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Fresh seafood platter with clams, shrimp and oysters arranged on a wooden board with herbs and lemon

Culture & Heritage

The Best Seafood in Batam: A Guide to Eating Like a Local

From live lobster tanks at Harbour Bay to kelong restaurants over the water — Batam's seafood scene is one of the best reasons to make the crossing from Singapore.

Marcus Wijaya · 21 September 2026 · 8 min read