Looking for the best seafood restaurants whilst day-tripping Kuala Selangor?
Feast on oysters, fresh fish, and juicy crabs at large proportions and cheap prices!
So pause that diet plan and make a visit to these best seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor!
1. Restoran Xinsan Enterprise (好马招牌蒸鱼头)
For fresh catch, you cannot go wrong with Restoran Xinsan Enterprise.
This restaurant is along Pasir Penambang. And it is on wooden stilts with a view of the river at sunset.
This seafood restaurant in Kuala Selangor is famous for its signature fish head grouper. Sliced onions and a thick sauce coat the fish.
Steamed lalais another must-try dish. Together with a variety of staple orders. Like their signature tofu, fried squid, oyster omelet, and fragrant crab.
What’s more, the food is affordable and not too heavy on the seasoning. So you’ll still get an authentic taste of fresh seafood.
On the flip side, the restaurant is small and waiting times can be tedious.
But with chill vibes and amicable service:
Restoran Xinsan is one of the best seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor.
- Address: Jalan Besar, Pasir Penambang, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
- Business Hours: 11.00am to 10pm daily
- Contact: +6017-3407121 / +6011-51494609
- Links: Facebook
2. Kuala Sungai (Ah Yu) Restaurant
Off the main road and next to the Kuala Selangor River:
Kuala Sungai (Ah Yu) Restaurant is a hidden seafood gem accessible via a small road.
This halal seafood restaurant in Kuala Selangor dishes up generous portions. For average diners, an order for 2 could be enough to feed 4!
Salted egg crab is one of their popular orders. And their soft-shell crab with butter curry dipping is to die for.
You’ll also find that the prices are reasonable. And wait times are short. With plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant.
So, if Ah Yu Restaurant is not on your radar, give it a try the next time you’re in the area!
- Address: 439A, Jalan Sungai Yu, Pasir Penambang, 45000 Kuala Selangor.
- Business Hours: Sun: 11.00am to 10.00pm; Mon to Sat: 12.00pm to 10.00pm.
- Contact: +6016-960 0605 / +603-32895357
- Links: Facebook
3. Restoran Makanan Laut Ah Poh
With many locals eating here, you know that Restoran Makanan Laut Ah Poh is affordable. The restaurant is next to Melawati Hill.
Their stir-fried mantis prawns in spicy sauce are a crowd-puller. The sauce strikes a balance between spicy and savory.
Apart from the prawns, other highlights include crispy fried fish slices. As well as kam heong (golden, fragrant-spiced) lala. And stir-fried bee hoon with crab.
If you need advice on what to order, the attentive owner gives spot-on recommendations!
With reasonable prices and a pork-free menu, there’s a lot to like about this restaurant.
Note: Bring along your own caught fish or fresh produce for the restaurant to cook to your liking!
- Address: 34, Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, Kuala Selangor, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Business Hours: Mon, Wed to Sun: 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm, closed on Tues.
- Contact: +603-32897173
- Links: Facebook
4. Sin Hai Ping Seafood Restaurant (新海滨海鲜楼)
This plain seafood restaurant may not boast a river view. But it has some of the most unique and delicious seafood dishes served in town!
The fried oyster omelet (Oh Chean) here is delightful:
Sin Hai Ping’s version is like a crusty pizza on the sides with a fluffy center, adding a unique twist to this local dish!
There’s also seafood porridge, crab fried mee hoon, fried bee hoon with clam, and nourishing tofu soup.
Plus, you can wash it all down with some fresh coconut water if you so wish!
Apart from good food, prices are reasonable and servings are generous.
Be aware that the restaurant isn’t very huge. So do come with a reasonably-sized group for a perfect seafood escapade.
- Address: No.97, Pasir Penambang, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Business Hours: 12.00 pm to 10.30 pm daily (Kindly call to confirm)
- Contact: +603-32892365 / +603-38292786
- Links: Facebook
5. Restoran Tian Wai Tian (天外天海鲜餐室)
Among a row of old shophouses:
Restaurant Tian Wai Tian serves good seafood at speedy rates and decent proportions.
Like Restaurant Sin Hai Ping, their oyster omelet comes with a twist. They cook it like Malay-styled prawn fritters (or cucur udang).
Other bestsellers include the buttermilk prawn and crab mee hoon dish. Even the humble potato leaves dish is flavorful with each bite.
As a bonus, you get to enjoy delish seafood in an air-conditioned setting.
- Address: 143, Taman Pinggiran, Pasir Penambang, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Business Hours: 11.30am to 3.00pm, 5.00pm to 11:00pm daily.
- Tel: +603-32892507
- Links: Facebook
6. Summer Windmill Seafood Restaurant (夏日风车海鲜馆)
Dining at Summer Windmill Seafood Restaurant is an affordable and breathtaking dining experience. You can see romantic sunsets over the river here.
Their revolving menu has a decent mix of staple favorites and innovative new dishes.
Mantis prawn is an all-time favorite, along with coconut prawns and potato leaves dish.
There are also local delicacies like cucur udang and cendol to savor!
Try their seasonal dishes like White Tom Yam Seafood Platter and Thai-fusion dishes.
- Address: No.1596, Jalan Pasir Penambang, Bagan Sungai Yu, 45000 Kuala Selangor.
- Business Hours: Tues – Fri: 11.30am to 10.00pm; Sat, Sun & Public Holiday: 11.30am to 9pm; Closed on Mon.
- Contact: +6019-3592882 / +6016-5953955
- Links: Facebook
7. Want To Eat Restaurant (揾到食海鲜餐馆)
Further inland and off the main road is the air-conditioned Want To Eat Restaurant.
This restaurant at Kuala Selangor occupies 2 shop lots. Crowds come for their cheap and fresh seafood with generous serving sizes.
You can’t go wrong with ordering their seafood platter fit for 6 pax or their Cheesy Oreo Crab.
If that doesn’t entice you, fusion meals with hotpot and grill dishes are popular too!
PS: Finding a parking spot is pretty convenient.
So if you need a cool respite with good food and affordable prices, Want To Eat Restaurant is a worthy contender.
- Address: 8, Jln Peninsular Utama 1, Pasir Penambang, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Business Hours: Sun: 12.00pm to 10.30pm; Mon, Wed to Sat: 12.00pm to 10.00pm; closed on Tuesday.
- Contact: +603-32811906
- Links: Website, Facebook
8. Restoran Makanan Laut Pasir Penambang (巴西鱼乡海鲜)
Above river waters, Halal-certified Restoran Makan Laut Pasir Penambang serves Chinese-style seafood catering!
So it’s not surprising that it’s a popular choice during public holidays, a wait time of at least half an hour is normal!
There is standard seafood food fare here. From mantis prawns, chill crabs, fresh fish, vegetables, and chicken dishes.
Their pancake-style omelet is a unique choice.
And if good food isn’t enough, there is the mesmerizing view of the sunset. Which will make your dining experience all the more enjoyable.
- Address: No.204 Jalan Besar Pasir Penambang, 45000, Kuala Selangor, Selangor.
- Business Hours: Mon – Tues, Thurs to Sun: 11.45 am to 11.00 pm, closed on Wed.
- Contact: 013-3736727
- Links: Facebook
9. Hao Kee Best Seafood Restaurant (好记海鲜饭店)
Hao Kee Best Seafood Restaurant is in a shop lot within a housing estate.
They serve tasty home-cooked seafood for only around RM80 per 4 pax!
The Seafood Platter combines the finest ocean bounty of your choice. Pick calamari, mantis prawns, seafood tofu, crab, or steamed fish.
Steamed silver pomfret in Nyonya sauce is another star attraction here. As are their crab dishes which come in many different variants (e.g., salted egg, kam heong, or butter).
Other specialty dishes are pork knuckles, Thai-styled fried fish, or lala fried rice.
- Address: No.33, 3, Jalan Bendahara 1, Taman Bendahara, 45000 Kuala Selangor, Selangor
- Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am–8 pm; Closed on Mondays
- Contact: +6014-9329178
- Links: Website; Facebook
Conclusion
With so many good and cheap seafood restaurants in Kuala Selangor, making a day trip here is worth it.
Seafood aside, Kuala Selangor packs many natural and historical attractions. These are worth exploring too. See our list of 29 awesome activities to do in Kuala Selangor!
Further Reading
- Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor Visiting Guide
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies: Travel Guide
- 9 Amazing Hotels in Kuala Selangor
- 11 Top Homestays in Kuala Selangor
- 7 Best Seafood Restaurants In Sekinchan
- 15 Best Things to Do in Sekinchan
