What are the best crab dishes in Bangkok?

Based on diner recommendations, the best crab dish in Bangkok is at Prachak Roasted Duck. We compared 28 restaurants serving crab dishes.

How much do crab dishes cost in Bangkok?

Crab dish prices in Bangkok range from THB70.00 to THB7700.00 across 28 restaurants.

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Best Crab Dishes in Bangkok

28 restaurants compared

Price range: THB70.00 – THB7700.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Crab Dishes in Bangkok (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 28 restaurants:

Egg Noodles with Crab (Ba Mee Boo) at Prachak Roasted Duck, THB75.00 (Bang Rak)
Crab Meat Omelette at Jay Fai — 96% recommended, THB1000.00 (Phra Nakhon)
Kan Chu Piang (Gems on Crab Stick) at Sorn — 95% recommended, THB7700.00 (Khlong Tan)
Deep-Fried Rice Field Crab with Garlic at Bo.lan — 95% recommended, THB2680.00 (Thong Lo)
Pu Pad Pong Curry (Fried Curry Crab) at Somboon Seafood — 95% recommended, THB1600.00 (Bang Rak)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 28 Crab Dishes

Egg Noodles with Crab (Ba Mee Boo)

Prachak Roasted Duck

Bang Rak·$

THB75.00

Thin egg noodles with crab meat in a light broth.

Tip: Good choice if you want egg noodles but prefer seafood to the roasted meats.

#296% recommend

Crab Meat Omelette

Jay Fai

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB1000.00

Hand-rolled omelette filled with sweet lump crab meat, cooked over charcoal.

Tip: Make a reservation via Chope or email jayfaipadpai@gmail.com at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Walk-ins face 1-2 hour waits even with Jay Fai's efficient 5-tables-per-hour pace.

#395% recommend

Kan Chu Piang (Gems on Crab Stick)

Sorn

Khlong Tan·$$$$

THB7700.00

Chilled blue swimmer crab leg coated with crab roe paste and yellow chili sauce.

Tip: This dish appears early in the tasting menu. Pace yourself — there are 20+ courses ahead.

#495% recommend

Deep-Fried Rice Field Crab with Garlic

Bo.lan

Thong Lo·$$$

THB2680.00

Whole small crab fried until crispy and finished with pounded garlic.

Tip: The entire crab is edible including the shell when fried crispy—this is intentional and shows the zero-waste philosophy.

#595% recommend

Pu Pad Pong Curry (Fried Curry Crab)

Somboon Seafood

Bang Rak·$$

THB1600.00

Fresh crab fried with aromatic curry sauce, scallions, and cayenne pepper — signature dish since 1969.

Tip: Order the large crab if available — the meat-to-shell ratio is more forgiving than medium, and the larger size handles the cooking process better.

#694% recommend

Rice Paddy Crab

KHAAN

Pathum Wan·$$$$

Rice field crab fat from Singburi mixed with red curry paste and kaffir lime zest.

Tip: This is Chef Aom's signature — it's been on the menu since opening and showcases her philosophy of using hyper-local ingredients.

#794% recommend

31-Flavoured Thai Omelette with Blue Swimmer Crab

Paste

Ratchaprasong·$$$$

THB850.00

Massive seasoned egg omelette filled with delicate blue swimmer crab meat.

Tip: This omelette is huge and meant for sharing. Order one for every 3-4 people at the table, not one per person.

#893% recommend

Deep-Fried Rice Field Crab with Garlic

Samrub Samrub Thai

Silom·$$$

THB4290.00

Whole small rice field crab fried until crispy and tossed with pounded garlic.

Tip: Chef Prin tells the story of the rice field crab before serving—listen to the heritage explanation. This transforms the dish from food to education.

#992% recommend

Chili Pepper Crab with Egg Appam

Jhol

Sukhumvit·$$$

THB680.00

Crab in a spicy tomato-pepper sauce, served with lacy rice pancakes.

Tip: Don't be shy about using your hands — crab is messy, and the sauce is worth getting into every crevice.

#1092% recommend

Yellow Curry with Crab Meat

Paste

Ratchaprasong·$$$$

THB950.00

Southern Thai-style curry with blue swimmer crab, salted duck egg, hairy eggplant, and lime leaves.

Tip: The curry comes with rice but you'll want extra to soak up every bit of the sauce. The crab pieces are generous and the salted egg yolk melts into the curry.

#1192% recommend

Blue Swimmer Crab Curry with Betel Leaf

Saneh Jaan

Lumphini·$$$

Rich curry featuring blue swimmer crab with aromatic betel leaves.

Tip: Multiple reviewers specifically call this out as a must-order. The crab is generous and the curry sauce is rich enough to soak up with rice.

#1291% recommend

Blue Swimming Crab Curry

Nusara

Phra Nakhon·$$$

THB1900.00

Seasonal fresh crab in a curry with local caviar, served on a crispy betel leaf.

Tip: Eat the betel leaf base after finishing the crab — it carries absorbed curry flavors and provides a pleasant herbal finish.

#1391% recommend

Blue Crab with Tomato Water Gelée and Gold Caviar

Blue by Alain Ducasse

Khlong San·$$$

THB1200.00

Fresh crab meat topped with tomato water jelly and caviar garnish.

Tip: The tomato water is the technical show—it's refined and transparent, not pulpy like gazpacho. This is Alain Ducasse's influence: technique in service of simplicity.

#1490% recommend

Gang Pu Bai Cha Plu (Southern Turmeric Curry of Blue Swimmer Crab)

Nahm

Sathon·$$$

Southern-style turmeric curry with blue swimmer crab, betel leaf, and calamansi lime.

Tip: The crab is blue swimmer crab, prized for its sweet meat. Make sure to extract all the crab from the shell to get the full flavor with the curry sauce.

#1590% recommend

North Sea Crab

MIA

Khlong Tan·$$$$

Andaman sea crab showcasing the chef's ability to bring out the best from premium ingredients.

Tip: Both chefs come to the table to explain their thinking behind each course. Don't be shy about asking questions when they present this dish.

#1690% recommend

Crab Fried Rice

T&K Seafood

Chinatown·$$

THB250.00

Jasmine rice stir-fried with large chunks of crab meat and egg.

Tip: The portion is large enough to share between two people if you're ordering multiple dishes.

#1790% recommend

Blue Swimmer Crab Curry

Gaa

Thong Lo·$$$

THB1400.00

Fresh blue swimmer crab in a light curry with macadamia milk and regional spices.

Tip: Break apart the crab and let pieces marinate briefly in the macadamia sauce — this distributes the spices more evenly than eating immediately.

#1888% recommend

Nam Prik Khai Pu

Supanniga Eating Room Tha Tien

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB190.00

Spicy dip made with sea crab roe and crab meat, served with fresh vegetables.

Tip: The heat level is medium-high — if you're sensitive to spice, use more vegetables per dip to dilute it.

#1988% recommend

Ray Rai Nah Phoo (Rice Vermicelli with Crab)

Aksorn

Bang Rak·$$$

Fresh handmade rice vermicelli served in a crab head with coconut cream sauce, crab chunks, and toasted mung beans.

Tip: The rice vermicelli is handmade fresh. Mix it thoroughly with the coconut cream sauce to coat every strand before eating.

#2088% recommend

Ant Larvae with Crab in Yellow Curry

Le Du

Silom·$$$

THB4500.00

Jasmine rice with butter, ant eggs, jumbo crab and yellow curry.

Tip: This is a seasonal dish. Call ahead if you specifically want it — it may not be available year-round.

#2188% recommend

Stir-Fried Crab in Curry Powder

T&K Seafood

Chinatown·$$

THB400.00

Live crab stir-fried with curry powder and egg in a Thai-Chinese style.

Tip: The curry powder coating is mild — ask for extra spice if you want more heat with your crab.

#2288% recommend

Sen Chan Pad Pu

Supanniga Eating Room

Thonglor·$$$

THB380.00

Stir-fried rice noodles with tender crab meat and Chinese cabbage.

Tip: Ask if crab is available that day — when fresh crabs arrive, this dish is unmissable. When frozen crab is used, order the curry instead.

#2388% recommend

Krabi Blue Crab Southern Curry

GOAT

Ekamai·$$$

Southern Thai curry featuring blue crab from Krabi with the restaurant's garden herbs.

Tip: The blue crab is sourced directly from Krabi fishermen. The sweetness of the crab meat plays beautifully against the complex southern curry spices.

#2487% recommend

Gaeng Bai Cha Plu

Supanniga Eating Room Tha Tien

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB195.00

Red curry with crab meat and wild betel leaves.

Tip: One curry serves 2 people when shared with rice and other dishes — the crab portions are generous.

#2586% recommend

Kai Yok Song

Supanniga Eating Room Tha Tien

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB180.00

Thai omelet filled with crab meat, prawns, basil, and chili, balanced with Koh Chang shrimp paste.

Tip: The seafood portions are generous — this is substantial enough to be a main dish for one person with rice.

#2685% recommend

Ojo Guacamole

Ojo Bangkok

Silom·$$$

THB580.00

House guacamole topped with crab meat, salmon roe, and crispy tostadas.

Tip: The tostadas are thin and crispy. Use them to scoop and support the guac—they're designed for this and won't break.

#2785% recommend

Pu Jah

Supanniga Eating Room Tha Tien

Phra Nakhon·$$

THB160.00

Steamed crab shells stuffed with a mixture of crabmeat and minced pork.

Tip: Scoop the filling out with a spoon — trying to eat it with chopsticks is messy and inefficient.

#2885% recommend

Shrimp Wonton Soup with Crab Meat

Prachak Roasted Duck

Bang Rak·$

THB70.00

Clear broth with handmade shrimp wontons, crab meat, and greens.

Tip: This makes a good lighter option if you don't want a heavy rice or noodle dish.