Best Crabs in KL

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Having a sudden craving for the best crab within your area? Well, we too understand the feeling of cravings and desire, especially when it comes to crabs. Beautiful in all shapes and size, sweet and delicious regardless of the method used to cook – crabs are possibly one of the most versatile seafood creatures there is. From steaming to BBQ, chilli to butter, almost anything pairs really well with a fresh crab. The only hiccup is, these delightful crustaceans do not come cheap.  Keeping that in mind, we have foraged the best crabs to look for in KL which is worth every penny.

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    The Lankan CrabsPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21Vegetarian 3558887a3b6cba0a056731a75a58da9ed8fc37fa9c1b050a22dec8240b1e6643

    The Lankan Crabs offers three signature preparations; the Negombo Crab Curry, their best-seller which is strictly Singhalese, authentically Sri Lankan and mildly spiced to suit the local tongue. Spice lovers can opt for the Jaffna Crab Curry, a unique Sri Lankan recipe that is of Tamil heritage and kicks up the heat by a notch. Last but not least is the Garlic Butter Crab, a preparation specially crafted with aromatic garlic and french specialty butter President, for a creamy, home-made taste that you'll want to take home!

    Tips

    Make sure to try their best seller - the Negombo Crab Curry

    Things to expect

    Rich flavors and fresh seafood

    Best with

    Add on their Paal Appam with Brown Sugar and Sri Lankan Milk Tea!

    Price

    RM20.00 to RM200.00

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    The Lankan Crabs View restaurant

    4, Jalan Kemuja, Bangsar, 59000, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    03-22010128

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    11:00AM—10:00PM
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    Shiang Hee Seafood Restaurant

    At this long service restaurant, Shiang Hee Seafood Restaurant always does their best to serve delicious food to its customers. Not only that, but they also prepare their fresh ingredients daily. Do visit to taste their seafood, you might be surprised with their dishes. 



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    Tips

    Monday closed, avoid peak hours

    Things to expect

    Good atmosphere

    Best with

    Seafood, Chinese cuisine

    Price

    RM50.00 to RM100.00

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    Shiang Hee Seafood Restaurant View restaurant

    Jalan 11/62a, Bandar Sri Menjalara, 52200, Kuala Lumpur , Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0193268782

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    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    12:00PM—11:00PM
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    Crab Generation 蟹的传人

    Enjoy your moments in Crab Generation with all kinds of different cooking styles for crabs. Not only crabs, they have various dishes for you too! Better still if it’s your birthday, you would have a special celebration by enjoying your meal in Crab Generation!

    Tips

    Suitable for gathering, celebrate for birthday available

    Things to expect

    Good atmosphere

    Best with

    Seafood

    Price

    RM50.00 to RM100.00

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    Crab Generation 蟹的传人 View restaurant

    60, Jalan 1, Taman Len Seng, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0163022989

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    11:30AM—02:45PM
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    05:00PM—11:00PM
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    Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish

    Ever heard of crab that cooked in black pepper sauce? Black pepper sauce lover and seafood lover, this is the perfect combination of food that you are looking for. Give it a try at Meng Kee Grill Fish for Black Pepper Crab. 

    Tips

    Street full of food.

    Things to expect

    Fast service.

    Best with

    Some cooling drinks?

    Price

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    Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish View restaurant

    39, Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, 50200, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0122133082

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    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    05:00PM—03:00AM
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    Ibrahim's Fatty CrabHalal a81b201f94b2180a29928950eefa06850871fc85c2ba8fcb39753bdbcdfb49cfCertified
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    One of the few Halal Chinese seafood restaurants in town, Ibrahim's Fatty Crab truly is a place worth considering, especially for multiracial gatherings. Apart from their usual array of crabs, they do occasionally bring in monstrous being like the Alaskan King Crab. It's huge, it's sweet and it's absolutely delicious. Now, if budget is a problem, then perhaps the regular sized crabs might just be the one you seek. However, it's still fresh and cooked to perfection, so do not worry too much about it. If you need a partner to work along the crab, we recommend the freshly shucked oysters which is served beckoning on a bed of ice. 

    Tips

    Reservations recommended.

    Things to expect

    A casual place with outdoor seating as well.

    Best with

    Soft drinks.

    Price

    RM40.00 to RM80.00

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    Ibrahim's Fatty Crab View restaurant

    18, Jalan Avenue 1, 68000, Ampang, Selangor
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    01111444131

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    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    05:00PM—12:00AM
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    03:00PM—12:00AM
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    Yamaguchi Fish MarketPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    If money isn't an issue and you're in the mood for some fancy seafood, then Yamaguchi Fish Market is definitely the place you'll want to visit. Located right behind Chateau De Caffeinees, this Japanese-inspired fish market has all the premium seafood that you'll ever wish for. Occasionally, rare stuff such as the Blue Fin Tuna will be made available as well. As for the crabs, choices are far from short too. Among the premium picks are Alaskan and French Crabs which are made to your flavour choices with lots of love and care. Not forgetting the classy ambience that invites few glasses of wines.  

    Tips

    Reservations and promos available. Do check in with them.

    Things to expect

    A simple and clean place.

    Best with

    Japanese Sake.

    Price

    RM50.00 to RM150.00

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    Yamaguchi Fish Market View restaurant

    16, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Kelab Golf di Raja Selangor, 55000, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0122682816

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    11:30AM—03:00PM
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    05:30PM—11:00PM
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    Restoran Tak Fok Hong Kong Seafood RestaurantNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Restoran Tak Fok Seafood is located in one of the shadiest place in Kepong, but is without a doubt, one of the most popular place to enjoy crabs. Their restaurant may be small, but the choices of crabs are certainly the opposite. Choose from a variety of flavours and style, with the butter sauce, cream cheese sauce and salted egg being the most popular. The crabs are always alive before serving as to preserve its freshness. For optimal gratification, do grace up the table with series of seafood dishes that are equally good. Do add their chilli condiment into the mix for a dose of heat. 

    Tips

    Reservations recommended.

    Things to expect

    A rather small place with awesome seafood.

    Best with

    Chinese tea.

    Price

    RM40.00 to RM80.00

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    Tak Fok Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant 得福小厨 @ Kepong View restaurant

    No.2-2A, Jalan Desa 1/3, Desa Aman Puri, 52100, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
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    0362723346

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    12:30PM—03:00PM
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    06:00PM—11:00PM
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    Restoran Hau Kee Seafood (口记海鲜楼)Non halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Despite being placed in a less celebrated location with a design that brings you back to the 90s, Restoran Hau Kee Seafood is surprisingly popular amongst the locals. Nevertheless, the restaurant is huge and is capable of fitting in more up to 200-300 pax, and even then you'll still be required to queue most of the time. So that’s another testament to consider. Having said that, with the quality of food such as the butter crab, white pepper crab or their signature recipe with red wolfberries and Chinese herbs, it's easy to see why they're so popular.

    Tips

    Reservations available.

    Things to expect

    A surprisingly huge place with rather bad service.

    Best with

    Chinese tea or beer.

    Price

    RM60.00 to RM120.00

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    Hau Kee Seafood Restaurant View restaurant

    12, Jalan Kaskas 2, Taman Cheras, 56100, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0391300113

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    05:30PM—02:00AM
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    Restoran Loong Grilled FishNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Located in the not-so-friendly-neighbourhood of Jinjang, Restoran Long Grilled Fish Seafood still has quite an outstanding amount of customers. Either they are not afraid of the common gangsterism issue, or it has subsided over the years. Let’s put that issue aside, Restoran Long Grilled Fish Seafood is actually really popular for their ikan bakar as well as the signature baked crab. By doing so, the natural flavours of the crab is retained, while being kept juicy and moist. Large dollops of butter add a creamy dimension to the dish. All in all, it’s quite addictive. 

    Tips

    Come early if you wish not to queue.

    Things to expect

    A huge crowd and rather horrible service, but good food.

    Best with

    Beer or Chinese tea.

    Price

    RM50.00 to RM100.00

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    Restoran Loong Grilled Fish @ KL View restaurant

    12-14, Jalan Aman 2, Jinjang Utara, 52000, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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    0123862832

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    06:00PM—03:00AM
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    Hokkaido Seafood RestaurantPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    Seafood doesn't get any better than this, as Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant is one of the leaders in this tightly-competed industry. They offer a fairly limited but stunning array of seafood such as crabs, lobsters, prawns, fish and many more. On top of that, guests will be able to choose their favourite style of cooking, depending on whether they like it wet and moist, dry and hard or simply spicy and tangy. There is nothing pretentious about the presentation but you sure hear your stomach growl multiplying with no mercy. In short, it's a really good place to be if you're in the mood for seafood.

    Tips

    Reservations recommended.

    Things to expect

    Outdoor seatings.

    Best with

    Beer or Chinese tea.

    Price

    RM60.00 to RM120.00

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    Hokkaido Seafood Restaurant View restaurant

    68, Jalan Lumut, Titiwangsa Sentral, 50400, City Center, Kuala Lumpur
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    0340411316

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    05:30PM—01:15AM
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    05:30PM—02:00AM
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    Fei Fei Crab RestaurantPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    Fei Fei Crab Restaurant is one of those eateries where you'll never fail to spot teeming crowd, particularly after the sun goes down. The name literally translates to “Fat Fat Crab”, and gracefully, they do stay true to the name by offering pretty huge crabs that are also known as XXL Crabs to some of the locals. The real deal is dressing the crabs to kill with splendid flavours like buttered cheese, peanut butter, kam heong and so on. If you’re a little concern about your daily vegetable rations, do add mushroom tofu and fried kalian into the delectable mix. 

    Tips

    Check out their Facebook page for on-going offers and promotions.

    Things to expect

    A really simple Chinese-looking restaurant – nothing too fancy.

    Best with

    Fresh coconut.

    Price

    RM50.00

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    Fei Fei Crab Restaurant View restaurant

    No.7 & 8, Jalan Desa 2/7, Desa Aman Puri, 52100, Kepong, Kuala Lumpur
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    0162373794

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    11:00AM—02:45PM
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    Aliyaa Restaurant & BarPork free d90bfb235d64e73ff14d8ad65b89aaab71a3af43962907cb9cd494af0a63fa21

    By contrast, the spectacular Sri Lankan Crab Curry seasons its own rich gravy with roasted spices like cinnamon and cardamom for a dark enigmatic curry experience reminiscent of Mexican mole. The crab is excellently coated with murky gravy infused with Sri Lankan spices to stay true to their roots. Delicious! We highly suggest grabbing some Doosra Roti to mop the gravy clean. To tame down the aftertaste of spices on your palate, do order their mango or strawberry lassi. Or tipple is what you desire. Colourful cocktails and wines are available too.    

    Tips

    Reservation will help.

    Things to expect

    A humble restaurant with a dark and cosy ambience.

    Best with

    Corona.

    Price

    RM80.00

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    Aliyaa Restaurant & Bar View restaurant

    No. 48 G&M, Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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    017-8833738

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    12:00PM—03:00PM
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    06:00PM—11:00PM
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    Hai Peng Seafood RestaurantNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Along the busy streets of OUG, where the jam is normally built upon, lies Restoran Hai Peng. It’s not exactly difficult to find, but many do tend to miss it as it’s blocked by trees. But at night, the bright luminous lights do help to capture your attention. Regardless, Restoran Hai Peng is like many other seafood restaurants, nothing too fancy, just standard Chinese restaurant style. Unfortunately for those who prefer steamed or salt baked crab, they aren’t very good at that. However, in terms of sauces, they do deserve merit and the portion is quite good. 

    Tips

    Come before 6pm if you do not wish to wait for a table.

    Things to expect

    Service might be a little slow – usually serve between 20-40minutes.

    Best with

    Hot Chinese Tea.

    Price

    RM80.00

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    Hai Peng Seafood Restaurant View restaurant

    Lot KS-5 Taman Evergreen, 4th Mile, Jalan Klang Lama, 58200, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0379825072

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    05:30PM—10:00PM
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    Mei Keng Fatt Seafood RestaurantNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Mei Keng Fatt excels in providing their customers with huge Australian crabs. The price may be a little higher than usual but it’s definitely worth the price. As usual, there are plenty of styles to choose from; sweet & sour, chilli, salted egg baked, salted baked, buttermilk and many more! And it’s pretty tough to pick a winner. In addition, their side dishes of lalas and fried rice accompany your crabs quite well. Overall, it will definitely be pricier than most seafood restaurant but quality is guaranteed, which matters the most. 

    Tips

    Opt for the Australian Crab.

    Things to expect

    Slow service but good food. Do not be fooled by the free wifi.

    Best with

    Hot Chinese Tea.

    Price

    RM60.00

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    Mei Keng Fatt Seafood Restaurant View restaurant

    1, Lorong Awan 6, Kuala Ampang, 68000, Ampang, Selangor
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    0342566491

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    05:00PM—08:00PM
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    Restoran Siu SiuNon halal 01f78899591256b47a2708a65f6538333b86089a30fbd22545a41deece4ea490

    Restaurant Siu Siu is what we would consider a hidden gem. However, despite its efforts of escaping mainstream media, patrons and customers had posted plenty of positive comments on both their Facebook and Foursquare page. Also, one would certainly lose all those stress packed within thanks to the oasis of calmness at the façade of the restaurant. Many would agree that Restaurant Siu Siu not only offer one of the best crabs and seafood around, they also voted that Restaurant Siu Siu has one of the best service as well. Quite simply, we agree with them! Good food, friendly service and definitely worth the price!

    Tips

    Do not be fooled by the free wifi.

    Things to expect

    Slow service but good food. Do not be fooled by the free wifi.

    Best with

    Hot Chinese Tea.

    Price

    RM60.00

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    Restoran Siu Siu View restaurant

    Lorong Syed Putra Kiri, Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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    0163098038

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    11:00AM—10:30PM
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