Best Crab Dishes in Boston
4 restaurants compared
Price range: $10.95 – $20.00
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 4 Crab Dishes in Boston (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 4 restaurants:
- Bún Riêu at Phở Lê, $12.95 (Dorchester)
- Kang Pu (Crab Curry) at Mahaniyom — score 95/100, $20.00 (Brookline)
- Xiao Long Bao - Crab Pork (Soup Dumplings) at Nan Xiang Express — score 89/100, $10.95 (Chinatown)
- Crab Laksa with Ramen Noodles and Poached Shrimp at Pagu — score 82/100, $18.00 (Cambridge)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Crab Dishes
#1
Bún Riêu
Phở LêDorchester·$
$12.95
Rice vermicelli soup with tomato-based crab broth, crab meat, tofu, and squid.
Tip: Try bún riêu if you want to explore Vietnamese cuisine beyond pho. The tomato-crab broth is unique and complex.
#2Score 95/100
Kang Pu (Crab Curry)
MahaniyomBrookline·$$
$20.00
House-made red curry with crabmeat, rice vermicelli, cabbage, and bean sprouts.
Tip: Order multiple small plates to share — most diners recommend 3-4 plates per person.
#3Score 89/100
Xiao Long Bao - Crab Pork (Soup Dumplings)
Nan Xiang ExpressChinatown·$
$10.95
Soup dumplings with crab meat and pork filling for added richness.
Tip: The crab version is subtly different from plain pork - worth trying alongside the original.
#4Score 82/100
Crab Laksa with Ramen Noodles and Poached Shrimp
PaguCambridge·$$
$18.00
Creamy coconut curry broth with fresh crab, noodles, and tender shrimp.
Tip: Ask if the crab laksa is available tonight — it's popular and sometimes unavailable. If it's on the menu, don't skip it. If not, ask what seafood broth they have as an alternative.