Best Pan-Seared Fish in Johor Bahru (JB)

Framed with a wooden backdrop and housing comfy tables and chairs, Pots & Pans is a joy for those hearty and comfort food hunters. Among the merit holders on the menu is their Pan Seared Fish with lemon butter sauce. The fish with a crackling crust and flaky flesh sits on a bed of mashed potatoes, lounging in an ocean of bright-creamy sauce and sprinkle of chopped herbs. The slightest prod for the fork is enough to tear down the fresh catch of the day.

Spanning over 17 years, this renowned French establishment enthusiastically welcomes you with ornately embellished interior and dishes that are constantly reaping reputations. Speaking of meals that just claps onto your eyes, their pan seared salmon is a real winner. The fork-tender piece of Pan Seared Salmon sits amidst canary-yellow saffron sauce, fenced with purple cabbage, long beans, carrots, baby tomatoes and earthy greens. The abundance of flavours bind astutely with the gorgeous fish, and the tinge of bitterness from the saffron acts as the back note.

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped down into a scene from Alexander or Braveheart when you enter this cafe, a rustic English Tudor interior with exposed brick walls, knight armors, and swords, definitely Instagram-friendly.  Constantly reaping praises from patrons are their Pan Seared Fish with Orange Butter Sauce. The fish is seared to perfection, retains the moisture with the crispy skin, showered with a nectarous sauce that is tangy and rich, and a generous pile of potato wedges and fresh salad complete the platter. 

Embrace with rewarding views of Puteri Harbour and plush dining space, juxtaposed the infinity pool, The Sky Bar at Hotel Jen delivers on all accounts for a memorable meal.  Be ready to befuddle with bevy dishes, where their Pan Seared Salmon is among the pride of the kitchen. Seared with golden-brown skin and juicy fillet, the salmon sits on a bed of asparagus and roasted potato cubes. If salmon isn’t your cup of tea, opt for their Pan Seared John Dory, with celeriac puree and sautéed spinach tagging along. Hobnob with well-heeled diners and party goers, soothe your nerves with captivating cocktails and overlook the unending stretch of panoramic view.           

This full-of-life restaurant and bar just pump in bouncy vibes upon entering, patrons grinning all the way, chugging down assorted beers, gobbling hearty meals and ensuring no one feels like a stranger, even if you’re walking in as a solo ranger. Food-wise, their Pan Seared Salmon is regarded as one of the people’s favourite. It looks like a real effort of art and bold flavour combinations as the slab of seared salmon is stacked on spinach, accompanied by mashed potatoes, sour cream, a dollop of greens and avocado pulp. The interplay of texture and taste charms your taste buds till the last bite.