Choosing fish can be confusing. Some are soft, some are firm, some are rich, some are very light.
Here's a simple comparison of our fillets so that you can quickly pick what suites your taste.
| Fish | Flavor | Texture | Best Cooking Methods | Good for |
| Atlantic Salmon | Rich, buttery | Soft, flaky | Pan-fry / Bake / Air fry | Less oily alternative to salmon trout |
| Salmon Trout | Rich, slightly oilier | Slightly firmer | Pan-fry / Grill / Bake / Air Fry | People who like strong flavour |
| Cod | Rich, buttery | Very soft, flaky | Steam / Soup / Porridge | Kids, elderly, easy to eat |
| Threadfin (Ngor Her) | Mild, naturally sweet | Very soft | Steam, Porridge | Kids, elderly, premium Chinese dishes |
| Sea Bass / Barramundi | Clean, mild | Soft, flaky | Steam / Light soy sauce | Safe, no-fail choice |
| Golden Snapper | Lightly sweet | Firm | Steam / Pan-fry | Balanced option, everyday cooking, popular with elderly |
| Red Snapper | Mild with slight sweetness | Softest snapper | Steam / Fry / Sweet & Sour | Holds shape well, fish & chips, kids' favourite |
| Batang (King Mackerel) | Strong, savoury | Very firm, steak-like | Fry / Curry / Fish Soup / Steam | Hearty meals, bold flavours |
| Emperor Red Snapper | Sweeter, slightly richer | Firmest snapper | Steam / Grill / Pan-fry | More premium, fuller flavour. Top choice for steamboat sliced fish |
| Ang Go Li | Naturally sweet | Firm but tender | Curry, Steam / Assam | Restaurant-style dishes, local favourite |
| Red Grouper | Mild, slightly sweet | Firm, chunky | Steam / Soup | Restaurant-style, cleaner flavours |
| Black Grouper | Slightly richer than red grouper | Firm, chunky | Grill / Steam / Sweet & Sour | More bite, stronger flavour dishes |
Quick Picks
- Softest / easiest to eat: Cod, Threadfin
- Best for steaming (Chinese style): Threadfin, Emperor Red Snapper, Red Grouper, Ang Go Li, Black Grouper
- Rich & satisfying: Atlantic Salmon, Salmon Trout, Cod
- Best for soup: Batang, Red Grouper, Threadfin
- Best for saucy dishes: Ang Go Li, Black Grouper, Red Snapper
- Safe, no-fail choice: Sea Bass
- Most Premium: Cod, Threadfin, Red Grouper
- Budget Choices: Sea Bass, Batang, Red Snapper, Ang Go Li, Golden Snapper
Not sure which to choose?
Just message us and we'll recommend based on your cooking 👍
Know a fish by another name? See our fish names in English, Chinese and Malay, or read the full threadfin and batang guides.
Want more on one fish? See our grouper, snapper and pomfret guides.
