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Best Crab Dishes in Los Angeles
6 restaurants compared
Price range: $18.50 – $42.00
Avg recommendation: 97%
Top 5 Crab Dishes in Los Angeles (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 6 restaurants:
- Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Marinated Raw Crab) at Soban — 100% recommended, $42.00 (Koreatown)
- Blue Crab Curry at Luv2Eat Thai Bistro — 100% recommended, $32.00 (Hollywood)
- Dungeness Crab Guacho at Si! Mon!! — 100% recommended, $34.00 (Venice)
- Fish Maw with Dungeness Crab at Kato — 94% recommended, (Arts District)
- Jade Noodles at Luv2Eat Thai Bistro — 94% recommended, $18.50 (Hollywood)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 6 Crab Dishes
#1100% recommend
Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Marinated Raw Crab)
SobanKoreatown·$$$
$42.00
Premium raw blue crab marinated in a secret family soy-based sauce.
Tip: Mix the rice directly into the crab shell once you've finished the meat. It's the traditional way to enjoy every last drop of that savory marinade.
#2100% recommend
Blue Crab Curry
Luv2Eat Thai BistroHollywood·$$
$32.00
Rich, spicy Southern Thai yellow curry with generous chunks of fresh blue crab meat.
Tip: This is spicy. Even the 'medium' heat is significant. Order a side of fresh cabbage or cucumber to help manage the burn.
#3100% recommend
Dungeness Crab Guacho
Si! Mon!!Venice·$$$
$34.00
A rich and hearty Panamanian seafood stew with fresh Dungeness crab.
Tip: This is the essence of Panamanian soul food. It's incredibly comforting and the quality of the crab is excellent.
#494% recommend
Fish Maw with Dungeness Crab
KatoArts District·$$$$
A rich, flavorful stew of fish maw and fresh Dungeness crab.
Tip: If you aren't familiar with fish maw, this is the best version you'll ever try. It's remarkably flavorful.
#594% recommend
Jade Noodles
Luv2Eat Thai BistroHollywood·$$
$18.50
Green egg noodles with BBQ pork, roast duck, and crab meat.
Tip: Mix the noodles thoroughly with the sauce at the bottom of the bowl. It's where all the savory flavor lives.
#692% recommend
Spicy Raw Crab (Ganjang Gejang)
BCD Tofu HouseKoreatown·$$
$22.00
Raw crab marinated in a spicy, savory soy-based sauce.
Tip: This is a seasonal item and can be quite spicy. If you love raw seafood and bold flavors, it's a must-try.