Best Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar) in Penang

Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak is another popular place among the locals for a good plate of grilled fish. Located by the shores of Teluk Tempoyak, it is a great place to enjoy the oceanic view while feasting on Adnan Bin Hassan's freshly grilled Ikan Bakar. Guests are also encouraged to choose their desired fish and it will be grilled on the spot. Served with a saucer of spicy-sweet chilli sauce, the moist flesh of the fish will surely compliment it stunningly. 

Located close to Queensbay Mall and Gold Coast Condominium, Ikan Bakar Seri Pantai has become quite a popular location among the locals and even foreigners. From a stall to a large food court, the venue can accommodate up to 200pax per night, where it's usually full house. Offering an array of fresh seafood, guests will be able to pick the type of fish, squid, clamps and many more and have them grill it on the spot. The highly recommended stingray comes in a spicy-sweet marinate that is guarantee to excite, while going really well with white rice. Fresh seafood, beautifully marinated and grilled to perfection - it's no wonder that they're full every night. 

When we say Easy Coast has some serious BBQ-issues, we really mean it. They're famous not just for some of their grilled seafood items, but vegetables as well. Guests will be able to choose from a small variety of vegetables such as long beans, eggplants and corn to be grilled to juicy perfection. Coupled with their delicious ikan bakar and perhaps some rounds of beer or coke and that is what life is all about. 

The stall at Song River isn't a 'ikan bakar' place per se, but it is quite similar. Guests will be able to choose from 3-4 types of fishes and the desired one will be pan-grilled. Topped with their special homemade sauce that permeates the scent of belacan, fermented beans, soy sauce and various other addictive elements, it's a treat to say the least. Go ahead, order more two or three plates together with a couple of drinks and enjoy yourselves. 

Nurul Ikan Bakar Special has been quite popular among the locals not just for their ikan bakar, but their wide area of seating along with a comfortable dining experience. The venue may resemble a food court but it's far from that. Two types of dining space are available - either by chair or raised floor. Last but not least, the simple but beautifully grilled ikan bakar that comes together with their homemade spicy sambal belacan. 

Idrus Ikan Bakar is held in a humble set-up, with minimal tables and decor. As usual, guests will be encouraged to choose the type of fish most desirable (commonly stingray). The entire process is quite simple and straight-forward as it is served in a banana leaf 'plate' alongside a bowl of sauce. It's quick, simple and undeniably good.