Have you ever had cravings for specific seafood dishes but you can’t decide where to get the best seafood dishes? Well, worry no more as these are the 10 best seafood restaurants in KL that will offer some of the tastiest seafood platters that you will never forget.
1. Restoran KL Seafood Market
Located inside Perdana Botanical Garden, Restaurant KL Seafood Market offers some of the most exotic seafood dishes ranging from a bowl of Tomyam Noodle and Fried Squid Rings to Sashimi Tiger Prawn and Stir-Fried Crab with Hot & Spicy Sauce. They also serve alcoholic beverages for those who want to party after dinner.
After looking around and admiring the beautiful and mass varieties of plants in the botanical garden, this restaurant provides a perfect spot for visitors to take a break and have a good, delicious meal before they make their merry way back to the garden for more sightseeing.
Dishes
Stir-fried Cuttlefish Leg with Salted Egg Yolk
Source: Restoran KL Seafood Market Facebook
Tomyam Noodle Bowl
Source: Restoran KL Seafood Market Facebook
Sashimi Tiger Prawns
Source: Restoran KL Seafood Market Facebook
Review
Location:
KL SEAFOOD MARKET
Restoran 1,Aras 5,Ruang Letak Kereta Bertingkat,Jalan Tanglin,Taman Tasik Perdana,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact:
Phone:
03 – 2276 0066
017 – 254 0361
Operating Hours:
Monday – Sunday
11am – 3pm
6pm – 10pm
2. One Seafood Restaurant
One Seafood Restaurant has menus that attract almost all kinds of customers with its wide variety of menus that offer vegetarian, fish, crab, poultry and many other types of dishes. With so many menus offering different ways of cooking certain dishes, it is impossible to taste all of the dishes in just a few trips so you might want a large group of friends or family members to try as many dishes as possible. One Seafood Restaurant has a dress code that requires customers to dress formally so do take note if you plan to dine in this restaurant.
Dishes
Braised Crab With Chili
Source: One Seafood KL
Steamed Fillet of Giant Grouper with Ginger & Bean Sauce
Source: One Seafood KL
Deep Fried Fish Slice With Superior Sauce
Source: One Seafood KL
Reviews
Location:
118, Bukit Bintang St, Imbi, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Contact:
Phone: 03-2143 3323 or 03-2143 9919
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11am – 3pm
5:30pm – 11:30pm
3. Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant
Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant, despites its name, is a Chinese seafood restaurant that can be found in Jalan Lumut Damai Complex, Kuala Lumpur. It is one of those restaurants that has tables set outside and inside. However, what sets it apart from other restaurants is the wide variety of fishes you can see in one area and fishes served on top of a pile of ice to keep these raw fishes, crayfishes and shellfishes to ensure they are fresh for a bit longer. The restaurant also offers a few unique variations of escargot and sea snail dishes which are some of the only restaurants that are available. You can visit their website to order delivery online and enjoy eating exquisite seafood dishes at home.
Dishes
Butter Prawn
Source: Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant
Garlic Steamed Lala
Source: Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant
Four Season Hot Dishes
Source: Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant
Reviews
Location
No 68 , jalan lumut damai complex
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact
Phone:
012-375 8039 (Kelvin)
012-2237700 (CK)
03-40411316
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
2pm – 9:30pm
4. Muhibbah Seafood
Muhibbah Seafood is another local-styled seafood that specializes in both muslim and chinese cuisine with a pinch of thai dishes here and there. Although they don’t offer as many dishes as the other on this list, their lemon chicken and deep fried squid are worth dying for.
Dishes
Stir Fried Lala in Salted Black Beans
Source: Muhibbah Seafood
Deep Fried Squid
Source: Muhibbah Seafood
Steam Fish with Ginger and Soy Sauce
Source: Muhibbah Seafood
Reviews
Location
Muhibbah Seafood 2851, Jalan Seri Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 K.L
Contact
Phone:
03-77273153
011-11403153
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
12pm – 2pm
5:30pm – 8:30pm
5. Southern Rock Seafood
Southern Rock Seafood offers a wide variety of seashells imported from England, Ireland, Holland, Australia and France while having a unique, wooden interior design to enhance your dine-in experience and gives off a sense of nostalgia and exquisite atmosphere. The restaurant also allows their customers to book their whole restaurant to host a private party for the lucky boys and girls.
Every week, Southern Rock Seafood would post their recipe of some of their popular dishes cooked by their chefs in their official website to teach others how to cook similar dishes at home. They also have their own retail shop for customers who wish to buy fresh fishes, goat cheese and other seafoods they have for sale even after closing hours.
Dishes
Canape Platter
Source: Lamyerda
Legendary Laksa
Source: Tim Chew
England’s Rainbow Trout
Source: Tim Chew
Reviews
Location
32-36, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact
Phone: 012-209 6484
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11am – 10pm
6. Pier 12 Seafood Tavern
Pier 12 Seafood Tavern is one of the few seafood restaurants in KL that is built using a row of old buildings and refurbished into a restaurant. From appearance alone, you can feel the history of this building while being one of the closest seafood restaurants in KL available as it is a 3-minute walk from the Kuala Lumpur Tower. Diners are able to enjoy the magnificent view of the Kuala Lumpur Tower while dining in this restaurant while its interior design provides a comfy atmosphere.
Dishes
Chilli Crab
Source: Pier 12 Tavern
Squid Ink Linguine Con Polpo
Source: Tableapp
Pan-seared Scallops
Source: Tableapp
Reviews
Location
12, Lorong Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact
Phone: 011-2611 2460
Operating Hours
Sunday – Thursday
5pm – 2am
Friday & Saturday
5pm – 3am
7. Talaykrata Seafood BBQ Restaurant
Talaykrata Seafood BBQ restaurant is a seafood buffet that, as the name suggests, specializes in BBQ-ing their seafood dishes and provides a unique experience for their dine-in customers. The customers are seated on a table that is placed near to a metal, rectangular box where they store and replenish fresh tiger prawns for their customers to catch and cook with tongs provided.
You are also able to order your desired seafood and it will be served to you raw and a griller that allows you to cook at your own pace while in some cases the servers will lay out a white cloth that enables you to enjoy eating your prawns. For RM 88 per pax, you get 2 hours unlimited refills of glorious seafood including free Haagen Daaz! That’s a steal for sure. But, those who are not interested in the buffet are able to pay RM 58 to order an ala carte set that comes with various seafoods to enjoy.
Products
Seafood BBQ Ala Carte Set
Source: Talakrata Seafood BBQ Restaurant
Seafood Tabur Set
Source: Talakrata Seafood BBQ Restaurant
Seafood Tabur Buttermilk Sauce
Source: Talakrata Seafood BBQ Restaurant
Reviews
Location
Publika Shopping Gallery
A4-G1-06, No.1, Jalan Dutamas, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Contact
Phone: 012-623 6601
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11am – 10pm
8. Yamaguchi Fish Market
Yamaguchi Fish Market is a seafood restaurant that is unique for emphasizing its restaurant’s origin which is Japan. You can see waiters, interior design and various other Japanese items in the restaurant, but more importantly it has a display of their fresh live seafoods in a table size aquarium, akin to how Japanese fishmongers sell their seafood in Japan. They also offer various Japanese dishes that you cannot get to experience anywhere in Malaysia except here including sea urchin. Alongside with their seafood dishes, they also offer wagyu beef that can be cooked in various ways, plenty of sushi to choose from and too many to list. As it is a Japanese-themed restaurant, they are also serving Japanese alcohol.
Products
Uni don (Rice with sea urchin)
Source: Yamaguchi Fish Market
Cheese baked and poached lobster
Source: Yamaguchi Fish Market
Pan fried Foie Grais with Teriyaki Sauce
Source: Yamaguchi Fish Market
Reviews
Location
No. 16, Jalan Kampung Pandan, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Contact
Phone: 012-268 2816
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11:30am – 3pm
5:30pm – 10pm
9. The Fat Fish
If you’re looking for a good blend of both western and eastern style of seafood, this is the place for you! The Fat Fish, at hindsight, may seem like a western seafood restaurant, but one look at their menu and you’ll be surprised by their variety of seafood dishes. If you’re feeling a little western-y, you can order their Australian Wagyu Tomahawk, Roast Boneless Lamb Leg and other western dishes that are almost as good as their seafood dishes.
Dishes
Tsukimi Udon
Source: The Fat Fish
Jidori Yuzu Kusho Pizza
Source: The Fat Fish
Fat Fish Salmon Burger
Source: The Fat Fish
Reviews
Location
163 Retail Park
163, Mont Kiara Pines, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Contact
Phone: 013 – 261 3777
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11am – 10pm
10. Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood
If you like an extra spice to your food, Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood is the place for you as it is one of the many seafood restaurants in KL that Malay and Thai dishes are mixed to add that extra spice into your food. As Malaysians, we all love to have prawn in our spicy dishes including a bowl of instant noodles. Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood offers some variety of seafood dishes including Seafood Fried Rice and they are always fresh as they restock their prawns daily by their suppliers.
Dishes
Fried Squid
Source: Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood
Prawn Sambal
Source: Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood
Seafood Fried Rice
Source: Restoran Desa Tomyam & Seafood
Reviews
Location
No. 16, Jalan SS 19/1d, Ss 19, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Contact
Phone: 019-621 0731
Operating Hours
Monday – Sunday
11am – 10pm
There you have it, top 10 best seafood restaurants in KL. Just from writing this article alone had me craving for some seafood right now. And the best part about these restaurants is they are all halal with the exception of alcohol being served. So, don’t worry about bringing your Muslims friends over to these restaurants as everyone can have a great time enjoying the delicacies the ocean can provide.
As coronavirus is spreading across the country, most of these restaurants are forced to close their business temporarily to prevent the virus from spreading even more. Fret not however, as these restaurants offer their menus online that you can order through Foodpanda, Grabfood or whatever food delivery service that you use.
Check out our top 5 places to get confinement food or best pizzas in Malaysia if you are looking for something else to eat at home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding Seafood
Seafood comes from animals or creatures that are found in the sea. Seafood consists of bony fishes, as well as primitive sharks, rays, sturgeons, crustaceans such as prawns, crabs, lobsters, and crawfish such as cockles, clams, oysters and abalones.
You can include Salmon into your diet for a healthier seafood option. Salmon is known to have the best sources of omega-3 fatty acid, which is considered essential to our body as our body relies on food to obtain it.
The most common seafood served in seafood restaurants would be shrimp, tilapia, crabs, prawns and lobsters. These seafood are often cooked in various styles, one of which is chilli crabs and steamed tilapia.
One of Malaysia’s top seafood dishes you can try is the Asam Pedas. It is usually eaten as the main dish, and the Asam Pedas is known for its zesty rich broth, with its signature sour and spicy flavours. Other than that, you can also try Fish Curry (Kari Ikan), and Spicy Frilled Fish.
Bluefin tuna is considered one of the most expensive seafood, as it is the most expensive grade of the fish. With its marbling meat, and juicy and delectable flavour, it is understandable why bluefin tuna is considered the most expensive seafood in the world.
