Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Recommended)
Address: Jalan Pantai, Kampung Pasir Putih, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHioygyERkBqgeUn6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)
Set A (2 People Set) = RM70.00
No Service Charges
Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.
This is a Restoran that I only got to know about from JohorKaki in his 2013 Review Post of this place actually. The Actual Place is a Kelong Styled Warung by the Sea that is located Deep within Kampung Pasir Putih in Pasir Gudang.
If you are thinking of taking Grab here as I did, its called "Kedai Makan Rahmat" as you can see. The Road here is really Rural and Ulu, and there are No Streetlights. I do not recommend coming here alone in the Evening Times if you are not Driving.
The Restoran is Not Air-Conditioned, but is Big and Airy with a Magnificent View of the Seashore. Take a Look at the Photos. I would recommend to select a Seat nearest to the Sea to get an Additional Feel of Dining while hearing the Water Waves gently splashing on the Shore.
Staffs were Friendly and Polite with a Smile but are mostly not conversant in English. It was challenging for a Non-Malay Speaker to order, but luckily they found a Colleague who could speak English which I really appreciated.
Although not a Full House Situation, it was still quite Popular at 11.42pm on a Saturday Afternoon as you can see from the Photos and Videos that I've taken.
I noticed that Most of the Dishes are served like a Standard Nasi Padang Style although their Signature Fired Siakap Fish is not available but rather in one of those Bigger Sets.
This Whole Set A was a Big One that is really meant more for 2 People. If you are a Solo Diner, you might want to choose their other Dishes more like Nasi Padang Style instead of what I did. I'm quite impressed that the Whole Set I ordered was served up almost immediately after I gave them my order.
Anyway, the Set A that I ordered consists of:
2 Choices of Drinks (I chose Teh-O-Kosong Ais for both of them)
2 Choices of Veggies (I chose Kang Kong and Tempeh)
2 Plates of Regular White Rice
(I requested for only 1 to be served since I'm a Solo Diner. No change in prices)
1 Dish of Curry Sauce
1 Dollop of Sambal
7 Shell-On Prawns
1 Big Fried Siakap Fish
With that out of the way, let me go through each Component individually.
Quality of the Teh O Kosong Ais
I think this is their Only Zero Sugar Option Drink. Not Gao Gao in Tea Flavour, actually abit Diluted tbh.
Nothing Particularly Special about this. It functions to quench your thirst and nothing more.
Quality of the Nasi Putih (White Rice)
Standard Jasmine Rice. Standard Colour, Standard Texture, Standard Aroma.
Freshly Cooked, not Dry, not Wet, Not Clumpy. Amount given for 1 Plate feels Acceptable. 
Quality of the Dish of Curry.
1 Small Bowl for this, visually it looks Quite Oily with Plenty of Curry Leaves. Taste is Good with a Rich and Thick Texture. I think this is Fish Curry? It almost taste like Indian-Styled Rich Rich type of Fish Curry.
The Curry Texture is Not Gritty with an Elevated Level of Saltiness so you might want to take note not to Lum if you are someone watching your Salt Level. This is a Very Decent Curry that I reckon most people should have no issues with. Its nice to Lum this with Rice to eat.
Quality of the Sambal
A Small Dollop given, I think this is Sambal Belacan? The First Taste of this is a Very Intense shot of Saltiness with Quite a Sourish Kick that made me Involuntarily Flutter my Eyelids. Once I got used to it, I realized this is a Fish Based Sambal.I could certainly taste Ikan Bilis and the Presence of Some Other Type of Fish too? Not a Fish Expert so I don't know what Fish, but there is definitely at least 1 more type of Fish used in this.
Texture was Smooth and Creamy, actually leaning close to Indonesia's Style Sambal Belado although I don't think Brinjal is used. Overall it is Definitely Spicy and does Bite abit lingering as a Prolonged Heat on my Tongue. If you are a Singaporean / Malaysian however, this Level of Heat should not be an Issue. This is a Very Well Made Sambal that's for sure.
Quality of the Tempe
Tempe is of course a Classic Indonesian Side-Dish and this one here is nice. Try to imagine eating a Soft Peanut Cracker with a Slightly Elevated Spiciness and you will get roughly how this taste like.
I also liked that this also doesn't have any Raw Beany Taste that some Tempes have. What is unique for me is this Sweetness that actually forms a Major Taste in this, making this almost like a Sweet Dessert Side for me. Especially because of its "Peanut Cracker" type of Texture and Taste. I can't eat too much of this due to its Sweetness, but I do like how this Tempe is done.
Quality of the Kang Kong Veggie
Classic Veggie, its Fried Soft with a Elevated Level of Saltiness. Soft but not Mushy Mushy. Actually this kindda taste very close to a Chinese Styled Stir Fry. Decently Savoury, No Slimy or Sandy, I thought this also worked as a Palette Cleanser.
Quality of the 7 Shell-On Prawns
Not sure what Species of Prawns these are. I think Vannamei? Bright Red and Shiny with a Oily Sheen, they had a Fresh Fried Aroma. Their Slightly Charred Appearance means they have gone through a Round of High-Heat Oiled Up Wok Frying to ็ๅบ่พ้ฆๅณ. I appreciate the Culinary Effort done to them.
The Prawn Meat is Firm and Bouncy, tasted Fresh and Clean. And Yes because they are all Shell-On, unfortunately I've checked that the Digestive Tracts for all of them are Not Removed Cleanly. Points Deducted. Good Culinary Effort for Frying them in the Wok though.
Quality of the Fried Siakap Fish
This is of course the Main Signature, and the one that JohorKaki himself sampled. It is also the Whole Reason why I travelled all the way to Pasir Gudang for. A Real Big Fat Chonker this one, the Sauce that comes with this is a Classic Onion Soaked Kicap Saltish Soy Sauce.
Descaling and Degilling a Fish for Cooking is one of the Most Basic Fundamental Steps that you need to do to Prep and Clean a Fish for Cooking. I've always wondered if there is someone out there who will skip this Step, and this Restoran gave me the Answer.
Keeping the Scales on the Fish though I thought gave it a Very Original, Very "Raw Energy", and Very Rustic Visual Appearance is how I would describe it.
Biting into a Non-Descaled Fish certainly was an Unusual Experience that I would describe as biting into a Very Very Crispy Fish Skin. You'd think you'll get a Whole Mouthful of Fish Scales all over, but no. No Wierd Taste, No Particular Fishiness, just a Very Very Crispy Bite Texture. That said, I chose not to consume the Entire Skin of the Fish for the Meal because a Non-Descaled Fish is abit too out there even for me.
The Actual Meat of this Siakap Fish is Soft Tender although also abit Dryish. No Wierd Taste, No Fishiness, in fact this Fish tasted Clean. In fact, I ate half of the Fish Kosong without Jelak before I decided to dip them in Sauce to try. That's how Clean Tasting and Non-Fishy it was. I also liked that other than the Major Bones, this Siakap doesn't have much Small Small Bones, so Parents bringing their Kids along need not worry too much about this.
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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts
At the Price of RM70.00 (S$22.00) doesn't look that Affordable, but you are getting Many Side-Dishes together with 7 Prawns and a Whole Big Fat Chonker of a Fried Siakap Fish. This Set Meal is really meant more for 2-3 People tbh.
I have no issues when it comes to Taste for everything. Side-Dishes were ok, Prawns were Firm and Bouncy and the Fish tasted Clean and Fresh. Everything together formed a Filling Satisfying Meal for me Overall.
From a Culinary Perspective though, some people may not be able to accept this because upon closer checks, the Prawns do not have their Digestive Tracts cleaned off, and More Uniquely, the Whole Siakap Fish itself is Not De-Scaled or even De-Gilled.
Descaling and Degilling a Fish for Cooking are 2 of the Most Basic Fundamental Steps you need to do in order to Clean and Prep. It really was Very Unusual to eat a Fish that leaves these 2 steps out.
In fact just for this Review, I checked what even is the use of Scales on a Fish
and Google AI's Answer was: Its actually External Armor Protection.
Interesting huh? I learnt something new myself writing this Review.
While the Fish tasted Clean with No Odours or Anything, some people may not be able to accept such a Unique Hardcore Style of Cooking. I myself have never seen anyone cook like this before and its not because they forget, but this is the Actual Main Signature Cooking style of this Restoran.
One thing I definitely have no issues though is the Location and Service Quality. Eating Seafood on a Rustic beside the Seashore Kelong-Styled Restoran in a True Malay Kampung is an Experience that we will NEVER get to experience in Singapore.
I also appreciate the Very Friendly Welcoming Service of the Staffs who tried their best to get a Colleague who could converse in English with no sense of Frustration. I really appreciate this very much.
Take a Look at the Location of this Restoran on Google Maps.
If you are ok to come all the way to Pasir Gudang in Kampung Pasir Putih, is ok with the Prices on the Menu, and Most Importantly is OK with a Restoran that does not Degill or Descaled their Fish (or Process their Prawns for that matter)
I can still recommend to give this a try if you are Willing and Adventurous enough. I still enjoyed my time here overall.
This was a Unique Eye-Opening Experience Culinarily at least for me.
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