First time patronising this stall in the morning when there was no queue, after seeing long queues during peak hours. Had high expectations after reading so much about Soon Lee.
Ordered the Pomfret Fish Soup with Yee Mian at $6.50. Thought it was to be White Pomfret but silly me how can it be at this price. So it was the Golden Pomfret fish which was fresh and thick cut, which was great. However, the soup base was disappointing, being a very blend and slightly salted solution (I wanted to say "broth", but there wasn't even any hint of fish flavour) which had more of the Yee Mian flavour than anything else. I still finished the dish as I love Yee Mian and the fish slices were enjoyable.
Perhaps I was an early customer and the flavours have not soaked into the soup yet, but I don't think I'll be having this again anytime soon. My neighbourhood fish soup stall's soup tastes much more flavourful and at $5 there with decent cuts of fish, it'll do the job of satisfying my fish soup cravings.
5 stars for the thick cut fish at Soon Lee but 1 star for the soup base. So giving 3 stars on average.
J
4
Ordered number 4) batang fish slice at $6 + 50c for rice.
Soup was light yet sweet. Fish was soft, quite ok imo. Taste better with the chili sauce! Generous amount of fish slices (not thinly sliced kind)
However the cashier (Vietnam girl) attitude could be better.
Mark Koh
5
Second time eating from this stall. Portion is quite generous and fish is fresh.
Richard Lee
1
Service Lapse at Fish Soup Stall
I would like to highlight a frustrating experience at your fish soup stall today. I arrived at 10:00 AM and asked the staff what time the stall would open. Instead of providing a clear answer, the woman simply responded, “When the signage light is on, it is open.”
I waited for 30 minutes in front of the stall, only to return and ask again, at which point she finally informed me that the stall actually opens at 11:00 AM. This lack of transparency and poor attitude wasted my time unnecessarily. Given that I was standing right in front of the stall, she should have just informed me instead of giving vague responses.
I hope you will address this issue to improve customer service and ensure clearer communication in the future.
SY
3
This stall proves that given exactly the same ingredients cooked by different person, food will not turn out the same taste. Soup was bland unlike those I have tried from other stalls, which bee hoon was infused with tasty soup. I added quite abit of soya sauce, ate only 1/3 of it. Disappointed.
Jess Liang
1
The fish soup might be decent, but the service was unacceptable. A middle-aged auntie, likely in her 50s, repeatedly called me “Ah Jie” despite me being much younger. It was awkward, unprofessional, and frankly disrespectful. Customers shouldn’t have to tolerate unwanted and inappropriate familiarity, especially when the staff is significantly older. Management needs to step in and ensure their staff address customers properly and professionally
Caroline
3
We used to frequent this stall for their grouper fish. A few days ago, we ordered 2 packets of grouper fish soup. Once we reached home & opened up, there was a very strong fishy smell which means the fish are not fresh.
Royson Neo
3
The red grouper is really fresh and big chunk, however the broth tasted very bland..I don’t mind to patronise again for the red grouper fresh fish meat..
andyloe
4
This fish soup stall tends to attract long queues during meal hours, indicating its popularity. The Teochew steamed fish is well-prepared, tender, and has a nice thick cut. The soup, unlike many others, is less salty, which may or may not suit individual tastes depending on preference. Service is relatively quick, and for $12, the steamed fish portion and a $6 soup are quite sufficient for three people when paired with rice. A solid option if you're looking for a lighter, healthier meal that’s satisfying without being too salty. Fresh cut chilli padi available for pairing while I wish I had access to unlimited coriander!
Henry Heng
4
Ordered their sliced red grouper fish soup with thin rice vermicelli ($8.50). Could use CDC but using Fairprice apps enjoyed 10% discount. No fishy taste and the soup was light and seafoody. Fish meats were thick cut slices and they were sturdy and good amount in a bowl. If you want something light, you can consider this, giving it a try. Overall a decent bowl of fish soup (3.8/5). Food handlers wearing mask while preparing the food. Can be busy during the weekend lunch period. Tables were clean and the place was well ventilated with big metal ceiling fans.