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Empurau Fish

A Delicous Taste Of Empurau Fish

Now you don’t have to fly to Malaysia to taste the much sought after and prized freshwater fish- the Empurau (T. tambroides) from Sarawak, Malaysia. The fish known as Wang Bu Liao (忘不了 )(unforgettable) in Chinese truly gives an unforgettable experience after a first try! Come join a growing group of gourmet connoisseurs to savour the special delicate taste of the Sarawak wild freshwater river Empurau, which is aromatic and buttery.

Now we start accepting pre-orders (wholesale/retail) for Empurau and other fish products, which are suitable for entertaining relatives and friends during the winter solstice, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, and other festivals!

Please contact us for more information or quotation WhatsApp: +852 9167-6519

net weight of fish
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Why is the Sarawak Empurau Unforgettable?

The Empurau is known as the ‘king’ of the rivers in Sarawak. In its natural habitat, the Empurau feeds on riverine fruits like ara, dabai, engkabang and kepayang, growing by the riverbanks upstream.

Why Buy From Us?

Authentic Wild Caught / Farmed Empurau

Our Empurau are from the rivers of Sarawak. We offer both Wild Caught / Farmed Empurau

Quality Assurance

Our Empurau are individually vacuum packed and frozen immediately after being eviscerated and cleaned to preserve the freshness and natural taste. We provide replacement should the fish is no longer in good condition when delivered.

Air Freight from Malaysia

Our Empuraus are directly air freight from Malaysia

Various sizes for different events

We offer different sizes of fish to meet your needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Our Empurau From?

Our Empurau are from the rivers of Sarawak in East Malaysia.

The Sarawak river Empurau live in clear unpolluted water environment and the fast-flowing rivers in the state provide a conducive habitat for the fish.

Why is the Sarawak Empurau the most prized fish in Malaysia?

There are various types of the Empurau fish in other parts of Southeast Asia which feed on algae, crustaceans as well as fruits. Only the Empurau from the rivers in Sarawak feed on fruits and berries grown along riverbanks upstream, in particular their staple, the engkabang (tree butter) or illipe nuts which give the fish its buttery texture and aromatic taste.

The Empurau grows about 500gms a year and takes up to 2 years to get a weight of 1-2 kg while for bigger sizes from 3kg to 5k or more it will take over 3 years to grow. That partly explains the reason for its scarce supply.

Our Collection of Fishes from the Rivers of Sarawak

Sultan Fish

It is known as the Sultan Fish because it was served only to the sultans & royals in the past. The Sultan King Fish is high in Omega-3 oil, the fish has a delicate flesh that offers a sweetness & pleasant savory or umami taste. The best part is the belly, where a layer of fat just under the skin melts beautifully when steamed.

Black Emperor Fish

It is especially tasty as fish & chips or sautéed fish and gravy. The fish is versatile, fish is firm that needs only very little seasoning or garnish, have a mild, slightly sweet flavor, low oiliness & moist, the Emperor fish should be your preferred choice. Fish is high protein, low calorie food, & rich in omega-3 acids.

Premium Authentic
Empurau Fish

A Delicous Taste Of Empurau Fish