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Chili crab has been one of the comfort foods that Singaporeans grew up eating so we really did love anything with crabs!
We know that you have been seeing a lot of crab places in Singapore, but we want to go the extra mile and review the best ones for you!
Crabs are considered as a premium food item in most countries, and we are very fortunate that we have access to crabs whenever we like to have some. So, we have visited the best of the best crab places in Singapore to get you some chili crabs and tons of other crab dishes too!
Top Crab Places in Singapore
Let’s start listing down the most popular restaurants that offer the best crab dishes in the hustling and bustling city of Singapore!
HOLYCRAB
HOLYCRAB is the go to place for the best Chili Crabs in Singapore! You might probably be hearing this restaurant because of its popularity, and they never fail to amaze every customer!
HOLYCRAB sources its crabs all the way from Sri Lanka so you can get to have the freshest and meatiest crab meat – with tons of roe too! You can also choose the level of spiciness of your crab dishes depending on your preference.
There are currently 5 heat levels from HolyCrab to cater your spice preference. For the crab dishes, you have 15 crab dishes to choose from and they are:
- Green Mumba (Green sauce with oriental flavors)
- Devil’s (curry flavor in creamy butter sauce)
- Orgasmic (same with Devil’s but with salted egg yolks)
- Singapore Chili Crab (sweet and spicy, topped with eggs)
- White Peppa (with pink and white peppercorns)
- Black Panther (with black peppercorns and scallion strips)
- The Sauna (steamed and roasted crabs with signature ginger and scallion sauce)
- oOoOtak (Otal-inspired coconut curry sauce and eggs)
- Balsamic (Italian balsamic vinegar sauce)
- Summer GIn (Classic asian braise with garlic cloves
- Succumb (with fried eggs, pork fat, and vermicelli)
- Holy (with rich crab broth and vermicelli)
- Naked Green (Shell-less with signature green chili sauce)
- Naked Red (Shell-less with chili crab sauce)
- Holy Crab Omelette Bomb
Aside from giving you mouth watering crab dishes, this restaurant offers another twist! You can enroll yourself in immersion classes with the renowned chef, Elton Seah. Now, you can cook your favorite HOLYCRAB flavors right at your home after taking these classes!
- Website
- Address: Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore 13 Stamford Road, #01-85, Singapore 178905
- Contact Number: +65 84442722
- Operating Hours:
- Lunch: Monday to Sunday: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
- Dinner: Monday to Sunday: 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Crab at Bay Seafood Restaurant
Crab at Bay Seafood Restaurant is one of the best places to get some Black Pepper Crabs and the traditional Singaporean Chili Crabs.
They are also very famous for their two crabs for the price of one promotion, and you can find many other promos on their website when you order for pickup or delivery.
Sumptuous and meaty crabs await you at this restaurant, and they also offer a lot of appetizers and other seafoods like lobsters, crayfish, prawns, scallops, fish, and even frogs!
Crab at Bay Seafood Restaurant recently widened their dining area so customers can now have a more cozy dining experience.
Take a look at the crab dishes they offer at Crab at Bay Seafood Restaurant:
- Cold crab
- Signature Braised Bee Hoon Crab
- Signature Claypot Bee Hoon Crab
- Signature Chili Crab
- Signature Black Pepper Crab
- Signature Egg Yolk Crab
- Signature Butter Crab
- Signature Ginger & Onions Crab
- Signature Braised Ee Fu Noodles Crab
- Signature Steamed Egg White & Wine Crab
This restaurant uses Chinese style in cooking, so you will always be welcomed with savory sauces that come great together with the sweet and meaty crab meat.
- Website
- Address: 540 MacPherson Rd, Singapore 368223
- Contact Number: +65 6743 8366 ext. 97541900
- Operating Hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Dancing Crab
Enjoy some lively music while cracking those big and meaty crabs at Dancing Crab – Orchard Central! This restaurant gives a mix of American and traditional Singaporean style of cooking which is perfectly complementing each other through a burst of flavors.
Dancing Crab has lunch specials containing full lunch sets to satisfy your cravings. In addition to that, they are also very well known for their seafood and crab bags which are perfect for sharing.
You should try these crab dishes while watching the crew do some groovy dance moves!
- Live Crab Combo with World Famous Signature Cajun Sauce
- Live Dungeness Crab Combi with Beurre Blanc Sauce
- Chili Crab Bread Bowl
- Black Pepper Crab
This restaurant is perfect if you love not just crabs, but other seafoods to go with your crabs too. Their combo dishes have prawns and shrimps that you can enjoy too!
I must say that I really enjoyed my time dining at Dancing Crab. The lively atmosphere will make your days even better especially when you crack open those meaty crabs!
- Website
- Outlets:
- Orchard Central: 181 Orchard Road Singapore 238896
- Vivo City: #03-10 VivoCity 1 Harbourfront Walk Singapore 098585
- Northshore Plaza II: 418 Northshore Drive, #01-11 Northshore Plaza II, Singapore 820418
- Contact Number:
- Orchard Central: +65 6509 1878
- Vivo City: +65 6222 7377
- Northshore Plaza II: +65 6992 2992
- Operating Hours:
- Orchard Central: Daily from 11:30 to 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Vivo City: Daily from 11:30 to 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Northshore Plaza II: Daily from 11:30 to 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
JUMBO Seafood
JUMBO Seafood restaurant has over 20 years of experience in cooking live seafood – especially crab dishes. This restaurant offers both international and local cuisine to satisfy the taste of its customers through its emphasis on cultural diversity in food.
If you want to get a quick glimpse of the crab dishes that you can order from this restaurant, here’s a list that you can choose from:
- Signature Black Pepper Crab
- Alaskan Crab
- Steamed Crab with Chinese Wine and Egg White
- Stir Fried Crab ‘Kum Hiong’ Style
When you’re dining with your family and friends, there are also set menus that offer the best of everything if you’re not quite sure what to order. Thes set menus have different types of seafoods, tofu, rice, and more!
- Website
- Outlets:
- East Coast Seafood Centre: Block 1206 East Coast Parkway #01-07/08, East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 449883
- Riverside Point: 30 Merchant Road #01-01/02, Riverside Point, Singapore 058282
- Dempsey Hill: Block 11 Dempsey Road #01-16 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249673
- Ion Orchard: 2 Orchard Turn #04-09/10 ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
- Jewel Changi Airport: 78 Airport Boulevard, #03-202/203/204, Singapore 819666
- Contact Number:
- East Coast Seafood Centre: 6442-3435
- Riverside Point: 6532-3435
- Dempsey Hill: 6479-3435
- Ion Orchard: 6737-3435
- Jewel Changi Airport: 6388 3435
- Operating Hours: Daily from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Palm Beach Seafood
Nothing would beat the classic Singaporean style of cooking that we all love, and you’ll find it right at Palm Beach Seafood restaurant. With over 50 years of experience, you are assured that you’re always getting the freshest seafood at your table.
Get a fine dining experience while eating traditional food turned gourmet at this restaurant. They only cook live seafood when ordered which makes it one of the best restaurants to have a seafood fest with.
Here’s a list of the crab dishes that are all worth the try!
- Palm Beach Signature Chili Crab
- Drunken Crab (crabs aged in “Hua Tiao” wine and egg whites)
- Stewed Crab Vermicelli (crabs with vermicelli and leek stock)
- Boiled Crab Vermicelli (crans with vermicelli in chicken stock)
- Marmite Crab Claypot Rice (marinated crabs slow cooked in a claypot)
- Palm Beach Signature Black Pepper Crab (crabs fried in french butter and coated with black pepper)
- Creamy Crab (crabs in french butter, curry leaves, and chili padi)
- Golden Crab (crabs coated with salted egg yolk and creamy french butter)
The fish, prawns, duck, lamb, and pork dishes are also bomb at this restaurant. To pair your seafood with some carbs, they have different fried rice and noodles that you can choose from.
- Website
- Address: 1 Fullerton Road #01-09 One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
- Contact Number: +65 6336 8118
- Operating Hours: Daily from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Finding the Best Crab Places in Singapore
We hope that you are very excited to try out these crab places in Singapore, especially if you’re a tourist. If you’re on a vacation in Singapore, you should never leave without trying out some authentic Chili crabs.
These crab restaurants are tagged as the most popular ones that you can visit, and I am glad to say that none of them ever disappoint any palate!
If you have tried any of these crab places, let us know about your experience and we’ll surely include your story on our next update!
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