Craving fresh seafood in a trendy setting? Fat Fish is a Chinese-style fusion restaurant located in Taman Melodies, just a stone’s throw from KSL Mall, and it’s quickly become one of JB’s most talked-about dining spots.

What Makes It Special?

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The restaurant features charming hipster cafe-style decor with earthy tones, brushed cement walls, copper accents, red bricks, and warm hanging lights that create a homely yet classy atmosphere. It’s a refreshing departure from typical Chinese seafood restaurants!

The Dining Experience

Step into Fat Fish and you’ll be greeted by warm lights and soft background music that immediately set the tone for a memorable meal. The modern industrial interior features concrete, glass, and raw metal elements that create an unexpectedly chic atmosphere for a Chinese restaurant.

Large windows flood the space with natural light during early evening hours, while the orange glow from hanging lights creates an intimate ambiance as the night progresses. The spacious, fully air-conditioned setting means you can enjoy your hotpot in comfort - no more hot and sweaty hotpot experiences!

The Food Experience

Fat Fish specializes in baked fish and seafood hotpots that are as stunning to look at as they are delicious to eat. All fish is freshly delivered from Kukup daily and pre-marinated with over 8 spices before being baked to order.

Signature Fish Pots

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Choose your fish (barramundi, red snapper, pomfret, or grouper), select your soup base, and watch as your pot arrives bubbling with flavor:

• Barramundi Fish Pot (RM76.30) - A crowd favorite for its tender, flaky texture

• Red Snapper Fish Pot (RM97.30) - Premium fish with delicate, sweet flesh

• Orange Roughy Fish Pot (RM198.90) - The ultimate luxury option

The Show-Stopping Seafood Pot

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The Seafood Pot (from RM198) is a visual masterpiece - a dramatic presentation of ocean’s bounty featuring baby octopus, abalone, lobster, mussels, clams, bamboo clams, Hokkaido scallops, and massive tiger prawns, all nestled among fresh vegetables in a mountain of bubbling broth. It’s Instagram gold and tastes even better than it looks!

Soup Bases

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Each pot comes with your choice of flavorful broths:

• Sichuan Hot & Spicy - Lip-tingling mala goodness that’s not overly oily

• Pumpkin - Rich, creamy, and naturally sweet

• Tomato - Tangy and refreshing

• Sweet Corn - Mildly sweet and comforting

• Herbal - Traditional and nourishing

Must-Try Sides

• Fried Squid Legs (RM19.90) - Tender squid in a light, crispy batter

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• Golden Fried Buns - Perfect for dipping into your flavorful broth

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The Verdict

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With fresh seafood, bold flavors, Instagram-worthy presentations, and excellent service, Fat Fish delivers an experience that rivals authentic hotpot spots in China. This is one JB gem you don’t want to miss!

Location: 97 Jalan Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru

Contact: 07-330 9420

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM

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