Welcome Seafood Restaurant

Definitely the most popular and buzzing seafood restaurant in KK. The majority of customers are foreign tourists, significantly Mainland Chinese tourists. So their seafood definitely has a high turnover and are generally very fresh. Their Signature Noodles arrived first. A Cantonese style egg sauce with a few fresh prawns over a fried local variety of noodles. The noodles were firm and had a nice bite. Slightly under seasoned, you can add soy sauce to adjust the taste. Do try it with the cut chili as it makes it perfect. Recommended. Grilled oysters were topped with a light garlic sauce and were perfectly grilled. Squeeze the calamansi lime for some tartness and pop it in your mouth. Recommended. The tiger prawns were large and filled with roe. The heads were perfect, but the body was topped with cheese and were slightly over grilled, making it somewhat tough and rubbery. The execution could be improved. The Kat Chai and Three Lime drinks were not the best, but decent enough.

Overall food quality food and fresh! Portion is fine and price are affordable. Ordered the bamboo lobster steam garlic. Fresh and juicy. End up ordered 4 dishes for two persons. Spend around 150ringgit for all 4 dishes, 3 rice and 2 drinks.

We came yesterday (2/Jan) and came back again today (3/Jan) as we couldn't get the vege fern (paku-pakis) yesterday and we tried our luck today and luckily it's still available. We get two different style of cooking which was garlic and belacan style. We preferred the garlic version which had a clean taste/flavor. The food here is decent and the price is reasonable. We ordered one seafood each day with fried eggs and vegetables. We also ordered beers. Without the beer the price range per person were between RM40 - RM60 depending on what kind of seafood you ordered. Overall we are very satisfied 👍🏻 Overall

Visited for two consecutive nights — excellent seafood experience in KK! On our first visit, we tried their signature crab with special sauce. The sauce was rich and flavorful, but the crab itself was average — decent meat quality, though not as thick and firm as Sri Lankan crab, and the shell was a bit soft. We ordered tiger prawns on both nights — large ones the first night, medium-sized the second. Personally, I loved the butter prawns — perfectly seasoned, creamy, and fragrant. The garlic prawns were also delicious. The prawns were definitely fresher and tastier than the crab — highly recommended! We also tried their large clams: the first night cooked in soup, the second stir-fried with garlic. Both were outstanding — fresh, plump, and full of natural sweetness. Another must-try dish is the salt and pepper squid — tender, crispy, and well-seasoned without being overly salty. Overall, the seafood quality at Da Jia Lai Seafood Restaurant is impressive, with reasonable prices and a huge dining area that spans almost an entire street. There’s both air-conditioned indoor seating and outdoor tables to choose from. Staff are polite and attentive. If you’re in KK, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Had a very enjoyable dinner at Welcome Seafood Restaurant in Kota Kinabalu. The seafood is fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. We especially liked the squid , prawns and crabs, which were well-prepared, while the vegetables added a nice balance to the meal. The restaurant offers a wide selection of seafood dishes, so there’s something for everyone. Service was generally attentive, The atmosphere is lively and bustling, which adds to the charm, but it can feel slightly crowded. Prices are reasonable for the quality and variety offered. Overall, a great spot for seafood lovers in KK — definitely worth a visit.

Famous seafood place in Kota Kinabalu that I try to visit whenever I'm in town. Fresh seafood that you can see before cooking. Highlight is the XXL butter cream prawns that are beautifully seared outside and tender fresh inside. The chili scallops are also excellent, with a delightful savoury-spicy sauce that kicks the fresh scallops up another notch. Prices are reasonable considering the size and freshness of the seafood. A place that lets the food do all the talking.

Had seafood here recently and it was honestly one of the best meals I had in Sabah. The crab was fresh and naturally sweet, and every dish tasted like it was cooked with care. Prices were fair for the quality. The service was quick even during peak hours. Will definitely come back if I’m in KK again.

Let's start with the food first... 1. Red grouper steam in special sauce - the sauce overpowered the fish, didn't taste any freshness 2. Deep fry squid - crunchy, not bad 3. Crab dry butter milk - Nicely done, it's nice 4. Prawn Kam Heong - Prawns are fresh, nice 5. Clam soup - Watery, not much fresh seafood taste 6. Seafood tofu - quite bland by itself 7. Mongolian chicken - Nice, fry crisply 8. Stir fry vege - Just normal There is a paid parking within the complex. Customer service and establishment hygiene is ok. Overall it's ok but nothing extraordinary.