2026 Guide
Chilli crab, butter prawns, steamed fish and kam heong lala at Malaysia's favourite seafood restaurants by the sea and in the city.
Updated October 2026 ยท 72 spots ยท 13 states
โก Quick answer
The best Seafood Restaurant in Malaysia for 2026 is Fatty Crab Restaurant (Petaling Jaya, Selangor), followed by Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant Kuantan (Kuantan) and Bali Hai Seafood Market (George Town). 18 of 72 picks are halal or Muslim-friendly.
๐ก Pro tip: Seafood is sold by weight, so confirm the price before they cook it.
Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
chilli crabqueues expectedgroups
Order: Chilli crab with fried mantou
The Klang Valley's most famous crab address, serving sweet-spicy chilli crab and salted egg crab from a no-frills shoplot for decades. Expect queues and messy hands.
Taman Mahkota Putra, Kuantan, Pahang
halalfamily
Order: Halal Chinese seafood: butter prawns, steamed fish
The halal Chinese restaurant in Kuantan, with nearly 9,000 reviews and a big seafood menu.
Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
Michelin Selectedlive seafood tankssea viewbanquet
Order: Live-tank seafood; stir-fried abalone with black truffle
Penang's showpiece seafood hall on Gurney Drive, Michelin-selected, with live tanks at the door. Pick your catch and how it's cooked.
Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
live seafood tankstourist favouritelarge groups
Order: Live seafood by weight: lobster, crab, tiger prawns
KK's most famous seafood hall: a vast, noisy room of tanks where you point, pay by weight and choose your style. A must for every Sabah visit.
rooftophawker seafoodtourist favourite
Order: Rooftop seafood stalls: midin, bamboo clams, butter prawns
Kuching's legendary rooftop seafood court, where stalls lay out fresh fish, prawns and bamboo clams for you to pick. Don't leave without a plate of stir-fried midin fern.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Section 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
live seafood tanksbanquetlarge groups
Order: Live-tank seafood: steamed fish, lobster, crab
A cavernous Chinese seafood hall where you pick your fish, crab or lobster from the tanks and choose how it's cooked. The go-to for big family banquets in PJ.
Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
lalaopen-airgroups
Order: Lala (clams) in peppery soup or ginger stir-fry
Damansara's famous clam house, named for its signature lala done several ways. Huge, open-air and always lively, it's a classic Klang Valley seafood dinner.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Michelin Bib Gourmandcrab currypork-free
Order: Jaffna-style whole crab curry
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Sri Lankan kitchen whose fiery Jaffna crab curry is one of KL's great seafood dishes. Pork-free, though it has a bar.
Gelang Patah, Gelang Patah, Johor
chilli crabfishing village
Order: Chilli mud crab and clam soup
Out in Gelang Patah, Chua Kee is a JB pilgrimage for crab lovers, with a thick, sticky chilli gravy made for mopping up.
Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
live seafood tankspick your owndinner
Order: Live crab, prawns, lobster and oysters
A KK classic for over 40 years: pick from the tanks and get it cooked your way. A solid alternative to the Asia City tourist strip.
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Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
chilli crabqueues expectedgroups
Order: Chilli crab with fried mantou
The Klang Valley's most famous crab address, serving sweet-spicy chilli crab and salted egg crab from a no-frills shoplot for decades. Expect queues and messy hands.
Section 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
live seafood tanksbanquetlarge groups
Order: Live-tank seafood: steamed fish, lobster, crab
A cavernous Chinese seafood hall where you pick your fish, crab or lobster from the tanks and choose how it's cooked. The go-to for big family banquets in PJ.
Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
lalaopen-airgroups
Order: Lala (clams) in peppery soup or ginger stir-fry
Damansara's famous clam house, named for its signature lala done several ways. Huge, open-air and always lively, it's a classic Klang Valley seafood dinner.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
riversidefishing villageweekend trip
Order: Steamed fish, mantis prawns, butter crab
The anchor of Pasir Penambang's riverside seafood strip, where KL families drive out for fresh catch and to stay for the fireflies after dinner.
Kampung Baru Sentosa, Sekinchan, Selangor
fishing villageday trip from KL
Order: Home-style Chinese seafood
The name Sekinchan locals give when you ask where the best seafood in town is. Pair it with the paddy fields and a seaside sunset.
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Taman Mahkota Putra, Kuantan, Pahang
halalfamily
Order: Halal Chinese seafood: butter prawns, steamed fish
The halal Chinese restaurant in Kuantan, with nearly 9,000 reviews and a big seafood menu.
banquet
Order: Cantonese seafood and banquet dishes
A Kuantan Chinese seafood favourite inside the Grand Continental.
Taman Mariana, Kuantan, Pahang
big groups
Order: Chinese-style crabs and prawns
Kuantan's best-known Chinese seafood restaurant, with thousands of reviews.
Jalan Air Putih, Kuantan, Pahang
seafood
Order: Local Chinese seafood
A well-rated neighbourhood seafood restaurant on Jalan Air Putih.
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Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang
Michelin Selectedlive seafood tankssea viewbanquet
Order: Live-tank seafood; stir-fried abalone with black truffle
Penang's showpiece seafood hall on Gurney Drive, Michelin-selected, with live tanks at the door. Pick your catch and how it's cooked.
Teluk Kumbar, Teluk Kumbar, Penang
seasidefishing villageweekend trip
Order: Fresh catch by the sea, lala and crab
The famous seaside seafood stop on Penang's south coast, where locals drive out for fresh crabs, prawns and clams with sea breeze.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong, Penang
seasidecharcoal grilltemple-side
Order: Charcoal-grilled crab and prawns; oyster omelette
The 'temple seafood' spot by the old Tua Pek Kong temple, grilling crab and prawns over charcoal by the water. Old-school Penang and well worth finding.
Jalan Cantonment, George Town, Penang
Michelin Bib GourmandNyonya-stylefamily
Order: Asam big prawns
A homely Michelin Bib Gourmand spot whose tangy, sticky asam prawns are among Penang's most-loved seafood dishes.
Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang
parkingopen-air
Order: Live giant mantis prawn; crab fried rice
A family seafood restaurant with open-air seating and parking right in town. Live mantis prawns are the order. 4.3 stars from 1,700-plus reviews.
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Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
live seafood tankstourist favouritelarge groups
Order: Live seafood by weight: lobster, crab, tiger prawns
KK's most famous seafood hall: a vast, noisy room of tanks where you point, pay by weight and choose your style. A must for every Sabah visit.
Kampung Air, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
live seafood tankspick your owndinner
Order: Live crab, prawns, lobster and oysters
A KK classic for over 40 years: pick from the tanks and get it cooked your way. A solid alternative to the Asia City tourist strip.
over-watersea viewfamily friendly
Order: Chilli crab; grilled fish
A stilted restaurant over the water near Tuaran, worth the drive out of KK for fresh crab and sea views. Popular with day-trippers and family groups.
Kampung Sim Sim, Sandakan, Sabah
over the watersea view
Order: Fresh catch cooked over the water
A stilt-village seafood restaurant at Sim Sim with the best rating on Sandakan's waterfront.
seasidesea viewsunset
Order: Butter prawns; steamed fish; chilli crab
A seaside seafood stop on the Sulaman road, good for butter prawns and sunsets. Go for a late lunch on the way back from Tuaran.
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rooftophawker seafoodtourist favourite
Order: Rooftop seafood stalls: midin, bamboo clams, butter prawns
Kuching's legendary rooftop seafood court, where stalls lay out fresh fish, prawns and bamboo clams for you to pick. Don't leave without a plate of stir-fried midin fern.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Kampung Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
village setting
Order: Fresh catch by the Bako jetty
A village seafood restaurant near the Bako National Park jetty with excellent ratings; good after a day in the park.
city
Order: Grilled and wok-fried seafood
A well-rated city seafood restaurant on Jalan Song, easier to reach than the coastal villages.
big groups
Order: Hainanese-style crabs
Tops Kuching's seafood lists, and its crab is what people make the trip for.
Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching, Sarawak
local produce
Order: Midin, bamboo clams and local seafood
A Kuching institution near the Waterfront for Sarawak seafood and jungle ferns.
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Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Michelin Bib Gourmandcrab currypork-free
Order: Jaffna-style whole crab curry
A Michelin Bib Gourmand Sri Lankan kitchen whose fiery Jaffna crab curry is one of KL's great seafood dishes. Pork-free, though it has a bar.
Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Michelin SelectedCantonesebanquet
Order: Cantonese braised abalone and live seafood
A Michelin-selected Cantonese room that has been a KL institution for seafood banquets, from braised abalone to steamed live fish.
Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
muslim-friendlyMalay style
Order: Sambal prawns, grilled fish and salted egg squid
A Bangsar seafood spot with Malay-style cooking that's one of the few well-reviewed options for Muslim diners in the KL seafood scene.
Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
24 hourssteamed seafoodgroups
Order: Tableside steamed seafood tiers finished with congee
A steam-pot concept where seafood is steamed in tiers at your table and the juices drip into congee below. Open round the clock.
Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
tai chowneighbourhood
Order: Steamed fish and tofu claypot
A Sentul neighbourhood tai chow with loyal regulars for its steamed fish and claypots.
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Gelang Patah, Gelang Patah, Johor
chilli crabfishing village
Order: Chilli mud crab and clam soup
Out in Gelang Patah, Chua Kee is a JB pilgrimage for crab lovers, with a thick, sticky chilli gravy made for mopping up.
Kampung Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor
halalChinese-style seafoodgroups
Order: Salted egg squid, tulip-sauce clams, moonlight kuey teow
A halal-certified Chinese seafood restaurant, a rare and much-loved combination, serving crab, prawns and clams to a packed, mixed crowd.
Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru, Johor
crab bee hoonclaypot
Order: Claypot crab bee hoon
Johor Jaya's crab bee hoon specialist, whose bubbling claypot of crab and noodles is a JB favourite.
Taman Molek, Johor Bahru, Johor
salted egg crabbutter prawns
Order: Salted egg crab and butter prawns
A Taman Molek tai chow known for rich salted egg crab and buttery prawns.
Kampung Senibong, Masai, Johor
muslim-ownedseasidesea view
Order: Crispy chilli prawns and sambal chilli crab by the water
A Muslim-owned seaside seafood spot in Senibong, a reliable choice for halal-conscious diners wanting crab with a sea view.
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Kota Syahbandar, Melaka, Melaka
air-conditionedlarge groupsprivate rooms
Order: Steamed fish; prawns; dang gui pork ribs
A big air-conditioned Chinese seafood hall that Melaka families book for birthdays and reunions. Consistent steamed fish and prawns, with room for large groups.
Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka, Melaka
family dininglocal favourite
Order: Soy-steamed fish; house tofu
A Melaka Raya local favourite for clean, soy-steamed fish and home-style tofu. Top of a 2026 Melaka seafood list.
Portuguese Settlement, Melaka, Melaka
open-airseasidePortuguese-Eurasian
Order: Black pepper crab; baked stingray; asam grilled fish
An open-air stall in the Portuguese Settlement food court, serving Kristang-style seafood by the sea breeze. Unique to Melaka.
Order: Chinese seafood, crab and prawn dishes
A busy downtown Chinese seafood house with over 2,700 Google reviews.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
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Kampung Teliput, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
beachsidelocal
Order: Celup tepung (battered squid and fish)
Terengganu's most famous celup tepung stop by the beach, with nearly 5,000 reviews and long weekend queues.
Jalan Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
family
Order: Local-style seafood dishes
A popular town-centre restaurant for seafood dishes in a sit-down setting.
Kampung Telaga Batin, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
beachside
Order: Ikan celup tepung
A long-established celup tepung shop near the airport and the coast.
Bukit Tunggal, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
thai-style
Order: Thai-style seafood
A busy Thai-style seafood restaurant on the KT outskirts.
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Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Kedah
halallive seafood tankstourist favourite
Order: Halal live seafood: lobster, crab, grouper
Langkawi's best-known halal seafood restaurant on the Cenang strip, choose from the tanks and have it cooked Malay- or Chinese-style.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Kedah
sea viewharbour
Order: Grilled fish, prawns and crab with sea views
A leafy, sea-view seafood restaurant at Telaga Harbour; 4.3 stars from over 4,700 reviews make it the island's most-reviewed seafood stop.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
valuefamily
Order: Chilli crab, butter prawns, steamed fish
Kuah's long-running Chinese seafood favourite, beloved for honest prices on duty-free island.
โ ๏ธ Last confirmed before 2025 โ check it is open before you go.
Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Kedah
open-air terrace
Order: Chinese-style seafood on an open-air terrace
A Cenang favourite for Chinese and fusion seafood on a garden terrace. 2,300 reviews at 4.4.
Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Kedah
budget
Order: Tamarind sea bass
An affordable Muslim-friendly seafood spot on Cenang where the tamarind sea bass gets praised again and again.
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family dinnerslarge groups
Order: Big prawn dishes and wok-fried seafood
The Ipoh seafood restaurant families book for celebrations, with strong wok hei and prawns as the headline. 4.4 stars from 2,700-plus reviews.
crab specialist
Order: Chilli crab; claypot crab rice
Crab is the whole point here: steamed, grilled, chilli or baked into claypot rice. A dependable Medan Ipoh pick with nearly 700 reviews.
banquet rooms
Order: Creatively plated seafood mains
An upscale Menglembu seafood hall with a big menu and smarter plating than the usual tai chow. 1,400-plus reviews.
since 1978
Order: Steamed fish and Cantonese seafood
Serving Ipoh since 1978, Mun Choong is the old guard of the city's seafood houses, with multi-level rooms that fill up for family celebrations.
Jalan Titi Kertang, Matang, Perak
teochewnear Kuala Sepetang
Order: Teochew seafood porridge; clam soup; fried grey mullet
Next to the Kuala Sepetang fishing grounds, this Teochew spot in a former antiques shop serves porridge loaded with crab, prawn, fish and squid. A worthy stop on the TaipingโMatang mangrove trip.
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PD Waterfront, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
beach townfamily dining
Order: Chinese-style crab and steamed fish
Port Dickson's most-mentioned Chinese seafood house, an easy dinner after a beach day. Classic crab and steamed fish without fuss.
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Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
family-runlong waits
Order: Black pepper crab and oyster omelette
A family-run Chinese seafood shop where one cook works table by table; worth the wait for the crab.
Taman Tengku Ahmad Panglima, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
family
Order: Steamed fish with rich gravy
A cosy Chinese seafood garden restaurant for family dinners.
Wakaf Bharu, Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan
thai-style
Order: Mai Pla Thai seafood platter
A Thai-Kelantanese seafood spot just outside KB, known for its seafood platter.
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The best Seafood Restaurant in Malaysia for 2026 is Fatty Crab Restaurant (Petaling Jaya), followed by Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant Kuantan (Kuantan) and Bali Hai Seafood Market (George Town).
Chilli crab, butter prawns, steamed fish and kam heong lala at Malaysia's favourite seafood restaurants by the sea and in the city.
It depends on the place. 18 of our 72 Seafood Restaurant picks are halal or Muslim-friendly and 54 are non-halal. Use the halal filter at the top of the page.
Fatty Crab Restaurant (Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya) is our top Seafood Restaurant pick in Selangor.
Mohd Chan Chinese Muslim Restaurant Kuantan (Taman Mahkota Putra, Kuantan) is our top Seafood Restaurant pick in Pahang.
Bali Hai Seafood Market (Gurney Drive, George Town) is our top Seafood Restaurant pick in Penang.
Welcome Seafood Restaurant (Asia City, Kota Kinabalu) is our top Seafood Restaurant pick in Sabah.
Seafood is sold by weight, so confirm the price before they cook it.