Kuala Perlis...taste the delicious "IKAN BAKAR"

Perlis, the smallest state in Malaysia, has so much attraction from its foods, cultural heritage and also places of interest. Locates in the north part of Malaysia, Perlis is popular as a transit point to Thailand (via Padang Besar) and Langkawi (via Kuala Perlis). Both transits have their own specialty. While Padang Besar is more popular as a “shopping centre” for the shopping lover, Kuala Perlis is famous for its Grilled Fish (Ikan Bakar).

In Perlis, particularly in Kuala Perlis, the Grilled fish (Ikan Bakar) is the most popular meals for both local and foreign visitors. This Ikan Bakar or grilled fish is normally served with special homemade sauce. Apart from the Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish), other seafood such as crab (ketam), squids (sotong) and prawn (udang) are available for add-on meals. What is so special about the seafood at Kuala Perlis? The specialty lies in the freshness of the seafood. For your information, the seafood served here are very fresh since the seafood are supplied directly from local fishermen nearby Kuala Perlis Jetty.

If we want to compare between the seafood which we normally have in Kuala Lumpur, or any other big town, to the one we have in Kuala Perlis, of course the seafood in Kuala Perlis is fresher than the one served in town. Since I live in Kuala Lumpur, I only had the opportunity to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar Kuala Perlis when I visit my family-in-laws there. I really appreciate that moment…Sometimes, I wait at the Kuala Perlis Jetty to buy fresh seafood direct from the fishermen there. The price of seafood at Kuala Perlis Jetty is cheaper as compared to the price at other market in town….So, you can eat more seafood here…because it’s cheaper…

Everytime I visit my family-in-laws, I’m sure to bring them to eat seafood at Kuala Perlis. There are several stalls to choose from….and you have to remember that these stalls are open at night only. No operation in day time….

Usually, before you make any order, you can choose the seafood that you want. What do you want to eat for dinner? Fish, prawn, squid, etc. ..next question…how much do you want (measured by weight), and your chosen cooking style? Fried, grilled, sweet-sour style, etc. Emm..yummy…The cost of your dinner will depends on the weight of the seafood….But, don’t worry..because the price is reasonable…

So, whenever to go to Perlis, don’t forget to taste the delicious Ikan Bakar (Grilled Fish) at Kuala Perlis…