Gold‑en Pomfret & The Other Sea‑Folk: Apollo Marine
Imagine a tropical high‑rise for fish and shrimp. Apollo Marine has turned a Singapore slab into the first three‑tiered fish‑farming complex on the island. Think condo‑style sea life – each “unit” holds a finned tenant.
- Live seafood: gold‑en pomfret, mud crabs, clams, tilapia – all the usual suspects.
- Eco‑friendly: no antibiotics, no hormones. They keep the water cleaner than a freshly washed super‑towel.
- Open doors: tour the farm or order fresh eggs from them.
- Price range: $10‑$30 delivery, varying by time and location.
- Contact: 24 Seletar West Farmway 2, 798101 Singapore – tel: 6481‑1338.
Alaskan King Crab: Evergreen Seafood
Started back in 1995, Evergreen supplies seafood that’s fancy enough for Michelin‑star chefs, yet easy for your grocery budget.
- Live items: Australian jade abalone, bamboo clams, Alaskan king crabs – a seafood three‑liner.
- Specials: turbot from France, the much‑prized empurau fish – if you can find them at all.
- Pickup only: No home delivery, so you gotta swing by the shop.
- Address: 94E Jalan Senang, 418472 Singapore – tel: 6582‑0111.
Locally Farmed Oysters: Sea Farmers @ Ubin
On Pulau Ubin, Sea Farmers grow Pacific oysters that taste qualitatively sweeter than their Atlantic cousins.
- Method: Off‑bottom farming – oysters in floating containers, inspected daily.
- Cleaning: Depuration – rot ideas washed clean in tidy water.
- Result: Crack‑open freshness – raw, clean, and tropical‑tidy.
- Delivery: Same‑day delivery, flat $10 across the island.
- Bond: An oyster‑party package with a 2‑hour on‑site shucking service.
- Contact: Tel: 9820‑0906.
Kelong‑Farmed Fish: Ah Hua Kelong
Ah Hua Kelong, the first to sell on Instagram, now runs two restaurants and kelongs in Changi and Sembawang.
- Species: groupers & sea bass, plus mussels and lala.
- Quick‑cook kits: Salt‑baked whole sea bass kit & marinated Cantonese steamed sea bass.
- Freshness guarantee: Fish is harvested on the day of delivery.
- Fees: $15 per location for deliveries; free after $60.
- Contact: Tel: 9830‑0117.
New Zealand Clams: Culina
Step aside, local clams – Culina brings you Cloudy Bay Surf Clams straight from the surf zone of Marlborough.
- Styles: moonshells (meaty, firm) & tua‑tuas (delicate, creamy) – the Maori’s favourite.
- Sustainability: Wild‑caught, sustainable sourcing.
- Options: Live or blanched, depending on your time crunch.
- Contact: Tel: 6474‑7338.
Whether you’re a foodie, a novice cook, or a seasoned chef, Singapore’s seaside bounty has something to turn your plate into a festive splash of flavors.
