Fish Cuts Guide
Not sure which cut to order? We clean, descale and cut your fish exactly how you like it — from whole dressed to fine fillets. Every cut, explained below.
9 Essential Fish Cuts
Every cut has a purpose — from slow-cooked curries that need bone-in pieces for flavour, to quick pan-fries that need boneless fillets. Our team will prepare any of these cuts to order, fresh every morning.
1. Whole / Dressed (முழு மீன் - Muzhu Meen)
Fish cleaned and gutted but kept whole with head, tail and bones intact. Perfect for traditional preparations.
Best for: Grilled Fish, Baked Whole, Fish Fry
2. Fillet (பில்லட் - Fillet)
Boneless side of fish cut lengthwise away from the backbone. Clean, quick-cooking, and versatile.
Best for: Pan Fry, Fish Tikka, Grilled
3. Steak / Darne (ஸ்டீக் - Steak)
Cross-section cut perpendicular to the spine. Bone-in for maximum flavor, ideal for curries and grilling.
Best for: Fish Curry, Grilled Steak, Tandoor
4. Tronçon (துண்டு - Thundu)
Thick steak cut from flat fish. Meaty and substantial, perfect for rich gravies and slow cooking.
Best for: Meen Kuzhambu, Slow Cook
5. Pauplette (சுருள் - Surul)
Thin fillet rolled and secured. Elegant presentation, cooks evenly, great for stuffing.
Best for: Stuffed Fish, Baked
6. Goujons (கீற்று - Keetru)
Thin strips cut from fillet. Perfect for quick frying, finger food, and kids' meals.
Best for: Fish Fingers, Crispy Fry, Snacks
7. Supreme (சுப்ரீம் - Supreme)
Premium boneless fillet with skin on one side. Restaurant-quality cut for pan-searing.
Best for: Pan Seared, Crispy Skin
8. Butterfly Fillet (பட்டாம்பூச்சி - Pattampuchi)
Fillet cut almost in half and opened flat. Cooks evenly, perfect for stuffing and grilling.
Best for: Grilled, Stuffed, Tandoor
9. Cube / Chunk (துண்டுகள் - Thundugal)
Boneless cubes cut from fillet. Ideal for curries, kebabs, and stir-fries.
Best for: Fish Curry, Kebabs, Stir Fry
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