Best Pan-Seared Fish in Penang

Previously located at Straits Quay, Five27 has now cavorted to the bustling Chulia Court, yet their delectable menu stays as it is. Eye-catching interiors greet your attention at first, terracotta tiles, nostalgic arts and lights and several dining segments, visually appealing and vividly bedecked. Fish lovers, opt for their Pan Seared Salmon. The delightfully cooked fish with crispy skin and tender flesh sits on orbits of honey and dill mustard sauce where planets of greens add a layer of crunch. Baby potatoes with balsamic caramelised onions accompany the platter. If Tuna is your pick, Japanese Tataki Tuna Salad would be great, pan seared fresh tuna covered with sesame seeds and served with mixed greens, boiled egg and ponzu sauce dressing. 

An haute dining experience like never before, the Dining Room at Macalister Mansion is widely known for their posh setting and scrumptious spread of meals. The menu changes every two months, yet the mainstay on the menu is their Pan Seared Miso Cod. Daintily dished up with an exemplary cod sitting in the middle of Braised Shimeji, Oliver Soil, and Watercress Coulis and topped with a dollop of caviar. The flaky and moist fish blends well with the earthy and rich condiments, definitely not a regular fare that you can imagine. 

May your senses and stomach be strong, as this comfy restaurant is dishing out innovatively inspiring dishes that are drop-dead delicious. Despite the name, it’s decent in size and the interior spells as a second home to patrons. Their Black and White Sesame Seared Tuna is not to be missed. Artistically presented with pleasantly seared tuna coated with sesame seed, laid on slivers of paper thin daikon radish, mayonnaise and sprinkle of orange zest and soy sauce to dip with. Moreover, few drops of jasmine flowers frame the four corners of the plate, charming your nostrils with natural whiffs while devouring the tuna.  

Tucked tranquilly at Argyll Road, this humble eatery serves one of the best Pan Seared Salmon Steak in the island. The slab of fresh fillet has a crispy skin and juicy meat that soaks up the delicious Dijon sauce. Wallop of greens adds flavour and colour to the dish. Their Red Snapper with Cream of Tomato Pulp is another commendable dish for fish lovers. 

Among the most vaunted restaurants in Penang, Mizi Bistro serves hearty portions of Western fare that are easy on the wallet and joy to the palate. If fish is what your belly screams for, there are plenty of sauces and toppings to pamper your fillet, where Pan-seared Fish Fillet Polonaise tops the chart. The fresh snapper has a crackling skin and plump flesh, lounging in a pool of parsley butter sauce and liberally topped with chopped eggs and sides of blanched greens. The flavour combinations might sound a little quirky yet it’s sinfully satisfying. Other flavour profiles include teriyaki sauce as well as spicy and sweet “ulam” sauce. 

Get charmed and spoilt with a range of pan-seared fish in a cozy and comfort ambiance with wood paneled walls and terracotta red backdrop. Either you want to settle with simple Grilled Atlantic Salmon or sassy picks like Maple Soy Salmon on a hot rock, Salmon with White Asparagus and Linguine as well as Wild Sea Bass. Any fish that you cherry-pick comes with a touch of elegance and plush smatterings that sets them apart from their rivals. How about a hunk of salmon with crunchy skin, topped with black caviar, coupled with poached egg, mayonnaise and sautéed greens?  Yes, it does intensity your salivation, so why wait?