What are the best crab dishes in Singapore?

Based on diner recommendations, the best crab dish in Singapore is at Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant. We compared 35 restaurants serving crab dishes.

How much do crab dishes cost in Singapore?

Crab dish prices in Singapore range from SGD14.80 to SGD398.00 across 35 restaurants.

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Best Crab Dishes in Singapore

35 restaurants compared

Price range: SGD14.80 – SGD398.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Crab Dishes in Singapore (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 35 restaurants:

Chilli Crab at Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant, SGD28.00 (Gardens by the Bay)
Black Pepper Crab at Mellben Seafood, SGD38.00 (Ang Mo Kio)
Air-Flown Live Alaskan King Crab at Long Beach King Seafood, SGD78.00 (East Coast)
White Jade Crab at Long Beach King Seafood, SGD62.00 (East Coast)
Spaghetti with Spicy Blue Prawn and Spanner Crab at Buko Nero, SGD31.00 (Tanjong Pagar)

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

All 35 Crab Dishes

Chilli Crab

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

Gardens by the Bay·$$$

SGD28.00

Pan-seared crab meat bun—crispy exterior, tender crab filling, balanced spice.

Tip: Chef Yong takes traditional flavors and re-imagines them. This bun is an example of playful creativity.

Black Pepper Crab

Mellben Seafood

Ang Mo Kio·$$

SGD38.00

Live crab coated in aromatic black pepper sauce with sharp, peppery heat.

Tip: This dish packs more heat than the chilli version. Black pepper lovers should definitely try it, but beware if you prefer milder flavors.

Air-Flown Live Alaskan King Crab

Long Beach King Seafood

East Coast·$$

SGD78.00

Premium imported Alaskan King Crab with snowy white, tender, meaty flesh.

Tip: This is the top-tier crab option. Premium pricing reflects scarcity and superior quality. A special occasion splurge.

White Jade Crab

Long Beach King Seafood

East Coast·$$

SGD62.00

Live crab in mild white pepper sauce, delicate and aromatic with subtle heat.

Tip: If you find black pepper crab too assertive, White Jade offers delicate pepper notes without overpowering.

Spaghetti with Spicy Blue Prawn and Spanner Crab

Buko Nero

Tanjong Pagar·$$$

SGD31.00

Fresh spaghetti with premium seafood in a spiced tomato sauce.

Tip: Ideal for a date night — the seafood is impressive but the flavors remain subtle and elegant.

#698% recommend

The Original Best Black Pepper Crab

Long Beach King Seafood

East Coast·$$

SGD62.00

Live crab with the signature black pepper recipe that created the category in 1982.

Tip: Long Beach invented the Black Pepper Crab. This is the original, refined over decades. Essential to try.

#798% recommend

Original Chilli Crab

Roland Restaurant

Marine Parade·$$

SGD88.00

The legendary dish that started it all—tender crab in spicy, sweet, tangy sauce.

Tip: This is the original—the dish that created the chilli crab category. Order this to taste history.

#896% recommend

Chilli Crab

Palm Beach Seafood

Downtown·$$

SGD58.00

The original recipe perfected over 70 years—tender crab in spicy-sweet-tangy sauce.

Tip: This is the original—try it to understand why chilli crab became Singapore's national dish. The recipe has remained essentially unchanged since 1956.

#995% recommend

Creamy Butter Crab with Coconut Crumbs

Seafood Paradise

Clarke Quay·$$

SGD54.00

Live crab coated in rich butter sauce, topped with crunchy, sweet coconut crumbs.

Tip: This is the dish that made Seafood Paradise famous. Every diner should try it at least once to understand modern crab cooking.

#1095% recommend

Claypot Crab Bee Hoon Soup

Mellben Seafood

Ang Mo Kio·$$

SGD36.00

Rich umami broth made with 20+ crab shells, springy bee hoon, and succulent crab meat.

Tip: This soup is best shared between 2-3 people as portions are generous. One serving easily feeds two.

#1194% recommend

White Pepper Crab

No Signboard Seafood

Geylang·$$

SGD48.00

Live crab coated in mild, aromatic white pepper sauce with delicate peppery notes.

Tip: If you've never tried white pepper crab, this is the place. No Signboard's version is renowned for its delicate balance.

#1294% recommend

Sri Lankan Curry with Blue Marron and Coconut Broth

Cloudstreet

Outram·$$$$

SGD398.00

Tender blue marron crustacean in an aromatic Sri Lankan curry with silky coconut broth.

Tip: This dish represents the core of Chef Naleendra's philosophy — tradition elevated through modern technique. It appears consistently across reviews as a standout moment.

#1394% recommend

Signature Chilli Crab

Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Alexandra Village·$$

SGD86.00

Sweet, sour, and mildly spicy sauce clinging to tender mud crab meat.

Tip: Definitely order mantou (steamed buns) to soak up every drop of the sauce. One serving of buns per crab is recommended.

#1493% recommend

Chilli Crab

No Signboard Seafood

Geylang·$$

SGD48.00

Live crab in spicy-sweet-tangy sauce, rich and glossy with natural sweetness.

Tip: Try both white pepper and chilli crab to understand No Signboard's range. Each has a devoted following.

#1593% recommend

Crab Eggs Benedict

Symmetry

Arab Street·$$

SGD28.00

Poached eggs and hollandaise on toasted sourdough with crab.

Tip: Arrive early or make a reservation — walk-ins often wait 30+ minutes on weekend mornings.

#1693% recommend

Chili Crab Ice Cream

Labyrinth

Marina Bay·$$$

SGD298.00

A bold frozen reinterpretation of Singapore's iconic chili crab dish.

Tip: This is the signature dish that appears in most reviews and on social media — it's a surprise course that diners rave about for its creativity and nostalgia combined.

#1792% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Palm Beach Seafood

Downtown·$$

SGD58.00

Aromatic cracked pepper coating on tender crab with savory, peppery notes.

Tip: For those seeking savory over sweet, the black pepper version showcases Palm Beach's technical mastery.

#1892% recommend

Singapore Style Chilli Crab

Seafood Paradise

Clarke Quay·$$

SGD54.00

Sri Lankan mud crab in balanced chilli sauce with sweet, spicy, tangy notes.

Tip: The Sri Lankan mud crabs are sourced specifically for their quality. The sweet flesh pairs beautifully with the spicy sauce.

#1992% recommend

Chilli Crab

Sin Hoi Sai Seafood

Tiong Bahru·$$

SGD42.00

Live crab in balanced spicy-sweet-tangy sauce, flesh firm and briny-sweet.

Tip: Choose your crab from the tank yourself—staff will cook it exactly how you want. Larger crabs tend to have more meat.

#2092% recommend

Crabcake Reunion

Strangers' Reunion

Tanjong Pagar·$$

SGD26.00

Stacked crab croquette, poached egg, asparagus, hollandaise, ikura, and micro herbs.

Tip: The crab croquette is light and perfectly crispy — it's the star of the dish.

#2192% recommend

Maryland Crab Cakes

Luke's Oyster Bar & Chop House

Chinatown·$$$

SGD38.00

Jumbo lump crab cakes with grain mustard, coleslaw, and remoulade sauce.

Tip: These are legendary. Order them as your first course before anything else.

#2292% recommend

Kopi Crab

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

Gardens by the Bay·$$$

SGD68.00

Live crab in rich, aromatic coffee-infused sauce with umami depth.

Tip: This is Chef Yong's signature creation—a unique take on crab that balances tradition with creativity.

#2392% recommend

Chilli Crab

Mellben Seafood

Ang Mo Kio·$$

SGD38.00

Live mud crab coated in sweet, spicy, and tangy chilli sauce with natural briny sweetness.

Tip: This is a hand-eating dish. Come prepared with napkins or ask staff for bibs. The sauce splatters but the experience is part of the charm.

#2491% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

No Signboard Seafood

Geylang·$$

SGD48.00

Aromatic cracked black pepper crust on tender crab with savory depth.

Tip: The black pepper version is bolder than white pepper. Choose based on your preference for savory vs. subtle seasoning.

#2591% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Sin Hoi Sai Seafood

Tiong Bahru·$$

SGD42.00

Fresh-cracked pepper-coated crab with savory depth, juicy and tender.

Tip: This dish earned Sin Hoi Sai its Michelin plate. The quality control is consistent and exceptional.

#2690% recommend

Famous Chilli Crab

Long Beach King Seafood

East Coast·$$

SGD62.00

Live crab in spicy-sweet-tangy sauce, balanced and authentic to Singapore taste.

Tip: For a milder alternative to their bold black pepper crab, the chilli crab offers sweetness with heat.

#2790% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant

Gardens by the Bay·$$$

SGD68.00

Aromatic black pepper crust on tender crab, executed with Cantonese precision.

Tip: Watch the kitchen if possible—Chef Yong's wok technique is exemplary. The crab is cooked with precision timing.

#2890% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Alexandra Village·$$

SGD86.00

Aromatic black pepper coating on tender crab with savory, peppery notes.

Tip: This is less sweet than their chilli crab—order this if you prefer savory, peppery flavors over sweet sauces.

#2990% recommend

Steamed Crab Meat and Egg White Dumpling

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

City Hall·$$$

SGD14.80

Delicate dumplings filled with fresh crab meat and silky egg white, wrapped in a thin pastry skin.

Tip: This is what separates fine dim sum from standard. The crab meat quality is immediately noticeable.

#3090% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Roland Restaurant

Marine Parade·$$

SGD88.00

Aromatic black pepper-crusted crab with savory depth and peppery heat.

Tip: For those who find standard chilli crab too sweet, the black pepper version offers savory depth.

#3190% recommend

Spirit of Singapore Snack

Corner House

Botanic Gardens·$$$

SGD168.00

Pappadum with Sri Lankan crab, vadouvan spices, and dhal aioli — a fusion snack representing Singapore's multicultural spirit.

Tip: This opening course perfectly demonstrates Chef Thien's approach — French technique applied to Singapore's multicultural ingredients and flavors.

#3288% recommend

Black Pepper Crab

Seafood Paradise

Clarke Quay·$$

SGD54.00

Live crab with aromatic black pepper crust, savory and peppery.

Tip: Bolder and more savory than chilli crab. Great for pepper lovers who want a break from sweet sauces.

#3388% recommend

Salted Egg Crab (Fried)

Keng Eng Kee Seafood

Alexandra Village·$$

SGD88.00

Deep-fried crab coated in creamy salted egg yolk sauce with golden crispness.

Tip: The fried version offers more textural contrast than steamed versions. Great if you love crispy exteriors.

#3488% recommend

Creamy Butter Crab

Mellben Seafood

Ang Mo Kio·$$

SGD38.00

Live crab cooked in rich butter sauce with earthy, savory notes.

Tip: Order a side of steamed rice or fried rice separately to soak up the buttery sauce.

#3588% recommend

Grilled Blue Marron with Spiced Millet Porridge

Cloudstreet

Outram·$$$$

SGD398.00

Succulent blue marron crustacean served with Sri Lankan-spiced millet porridge and yellow curry broth.

Tip: Ask the server about the sourcing of the blue marron — the restaurant prioritizes sustainable Australian seafood as part of their ethos.