
Anjung D’Samudera Cafe - Seafood Restaurant
A popular seaside seafood restaurant in Semporna, known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere. Bring your own fish or choose from their selectio...
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Anjung D’Samudera Cafe - Seafood Restaurant

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A popular seaside seafood restaurant in Semporna, known for its fresh catches and lively atmosphere. Bring your own fish or choose from their selection.
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially slow service, consider dining around 5 pm.
Bring Your Own Catch
Enhance your meal by bringing fresh seafood from Mabul Fishing Village to be cooked here.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+60 11-2517 1812
Address
Lot B No.1, Seafront new township, Taman Bandar Semporna, 91308 Semporna, Sabah, Malaysia
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Fresh Seafood by the Sea
Savor incredibly fresh seafood, including the unique option to cook your own catch from local waters. A true taste of the coast.

Bustling Family & Group Dining
Experience a lively and busy atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings or large group dinners, creating a vibrant dining ambiance.

Signature Fish Dishes
Enjoy delicious grilled fish (Ikan Bakar) prepared with turmeric or Nyonya style, promising a flavorful and well-cooked experience.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially slow service, consider dining around 5 pm.
Bring Your Own Catch
Enhance your meal by bringing fresh seafood from Mabul Fishing Village to be cooked here.
Skip the Ground Floor
Dine on the first floor to avoid disturbances from children and vendors.
Be Patient with Service
Service can be slow, especially during busy periods. Plan accordingly.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
To avoid crowds and potentially slow service, consider dining around 5 pm.
Bring Your Own Catch
Enhance your meal by bringing fresh seafood from Mabul Fishing Village to be cooked here.
Skip the Ground Floor
Dine on the first floor to avoid disturbances from children and vendors.
Be Patient with Service
Service can be slow, especially during busy periods. Plan accordingly.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
This Semporna seafood restaurant offers a scenic seaside dining experience with potentially delicious, fresh seafood. While many enjoy the flavors and affordable prices, consistent issues with slow service, inconsistent food quality (some dishes too sweet, others undercooked), and occasional cleanliness concerns are noted. The lively atmosphere is a plus for groups, but diners should be prepared for potential delays and to communicate clearly with staff.
"I recently dined at Anjung D'samudera and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service was fast, and the waitstaff were friendly and welcoming.
I tried several dishes, including butter squid, crab cooked with dried chili, sea urchin, mantis shrimp cooked with salt, and stir-fried water spinach (kangkung). Each dish was flavorful and prepared perfectly, making the meal memorable.
Overall, it's a fantastic spot for fresh and tasty seafood with excellent service. Highly recommended!"
Hanafi Zainal
"We had quite a disappointing experience at this restaurant. The orders were served very late, especially the mixed vegetables. We ended up cancelling the vegetable dish because we had already finished our rice and other foods.
The salted egg squid and butter-fried prawns were overly sweet, and we couldn’t taste the freshness of the seafood at all.
We requested plain soup at the beginning of our meal, but it only arrived after we had completely finished eating.
This is actually my second visit here—I was hoping the service had improved, but unfortunately, we encountered the same issues again. 😢
Please do work on improving your service."
Nur Dzarifah Azizah
"We visited on Friday evening for dinner. They are really very busy and crowded. We ordered our food and picked some fish from their selection... they have live options in tanks, but the non-live fish they told us were RM60/kg, regardless of what fish. Make sure you check the gills... cos when I checked, I found one of the fish my husband selected was very old and slimy to the point the gills were grey/brown colour. Take note some of the fish may not be fresh. It was also quite challenging as it seems they cannot speak much English. Another slightly dissappointing thing was that there was a strong smell of rubbish and drainwater/sewage in the entire area. Food took a very long time to arrive. They served our stir-fry vegetables first... but no cutlery at all and no plates or rice. Even after we asked several times politely for cutlery we were ignored for a long time... it was only after I insisted and raised my voice a bit that they did help us to find forks and spoons. By the time we were given cutlery and plates the food was already cold. The fish when it arrived was actually quite delicious. We ordered ikan bakar with turmeric, and nyonya style. Both were delicious and well cooked. But you must be patient because everything takes a long time. You can buy beer from the bar next door and bring it over, they have no problems with that. To pay there was also a long queue... so this is definitely not somewhere to go in a rush. The food is good, but there were also many shortcomings that otherwise spoiled the experience a bit. And of course expect to pay tourist prices in this sort of area."
Kimberley Howarth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can bring your own fresh seafood from local markets like Mabul Fishing Village to be cooked at the restaurant.
Service can be quite slow, especially during peak hours. It's advisable to be patient or visit during non-peak times.
Visiting during non-peak hours, such as around 5 pm, is recommended to avoid large crowds.
While primarily a seafood restaurant, they offer vegetable dishes like stir-fried water spinach. It's best to inquire about specific vegetarian options.
The restaurant has a bustling atmosphere, which is ideal for family or group gatherings.
Yes, you can purchase beer from the adjacent bar and bring it to your table.
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