Marble goby
This is the English name most commonly linked to Soon Hock fish.
Quick answer
Is This the Soon Hock Fish You Are Looking For?
Soon Hock fish is live marble goby. In Singapore, families often ask for Soon Hock when they want a premium fish for steaming. It is firm, naturally sweet and clean-tasting when fresh.
Different customers search for the same fish using different names: marble goby, Ikan Betutu, Ikan Bloso, Ikan Ubi, 筍殼魚, 笋壳鱼 or Cá Bống Tượng. If your family sent you one of these names, you are probably looking for Soon Hock.
筍殼魚 / 笋壳鱼
Useful when buying for family, ordering in Chinese, or checking market labels.
Ikan Betutu / Cá Bống Tượng
These names also appear in searches, menus and seafood discussions around the region.
Live Soon Hock Price Per Kg in Singapore
Live Soon Hock price per kg changes with size, daily supply and season. Instead of guessing from an old price online, WhatsApp Crab Talk and we will tell you what is actually available in the tank today.
Check today’s live Soon Hock availability
Ask for current price per kg
Tell us your preferred fish size
Share number of people eating
Confirm collection timing
Ask if cleaning or cutting is needed
Pair with live crab, lobster or clams
Reserve early while stocks last
Live seafood prices are not fixed online because supply changes daily. WhatsApp before coming down so you do not make a wasted trip.
Why Customers Like Soon Hock for Steaming
Soon Hock is popular because it does not need much to taste good. When the fish is fresh, simple steaming with light soy sauce, ginger and spring onion is usually enough.
The meat is firmer than many common table fish, with a clean sweetness that works well for family dinners, celebrations and home-cooked seafood meals.
At Crab Talk, Soon Hock is part of our premium live seafood selection. Many customers pair it with live mud crab, lobster, oysters or Manila clams for a fuller seafood table.
How to Choose Live Soon Hock
Tell us your meal plan before reserving. We can help you choose a suitable size based on whether the fish is the main dish or part of a bigger seafood meal.
Choose by number of people eating.
Let us know if the fish is the main dish or one of several dishes on the table.
Ask for a fish suitable for clean steaming.
Hong Kong-style steam is one of the most popular ways to enjoy Soon Hock in Singapore.
Pair fish with shellfish.
A balanced seafood spread can include Soon Hock, live crab, lobster, oysters or Manila clams.
Also Known As: Soon Hock, Marble Goby, Ikan Betutu
Search Console shows that customers reach this page through different languages and local names. To make it clear, these names usually point to the same premium fish.
Soon Hock fish
The common local name used by many customers in Singapore.
Marble goby
The English name often used in seafood guides and search results.
筍殼魚 / 笋壳鱼
Traditional and Simplified Chinese names used by different customers.
Ikan Betutu, Ikan Bloso, Ikan Ubi
Regional names that some customers use when searching online.
Cá Bống Tượng
Another common regional name for marble goby.
Steamed fish
Best kept simple so the freshness and natural sweetness can come through.
Where to Buy Live Soon Hock in Singapore
Crab Talk is located at Commonwealth Crescent Market. WhatsApp before visiting to check today’s live Soon Hock availability, current price per kg and suitable size options.
- Live Soon Hock / marble goby subject to daily supply
- Also searched as Ikan Betutu, Ikan Bloso, 筍殼魚, 笋壳鱼 and Cá Bống Tượng
- Recommended for Hong Kong-style steamed fish
- Can be paired with live crabs, lobsters, oysters and Manila clams
- WhatsApp first because live seafood stock changes daily
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for customers comparing Soon Hock fish, marble goby, Ikan Betutu, Chinese names and live availability in Singapore.
What is Soon Hock fish?
Soon Hock is the local name commonly used in Singapore for marble goby, a premium fish valued for firm, sweet flesh and clean steamed fish dishes.
What is Soon Hock fish in English?
Soon Hock fish is commonly known in English as marble goby.
What is Soon Hock fish in Chinese?
Soon Hock fish is commonly called 筍殼魚 in Traditional Chinese and 笋壳鱼 in Simplified Chinese.
Is Ikan Betutu the same as Soon Hock fish?
In many seafood markets, Ikan Betutu is used for marble goby. In Singapore, customers commonly call the same premium fish Soon Hock.
What are the other names for Soon Hock fish?
Customers may search for Soon Hock as marble goby, Ikan Betutu, Ikan Bloso, Ikan Ubi, 筍殼魚, 笋壳鱼 or Cá Bống Tượng.
Why is Soon Hock so expensive?
Soon Hock usually costs more because good-sized live fish are not always easy to secure, and customers value its clean flavour, firm texture and premium steamed-fish experience.
How much is Soon Hock fish per kg in Singapore?
Soon Hock fish price per kg changes by size, season, supply and whether the fish is live. WhatsApp Crab Talk to check today’s price before visiting.
Where can I buy live Soon Hock in Singapore?
Crab Talk at Commonwealth Crescent Market offers live Soon Hock subject to daily availability. Please WhatsApp before visiting because stock changes by day.
What is the best way to cook Soon Hock?
Hong Kong-style steaming with light soy sauce, ginger and spring onion is a popular choice because it highlights the fish’s natural flavour.