Ikan Bakar in Kota Bharu: Where to Order Grilled Fish Takeaway

Some kitchens in and around Kota Bharu build their entire menu around ikan bakar. KB Portugis Ikan Bakar at Giant Superstore Tunjung is one clear example, offering seven distinct grilled-fish items across species and sauce combinations. Restoran Cili Hijau in Kampung Kubang Batang, Tumpat, runs six ikan bakar sambal lines covering bawal emas, cencaru, siakap, keli, tuko, and a plain tawar option. These two restaurants are the most fish-forward choices on this page for shoppers who want a dedicated ikan bakar menu.

Portuguese-style grilled fish has its own devoted following in Kelantan, and KB Portugis Ikan Bakar brings that bold, saucy cooking to the food court at Giant Superstore Tunjung. The menu revolves around ikan bakar prepared in the rich Portugis style, pairing whole fish with shellfish and other seafood. Portugis Ikan Bakar Pari dan Sotong and Portugis Ikan Bakar Kembung dan Kerang show how the kitchen mixes stingray or kembung with either squid or clams for a more complete seafood spread. Those who want to recreate the flavours at home can also pick up a pack of PES PORTUGIS IKAN BAKAR 500g (FROZEN) to keep in the freezer.

Grilled fish done the sambal way is a Kelantan staple, and Restoran Cili Hijau in Kampung Kubang Batang, Tumpat, leans fully into that tradition. The menu runs through several much-loved varieties of IKAN BAKAR SAMBAL, covering everything from IKAN BAKAR SAMBAL (IKAN SIAKAP) and IKAN BAKAR SAMBAL (BAWAL EMAS) to the more everyday IKAN BAKAR SAMBAL (IKAN CENCARU). For those who prefer their grilled fish without the sambal heat, IKAN BAKAR TAWAR is also on the menu, keeping things straightforward and clean.

Gulai kawah, the rich, large-pot curry cooked over open flame, is what Pak Jak Gulai Kawah in Chabang Empat, Tumpat, is built around, set up conveniently in front of the KADA office. Beyond the hearty curries, Ikan Bakar also features on the menu, giving those who want something grilled and lighter a straightforward alternative to round out their meal. It is a dependable neighbourhood spot for a proper, filling Kelantanese lunch.

Nasi kerabu tumis is the centrepiece at Lieniey Nasi Kerabu Tumis Kampung Binjai along Jalan Bukit Marak in Kubang Kerian, and the kitchen pairs it generously with grilled proteins. The Nasi Kerabu Ayam Bakar + Ikan Bakar combo brings together both grilled chicken and grilled fish in a single serving, making it a good choice for anyone wanting the full kampung-style spread with their blue rice. It is the kind of all-in-one plate that feels right for the relaxed, village-side setting.

Nasi ulam is the headline act at Nasi Ulam Kak Lah along Jalan Tengku Puteri in Kota Bharu, but the grilled fish on the side is worth equal attention. The menu offers Ikan Bakar Tawar in two sizes, Ikan Bakar Tawar Besar and Ikan Bakar Tawar Kecil, so there is an option whether you are eating solo or sharing across a spread of ulam dishes. It is the kind of pairing that feels very at home in a Kelantanese meal.

Tucked into the heritage-tinged surroundings of Kg. Kraftangan near Kota Bharu, Restoran Nasi Ulam Cikgu is a spot where the focus stays on the classics of Kelantanese cooking. Nasi ulam anchors the menu, and alongside it sits IKAN BAKAR TAWAR, simply grilled fish, unfussy and satisfying. It is the sort of combination that suits a quiet, unhurried meal, whether you are dropping in alone or pausing between a stroll through the nearby craft village.

Nasi ayam is the main draw at Moksu Corner Nasi Ayam in Kampung Belukar Lanjut Panji, but the kitchen clearly has a soft spot for grilled fish too. Alongside the house chicken rice, diners can go for Nasi Kerabu Ikan Bakar, that distinctly Kelantanese blue-rice salad bowl paired with ikan bakar, or keep it simple with Nasi Putih Ikan Bakar. The grilled fish is also available on its own as Ikan Bakar for those who just want the main event without the rice.

Sitting inside the cafeteria of Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Kelantan along Jalan Padang Perdana, Ayu Signature Cafe is a handy stop for anyone in or around the public library precinct in Kota Bharu. The cafe's standout item is Nasi Ikan Bakar 3 Dara, a rice-and-grilled-fish set that makes for a satisfying midday meal. It is an easy, no-fuss option for a solo lunch break or a quick bite between errands in the area.

Grilled fish done the kampung way is hard to beat, and Neting Cafe in Kampung Geting keeps things refreshingly straightforward. The menu centres on rice paired with flame-grilled fish in a tangy air asam sauce, available in two sizes, the Nasi Putih Ikan Bakar Air Asam (Besar) for a fuller meal and the Nasi Putih Ikan Bakar Air Asam (Kecil) when something lighter fits the moment. It's the kind of no-fuss, honest eating that suits a relaxed stop in the Tumpat area.

Over in Kg Paya Rambai off Jalan Bayam in Kota Bharu, D' Bayam Nasi Kerabu Tumis keeps the focus firmly on one of Kelantan's most cherished rice dishes. The Nasi Kerabu Golok Ikan Bakar stands out as the kitchen's grilled-fish offering, bringing together the herbaceous, turmeric-tinted kerabu base with ikan bakar in a pairing that feels deeply rooted in local flavour. It is a compact, purposeful menu that suits anyone looking for a proper bowl of nasi kerabu without the distraction of too many choices.