KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 -- Discerning grilled fish fans who look for fresh fish will be thrilled with Ikan Bakar Malaya, where their ikan bakar is a standout.

It throws out the rule book for the typical ikan bakar which is usually drenched in a spicy sambal that overwhelms the fish's delicate flavours.

Some stalls even wrap it in banana leaf, allowing the fish to slowly cook over the hot griddle without burning the skin.

Operated by a Kelantanese, he replicates his hometown's beachside vibes, where fresh catch is simply grilled over hot coals.

Using only fresh fish sourced from various parts of Malaysia, it harks back to the good old days when you went on a fishing trip and this grilling method allows you to relish your catch at its bes...