You never have to ask me twice when it comes to an invitation for fresh seafood. The crustaceans family has always been a fond delicacy of many here in Malaysia, and let’s not get started on the amazing different ways we can find crab cooked – black pepper, chili, salty egg! Mouth watering goodness.
Of late though, their relative, the lobster seems to be catching on in KL and though we often associate lobsters with exuberant prices, a few eateries have recently popped up in KL that serve fresh lobster at affordable prices. By affordable, we mean they are still in the one-hundred range, but that beats paying for lobster at three-hundred ringgit.
Here are 6 restaurants in KL with recommended lobster dishes
1. Pince & Pints Restaurant and Bar, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar
Their menu carries only 5 dishes, but every single one is lobster based. Prices start from RM158++ and you get to enjoy one whole lobster in any of the dishes you pick. Known for their famous Lobster Roll, you can also try their unique dish exclusive to the KL outlet – the Lobster Noodles. It takes an asian twist with the lobster stir-friend with scallions and ginger over a bed of egg noodles. They are open at 5.30pm on weekdays for dinner, and on weekends and public holidays from 11.30am onwards.
Website: www.pinceandpints.com.my
2. Steaks & Lobsters, Jalan 24/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas
Though not solely a lobster joint as it offers customers plenty of different cuts of meat, the popular lobster dish is the char-broiled lobster. You can also opt for steamed or grilled lobster. They also have a Boston Roll and a Lobster Pesto Pasta. PRices range between RM60 – RM150. Open between 5.30pm – 12am.
3. Lobbee Thai Connection, Empire Damansara Mall
Love thai food? You’ll have to check this place out. Its star attraction is the seafood tom yum noodle bowl which comprises of hearty cuts of lobster, king crab legs, salmon, squid, mussels & soft-boiled eggs with a choice of Thai instant noodles, kuey teow, flat noodles or vermicelli in a tangy-savoury broth. We recommend you share.
4. Nara & Co, Jalan SS 21/1Am, Damansara Utama
They serve a dish called the Pink Lobster Pasta with grilled lobster meat and Salmon chunks with a creamy tomato fettuccine topped with cilantro and shaved Parmesan. YUM. But one of their popular dishes is the Lobster Roll (pic above) with grated parmesan on the fries and their mayo is homemade too. Priced at RM49.
5. Tujo, Ground Floor, Ascott The Residence
Serving grilled lobster with herb butter at about RM160 per 500 grams.
6. Red Lobster, The Intermark/Jalan Putra/Quill Mall
The name says it all. Their menu is filled with seafood options, you may have a tough time picking. Prices range from RM90 – RM150, but seasons prices may differ.
Know any other lobster joints worth mentioning? Drop us a comment.
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