Ikan Bakar Sri Nikat was an unexpected find after a hiking trip, when we drove through the small roads of Hulu Langat. After taking a short detour around Sungai Lui, we were delighted to discover this place that serves delicious food with chill village vibe.

The first thing we noticed was the dining area. There are multiple ‘island’ on the fish pond: wooden platforms with a table each for groups of diners to enjoy the food while chilling above the pond. Tilapia and ikan patin are on the menu and I believe they rear and catch the fish from the pond.

We ordered one big tilapia cut in half, one half is made into Ikan Bakar (grilled), the other into Ikan Belada (chilied). The grilled tilapia (Ikan Bakar) was a little too charred on the outside but the flesh was still juicy and tasted very fresh. It is paired with two sauces: kicap manis pedas (sweet & spicy soy sauce), and their signature air asam (tamarind sauce).

The Ikan Belada is deep fried and topped with a glorious amount of their special chili sambal. The chili topping looked fiery hot but it was more savory and not overwhelming. The fish was very crispy, yet the thicker parts of the meat were still tender.

We also ordered a plate of Kangkung Belacan (water spinach with shrimp paste), two plates of Telur Dadar (omelet), rice for three person, and some drinks. The total price was RM103.