Ikan Bakar at Crystal Bay, Melaka
Believe or not, I have not been to any ikan bakar in Melaka before this although I have been growing up and staying in Melaka for more than 20 years. My mum was strict, so I can’t go out far with friends at night. So when I grow up, I almost forgotten about these places until recently!
So during the last few trips back, we have been going to several places for Ikan bakar, searching for the best. Hubby has been utilizing his annual leave so we could stay 2 nights so we could enjoy more of my favourite food in Melaka.
Hubby looking at the choices of fresh fish from the sea (@ Crystal Bay, Melaka)
We have been visiting or searching for the best ikan bakar among these 3 places:
First visit: Serkam (about 45 mins drive towards Muar direction from Melaka town)
Second visit: Muara Sg.Duyong (only 5 mins drive from Melaka town)
Third visit: Crystal Bay, Jln Alai (about 10mins drive from Melaka town)
Sitting by the river lined up with fishing sampan (boat)
We reached our destination quite early. Great view as we were sitting by the river. QQ loves looking at the sampan on the river although she hardly eat any food there.
Happy Korkor in red
You know why I always talk about Korkor? I kinda miss him as he is always carried by Kakak, while Didi (a more demanding baby) is always with me on the sling. Even in the car, Korkor is always sitted at the back row with Kakak as Didi wants to be with Mummy all time in the middle row. Not fair? What to do…sigh…
Hot BBQ Otak-otak in basket
I forgot my camera and the lousy pics above were taken from my hp. Sorry no pictures of our food as I were too excited when the food arrived, hence busy gobble down the food.
Verdict:
Ikan Bakar @ Serkam - cheapest and nice but the environment is lousy
Muara Sg.Duyong - nearest to the town. Cheap too, but all their food is tasteless. Not worth going at all. We rather drive further…
Crystal Bay, Jln Alai -great food but most pricey among all three places. Still it is consider cheap for many.
Coming up next….map to these places..(I am going to sleep first, will sketch them tomorrow)
hahaaha…i was wondering how come got a photo of kor kor and not di di
yeah…u just know my next question even I’m yet to speak out, map to Crystal Bay.
hahaha… now we know how come kor kor always kena mentioned…
Is the Ikan bakar only open at night? Can’t wait for your map. Sometimes, on Sun we will drive all the way to Melaka just to eat. If it is easy to find, maybe we can add that into our eating list. Hehe….we loves Ikan Bakar very much!!!
I love ikan bakar..sooooo yummy…
I used to eat a lot when I was in north kampung area..with petai bakar etc…
tell me more about it! now i miss melacca food!
ah u also have a very strict mom. I have strich parents too. cannot go out. Cannot mix with boys. Cannot even go tuition with MALE around. Pengsan
waaaaaaah… makes me wanna go the next time i balik melaka
When I was staying in Melaka during my single days, I rarely went for ikan bakar too. Lepas ofis, straight balik rumah. If I work late, I always wonder what the military police (kat post guards) think of me..they must think I was having fun after office..
Anyway, I’ve never tried the one at Jln Alai.
Oh ye ke DiDi is the one always with you..? I understand, more or less the same like Zuleyka and Armand..I think that’s why Armand creates such headaches for me..it’s because I most of the time have to tend to Zuleyka more..he’s jealous..
i love otak otak!!! *yummy*
Nice place with kampung environment for city kiddo
I love Melaka! Years ago, we visited a friend whose parents own a vegetable and tilapia farm - boy, delicious coz he made fresh ikan bakar for us slurp, slurp. Also love other Melakan delicacies…hmm, looks like we must go there again hahaha
Yummy otak-otak!
during the weekend, means u ate ikan bakar 3 times loh…..
wah..wah…
I’m assuming the river doesn’t hv any ’smell’.
Can I have the directional map to Ikan Bakar at Crystal Bay Jln Alai and any particular restaurant/stall you would recommend?
Appreciate it. Will share my views after the visit. Thanks.
Kay