Places selling good food don’t simply pop out on Google
when you search for it, no, good food travel by word of mouth. The kind of
places that are hidden in corners of unknown territories and yet manage to
muster different people from all walks of life. Cheras Flats Steamed Fish Head is such
place. Named based on their location, don’t be deterred by the age-old stall or
the less-than-fancy setting, this place is arguably selling the best steamed
fish head in town.
The stall serve four variations
of cooking for the steamed fish head; Classic, Bean Paste, Preserved Vegetables
and Chopped Ginger. Although most would go for the classic, where the
ingredients used to cook the fish with are not so strong thus bringing out the
natural flavour of the fish, it depends on individual taste buds which one suits you
best. Or if all suit you just fine. Because the fish head is chopped in half,
expect all the juices and marinate to seep fully and flavour the flesh. Savour
the fresh, juicy, silky fish meat and gobble up the sauces with their steaming
hot white rice. Although a meal of just steamed fish and rice is enough, why
not include a plate of Lettuce with Oyster Sauce to chow it down with? After
all, vitamins are crucial for a complete, healthy meal.
The stall is amongst a row of stall shops, all selling
their best dishes. Once done with your steamed fish head, you could always
‘tapau’ acclaimed delicacies from other stalls for a round two later on.
