Time for Kerang (updated)

I was never a fan of seafood; I hardly even eat fish, apart from pari bakar or kari kepala ikan merah but recently my liking for food from the sea suddenly appeared. I used to have a bit of sinus problem, sometimes triggered by shell seafood like kerang, kepah, lala but somehow it went away and kerang bakar or rebus is a favourite of mine now.

I haven’t been to many seafood places but according to some people, these places are worth a try.

Ana Ikan Bakar Petai @ Tanjung Lumpur, Kuantan
Turn right at the big Teluk Sisek traffic lights near the BMW showroom (if you’re coming from Kuantan town). Look for signs to masjid Tanjung Lumpur, the restaurant is near the masjid. The best seafood restaurant I’ve been to so far. Going in the early evening is highly recommended, the place is jammed packed by 8pm.

Lala Chong @ Ara Damansara
A friend was scolded for not ordering lala. I would recommend the sweet sour ketam with fried bun.

Muhibbah Seafood @ Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Halal Chinese style seafood. Been there a few times, nice, clean place, no complaints about the food or price.

Muara @ Northport, Kelang
The last time I was there it was really crowded, resulting in slow service. I got my pari but I don’t think it was the same pari I chose at the counter.

Fatty Crab @ Taman Megah, PJ
Haven’t been there. Must take Elan there one day, he loves crabs.

The Magnificent Fish & Chips Bar @ Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL
British style gastropub. Been here twice, many varieties of fish to choose from. Caters to the upmarket crowd. Will never match the fish & chips eaten out of newspaper wrapping with wooden forks, vinegar generously poured over the chips while enjoying the sea breeze in Hastings …

Seafood Restoran Kuala Selangor @ Kuala Selangor
According to my informant, the restaurant is after the bridge, on the left (if driving from KL). Apparently there is also an old signboard directing customers to the place.

Eden Village @ Chulan Square
Apparently this restaurant is well known for its seafood preparations. I guess that was back in the days when they were located next to the Weld swimming pool near BBGS (the whole place is the Pavilion now). The last time I was at Eden I had steak …

Anjung Batu @ Merlimau, Melaka

Exit the Jasin toll, turn left to Merlimau and join the old trunk road heading towards Melaka town. Look for signs to the Dumai ferry jetty on your left. There is only 1 restaurant, food's quite good (but then again, we were very hungry!) but the spread is quite limited, we were unlucky as they ran out of prawns during our visit. They ran out of otak-otak at 10pm but the nasi lemak is freshly prepared.

Kerang rebus/bakar dipped in chilli+oyster sauces tastes good even from a road side stall … yummy.