The curry is not too bad, but certainly not o…

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