Todak Restaurant, Seafood restaurant in Masai, Malaysia
Todak is a seafood restaurant in Masai, Malaysia, located along the shore of the Johor Strait. It has several tanks with live fish, crabs, prawns, and crayfish that diners choose from before ordering, with the kitchen then preparing the selection to their preference.
The restaurant grew out of ties to the nearby Orang Asli settlement, whose families have fished the Johor Strait for generations. Those connections to local fishing communities still shape the way the place sources and serves its food.
The menu follows coastal Malaysian cooking, with dishes like chili crab served alongside fried mantou buns and steamed red grouper. Guests pick their catch directly from the tanks, making the meal a hands-on experience rather than a standard restaurant order.
The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner, welcoming walk-ins as well as groups. Arriving early is a good idea on weekends, as tables with a view of the water tend to fill up first.
From most tables, Singapore Island is visible across the strait, turning an ordinary meal into one with a cross-border view. Few visitors realize this until they are already seated, making it a pleasant surprise for first-time guests.
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