I first learned about the Dato’ Keramat ikan bakar from my Malay colleagues when they tapao some all the way to KLCC for lunch. Fast forward a couple years later, I finally managed to convinced one of my colleagues to follow me there for a quick meal.
Mat Teh ikan bakar at Dato’ Keramat
After a bit of searching and asking about at the market, we finally located Mat Teh Ikan Bakar, with the stall situated within the Dato’ Keramat wet market, facing the parking area.
We immediately knew that we were at the right place, the place was packed, and on the grill was at least 30 pieces of grilled fish in the process of cooking, all neatly wrapped in banana leaves for that extra flavor.
huge slab of ikan pari, soup, and ulam
For this trip, I ordered a piece of ikan pari (stringray), which also comes with a generous amount of ulam (Malay style salad) with sambal, soup, and a plate of steamed rice.
The fish was thick and huge, it was probably meant for two person, which also explained why it cost something like RM 14-16 (but definitely worth it). The cooking method utilizing banana leaf ensures that it was plenty juicy and flavorful, and with those accompanying sambal, I was more than satisfied.
the place is very busy, and with good reasons
Mat Teh stall also offers some pretty good juices, I had a glass of mango juice which complimented the meal very well.
This is definitely a place I want to go again, but this time I’ll make sure to share the fish with someone else, Shabana can’t be just an observer drinking teh ais again.
shabana – my partner in crime
If you’re in town looking for some good ikan bakar, this is one place to check out. Getting there is as easy as taking the LRT and getting off at Dato’ Keramat station.
Address:
Mat Teh Ikan Bakar
Dato’ Keramat Wet Market
Opposite Dato’ Keramat LRT
Jalan Dato’ Keramat
GPS:Â 3.166079, 101.730992
Tel: 016-336 2123
Wow so many choices to choose! Love those ulam 😀
Ken: yess, this place is best!
KY, so that dish come with rice? I do like skatefish very much which in states that what they called it. Must get that and otah otah.
Vickie: yes they come with rice! When I used to live in the states I would sometimes buy them from the grocery stores, yeah they’re called skate 😀
I can almost smell the food cooking when I look at your first pic.
The Yum List: so good!
extra ulam for me! i love the crunch of the fresh leaves 😀
Sean: ya, can have all the ulam!
wahhhh i miss ikan bakar so much!!! kinda bored with the gwai lo fishes now. ;p
eiling: time to cook? 😀
i always love the sambal that complement the ulam! i make sure to have two servings everytime!
Constance Ant: haha you like it spicy ha!
Jom! Bila mahu makan ikan bakar?
missyblurkit: kita plan ok!
I can’t believe I live so near and not know of this place. thanks for sharing! do you know if they are open in the evenings?
Vi Vian: it’s only for brunch/lunch ya, evenings tutup.