Planning a trip to KK bah? Kota Kinabalu, also affectionately known as KK, is the capital state of Sabah, located on the northern area of Borneo. An extremely diverse place where everybody gets along, the city is always alight, thanks to the bustling street markets, beaches, and waterfront. And when you’re at a coastal city, of course you have to try the seafood! KK is known for having serving up some of the freshest catches in Malaysia (besides you 😉 ) , and we’ve got a list of some of the best seafood restaurants in Kota Kinabalu that you just have to try.
Must-Try Seafood Restaurants In Kota Kinabalu
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1. Bagussss Restaurant
Yes, the restaurant really does have four “S”s in its name, because it’s just that bagussss! Bagussss Restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking for some out of this world abalone (pictured), and honestly, we’d order 20 bowls of this if we could. Not a fan of fresh abalone? Why not try some crab, cooked any way you like? Or perhaps some crispy-fried tiger prawns, smothered in sweet, spicy, soy sauce? To complement your seafood dishes, give some of their meat dishes a go, too, like their Black Pepper Beef Ribs or Ostrich Meat & Mushroom in Oyster Sauce if you’re feeling adventurous.
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| Address: | Lot 57, Block B-9, Polytechnic Commercial Centre, KKIP 88460 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | 10am – 3pm, 5pm – 10pm daily |
| Contact details: | 6088 493 388 / +6016 550 9423 |
2. Welcome Seafood Restaurant
Talk about catch of the day! This Kam Heong Crab (pictured) could turn any crabby day into an amazing one, so turn your frown upside down and make a reservation at Welcome Seafood Restaurant ASAP. This eatery has two joints in Kota Kinabalu and another in Inanam, and with over 8,000 reviews on Google, you know it’s the real deal. As one of the best seafood restaurants in Kota Kinabalu, they’re known for serving up the freshest fish, crabs, prawns, clams, oysters, cockles and even sea snails, cooked in any way you can imagine. We’re getting hungry just thinking about their crispy soft shell crab.
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| Operating hours: | 12pm – 11.30pm daily |
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3. Fatt Kee Seafood Restaurant
We think all fried noodle dishes should be topped with fresh fish, we’re just saying. At Fatt Kee Seafood Restaurant, you can expect nothing but simple yet amazing seafood dishes, just like the one pictured above. They’re straight to the point, with no fuss and no muss, and they give us home cooking vibes. The restaurant itself is cosy and casual, and it’s great place to hang out with your friends and family, talking over empty bowls of seafood tom yum and teh ping. What a dream.
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| Address: | Lot 8, Ground Floor (Hilltop), 1-0-1, Kolam Centre Phase 3, 88300, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | 7am – 11.30pm daily |
| Contact details: | +6016 810 4884 |
4. Fish Market Restaurant
Have you ever tried Hong Kong style steamboat? Instead of the regular hot pot you might be thinking of, this type of steamboat literally uses steam to cook your food, preserving every ounce of flavour and nutrition in your seafood. And there’s no better place to have steamboat than Fish Market Restaurant! Led by local chef Alan Voo who studied the art of Hong Kong cuisine, he founded this restaurant, which uses no salt, oil or taste enhancers like MSG, allowing patrons to experience the incredible freshness of the seafood served at this eatery.
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| Address: | No.A-G-2,Ground Floor,Block A Phae 1,Lorong Sutera,Sutera Avenue Sembulan, 88100, Sutera Avenue, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | 12pm – 10.30pm daily |
| Contact details: | +6012 803 5757 |
5. The Crab House Seafood Restaurant
Seriously, look at that crab. Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? Hands down, one of the best seafood restaurants in Kota Kinabalu, The Crab House is the place to go for some of the most delectable and memorable dishes you’ll ever have in your life, including their signature crab dishes in chilli sauce (pictured), salted egg yolk wet butter crab, kam heong crab, and our personal favourite, the dry butter crab. You’ll also find other amazing dishes, like salted egg yolk wet butter prawn and steamed clams, but the real deal are their crab dishes.
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| Address: | Lots 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13, No 6, Jalan Gaya, Off Lorong Satu, Jalan Haji Saman, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | 11am – 2.30pm, 4.30pm – 10pm |
| Contact details: | +6010 767 1883 |
6. Jumbo Palace Seafood Restaurant
A 24-hour seafood restaurant? OTW. If you’re anything like us, and you’re constantly hit with bouts of something spicy and something comforting, we definitely recommend Jumbo Palace Seafood Palace. This is where you can find the freshest seafood that’s caught and cooked on the same day in dishes like their Spicy Crab and Scallion and Garlic Butter Prawns. Whether you’re craving for some good ol’ lobster or perhaps some grilled oysters, you can hit up Jumbo Palace Seafood Palace, at literally any time of the day.
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| Address: | G1 ground floor , Kompleks Asia City Lebu Raya Pantai B, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | Open 24 hours daily |
| Contact details: | +6012 887 7996 |
7. Kampung Nelayan Floating Seafood Market Restaurant
Seafood hot pot? Yes, please! From the outside, Kampung Nelayan Floating Seafood Market Restaurant is a sight to behold, but you’ll be absolutely shocked at the amount of diners at this restaurant. Located in Taman Tun Fuad Bukit Padang, this place is always packed, thanks to the huge amount of live seafood options and hot pot. If you’re not feeling hot pot-ty, there’s also single dishes that are super scrumptious, like their Abalone Poonchoy, Peppercorn Soft Shell Crab, and Chilli Crab with Mantou.
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| Address: | G1 ground floor , Kompleks Asia City Lebu Raya Pantai B, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Operating hours: | 11am – 2pm, 6pm – 11pm daily |
| Contact details: | +6088 231 003 |
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