Where to eat crab in Singapore? Singapore Tourism Board makes chili crab Singapore's "national dish"

The most popular dish in Singapore's gastronomic scene is crab dishes. Not only is crab dish ranked 17th among the world's 500 best food experiences, but the Singapore Tourism Board promotes chili crab as Singapore's "national dish".

Singapore's cuisine is known for its diversity, from Southeast Asian dishes using a variety of spices to Western-style steaks and burgers. However, when it comes to the most popular dish in Singapore's gastronomic scene, crab dishes are definitely well deserved. Not only is crab dish ranked 17th among the world's 500 best food experiences, but the Singapore Tourism Board promotes chili crab as Singapore's "national dish".

So, what exactly is crab vegetables?

The crabs are fried in semi-thick soy sauce, but if you think that's what you need, you're dead wrong. After the crab vegetables are fried, the most important thing is to ensure that the crab shells have not been eaten.

What are the types of crab vegetables?

There are many varieties of crab dishes, some of which may not even be tried by locals in Singapore. Next, let the editor tell you about it.

Chilli crab

This dish is singapore's national dish, also known as a national treasure. Pepper crab is actually not very spicy, the taste is sour and sweet, sweet and spicy, crab is more to retain the characteristics of freshness. In fact, although the fresh sauce of chili crab is spicy and red, in addition to chili, it does not add a lot of spices like other places, but uses the sour plum sauce seasoning unique to Southeast Asia, adds tomato sauce, and blends egg flowers, which makes people's appetite increase. In this way, the "chili crab" is a mouthful of sweet and sour, and then slightly spicy, the more you eat it, the more spicy it is, and finally you are addicted.

Black pepper crab

The crab is cooked in a dry black pepper sauce instead of the usual wet sauce, resulting in a spicy and richer taste of the black pepper crab.

White pepper crab

White pepper is a distant relative of black pepper, more mild than black pepper, and cooking crabs with it helps form a whole new flavor.

Salted egg yolk crab

Salted egg yolk crab, as the name suggests, is cooked with salted mayonnaise. In Singapore, most places known for crab offer both spicy and non-spicy versions.

Creamy crab

Many people often confuse cream crab with salted egg yolk crab, in fact, the cream crab tastes more moist than salted egg yolk crab, which is also a dish that butter lovers like very much. Green pepper crab

The wetness and consistency of the sauce on the green pepper crab is closest to that of the chili crab, but the light green curry sauce is used during cooking, so its spice content is slightly higher.

Crab rice noodles

For the crab rice noodle dish, some chefs will first cook it by steaming and then pouring a lot of sauce on it, while others will cook it by stir-frying. Either way, you can be sure that the bee hooves soaked with the sauce are absolutely delicious!

As for how to eat crab vegetables, usually, you only need to use your hands to unload the crab in eight pieces and eat all the crab meat. But when the shell of the crab is particularly thick, you will need to use the seafood tongs or mallets provided by the restaurant to break the crab shell so that all the meat is taken out.

It's not hard to eat crab in Singapore, and you can find crab shops on the streets. But the spirit of foodie prompts us to eat the most authentic! If you want to eat authentic seafood, of course, you have to find the right restaurant, now take a look at 10 well-known and popular seafood restaurants in Singapore!

1. 8 Crabs Eight fresh across the sea

The type of information	detail
site	https://www.8crabs.com/
classify	Pepper crab, black pepper crab
Target audience	– Look for people who aircraft cooked crabs to their homes – People who are eager to eat authentic home cooking – People who like spices
Spice levels	3 / 5
Price	S$45.90 – S$228 per piece (Pepper Crab, ranging from regular to king size) S$45.90 – S$228 per piece (Black Pepper Crab, ranging from regular to king size)
business hours	12 noon to 12 am
Store reviews	267 Google reviews (average rating: 4.7 / 5.0) 4 / 5 – myBeautyCravings

Come to 8 Crabs, where the award-winning recipes are a must-try! Chili crab meat fully absorbs the taste of chili peppers and Southeast Asian spices, the taste is slightly spicy, and with a sweet and sour taste, with a strong Nanyang flavor. Spicy, sour and sweet tastes blend with each other but maintain a balance, very delicious, and you will have a lot of memories after eating it.

Here you can also enjoy Singaporean favourite black pepper crab, which is cooked with the finest crab and has a seductive black pepper flavor. In addition to this, his family's acclaimed salted egg yolk crab is also a dish not to be missed.

In fact, the 8 Crabs family doesn't just have crabs, they also have seafood dishes. Recently, there is a promotion at their house where you can feast on the "3 Regular Crabs S$99" promotion, or choose the "NDP Pepper Crab Feast for 4-5 People" or choose a set menu that includes one large crab and 7 other mouth-watering Tze char dishes, both of which cost only S$129!

2. The Boiler

The type of information	detail
site	https://www.theboiler.com.sg/
classify	Pepper crab
Target audience	– People looking for a fusion of multiple flavors
Spice levels	2 / 5
Price	S$55 per piece (large) S$92 per piece (Extra Large)
address	1. Howard Road 18 Howard Rd #01-06, Novelty Bizcentre, Singapore 3695852. Esplanade Mall 8 Raffles Ave #01-13A, Esplanade Mall Annex Singapore 039802
business hours	1. Howard Road Daily 11.30 am – 2.30 pm 5 pm – 10.30 pm2. Esplanade Mall daily 11.30 am – 2.30 pm 5 pm – 10.30 pm
Store reviews	3861 Google reviews (average rating: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars)

The Boiler is a seafood restaurant that serves fresh seafood and a strong sauce with local and Western spices. Their chili crabs are served with sweet and savoury ketchup and chili sauce, and each large chili crab costs S$55 and each king chili crab costs S$92. 3. HOLY CRAB

The type of information	detail
classify	Green pepper crab
Target audience	– Look for people with an exotic flavor similar to Thai flavors
Spice levels	4 / 5
Price	Approximately S$40 per person
address	13 Stamford Road, #01-85 Arcade @ Capitol, Singapore 178905
business hours	Every day 11.30 am – 9.30 pm
Store reviews	600 Google reviews (average rating: 4.7 out of 5.0 stars)

The green chilli sauce sauce used in this restaurant to cook the green pepper crab is similar to the sauce of the pepper crab, which is very sticky and also adds eggs. Unlike the chili crab, however, his family's green pepper crab has a higher content of spices and uses ingredients commonly found in Thai cuisine. The green chili sauce sauce is a combination of lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, candlefruit and onion to create an unorthodox flavor. Tasting the first bite may feel a little strange, but then you will realize that it is indeed an addictive taste.

It should be noted that the crab size is slightly smaller than other restaurants, probably due to the crab variety they use, but at the right price.

4. JUMBO Seafood Jumbo Seafood Building

The type of information	detail
classify	Pepper crab
Target audience	– Look for tested and validated options – Want to dine in a good atmosphere – Have a bigger budget
Spice levels	3 / 5
Price	SGD8 per kg (mud crab, Sri Lankan crab) SGD 238 per kg (Alaskan Crab)
address	https://www.jumboseafood.com.sg/en/our-outlets
business hours	https://www.jumboseafood.com.sg/en/our-outlets
Store reviews	4628 Google reviews (average rating: 4.3 out of 5.0 stars)

In Jumbo Seafood, crabs are mainly divided into three types: green crab, jumbo crab, and Alaskan crab. The most famous of the cooking methods is the chili crab, a legendary seafood restaurant brand founded in 1987 that takes a South Seaweed chili crab to the extreme. The red and shiny soup of chili crab blends the aromas of crab, chili pepper and Southeast Asian spices, making it a strong flavor and is very suitable for pasta. There is a fashionable way to eat Jumbo seafood among diners, and after eating chili crabs, noodles such as steamed buns are eaten with spicy and thick soup, which is really enjoyable.

Some people may find Jumbo seafood a bit expensive, but their dining environment is absolutely remarkable, and they offer a better service experience, such as providing customers with free aprons to prevent the soup from spilling on them.

5.Long Beach Seafood

The type of information	detail
classify	Black pepper crab
Target audience	– Like more spices – Want authentic food – Look for reputable brands
Spice levels	5 / 5
Price	SGD78 per kg (Canadian Crab) SGD8 per kg (mud crab)
address	1. Dempsey 25 Dempsey Road, Singapore 2496702. UDMC #01-04 East Coast Seafood Centre, Singapore 4498813. IMM Jurong East Street 21, #03-07 IMM Building, Singapore 6096014. Robertson Quay 60 Robertson Quay, #01 -14 Docklands, Singapore 238252
business hours	1. Dempsey Sunday – Thursday 11am – 11pm Fri – Sat 11am – 11.30pm2.00pm. UDMC Every day 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 3 p.m. IMM Every day 11am – 10pm 4pm. Robertson Quay Sunday – Thursday morning 11.30 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Friday 11.30 a.m. – 11.30 p.m. Saturday 10.30 am – 11.30 pm
Store reviews	Dempsey Branch 1521 Google reviews (average rating: 4.3 out of 5.0 stars)

Long Beach is said to be a pioneer of black pepper crab and was the first to bring it into the mainstream of crab dishes. Crab dishes at Long Beach are usually spicy than most restaurants, with black pepper sauce mixed evenly with crab to create the fiery, intense flavor of Long Beach black pepper crab, and a distinctly different style from the classic chili crab due to its granular and textured black pepper sauce.

It should be noted that similar to Jumbo Seafood, Long Beach Seafood can also provide you with a quality service experience, so the cost of the restaurant is a little more expensive than most restaurants of the same type, but it is generally acceptable.

6. Mellben Seafood Dragon Seafood Crab King

The type of information	detail
classify	Cream crab
Target audience	– Love cream dishes – Not very able to eat spices – Look for unique flavors
Spice levels	1 / 5
Price	SGD 85 per kilogram Crabs over 1.2 kg are priced at S$90/kg
address	1. The Mo Kio 232 Mo Kio Avenue 3, #01-1222, Singapore 5602322. Downtown East 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #01-302/303 Square, Market, Singapore 519599
business hours	1. Ang Mo Bridge Every day 5 pm – 10.30 pm2. Downtown East Every day 11 am – 11 pm
Store reviews	Ang Mo Kiu Branch: 1690 Google reviews (average rating: 4.2 out of 5.0 stars)

Mellben Seafood Cream Crab is cooked with the use of high-quality butter, a moderate amount of curry leaves and a chili sauce that achieves that flavor and aroma, which is also very smooth and concentrated. And because the taste of butter and cream greatly suppresses the flavor of spices, The cream crab in Mailben Seafood has only a little bit of spicy taste. But people with a bad stomach should eat cream crab in moderation, because it is rich in dairy products and is not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

However, it is worth mentioning that Mellben Seafood's location away from the bustling city center offers an intimate dining experience for those who are keen on quiet environments.

7. Keng Eng Kee Seafood

The type of information	detail
classify	Salted egg yolk crab
Target audience	– Dishes related to salted egg yolks – Strong taste – No spices
Spice levels	1 / 5
Price	Approximately S$21 per person
address	124 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-136, Singapore 150124
business hours	Every day 11.30 a.m. – 2 p.m 5 p.m. – 10 p.m
Store reviews	2714 Google reviews (average rating: 4.3 out of 5.0 stars)

Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a restaurant highly recommended by SitBook, a renowned independent food critic in Singapore. His salted egg yolk crab presents a very strong salted egg yolk flavor, because the salted mayonnaise used in cooking achieves a salty effect through the heavy use of salted egg yolks, and although the spice elements contain curry and chili peppers, the salty and slight sweetness are a good hiding of the flavor of these spice elements. And in terms of texture, since the salted mayonnaise itself is granular, you will have the feeling of eating breadcrumbs.

In addition, from the price point of view, Keng Eng Kee Seafood is definitely a very cost-effective choice.

8. No Signboard Seafood No signature raw frying

The type of information	detail
classify	White pepper crab
Target audience	– Look for traditional flavors – Find a twist on traditional flavors
Spice levels	3 / 5
Price	S$220 per kg
address	https://www.nosignboardholdings.com/restaurant-locator.html
business hours	https://www.nosignboardholdings.com/restaurant-locator.html
Store reviews	1966 Google Review (Average rating: 4.2 out of 5.0 stars)

Unsigned Seafood is an old seafood restaurant in Singapore, which is full of creativity just by listening to the name, and the white pepper crab in the store is a must-order signature dish. The spiciness of the white pepper crab is between the pepper crab and the black pepper crab, which is not as spicy as the black pepper crab, and it can also directly bring out the natural sweetness of the crab meat. From the outside, this dish, at first glance, may not look like a sauce at all, and the white pepper coating is seamlessly woven with crab, making it a very natural dish. In addition, it is worth mentioning that this white pepper crab is cooked without a signature seafood using the famous Alaskan king crab, because the Alaskan king crab is large, so the crab legs have more meat than ordinary mud crabs.

Still, remember to ask for a refreshing drink, it's too bad if you get choked on white pepper.

9. Crab at Bay Seafood Restaurant

The type of information	detail
classify	Crab rice noodles
Target audience	– Looking for a richer selection People – people who can't eat spices
Spice levels	0/5
Price	S$72 per kg
address	540 McPherson Road, Singapore 368223
business hours	Every day 10.30 am – 2.30 pm 4.30 – 10.30 pm
Store reviews	382 Google reviews (average rating: 4.1 out of 5.0 stars)

Crab rice noodles are to Singapore what hot dried noodles are to Wuhan, and they are a taste that locals remember. The crab rice noodles of the bay seafood are very famous and once appeared in Eatbook articles about crab rice noodles. Their family's crab rice noodles are basically not spicy at all, the rice noodles are as delicious as meat, and the sweetness of the crab meat is complemented by the delicate taste of the bee's hooves soaked in sauce. This dish is definitely a very special crab dish, because it is not very rich and spicy, suitable for older people who like light, non-irritating food.

While Sri Lankan crabs may be smaller in size, because there is rice noodles, a portion of crab rice noodles is large enough for you to eat, so you don't need to order too many side dishes.

10. 21 Seafood

The type of information	detail
classify	Chilli crab (for people on a lower budget)
Target audience	– Budget is limited – Loves home-style flavours
Spice levels	3 / 5
Price	From S$40
address	212 Hougang Street, 21 530212 Singapore
business hours	Wednesday – Monday 12 pm – 3.30 pm 5 pm – 11.30 pm Tuesday 12 pm – 3.30 pm 5 pm – 1 am
Store reviews	234 Google reviews (average rating: 3.8 out of 5.0 stars)

Offering a range of popular crab dishes, this restaurant is best known for its salted egg yolk crab, in addition to being named to EatBook's list of Singapore's top 10 cheapest chilli crabs. One of the main reasons why their home is cheap is that the size of the crab is relatively small, but that doesn't mean it tastes bad.

21 Seafood is milder in amounts, but you can also request the amount of spices you need, and the staff there will be more than happy to listen to your suggestions. Their sauce has a relatively high amount of starch, and because of the type of chili pepper used, the color of the chili crab may look redder than the typical chili crab.