ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
Mr Johnny Tan, owner of Grouper King restaurant, with a 153kg Queensland grouper at his restaurant. The 2m giant was caught by fishermen in Singapore waters early yesterday morning. It was then bought by Mr Tan for about $5,000.
The 52-year-old restaurant owner said the fish can serve about 500 diners and has already been fully reserved. Mr Tan added that the most coveted portions of the giant fish like the liver, stomach, throat and skin can be sold for as high as $200 per kg.