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Best Fish Dishes in Kuala Lumpur
7 restaurants compared
Price range: MYR5.50 – MYR95.00
Avg recommendation: 87%
Top 5 Fish Dishes in Kuala Lumpur (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:
- Fish Curry at Restoran Mahbub, MYR10.00 (Bangsar)
- Asam Fish Fillet at Precious Old China, MYR24.00 (Chinatown)
- Fish Head Curry at Sri Nirwana Maju, MYR6.00 (Bangsar)
- Fish Curry at Vishal Food & Catering — 88% recommended, MYR5.50 (Brickfields)
- Wood-Fire Grilled Fish at Barkar — 87% recommended, MYR95.00 (KLCC)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 7 Fish Dishes
#1
Fish Curry
Restoran MahbubBangsar·$$
MYR10.00
Whole fish cooked in a spiced coconut-based curry.
Tip: Excellent as a side curry when ordering one biryani — the sauce stretches your rice further.
#2
Asam Fish Fillet
Precious Old ChinaChinatown·$$
MYR24.00
Fish fillet in a tangy tamarind broth with okra, tomato, and a touch of chili heat.
Tip: Lighter than the coconut-based curries and cleaner in flavor. A good option if you prefer tangy over rich.
#3
Fish Head Curry
Sri Nirwana MajuBangsar·$$
MYR6.00
Spiced coconut curry featuring tender fish head meat.
Tip: Order this as an extra side curry when dining in groups — it's flavorful and feeds multiple people.
#488% recommend
Fish Curry
Vishal Food & CateringBrickfields·$
MYR5.50
Fish in a rich, spiced gravy.
Tip: Request it slightly less thick than their default — some find the gravy consistency heavy. They'll adjust without complaint.
#587% recommend
Wood-Fire Grilled Fish
BarkarKLCC·$$$
MYR95.00
Fresh fish grilled whole over rambutan and mangrove wood with charred skin and smoky depth.
Tip: Ask the server which fish is on the menu tonight — availability drives the menu. The kitchen will explain the characteristics of today's catch.
#686% recommend
Palace Sizzler
Bombay PalaceBukit Bintang·$$
MYR68.00
Sizzling platter with jumbo prawns, fish tikka, tandoori chicken, noodles, and sheek kebab.
Tip: Order this as a shared main if your party is 3-4 people. The variety across proteins makes it feel like multiple courses.
#786% recommend
Fuego Ceviche
Fuego at TroikaKLCC·$$$
MYR52.00
Classic Peruvian raw fish cured in lime juice with fresh aromatics — the signature starter.
Tip: Start with the Fuego Ceviche — it sets the tone for the meal and represents Peruvian authenticity within Fuego's playful approach.