Reviews for 小李酸菜鱼 Lee’s Signature Fish Aeon Mall Tebrau City
Ah Beng
4
We tried the signature dish with a normal spice level and added mung bean noodles. The dish was too oily for us and became very salty after a few mouthfuls. It would probably go well with plain rice to counter the oil and intense saltiness. If we come again, we'll try the non-oil version.
Nonetheless, the fish was smooth and succulent.
The price is on the high side. We came during the weekday lunch promotion, and even with that, tax and service brought the total to about RM70+.
Bernard Wee
5
"Great food and service! The food portions were generous. We ordered the preserved vegetable fish, which was listed as a portion for 1-2 persons, but we managed to share it between the four of us. We also ordered tomato egg, salt & pepper tofu, and sautéed French beans. We were so full after our meal! If we had to pick something to critique about the place, it would be that it needs stronger air conditioning."
Kai Lim
4
Ordered the less spicy, thin-sliced fish from their signature fish dish. We also added enoki mushrooms and bamboo shoots to the soup.
Good taste! 👍👍👍
Clean and comfortable environment.
They also gave us a return voucher for 15RM to use in-store next time.
Marcus Tan
5
Great food, great music, great vibes!
Not only was the food perfectly prepared and cooked, but the flavors also suited our taste so well.
1. Lee’s Signature Fish – This Sichuan-style fish was expertly cooked, and we specifically requested slightly thicker slices, which turned out perfect. We added smooth beancurd, and the soup was incredibly flavorful, with generous amounts of preserved vegetables and sliced radish. Honestly, it was much better than Tai’er!
2. Green Chili Pepper Fried Iberico Pork – We enjoyed this dish but felt that Xiang Xiang’s version edged it out in terms of flavor. The pork was a bit too heavily marinated with pepper for our liking.
3. Stir-Fried Cabbage – Absolutely superb! The hot plate kept the cabbage warm throughout the meal, enhancing the overall experience.
Absolutely satisfying!
Thank you, Chef, for the wonderful dishes!
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Update (April 25, 2025):
I returned with friends because I love the food here. While I still enjoyed the meal, it wasn’t 100% to my satisfaction this time, and I experienced a little stomach discomfort afterward.
Kris Ko
4
"We were shopping at Aeon when we came across this restaurant. The decor and dishes are very similar to another brand in Singapore, so we thought they were related, but they are not. The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the lime juice was huge!"
Ravi Balakrishnan
5
Awesome soup and great service, but the beverage selection is very limited. Management should consider adding a wider variety of drinks to their already good setup.
Rayyan Yew Teng Hong
4
小李酸菜鱼 Signature Fish 1-2 pax (Non-Oil, Less Spicy, Thick Slices) = RM58.00
(Original Price is RM78.00)
半份五常大米 Wuchang Half White Rice = RM1.60
Service Charge 10% = RM5.96
Service Tax 6% = RM3.58
Weekday Lunch Promo Discount
If you visit during Weekdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm, you can enjoy a very nice discount on their Signature Fish (1-2pax). Instead of paying the original price of RM78.00 (S$24.00), the price is discounted to RM58.00 (S$18.00).
This place has a modern, quirky look and adopts a monochrome black and white color scheme. There is a nice, appetizing aroma of boiled fish wafting about. Staff are very polite and friendly.
半份五常大米 Wuchang Half White Rice = RM1.60
I'm very amused that most Google reviewers are giving very high praises for their plain white rice of all things. I'll be very honest and say that I felt it didn't smell or taste any different from regular jasmine white rice. I have no idea why it is being so highly praised in Google Reviews of this place. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
小李酸菜鱼 Signature Fish 1-2 pax (Non-Oil, Less Spicy, Thick Slices) = RM58.00
(Original Price is RM78.00)
This was a really large and wide plate when it was served! It also has a somewhat smokey aroma. There are a total of 19 pieces of thick-cut slices, all cut in generally uniform bite-sized pieces.
One thing that slightly disappointed me was the appearance of the actual dish. In the menu, it had a very vibrant yellow glow, but the actual dish has a more earthy, duller, milky look accentuated by the green from the sauerkraut it has. The picture in the menu also suggests there are pieces of squid within, but the actual dish only has fish and sauerkraut.
Quality of the Soup
The first taste of the soup was an elevated, intense mix of savory, sourish, and saltiness of sauerkraut 酸菜. Not at all milky despite its milky look. Not a bad-tasting soup, but because of this elevated level of sourness, I feel this is a soup that is not meant to be drunk dry.
The least spicy variation still has a slightly mild spicy heat. It's not the very spicy, stabbing pain type of spicy, but more like a spicy warmth in your throat. There is nothing mala about this.
The Veggie Component within the Soup
There are a lot of 酸菜 and they gave a nice veggie crunch. They are sourish but not overly so. There are also some pieces of radish slices. Their alternate soft and slightly crunchy textures worked together and did not clash.
The Fish Pieces within the Soup
No idea what type of fish is used, but they have a nice soft, somewhat velveted bite texture, but also not so soft that they completely flake and crumble when you pick them up. All of them were also boneless.
Not fishy at all, also not salty, they have a very clean savory taste, especially accentuated with that 酸菜 soup broth. Very easy to eat, they slide smoothly down my throat with every bite.
The quality of fish is not bad, and I liked that there are so many pieces of them for me to enjoy. I never once felt any sort of "fishy jelakness" even after eating so many pieces.
Every component in this dish carried its own weight and did its individual job well to elevate the whole dish together in perfect harmony. Nothing in here tried to outdo and outperform to clash the dish. Very nice.
Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
Other than the somewhat lackluster look of the actual dish compared to the photo on the menu, the overall dish was well-made and tasted not bad. I'm impressed with the 19 pieces of fish. The amount felt generous, and the fish quality themselves are very decent.
I have no issues with either the overall dining environment, service level, or the taste of the dishes.
Would I try this again if they no longer have their RM58.00 lunch discount in the future? Probably not, because the original price of RM78.00 (S$24.00) feels a tad expensive. RM58.00 (S$18.00) feels like a more acceptable sweet spot for me.
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Prema Mehta
4
The taste is good, but the amount of fish slices is too little for such a high price. Also, the rice could be cooked better; some grains were not fully cooked.
Sandy Yun
4
The food was truly delicious, and the service was excellent. However, I noticed something concerning in the kitchen. I observed one of the cooks adding enoki mushrooms directly from the packaging to a dish without washing them first. This raised some food safety concerns for me. While I enjoyed the meal overall, this incident made me question the restaurant's hygiene practices. I hope they address this issue to maintain high standards of cleanliness, as food safety is crucial for all restaurants, and proper handling of ingredients is essential.
RCSC
5
"It looks like Tai Er, but it isn't. The sauerkraut fish tasted good. I ordered the normal spice level, and it wasn't super spicy. The spiced chicken was flavorful. The lime juice drink was so worth it; RM8 for a huge cup! It can be shared among 3 people."