Written by Natasha Christopher
Ikan Bakar or grilled fish is what you would call the luxurious eating experience when you don’t need to break the bank for it. It consists of a variety of dishes being grilled too besides the Ikan Bakar being the star of the dish. For example, squid, prawns, cockles, stingray, and many more.
The secret to a great Ikan Bakar is their marination, sauces that accompany it, and the charred perfection that determines the good from the great. You can find many restaurants that serve wonderful Ikan Bakar in Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley area. How about we delve into some of the best Ikan Bakar, shall we?
1. Mat Teh Ikan Bakar
Locating this place could be quite a stretch as you need to research before heading there. It’s located within the Dato Keramat wet market. Or you can just follow the aroma of the ikan bakar to lead you to this gem of a place. When you’ve spotted it, this place packs quite a number of visitors so you’re expected to wait to get the food on the table. However, once it’s being served to you, you’ll find that it’s worth it. The grilled fish is wrapped in banana leaf for extra flavour and retains the juiciness of the fish. Another must order is their grilled stingray that comes with sambal, soup and ulam.
Address: Dato’ Keramat Wet MarketKampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Contact number: 016-336 2123
Business Hours: Opens daily from 11 am to 4 pm
2. Gerai No 3 Kedai Kak Jat
Along Jalan Bellamy, you’ll find many stores that sell Ikan Bakar but many resonate with Kedai Kak Jat with their delicious and crispy grilled fish and many other seafood grilled based food. You have an array selection of squids and grilled fish like tilapia and stingray too. You can taste the juicy flesh and intense flavour from the marinade. Expect a long line starting during lunch itself.
Address: Gerai No. 3 Jalan Bellamy, Bukit Petaling, Kuala Lumpur 50460
Contact number: 019-289 2501
Business Hours: Opens daily from 11 am – 3 pm
3. Sisik Warisan Klang
Facing in front of GM Klang, Sisik Warisan Klang serves authentic Malay style grilled fish and seafood that is famous in that area. The recipes are handed down from generation to generation that is cooked by the experienced Chef. So you know it’s really good. Its emphasis on super fresh and premium seafood delivers only some of the most delicious grilled items on here besides it’s ikan bakar. They even serve Melaka style asam pedas fish that is a must to try!
Address: No 32, jln kasuarina 1/ks7, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Contact number: 016-224 0474
Business Hours: Opens everyday from 8am to 12 am
4. Wira Seafood Ikan Bakar
Operating as early as the 1980’s, this dine in place in Batu Caves area has been a top spot if you want to get a dose of great Ikan Bakar and seafood. Also, due to its affordable price and they have their seafood in ice to maintain its freshness, you can expect an amazing dish to come out of there. Some of them must try is their kerang bakar, their chilli paste on the ikan bakar, and squid. Besides that, they also serve other dishes like tomyam soup and stir fry dishes as well.
Address: Jalan SG 1/0, Batu Caves, 68100, Gombak, Selangor, 68100 Gombak
Contact number: 012-411 1304
Business Hours: Opens everyday from 4pm – 3 am
5. Ikan Bakar Terangkat
Ranging from fresh crabs, prawns, cockles and squids for your selection to eat, their grilled fish is also famous in Kajang. They use their famous Ikan Bakar Terangkat paste that is then grilled with banana leaf wrapping on them to elevate the aroma and to retain its juiciness in them. Since there is a market nearby, you can expect only the high-quality fresh seafood for you to consume.
Address: No.1, Lot 3083, Jalan Ayer Itam, Kampung Sungai Merab Luar, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
Contact number: 012-466 2869
Business Hours: Opens daily from 5 pm – 12 am
6. Ikan Bakar Banjir
There’s plenty of choices here at this humble restaurant which proves affordability and premium grilled items that are perfect lunchtime for family and friends. If you’re a person that loves overflowing sauces when you eat your food then this is the place. Hence, the name Ikan Bakar Banjir. It’s one of their strongest selling points that people keep coming to have their dose of grilled fish. They also serve nasi lauk dishes as well.
Address: Jalan Jambu Mawar, Taman City, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact number: 012-728 3842
Business Hours: Opens everyday except Sunday from 11 am to 4:30 pm
7. Bawal Power Sempoi
If you’re into huge sotong for an Instagrammable picture and to satisfy your seafood cravings, head on over to Cyberjaya to this amazing restaurant. This majestic sotong is first spread with their sambal and grilled after. So you can get the hint of spiciness while indulging in their juicy meat. Plus, their ikan bakar is a star of the dish and expect a long line while arriving. The stall operates at TSI Sports Arena’s food court.
Address: Futurise Centre, Block 3710, Persiaran Apec, Cyberjaya, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Contact number: 011-3533 1741
Business Hours: Opens everyday from 11 am to 5pm
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