Best Seafood Restaurants in Port Dickson

Unlike most seafood restaurants in the Port Dickson area, don’t expect any menu from the server. Instead, you have to refer the dishes written on a white board. It may be troublesome for some people, but Gim Men Teppanyaki redeems that shortcoming with some of their best signature dishes. Topping the list is their famous “Three Flavoured Fish” perfectly grilled with banana leaves. Served with stuffed fish balls and ladies’ fingers, the fish is heavenly delicious. Not to forget also is their stuffed crab filled with a scrumptious trio of crab meat, pork and fish together. Last but not least, do note that the owner of the restaurant prefers the customers to speak in a Chinese language.

This famous seafood restaurant is known for serving different types of signature crab dishes such as Kam Heong Crab and Honey Crab. But crab isn’t the only dishes they are good at. For instance, if you love fish, you can’t go wrong with their highly-recommended “Three Flavoured Fish”. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the fish itself is fresh and well-coated with a generous amount of sauce altogether. A word of warning, though, it’s best not to come here with an empty stomach since the service can be slow at time.

If you love to enjoy seafood dishes in a rustic environment surrounded by water and fishing boats, look no further than Restoran Soon Huat. So basically, this is not a place for you if you are expecting a comfortable air-conditioned setting. Most of the seafood prices here are reasonable and best of all, they are fresh! They also serve other dishes such as fried chicken and stir-fry vegetables.

Located in the heart of Port Dickson near PD Waterfront, Kim’s Seafood Palace serves a diverse range of seafood from fish to prawn and crab cooked in different styles. Not only the restaurant is big enough with ample seating to fit plenty of big families, you also have a choice to dine in the comfort of the air-conditioned indoor premise or the outdoor area overlooking the breezy sea view of PD Waterfront. But best of all, most of the seafood here tastes delicious. Among them are the signature tilapia and the salted egg yolk prawns.

It's huge, it's rowdy and it's another great place for the locals or tourist to enjoy a great feast of seafood. As the name suggest, they are famed for their ikan bakar. Simply choose from the wide array of fishes available on the counter and have them grill it for you. In addition to that, there's also a pretty stunning array of other seafood items such as clams, squid and prawns. You can choose to steam, stir-fry or even deep fry them - it's all up to you. Just remember to enjoy what they have to offer. 

Restoran Yun Long Seafood is another great place for seafood but this time, it's held right in front of a temple, with parts of it actually being in there. This simple yet fairly popular place is known for its steamboat hot pot, which comprises of a whole crab, squid, fish, prawns and a delightful broth. Overtime, the broth will get richer in flavour, drawing out the essence from all those fresh seafood. In addition to that, there's also the more standard stir-fry style dishes available. All and all, it's a great place to pray and eat as you beg for lower cholesterol and fats.

If you are a fan of sinful food late at night, or even close to supper, then you have got to give Samudra Ikan Bakar a try. Though this restaurant is located close to the beach, it is not exactly right next to it so you will not be having a great view. However, what you will be given is a stunning array of seafood cooked or grilled to perfection. Their ikan bakar, depending no the fish of choice, is nicely charred on the outside but moist on the inside. You can also opt for their bamboo clams cooked in sambal or crispy fried squid as both of them are delicious.

Looking for a Chinese seafood restaurant where you can bring along your Malay friend? Well, lucky for you, there’s a popular Chinese-Muslim restaurant in Port Dickson known as Restoran Pantai Ria. Some of their must-try seafood dishes including salted egg crab, Nyonya-style siakap (barramundi) and butter prawns.

Situated far off from the town of Port Dickson, Tian Tian Seafood is a kampung-style restaurant where everything is accommodated in an old-school setting. But don’t let their simple decor fools you, because this is the place where you can find the freshest yet delicious seafood available. For the appetiser, start off with a plate of tasty paku pakis (fern) before moving on to the main seafood dishes such as the mouth-watering Salted Egg Crab and Steam La La. Finger lickin’ good, indeed.

This particular Chinese restaurant needs no introduction. Famed for their signature large Curry Chicken Bun, it’s certainly a must-have dish that you can’t afford to miss. They also serve seafood with recommended dishes such as Sweet and Sour Crabs and Salted Egg Prawns. Best paired with their curry chicken bun together if you have a big appetite.

With multiple triangles by roof of the facade, this restaurant has been the go-to place for many of the locals in Port Dickson. One of the reasons is because they have a stunning variety of seafood, and we are not just talking about fishes and prawns. Things that are a lot more extravagant and rare are found here as well. As usual, there are a number of cooking methods and styles to compliment but most importantly, they are cooked really well and the sauces (if any) are great. It is also fairly affordable - so that's nice.

Restoran Fatt Kee is what you'll expect from most Chinese 'dai chao' restaurants with a selection of seafood. Located in Jalan Seremban, this restaurant is not exactly the most prestigious nor luxurious place to dine. Its horrendous looking entrance with the lack of air-conditioning has turned many young people away, but for those who have had try it with their parents or slightly older friends would know how great it is. Simple, hearty and well-cooked seafood that is affordable and delicious. No fuss!

Located right in front of a primary school, Xiwang Seafood Village Restaurant is a cozy restaurant that offers a selection of comforting seafood dishes. Those who are looking for a restaurant with air-conditioning, this might not be it. However, it is fairly windy, which makes it somewhat comfortable and acceptable the most. Thankfully, the dishes here are also well-packed with flavour, especially the coconut curry which will simply have you refilling your rice more than you need. Overall, don't expect too much from the ambiance, just the food. 

Yuan Xiang Seafood Restaurant is all about trying out new things. New flavours, new presentation and basically, anything that can be altered to make it better, will be done so here. However, they still remain true to their roots, in terms of providing that same explosive flavour you'll find in most of their dishes. They excel in seafood, which allowed them to create the gorgeous seafood pot with a whole crab and a wide variety of other seafood goodness within. The broth is well packed with flavour, cooked over a prolong period of time and one that will get you slurping more and more.

When a restaurant names themselves as the top - it sure does bring quite an expectation. Especially when you are not local or it's your first time. Like many other Chinese 'dai chao' out there, Restoran Top Seafood anchors itself by the end of the shoplot, taking up a good amount of space from the carpark as well. You'll also find what most people are serving here, but at least the seafood selections are fresh and cooked quite nicely. Prices are considered cheap if not affordable and service is mediocre. In conclusion, it's another place to dine, just not one that you would die for. 

Embok Village Steamboat & Seafood is located right next to Medan Ikan Bakar Port Dickson in Taman Port Dickson Utama. One of the most famous and has been the public's favourite are fried Lala chilli and Ikan Bakar. Definitely a must to try whenever you visit Port Dickson.

Grill fish is one of the most exciting foods to eat. Because the fish is very nice to eat after they grill it. You will like where they put banana leaves at the bottom of the fish to prevent the fish getting burnt. Then the fish skin won't stick on the frying pan. The sambal is very sour and spicy which will enhance the taste of the fish more as well. Steamed Tilapia in Soy sauce tasted really fresh , no ‘fishy’ smell and is steamed just timely to maintain the softness of the fish meat. Sauce of the fish is well concocted. Grill fish comes with tom yam flavored sambal mixed with onion and chili. 

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