Long John Silver's has been a familiar name in Singapore since 1983, known for its distinctive battered fish, chicken and seafood. Using a proprietary batter and canola oil, the fast food chain serves crispy dory fillets, chicken pieces and shrimp bites that stay light and moist inside. What sets it apart locally is how these Western style mains are paired with familiar Singapore flavours, from chilli crab sauce to black pepper gravy, spooned generously over rice or fish fillets. Diners can also expect hearty sides like Crazy Potatoes loaded with cheese, sweet corn cups, onion rings and creamy clam chowder. It's a straightforward, easygoing spot for a quick meal, whether you're grabbing lunch between errands, catching up with friends over a tray of fish and chips, or bringing the family for a casual dinner. With outlets scattered across malls and hawker centres islandwide, it remains an easy, reliable choice for seafood cravings.
Recommended Dishes
- Fish and Chips: crispy battered dory fillet served with golden fries, the chain's longtime staple.
- Dory with Chilli Crab Sauce: battered fish fillet topped with a tangy, spicy chilli crab style sauce.
- Crazy Potatoes: fries and thin potato crisps piled high and smothered in melted cheese.
- Captain's Combo: a mixed platter of fish, chicken and shrimp for those who want a bit of everything.
- Black Pepper Rice Bowl: battered chicken or fish served over rice with a peppery, savoury sauce.
- Clam Chowder: a creamy, comforting soup that works well as a starter or light bite.
- Golden Shrimp: crispy battered shrimp bites, popular as a side or snack.
- Salted Egg Chicken: battered chicken coated in a rich, savoury salted egg sauce.
Highlights
- Known for its proprietary crispy batter used across fish, chicken and shrimp.
- Local inspired sauces like chilli crab and black pepper give the Western style menu a Singaporean touch.
- Crazy Potatoes and clam chowder are well loved sides worth ordering alongside mains.
- Fast, casual setup suitable for a quick solo meal or a relaxed family dinner.
- Multiple outlets across malls and hawker centres islandwide, so it's easy to find one nearby.
- Approachable menu that's good for introducing kids to seafood.
- Long standing presence in Singapore since 1983, a nostalgic choice for many.