Which Fish Fillet Should You Choose?

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 👍

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