Best Fish Head Curry in Johor Bahru (JB)

The Assam Curry Fish Head is one of the signature dishes at Kedai Makan Jadi Baru Botak (that is an incredibly long name). It is made with fresh red snapper and is cooked with lady's finger, onions and plenty of tomatoes. It is also comparatively more sour and sweet rather than spicy. 

The Chinese styled curry fish head at Cedar Point Hawker Center is rather popular among the locals. The piping hot claypot takes about 10-15 minutes to served and it's well worth the wait. Tender and flaky fish that literally falls apart when placed in your mouth, along with delicious vegetables and plenty of crispy beancurd that soaks up all that curry gravy. A second bowl of rice doesn't seem that far off anymore. 

Believe it or not, everything is Siang Yuan Restaurant is made from scratch. More importantly, the curry paste that they used has been passed through generations. This closely guarded recipe is not only rich in flavour, but has the required depth and aroma to it as well. The fish heads are also freshly picked, cut and placed in a seal bag in an ice box to ensure freshness. Served in a claypot along with a variety of vegetables and crispy bean curd, it truly is a pleasure to feast. 

Kam Long Restaurant Curry Fish Head is possibly the most famous place to have your dose of curry fish head. They have been in operation for more than 30 years, hence the fame they have received. However, it's not surprising when they curry fish head is packed with a depth of flavour along with a generous serving of red snapper. Boiled and served on a claypot, it goes perfect with some additional chili padi and rice. 

Restoran Jay Bee Garden has been around for more than 20 years. They started off as a regular kopitiam and had grew ever since. They also offer one of the freshest red snapper curry fish head, where the owners go to the market at three in the morning. It is also robust in flavour, not too spicy nor bland and has a nice 'ommph' to it. Coupled with some rice and enjoy. 

63 Restaurant is one of the rarer places that allows you to choose between fish head or fish fillet for its claypot curry. Made to be a tad spicier than most places but rich enough to give that 'oomph', the curry fish head here is definitely worth the try. 

Seng Kee Chicken Rice, a chicken rice shop located in Damansara Uptown, not only serves some of the authentic chicken rice, but also mouth-watery fish head curry! The curry tastes spicy, but also not too creamy, which can only mean that you can eat more at once! This dish is well-complimented with a bowl of fragrant rice, and filled with vegetables and seafood that will keep you wanting for more!

Many flock here for their Roasted Duck, Char Siew, and Siu Yok. But lying within the chef's skills and a roaring kitchen is also a serving of piping hot Fish Head Curry. This vermillion coloured dish is served in a claypot which amplifies the flavours even more. Served with rice and various side dishes, this is one appetite challenging meal.