Best Pan Seared Fish in PJ

A thick slab of pan-seared Dory fish tarted up with Asian greens that add colour and texture and liberally showered with lemongrass cream. The lemongrass wakes up your palate with its uniqueness and nicely browned skin sits above a moist and tender fish. Wolf down the meal in an ambiance that sets the mood straightaway, a treasure trove of white-washed decorations, garden with faux greens adjoined with a classic Mini Cooper and  old-school ornaments, feed your Instagram too. 

Stepping into this restaurant just soaks you into a tranquil dining experience with refreshing turquoise blue walls, elegant white-washed birdcages and trees. Among the pride of the kitchen are their pan-seared fish, which are exemplary of how a perfect one should be. Fillet of your choice, often ordered are cod or salmon, comes with a resoundingly crispy skin and flesh that falls apart with a gentle touch. Consorts of sautéed potatoes and greens complete the platter. Variations like Teriyaki Salmon and Black Cod Assam Pedas are praiseworthy too. 

Spanning close to three decades, this Japanese restaurant has been stacking up reputations as one of the finest places to quell your Japanese cuisine cravings. Housed in Hilton Hotel, the atmosphere is brightly-lid and commodious with modern touches. Among the mainstay on the menu is their signature Cod Teriyaki. The thick and fresh fish is pan-seared to perfection then enrobed with condensed Teriyaki sauce, giving it a glistening visual threat. The sauce has ideal symmetry of sweet and savoury, complementing the flaky fish which sits on a bed of mashed radish, Nameko mushroom and spinach puree. If you want something a little lighter, their seared tuna with Japanese mustard, miso and vinegar sauce could be the best fit. 

The Apartment is a bar and restaurant that reminds you of the apartment. Sounds quirky, but it’s absolutely fun as you can dine in the bedroom, library, shower and hall that are tarted up with sleek and stylish furnishings making you in open-mouthed wonder. How about delicately pan-seared cod sprinkled with crispy almonds, lounging in a colourful concoction of ripe tomatoes and white buttered clams, now that dish should be Michelin-rated. Each wholesome bite kicks in zesty and tangy punch. Justifies the number of awards they have bagged in recent years. 

Bistro a Table is an epicure’s dream with interiors that spell class and comfort while mouthwatering delicacies that are a true sensory delight. If fish is your pick, their pan-seared line-caught Barramundi with summer vegetables and a mound of mashed potatoes gives you all reason to be buoyant. The skin is courteously crisped and the fish just falls apart into flakes. If miraculously you still have space in your tummy, never miss their range of desserts. 

This famed and fabled Japanese restaurant has taken pan-seared fish into a whole new level, somewhat crafted for the brave hearts. In French cuisine, foie gras signifies luxury, whereas, in Japanese gastronomy, it’s Anger Fish Liver that tops the chart. Despite being the liver, the presentation rather makes it more alluring. The liver is seared to perfection, slithering the little islets are divine and the simmered radish neutralizes any fishy taste. Small in size yet bombards with distinctive flavours.