Fresh fish anyone? and other Kampung Tanjung Karang, Malaysia Shopping Tips

Name of Shop: Chop Hai Guan

Argument: Seafood that you buy at the supermarket or local wet market is usually not as fresh as it might appear. Besides possibly having been pre-frozen in the cold room, preservatives are often used in order to maintain the *appearance* of freshness. It's not wrong of course, and the fish does have to travel quite a fair way from the fishing boat, to the middle man, to your local supermarket and finally onto your dinner plate, so there is not much choice. But is there another way?

Solution: For the discerning customer who is concerned with the use of preservatives and other additives, and who enjoys the delicious taste of fresh fish, there is a place that people come to, in order to stock up on fresh fish. Just how fresh, you might ask? Fresh off the boat (see pics)! Fish that isn't sold is usually cleaned and turned into salted, dried fish (see pics).

Note: Bring an ice pack or cooler bag, ice will be provided.

What To Buy: Catch of the day - depends on the season. They come in different sizes too.

Ikan Merah (red snapper, I think)
Ikan Bawal Putih (Pomfret)
Ikan Tenggiri
Prawns (trawled prawns are cheaper, those "individually caught" are pricier, but stay fresher longer)
Ikan Selar (smaller version of Kembung)
Baby Shark
Sting Ray
Large and small white Cuttlefish

What Time?: Fishing boats start to return to the pier from about 2 pm onwards. Some boats will arrive as late as 4pm.
Finally, the catch will not be as good during the rainy season.

What To Pay: Usually cheaper than at your local supermarket, prices vary of the size and quality of the fish. Sometimes, it can be 1/2 or 1/3 the normal retail price.

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Phone: +603-3269 8178 (res)
Address: Bagan Pasir, 45500 Tg Karang, Selangor
Directions: Mr Tan Sze Chooi is the proprietor of Chop Hai Guan, a fish wholesaler.

Another contact: Ah Teck +603-3269 5905
Handphone: +6013-342 8585
Other Contact: +603-3269 8025 (office)