5 Best Ikan Bakar Stalls in Klang Valley So Delicious They’ll Make You Drool!

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Ikan bakar, or quite literally ‘grilled fish’ in Malay, comprises of a wide variety of seafood that is cooked over an open grill to charred perfection. Typical to Malaysia and Indonesia, you’ll find plenty of places within the region that will serve up a crispy, smoky plate of whatever seafood suits your palette. If you’re a fan of ikan bakar or are curious to give it a go, then you should get your ikan bakar fix at these restaurants in the Klang Valley!

1. Gerai No. 3 Kedai Kak Jat @  Jalan Istana

 

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Most ikan bakar fans know for a fact that Jalan Bellamy hides a huge number of ikan bakar stalls ripe for the picking, but which one do you pick? Well, there’s not much dispute where that question is concerned: Kedai Kak Jat. Be prepared to sweat it out when you stand in line for some of the most deliciously grilled seafood around, because the wait tends to be tedious!

Reasons to visit/tips:

• A wide variety of fish and seafood are available to order from the grill, such as stingray and tilapia. The marinade used by the proprietor purportedly gives the fish here a crisper texture as compared to the other stalls.
• Grilled squid is equal parts smoky and yielding to the bite.

 

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Address: Jalan Istana, Bukit Petaling, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Daily (10.00am – 3.00pm)
Contact: 019-289 2501

2. Mat Teh Ikan Bakar @ Kampung Datuk Keramat

 

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If you have a huge appetite and want to be truly sated, then you might want to give Mat Teh Ikan Bakar a moment of your time. Located in the Dato Keramat wet market, this stall attracts a wild crowd the moment you start hearing the signature sizzle from its grill. With severely limited seats, be prepared to test your patience.

Reasons to visit/tips:

• Large portions here easily serve two. Bring a friend along if you’re not confident enough in your own chow-down abilities!

 

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Address: Kampung Datuk Keramat, 54000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Opens daily, except on Sundays (11.00am – 4.00pm)
Contact: 019-289 2501

3. Restoran Arang Ikan Bakar @ Jalan Keluli AL 7/AL

 

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Any seasoned ikan bakar hunter would be able to tell you that a good grilled fish is only one half of the story. The other half comes in the form of the condiments that are available to pair with your crispy on the outside, but flaky and buttery smooth inside ikan bakar. In which case, Restoran Arang Ikan Bakar in Shah Alam’s Section 16 neighbourhood deserves your attention.

Reasons to visit/tips:

• A variety of condiments here make this ikan bakar place a favourite haunt for many. The restaurant’s most unique condiment offering is its sambal kwinin, which is a spicy sambal paste made out of a fruit called kwinin, a species of mango. As a result, the sambal supposedly tastes spicy and sour.

 

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Address:  No.49, Jalan Keluli AL 7/AL, Pusat Perniagaan, Bukit Raja, 40000 Shah Alam, Malaysia
Operating hour: Daily (11.00am – 12.00am)
Contact: 019-6677796

• While the ikan bakar is assuredly delicious, the main draw to this stall has to be its signature sauce which is served alongside your grilled seafood. Consisting of bird’s eye chilli, onions, tamarind juice and a list of other ingredients that the owner keeps mum, this one is sure to leave a lingering impression on the tongue.

 

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Address: Perdana Botanical Gardens, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Opens daily, except on Sundays (10.00am – 4.00pm)
Contact: 016-359 7894

5. Restoran Sambal Hijau @ Jalan Sungai Penchala

 

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For those of you who are on the lookout for a more comfortable place to enjoy your ikan bakar, then this entrant to our list is sure to please. Restoran Sambal Hijau, while famous for its simply exhaustive selection of Malay dishes to go with a heaping serving of rice, also boasts some fantastic ikan bakar.

Reasons to visit/tips:

• Come ahead of the lunch crowd if you don’t want to be left standing and waiting!
• Start (obviously) with the ikan bakar, where a huge selection of grilled seafood awaits. The buffet-style dining means that a lot of the selection will be gone if you’re not moving quickly enough!

 

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Address: 2990, Jalan Sungai Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours: Daily (7.30am – 12.00am)
Contact: 03-7731 2045

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