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10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang [2024]

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Ikan Bakar Penang

Best Ikan Bakar Penang

If you are looking for the best ikan bakar in Penang, look no further! We have compiled a list of the Best Ikan Bakar in Penang for 2024. From traditional restaurants to roadside stalls, we have got you covered. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your culinary adventure now!

1. Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang 

Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Restoran Ikan Bakar Din, Kepala Batas, Penang – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: myPenang.gov)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran%20Ikan%20Bakar%20Din,%20Kepala%20Batas,%20Penang/160588863991709/
Address6735, Jalan Butterworth, Kampung Permatang Manggis, 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
Phone+60 4-575 8602
Operating Hours11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed on Thursday & Friday)

Ikan Bakar is available in the Ikan Bakar Din restaurant in Kepala Batas, Penang. A variety of grilled seafood dishes, including shrimp, fish, squid, and others, are also available. The seafood they sell is always the freshest, and it is marinated richly before being grilled over charcoal.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Good service
  • Satisfying food

Customer Testimonial:

“A must try ikan bakar, daging bakar and ayam bakar..a new shop now is more comfortable and clean. A lot of curries and ulams with sambal belacan, sambal tempoyak..worth to try.”

Sham Zahary Sudin

2. Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar

Lan's Corner Ikan Bakar - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/lanscornerikanbakar/
AddressBersebelahan Pejabat POS Malaysia Tanjung Bungah 11200 Tanjong Tokong, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 17-441 4551
Operating HoursMonday- Sunday 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Tuesday Closed

The Ikan Bakar served at Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar is topped with house-made sambal, which has a hot kick. They also serve Sotong Bakar, which has a sweet-spicy gravy, and Ikan Bakar, which is their specialty.

Key Differentiators:

  • Fast delivery
  • Large menu
  • Scenic views

Customer Testimonial:

“Ikan bakar was so good and the environment was so relaxing.”

Arvind Son

3. Dsampan Seafood  

Dsampan Seafood - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Dsampan Seafood – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Dsampan Seafood)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Dsampanseafood777/
AddressNo 7 berhadapan polis marin, Kampung Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-569 2789
Emaild.sampanenterprise@gmail.com
Operating HoursAlways open

Dsampan Fish provides an amazing dining experience by serving you delectable meals made with fresh seafood. Fast service is provided. There is knowledgeable staff to serve orders, maintain the cleanliness of the establishment, and provide information about the available selection of foods and their prices.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Reasonable price
  • Friendly staff

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice place and the price is acceptable..will repeat soon.”

Insyirah

4. Bahtera Santai Cafe

Bahtera Santai Cafe - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Bahtera Santai Cafe – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Bahtera Santai Cafe)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/BahteraSantai/
AddressLot petak A gerai ikan bakar, Kampung Batu Uban, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-410 7807
Operating HoursDaily 5:00 PM-3:00 AM

The Bahtera Santai Cafe serves great Ikan Bakar and a variety of fish. They deliver a quick service and they have an easy menu with well packaged items. They have kind and courteous employees. For amusement, they offer karaoke and air-conditioned rooms as well as a play area for children under 3 years old.

Key Differentiators:

  • Friendly staff
  • Reasonable price
  • Great amenities

Customer Testimonial:

“Delicious food and reasonable prices.”

Samihah Suid

5. Sham Hammer Ikan Bakar Special  

Sham Hammer Ikan Bakar Special - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Sham Hammer Ikan Bakar Special – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Sham Hammer Ikan Bakar Special)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/shamhammerikanbakarspecialseagete/
AddressGerai 46 Kompleks Selera Seri Pantai-SM Lebuhraya Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 13-588 2718
Emailasyriena1985@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Sham Hammer Ikan Bakar Special is a wonderful restaurant with a coastal view that serves outstanding Ikan Bakar. They also have reasonably priced seafood meals, and despite it being busy, moving around is still possible.

Key Differentiators:

  • Affordable
  • Great service
  • Well-served

Customer Testimonial:

“Good experience who wants to eat seafood bakar.”

Hanafi Bin Abd Rahman

6. Gerai Ikan Bakar Adnan Hassan – Medan Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak 

Gerai Ikan Bakar Adnan Hassan - Medan Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Gerai Ikan Bakar Adnan Hassan – Medan Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Gerai Ikan Bakar Adnan Hassan – Medan Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://facebook.com/people/Gerai-Ikan-Bakar-Adnan-Hassan-Medan-Ikan-Bakar-Teluk-Tempoyak/100057544902585/
AddressJalan Teluk Tempoyak, Besar, Kampung Teluk Tempoyak Kecil, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang
Phone+60 19-413 2572
Emailaibtt1991@gmail.com
Operating Hours6:00 PM-11:00 PM (Tuesday-Sunday)

Gerai Ikan Bakar Adnan Hassan – Medan Ikan Bakar Teluk Tempoyak, which has been around for almost 30 years, is a haven for Ikan Bakar. While enjoying a seafood feast with Air Asam dipping sauce, they enjoy the picturesque sea and sunset.

Key Differentiators:

  • Seaside fresh air
  • Good customer service
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Great food, nice sea view, can see the Penang second bridge.”

Azizi Zahry

7. Abg Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong 

Abg Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Abg Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Abg Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/AbgJitIkanBakar/
AddressLot 2277 Jalan Permatang Nibong 13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 13-364 4030
Emailabgjitikanbakar@gmail.com
Operating HoursMonday- Sunday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday Closed

There are 2 locations of Abg Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong in Penang. One is where you can enjoy the excellent sambal and freshly grilled seafood is over at the stadium area while the Permatang Pauh shop is set up with a rattan roof, bamboo fencing, and some fairy lights to create a charming atmosphere.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great food
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Best bro jit grilled fish.”

Aril Kecik

8. Idrus Ikan Bakar Penang 

Idrus Ikan Bakar Penang - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Idrus Ikan Bakar Penang – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Idrus Ikan Bakar Penang)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/idrusikanbakar.penang
AddressNo. 3, Batu Uban, Pengkalan Polis Marin Wilayah Utara,, Lebuh Raya Bayan Lepas., 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Phone012-555 3769 | 012-452 8858
Operating HoursDaily 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

Visit Batu Uban if you have a hankering for Ikan Bakar. Choose from a variety of restaurants serving grilled fish. Idrus Ikan Bakar, one of the eateries, is one of the original Ikan Bakar eateries in the region and has been open for decades. All seafood options are daily fresh catches that have been expertly grilled and wrapped in a layer of banana leaf.

Key Differentiators:

  • Perfect for family or group gathering
  • Great food
  • Good pricing

Customer Testimonial:

“Nice place for dinner with friends and family.. Affordable price and have plenty of parking spaces.”

Muhamad Najib

9. Nurul Ikan Bakar Special Kulim

Nurul Ikan Bakar Special Kulim - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
Nurul Ikan Bakar Special Kulim – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: Nurul Ikan Bakar Special Kulim)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/NurulIkanBakarSpecialKulim/
AddressJalan Mewah 4, Taman Mewah, 09600 Lunas, Kedah, Malaysia
Phone+60 17-715 3677
Emailnurulikanbakarspeciallunas@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 4:00 PM-12:00 AM

A great selection of grilled seafood is available at Nurul Ikan Bakar Special Kulim, which is best enjoyed with the sour-spicy Air Asam dipping sauce. To round up a filling lunch, there are also savory Tom Yam and other stir-fried delicacies here.

Key Differentiators:

  • Superb food
  • Nice environment
  • Fast service

Customer Testimonial:

“Really tasty food. I’ve ordered Pari Bakar, Telur Dadar, Sambal Udang and Kailan Ikan Masin. All the dishes are so tasty. Price is also reasonable.”

Captariva

10. East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan Bakar Bayan Lepas – Pork Free

East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan Bakar Bayan Lepas - Pork Free - 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang
East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan Bakar Bayan Lepas – Pork Free – 10 Best Ikan Bakar in Penang (Credit: East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan Bakar Bayan Lepas – Pork Free)
Key ServicesIkan Bakar Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/EastCoastGrillSeafoodIkanBakar/
Address9, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Tokong Ular 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-492 4393
Emaileastcoastseafoodpg@gmail.com
Operating HoursTuesday- Sunday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday Closed

In Penang, there are four locations of East Coast Grill Seafood Ikan Bakar: Red Garden, Goodall Cafe, Sungai Pinang Food Court, and their newest one at Bayan Lepas. East Coast Grill Seafood is one of the greatest places to satisfy your hunger for Ikan Bakar. It is renowned for its fresh seafood that is cooked with a special marinade and served with a side of spicy dipping sauce.

Key Differentiators:

  • Outdoor and indoor dining
  • Large menu
  • Healthy options

Customer Testimonial:

“Great seafood friendly with a good atmosphere kind of fun place and the juice is good.”

Tom Hearty

Ikan Bakar Penang

Ikan Bakar is a popular dish in Penang, and there are many restaurants that serve it. Visit one today!

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