[at time when this article was first written in 2010, Fish & Co. was not yet halal certified as they were serving alcohol. they later received a halal certificate but lost it in Aug 2018]
F.I.S.H is a halal subsidiary of the famous Fish & Co. restaurant in Singapore. And there is only one of it in Singapore - in the east, specifically at the 4th level at the relatively new Tampines One shopping centre, and it a two-storey restaurant serving western seafood, specialising in fish dishes.
One of the main reasons why Fish & Co. in Singapore cannot be granted halal certification is that they serve alcoholic drinks, and would still like to continue to do so. Their signature serving of food is serving of seafood in a pan. But since it is not halal-certified, sadly, Muslims are not able to experience such dining at Fish & Co.
However due to the increasing demand for Fish & Co to be made halal, Fish & Co. decided to create a new subsidiary called F.I.S.H. in 2009. While the food and recipe seems quite similar to that of Fish & Co, based on my experiences (I have been there a couple of times), the portions are quite small, and the ambiance seems more classy -nice architecture- and definitely more higher-end that the Fish & Co (which seems more crowd-friendly and a little more fast-food-ish). Plus, they don't keep the signature serve-in-a-pan serving method, probably staying true to the concept of finer dining. However one interesting addition to the restaurant is the variety of salads served at the buffet-style salad bar.
I have tried several dishes, they can be quite nice if you happen to make a good choice. A few of my friends happen to like them, but i personally found some of the dishes a little too oily for my liking, and really, the portion seem really small (and im a female!). while some fish do taste nice (the white fish) the rest are just average tasting. and since they specialise in fish dishes, there are limited choices for those who prefer non-fish dishes.
one of fish that i ate. not sure which, -cant remember- but i believe it was a cod fish
the cheapest on the main course. at $9.90, the fish and chips. bearing similarity to the fish and chip at fish and co i heard, but pretty small. abit too oily for me!
a close up view of the fish and chips
But i think the squids are really delicious. you can find them in the seafood platter or in the side dish. that is one of the very few dishes that you will find really nice in the restaurant.
The prices range from $15 - $50 if you get the couple meals. I think it is abit too pricey for the average taste. Probably you are paying more for the ambience. And there were pictures of citibank cards that says 'ask for your citibank privileges' on the table (where they put the day's specials) but if you inquire, they will say 'sorry, there are no tie-in promotions with citibank, making you wonder why the hell the ad is there in the first place.
The salad buffet, although i feel is the highlight of the restaurant since there are indeed a variety of salads that you never thought existed and taste pretty good, fetches quite a hefty price per pax. Like almost all salad buffet, it is exclusive only for the person ordering and there is a 'strictly no sharing of salad' disclaimer. While i never liked such disclaimer, of course there is business sense in making such rules - but at the expense of happy dining. Say u are in a group of 3-4 person, and one decides to buy the salad. somehow you feel that the waiters are keeping a watchful eye on you so that you wont share your plate. While this may or may not be true, it is natural that when close friends dine together, they will pick their friends' food to taste. With such a regulation, you will feel this unnecessary pressure of not sharing, making dining less convenient. of course, some will still share since they are dining together, there is no harm in sharing a little food. in any case, such regulation does cause a certain amount of pressure and i really dont like it. so i avoid ordering the salad.
(picture of the salad bar, taken from Mall Blog @ Tampines 1)
Service is reasonable. However if you sit on the second storey, you will find yourself abit stranded whenever you wish to ask for a waiter for whatever reason as they dont come up often - except when one of you orders the salad. heh. i have been there a few times and that's what i notice.
Well, i have to say that F.I.S.H is a restaurant for those who like to eat fish and seafood, and would like a halal-certified alternative to Fish & Co. if you are not Muslim, i rather you go to fish & co since the prices in are lower, and the portions bigger. if you looking for nice fish food that are halal-certified, there are better places out there where the chances of disappointment are alot less. but then again, there is no harm in trying this restaurant since there are people who like it, and a few dishes are really actually delicious. i recommend the squid definitely.
My ratings:
- go only if you are made to go
Read other reviews / information on F.I.S.H at:
Find it at:
One of the main reasons why Fish & Co. in Singapore cannot be granted halal certification is that they serve alcoholic drinks, and would still like to continue to do so. Their signature serving of food is serving of seafood in a pan. But since it is not halal-certified, sadly, Muslims are not able to experience such dining at Fish & Co.
However due to the increasing demand for Fish & Co to be made halal, Fish & Co. decided to create a new subsidiary called F.I.S.H. in 2009. While the food and recipe seems quite similar to that of Fish & Co, based on my experiences (I have been there a couple of times), the portions are quite small, and the ambiance seems more classy -nice architecture- and definitely more higher-end that the Fish & Co (which seems more crowd-friendly and a little more fast-food-ish). Plus, they don't keep the signature serve-in-a-pan serving method, probably staying true to the concept of finer dining. However one interesting addition to the restaurant is the variety of salads served at the buffet-style salad bar.
I have tried several dishes, they can be quite nice if you happen to make a good choice. A few of my friends happen to like them, but i personally found some of the dishes a little too oily for my liking, and really, the portion seem really small (and im a female!). while some fish do taste nice (the white fish) the rest are just average tasting. and since they specialise in fish dishes, there are limited choices for those who prefer non-fish dishes.
But i think the squids are really delicious. you can find them in the seafood platter or in the side dish. that is one of the very few dishes that you will find really nice in the restaurant.
The prices range from $15 - $50 if you get the couple meals. I think it is abit too pricey for the average taste. Probably you are paying more for the ambience. And there were pictures of citibank cards that says 'ask for your citibank privileges' on the table (where they put the day's specials) but if you inquire, they will say 'sorry, there are no tie-in promotions with citibank, making you wonder why the hell the ad is there in the first place.
The salad buffet, although i feel is the highlight of the restaurant since there are indeed a variety of salads that you never thought existed and taste pretty good, fetches quite a hefty price per pax. Like almost all salad buffet, it is exclusive only for the person ordering and there is a 'strictly no sharing of salad' disclaimer. While i never liked such disclaimer, of course there is business sense in making such rules - but at the expense of happy dining. Say u are in a group of 3-4 person, and one decides to buy the salad. somehow you feel that the waiters are keeping a watchful eye on you so that you wont share your plate. While this may or may not be true, it is natural that when close friends dine together, they will pick their friends' food to taste. With such a regulation, you will feel this unnecessary pressure of not sharing, making dining less convenient. of course, some will still share since they are dining together, there is no harm in sharing a little food. in any case, such regulation does cause a certain amount of pressure and i really dont like it. so i avoid ordering the salad.
Service is reasonable. However if you sit on the second storey, you will find yourself abit stranded whenever you wish to ask for a waiter for whatever reason as they dont come up often - except when one of you orders the salad. heh. i have been there a few times and that's what i notice.
Well, i have to say that F.I.S.H is a restaurant for those who like to eat fish and seafood, and would like a halal-certified alternative to Fish & Co. if you are not Muslim, i rather you go to fish & co since the prices in are lower, and the portions bigger. if you looking for nice fish food that are halal-certified, there are better places out there where the chances of disappointment are alot less. but then again, there is no harm in trying this restaurant since there are people who like it, and a few dishes are really actually delicious. i recommend the squid definitely.
My ratings:
- Food / Drinks: 5/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Service: 5.5/10
- go only if you are made to go
Read other reviews / information on F.I.S.H at:
- Hungrygowhere.com F.I.S.H at Tampines 1
- Mall Blog @ Tampines 1 It's more than a FISHY meal
Find it at:
- #04-11, 10 Tampines Central 1 S(529536)
- www.fish-co.com
Labels:
*Fish,
*Seafood,
*Western,
$15-$25 per pax,
F.I.S.H
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2 comments:
Yes. I think FISH is horribly overpriced. Didnt like it. But my mom likes the spicy pasta. Oh wells.
The photos make it look better than it tasted. It is not so bad but it does not match up to the Fish and Co standard. :(