Best Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar) in Port Dickson

It goes without saying that Restoran Seri Mesra is particularly famous for their ikan bakar (grilled fish) varieties. Here, you can choose to savour the grilled fish with white rice or fragrant nasi lemak. The fish is grilled to charred perfection and packed with enough spices. Also, don’t forget to dip the grilled fish with the accompanied sambal belacan for that extra oomph of flavour!

Two words: pari bakar. Otherwise known as grilled stingray, the fish is perfectly charred on the outside and moist on the inside. Not to mention, the fish meat is juicy and packed with lots of flavours. Served with two dipping sauces, it’s a definite must-try when you dine in this well-known local seafood restaurant.

Situated within the complex of Medan Ikan Bakar Majlis Perbandaran Port Dickson (MPPD), Samudra Ikan Bakar offers a variety of fresh seafood ranging from fish to lobster. Local favourites such as pari (stingray) and cencaru are among the most sought-after fishes here made for grilling.

From crab to lala (clam), Gim Men Teppanyaki sure knows a thing or two when comes to dishing out an awesome plate of seafood. And of course, there’s the signature 3 flavour fish. Using banana leaves as the base, the fish is grilled to flavourful perfection with three different types of sauces. Completing this yummylicious grilled fish is a side serving of homemade stuffed fish balls and delicious kacang bendi (okra).

From grilled lamb to coconut tom yam and steamboat dishes, it’s like a seafood paradise at Embok Village. Another dish worth ordering for is their lip-smacking grilled fish. Best served with rice, the grilled fish is both flavourful and spicy enough. Of course, if you are looking to counter the spiciness of the grilled fish, remember to pair your meal with a nice glass of coconut shake!

King’s well-known char kuey teow is no doubt the main specialty here, but this open-air restaurant is no slouch either when comes to quality seafood varieties. Among them is the grilled fish. Whether you opt for the all-time local favourites such as pari or siakap, the grilled fish is tasty and goes well with the rice. Better yet, why not pair with a plate of delicious char kuey teow as part of the side dish?

Located between Kuala Linggi and Port Dickson, Medan Ikan Bakar Kg Telok Pasir Panjang housed a number of stalls specialising in -- what else -- ikan bakar! Be it pari or siakap, the fish is freshly prepared and well-grilled with plenty of spices. For a complete seafood meal, consider pairing the grilled fish with other seafood varieties such as kerang rebus (boiled cockle) and sotong goreng tepung (fried squid).