[2025 Kuala Lumpur Restaurant] Travel Guide for Dancing Fish (Updated May)

#kualalumpurguide Dancing Fish at Bangsar Shopping Centre is a distinguished Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant renowned for its authentic Malay-Indo cuisine. The restaurant’s signature dish, the “Dancing Fish” (Nila Goreng), features a whole red tilapia deep-fried to a crisp, allowing every part—including bones and fins—to be enjoyed. It’s traditionally served with sambal terasi and kicap, accompanied by nasi kuning berempah. Other standout offerings include the Bebek Panggang (Balinese BBQ duck), Udang Masak Lemak Chili Padi Nenas (tiger prawns in a rich turmeric and pineapple curry), and Gulai Pucuk Paku (young jungle fern shoots in coconut milk). For dessert, the Sweet Potato with coconut scraping, palm sugar, and vanilla ice cream provides a delightful finish. With its commitment to quality and authentic flavours, Dancing Fish offers a memorable dining experience for all.

At Dancing Fish, Bangsar Shopping Center, every dish is a love letter to Malay-Indo heritage. The signature crispy Dancing Fish steals the show—golden, airy, and paired with sambal that sings. Beneath woven lights and elegant batik touches, indulge in beef rendang, kerabu, and belinjau crackers with a modern twist. A sensory journey across two cultures—on one unforgettable plate. #kualalumpurguide

Stepping into Dancing Fish at Bangsar Shopping Centre, crowned in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide selection, felt like discovering a slice of Nusantara amidst cherry blossom daydreams. The signature fried fish—crispy golden outside, tender inside—paired with rich sambals and savory sauces, stirred memories of springtime strolls under sakura skies in Kyoto. As the aroma danced around me, I was instantly transported. The beauty of local heritage on a plate, matched with the serenity I long for in Japan. #cherryblossom25

#malaysiatrip This is my first time trying Malay-Indo Cuisine during Chinese New Year, and it was for my company lunch. Little do I know that this fusion cuisine is very creative. Have you ever tried curry that cooked with lychee and red dates for sweetness? Have you ever tried combination of tofu and egg fried to perfection in tower shape? Dancing Fish in Bangsar Shopping Centre offers all these creative dishes with unique taste!

#malaysiatrip Address - Lot T120 & 121, 3rd Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, Jalan Maarof, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ambiance/Facilities - this is a unique and authentic Malay-Indo flavour restaurant offers wide range of classic Malay-Indo cuisines, as well as local snacks and desserts in the menu for choices. One of the very unique dish they have is the Dancing Fish, we ordered this meal together with others recommended dishes too, all are so delicious. Highlights - must not miss to try their Dancing Fish Avg. Price per Person - affordable price.