Makan Halal
BatterCatch - Orchard Central
Casual Dining · Halal certified · Singapore City, Singapore
Cuisines: Western, Seafood
Four kinds of fish anchor the menu at this Orchard Road outlet, each fried in the same light batter but priced according to the catch. Dory is the entry option at $13.90, followed by haddock at $18.90 and barramundi at $19.90, with halibut at $22.90 at the premium end. Barramundi is the most ordered choice, a thick cut fillet with firm flesh that flakes cleanly under the crust, while the dory comes in a noticeably thinner fillet. Plates are cooked to order, and the batter is at its best straight from the fryer, so ordering during service peaks rather than off hours actually works in the diner's favour.
Sauces are given more attention here than at a typical chippie. Alongside the standard tartar, which is creamy with a distinct pickle tang, diners choose between a homemade curry sauce and a brown sauce. Battered sides are a quiet strength of the kitchen, including fried cauliflower and battered pineapple rings, and the weekday set lunch from $12.90 pairs a main such as dory fish and chips with a starter or side, one of the more affordable sit-down lunches in the area.
The restaurant opened in January 2025 on the fourth floor of Orchard Central, the vertical mall linked to orchardgateway and a short sheltered walk from Somerset MRT station. The dining room follows the chain's coastal theme and runs at a brisk pace, with polite service geared toward table turnover rather than lingering. It suits a break in the middle of a shopping day or a straightforward dinner before heading home, and its position several floors above street level means it is often easier to get a table here than at ground floor restaurants along the same stretch.
Contact information
- Address: 181 Orchard Road, #04-30, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896
- Phone: +65 6263 9171
- Website: www.minorfoodsingapore.com
