If you want a taste of authentic Singaporean cuisine, you have to try the best chilli crab in Singapore.
Fortunately, you don’t have to search far and wide to taste it. Some of the big names serving popular chilli crabs started as a hawker stall before they became well-known.
As such, most of them are hugely accessible and are even all over the island. If you want to learn where and what they are, we’ve gathered the top 10 ones.
Below are the restaurants that serve the absolute best chilli crab in Singapore for all tastes and budgets.
1. JUMBO SEAFOOD
| BEST FOR | Award-winning chilli crab |
| PRICING | Award-Winning Chilli Crab (800g) – ~SG$75.30 (via Deliveroo) Chilli Crab Meat Sauce with Sliced Fried ‘Mantou’ – SG$16.80 per portion |
| WEBSITE | https://www.jumboseafood.com.sg/en/home |
| ADDRESS | JUMBO Seafood (East Coast) Blk 1206 East Coast Parkway @01-07/08 East Coast Seafood Centre S(449883) JUMBO Seafood Riverside 30 Merchant Road #01-01/02 Riverside Point S(058282) JUMBO Seafood Gallery 20 Upper Circular Road #B1-46/47/48 The Riverwalk S(058416) JUMBO Seafood Waterfront No.2 Stadium Walk #01-05 Singapore Indoor Stadium S(397691) JUMBO Seafood @ NSRCC 10 Changi Coast Walk SAFRA Resort S(499739) JUMBO Seafood @ Dempsey Blk 11 Dempsey Road #01-16 S(249673) |
| CONTACT DETAILS | JUMBO Seafood (East Coast) – 6442 3435 JUMBO Seafood Riverside – 6532 3435 JUMBO Seafood Gallery – 6534 3435 JUMBO Seafood Waterfront – 6440 3435 JUMBO Seafood @ NSRCC – 6552 3435 JUMBO Seafood @ Dempsey – 6479 3435 |
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JUMBO Seafood is one of the big names that come up when you want the most mouth-watering, best chilli crab in Singapore.
Since their humble beginnings in 1987 from their flagship store in East Coast Seafood Centre, the restaurant has gathered a loyal following. It has also garnered a reputation for serving only the freshest seafood cooked to perfection.
Aside from their iconic dishes such as the Singapore Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab, customers also love their Golden Salted Egg Prawns and Crispy Fried Baby Squid.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Reservations and delivery (via Deliveroo, Food Panda, Grab Food)
- Award-winning chilli crab
- Jumbo rewards for members
- Regular promotions posted on their website
- Special seasonal dishes
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Very satisfied customers of JUMBO Seafood gave 5-star reviews on Google for their excellent dining experience. They praise their large crabs and are equally effusive about the black pepper and chilli crab.
Brian Cole wrote:
“Amazing Chilli Crab and other seafood. Make sure you are hungry when you arrive. Worth the price.”
2. RED HOUSE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
| BEST FOR | Peranakan-inspired, sweet & spicy chilli crab |
| PRICING | Enquire for prices |
| WEBSITE | https://www.redhouseseafood.com/ |
| ADDRESS | PRINSEP STREET 68 Prinsep Street Singapore 188661 Parking: Sunshine Plaza, POMO and Somerset Bencoolen ROBERTSON QUAY 60 Robertson Quay #01-14 The Quayside Singapore 238252 CLARKE QUAY 3C, River Valley Road #01-02/03, The Cannery Singapore 179022 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | PRINSEP STREET Tel: +65 6336 6080 / Fax: +65 6336 6801 | prinsep@redhouseseafood.com ROBERTSON QUAY Tel: +65 6735 7666 / Fax: +65 6735 2298 | quayside@redhouseseafood.com CLARKE QUAY Tel: +65 6442 3112 / Fax: +65 6444 1332 | clarkequay@redhouseseafood.com |
| OPERATING HOURS | PRINSEP STREET Parking: Sunshine Plaza, POMO and Somerset Bencoolen Operating Hours: Daily 12.00 pm to 2:30 pm ( last order 2.00 pm ) 5:00 pm to 10.00 pm ( last order 9.30 pm ) ROBERTSON QUAY Parking: The Quayside, Studio M Hotel (limited), Hotel Inter-Continental or Mohamed Sultan Road Operating Hours: Mon – Fri 3.00 pm – 10.00 pm ( last order 9.30 pm ) Sat, Sun & PH 12.00 pm – 10.00 pm ( last order 9.30 pm ) CLARKE QUAY Parking: Clarke Quay, Liang Court Operating Hours: Daily 12.00 pm to 2:30 pm ( last order 2.00 pm ) 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm ( last order 9.30 pm ) |
Red House Seafood has been in business since 1976, making it one of Singapore’s oldest seafood restaurants.
They have continued to evolve and innovate to reflect the cultural diversity and wide palette of flavours. But of course, they have retained their bestsellers like their sweet and spicy chilli crab.
More importantly, since fresh seafood is at the core of Red House Seafood’s menu, they make it a point to source ingredients from sustainable suppliers.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Sustainable seafood
- Convenient online reservations
- Promotions on seasonal menus
- Sweet chilli sauce
- Spacious restaurant, suitable for large groups
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Red House gets a lot of 5-star reviews on Google. Customers commend their good dim sum, attentive and helpful staff, reasonable prices and, of course, their delicious chilli crab.
Daniel Lim wrote:
“Seafood restaurant of choice for 30 odd years. Ask for Sunny at Prinsep for recommendations.”
3. NO SIGNBOARD SEAFOOD
| BEST FOR | Various levels of chilli crab spiciness, old-school dining experience |
| PRICING | Crabs at SG$50 – SG$60 per kilogram |
| WEBSITE | http://www.nosignboard.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS | VIVO CITY 1 Harbourfront Walk #03-02 Vivo City Singapore 098585 THE CENTRAL @ CLARK QUAY 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #04-63 The Central @ Clark Quay Singapore 059817 THE ESPLANADE 8 Raffles Avenue #01-14/16 The Esplanade Mall Singapore 039802 NO. 414 GEYLANG 414 Geylang Singapore 389392 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | VIVO CITY – +65 6376 9959 THE CENTRAL @ CLARK QUAY – +65 6221 9959 THE ESPLANADE – +65 6336 9959 NO. 414 GEYLANG – +65 6842 3415 |
| OPERATING HOURS | VIVO CITY 11am – 10.30pm THE CENTRAL @ CLARK QUAY 11am – 2.30pm & 5.30pm – 10.30pm THE ESPLANADE 11am – 10.30pm NO. 414 GEYLANG 11am – 1am |
No Signboard Seafood has an interesting story behind the name.
In the 1970s, they were serving delicious food at the Mattar Rd Hawker Centre without a signboard.
As the popularity of their homemade white pepper crab grew, satisfied customers recommended them through word-of-mouth — referring to them as the stall with no signboard.
They relocated in 1981, but the name stuck around as an homage to their humble beginnings.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Convenient online reservation
- Tried and tested chilli crab recipe famous among locals
4. ROLAND RESTAURANT
| BEST FOR | Set menus |
| PRICING | From SG$438 for 10 persons, for a set meal with chilli crabs |
| WEBSITE | https://www.rolandrestaurant.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS | Roland Restaurant Pte Ltd, Block 89, Marine Parade Central, # 06 – 750 Singapore 440089 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 6440 8205 | sales@RolandRestaurant.com.sg |
| OPERATING HOURS | Weekdays – Monday to Saturday Lunch : 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (Last order at 2:15pm) Dinner : 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Last order at 10:15pm) |
For amazing chilli crabs, friendly staff, and prices lower than others in this list, Roland Restaurant is a good choice.
Customers have actually joked that patrons should go to the restaurant after a fast, in order to sample and dine on as many of their seafood dishes as possible. This can be a wonderfully un-fussy experience, thanks to the laid-back atmosphere.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Comfy, unpretentious dining experience
- Chilli can be spicy, so adjust accordingly
- Reasonable prices compare to other chilli crab places
- Highly recommended by locals
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Their Google Reviews have a lot of 5-star ratings. Here’s Monica Kang’s review, which is worth a read:
“The best chili crab in Singapore! Crab here is big and super meaty – every time I visit. Price is a lot more reasonable compared to other places. I always get laser clam here as well. I take all my guests here.”
5. HUA YU WEE
| BEST FOR | Affordable chilli crab |
| PRICING | Crabs at SG$7.28/100g |
| WEBSITE | https://m.facebook.com/pages/Hua-Yu-Wee/168868969797523 |
| ADDRESS | 462 Upper East Coast Road Singapore 466508 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 65 6442 9313 |
| OPERATING HOURS | 4.30 pm – 11.30 pm |
This bungalow-style restaurant has remained in this area even after other seafood restaurants have moved to swankier locations. That said, it remains one of the most popular places to get chilli crab.
The Chilli Crab at Hu Yu Wee is spicier than others, which is a hit with many customers. Fortunately, their huge kitchen can accommodate big groups looking to satisfy their cravings for fresh and sumptuous seafood fare.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Options for outdoor seating, great for big groups, as well as an air-conditioned dining room
- Accepts reservations
- On-site valets
- Laid-back, lively dining experience
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Both on Facebook and Google, Hua Yu Wee enjoys positive and effusive reviews.
They commend the friendly and attentive staff, the ambience, fast service, and the value for money. They write rave reviews about the food as well.
Here’s a helpful Facebook review from Mervyn Kwok:
“I brought my guests from Thailand here for dinner as they said they wanted to try good chili crabs. So, this place automatically came to mind. The carpark was super packed when we arrive but thank god for the valets on site. We spent a total of $285 for 5 of us and the main bulk of the bill is the crabs. We order 2 x 1KG crabs @68/kg which brings the cost of the dish to $136. Really worth it! The crabs were huge, and the meat was really fresh. (I had crabs which were not fresh at other places before and it really pisses me off). We ordered 20 fried mantous/buns to dip in the gravy and it was heavenly. Other commendable dishes were the pork ribs, drunken prawns (really fresh prawns!!) and the baby squid. Really tasty. The other usual staple dishes – Tofu, veg and fried rice were also above average. The place was packed but the waitress tried their best to serve as fast as possible. This place is known to all Singaporeans who wants good, fresh, honest and no-nonsense seafood. Awesome! Did not make me lose face in front of my guests! Oh ya, and you can bring your own wine/liquor and they supply ice and glasses for FREE!!!”
6. BLUE LOTUS
| BEST FOR | Meaty Sri Lankan crabs |
| PRICING | Blue Lotus Signature Chilli Pomelo Crab: SG$9/100g |
| WEBSITE | https://www.bluelotus.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS | SENTOSA COVE 31 Ocean Way, #01-13 Quayside Isle, S098375 TANJONG PAGAR 5 Wallich Street, #01-13 Tanjong Pagar Centre, S078883 ALEXANDRA ROAD 991B Alexandra Road, #01-10, S119970 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | SENTOSA COVE +65 6339 0880 | Blsc@Bluelotus.Com.Sg TANJONG PAGAR +65 6996 0880 | Bltp@Bluelotus.Com.Sg ALEXANDRA ROAD +65 6665 0880 | Blkb@Bluelotus.Com.Sg |
| OPERATING HOURS | SENTOSA COVE Mon, Wed to Fri: 6:00pm – 10:00pm (last order 9:45pm) Monday To Saturday: 11:30am – 3.00pm (Last Order 2.45pm), 6.00pm – 10.30pm (Last Order 10pm) Kitchen Is Closed From 3-6pm Closed On Sunday & Public Holiday ALEXANDRA ROAD Monday To Friday: 11:30am – 3.00pm (Last Order 2.45pm), 6.00pm – 10.00pm (Last Order 9.45pm) Saturday: 5.00pm – 10.00pm (Last Order 9.45pm) Kitchen Is Closed From 3-6pm (Mon-Fri) We Are Closed On Sunday & Public Holiday |
Blue Lotus is the brainchild of Ricky Ng who has a penchant for injecting contemporary styles into traditional Chinese cuisine and local favourites.
With Blue Lotus, he’s able to fuse the old and the new, pushing culinary boundaries with his food innovations.
Since the restaurant’s opening in 2013, their bestselling chilli crab has been consumed over a hundred thousand times!
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Online promotions and member discounts
- Accepts reservations
- Original chili crab sauce recipe with pomelo pulp (not available in Alexandra outlet)
- Meaty Sri Lankan crabs
- Pet-friendly place
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
With several perfect 5-star ratings on Google Reviews, Blue Lotus is definitely one of the go-to places when it comes to Chinese cuisine and the best chilli crab in Singapore. Here’s what Joe Phantom has to say:
“Chilli Pomelo Crab is a must try.
Restaurant Serves Traditional Chinese Dishes. Located @ Quayside Isle at Sentosa Cove. You will enjoy casual dining ambiance
Worth to try for Dine and Wine.”
7. SEAFOOD PARADISE @ MARINA BAY SANDS
| BEST FOR | Spicy chilli crab |
| PRICING | Enquire for prices |
| WEBSITE | https://www.paradisegp.com/restaurant-locator/ |
| ADDRESS | 8 Bayfront Avenue The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands #02-03 Singapore 018955 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 65 6688 7051 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Daily 11.30am – 3.30pm (Last order at 3.00pm) | 5.30pm – 11.00pm (Last order at 10.30pm) |
Most places with the best chilli crab in Singapore can get pretty overwhelming because of the crowds waiting to sample their specialty.
However, if you’re not a fan of crowds and prefer a quiet dining setting, Seafood Paradise at Level 2 of The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is the place for you.
What sets their chilli crab apart from the others on this list is their unique, super-spicy chilli sauce. So, people who like it hot will enjoy this particular variant.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Quiet, upscale dining experience
- Flavourful and hot chilli crab sauce
- Lunch sets
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Good food comes hand-in-hand with great service at Seafood Paradise. This is one of the main reasons why they got several 5-star ratings on Google Reviews.
For the fancy location, customers find the prices reasonable. The ambience is another plus. Ronald Ho wrote:
“A quiet place which serves seafood and other great Chinese dishes. Prices are delightfully reasonable.”
8. TUNGLOK SEAFOOD
| BEST FOR | Rich, flavourful gravy |
| PRICING | Signature Crab (<1kg): SG$6.80 per 100g |
| WEBSITE | http://www.tunglokseafood.com/ |
| ADDRESS | UPPER JURONG ROAD The Arena Country Club, 511 Upper Jurong Road, Singapore 638366 ORCHARD CENTRAL Orchard Central #11-05, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | UPPER JURONG ROAD Tel : +65 6262 6996 / Fax : +65 6262 6776 ORCHARD CENTRAL Tel : +65 6834 4888 / Fax : +65 6834 4266 |
| OPERATING HOURS | UPPER JURONG ROAD Mon – Sat Lunch : 11:30 – 3:00PM Dinner : 5:30 – 10:30PM Sun & PH Lunch : 10:00 – 3:00PM Dinner : 5:30 – 10:30PM Last Order Lunch : 2:30PM Dinner : 10:00PM ORCHARD CENTRAL Mon – Sat Lunch : 11:30 – 3:00PM Dinner : 6:00 – 10:30PM Sun & PH Lunch : 10:00 – 3:00PM Dinner : 6:00 – 10:30PM Last Order Lunch : 2:30PM Dinner : 10:00PM |
Tung Lok Seafood serves the freshest catch to seafood lovers in Singapore.
Crowd favourites are the Black Pepper Crab and the Chilli Crab. Of note is their sauce infused with orange juice and tomato sauce for a unique flavour profile.
The restaurant itself has garnered awards and recognition, so you know you’re getting top-notch quality food and service.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Thick, flavourful gravy of their chilli crab good to the last drop
- Events catering
- Delivery via Deliveroo
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Fast service, good food, and ambience earned many 5-star Google Reviews for Tung Lok Seafood. Customers also love their buffet for its value for money.
Cameron Lee wrote:
“We did an order through Deliveroo, the chilli crab was amazing as well as the oat prawns. The food was incredibly fresh, we will definitely order again”
9. DRAGON PHOENIX RESTAURANT
| BEST FOR | Sweet, spicy & sour chilli crab |
| PRICING | Enquire for prices |
| WEBSITE | http://www.dragonphoenix.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS | CLASSIC 177A River Valley Road, #06-00 Novotel Clarke Quay (Liang Court), Singapore 179031 GRAND 131 Rifle Range Road, 2nd level of Block 2, Singapore 588406 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | CLASSIC – (+65) 6339-3368 GRAND – (+65) 6463-3628 |
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Dragon Phoenix Restaurant was established back in 1963 by Master Chef Hooi Kok Wai, who is considered one of the Singapore’s “Four Heavenly Chefs”.
As a pioneer in Singaporean cuisine, Hooi Kok Wai created Singapore’s First Chili Crab, Phoenix Spring Chicken, Yam Basket, and Kyoto Pork Ribs. Ever since, these dishes have become standard menu items in most Chinese eating establishments.
Those who want a taste of cuisine as close as possible to the original should thus come here, where the maestro’s touch remains.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Accepts reservations, convenient online reservation
- Pioneer in Cantonese cuisine
- Vegetarian options
- Free motorcycle parking
- Old school & not touristy
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Their dim sum garnered mixed reviews, but the chilli crab remains a favourite. Here’s one Google review showing why:
“The food is fantastic, and the service is good. One of the old school kinds of setup by the 4 famous and well-known chefs. The restaurant manager is helpful and accommodating. The tied up of hotel together with Novotel Clarke quay is fabulous and great. Ambience and pricing are reasonable. 👍👍👍“
10. RESTAURANT LABYRINTH
| BEST FOR | Chilli crab ice cream |
| PRICING | Enquire for prices |
| WEBSITE | https://labyrinth.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS | Restaurant Labyrinth Esplanade Mall 8 Raffles Avenue #02-23 Singapore 039802 |
| CONTACT DETAILS | 65 6223 4098 | info@labyrinth.com.sg |
| OPERATING HOURS |
Labyrinth is the place for contemporary Singaporean cuisine. Chef LG Han explores age-old recipes while incorporating his own take on nostalgia-inducing dishes.
For his innovation and new expression of Singapore cuisine, Labyrinth was awarded a Michelin Star in the 2017-201 Michelin Guide. Try out their Chilli Crab Ice Cream for a fresh take on an age-old favourite.
SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Award-winning restaurant
- Delicious, contemporary Singaporean cuisine
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Customers left positive reviews for Labyrinth on Google Reviews. They commend both the delicious food and the friendly staff.
In addition, they also praise their experimental take on traditional dishes. Terence Fung wrote:
“Truly an innovative Singapore experience. Have been coming to Singapore for years and love all the local dishes from the hawker centres. However, Labyrinth innovates and modernizes a lot of those same dishes. The result is having the highlights and the best of Singapore fare, and putting it into a single tasting menu which in my opinion can easily wow any local or visitor alike.”
11. KIAN SENG SEAFOOD
| BEST FOR | Chilli crab ice cream |
| PRICING | Menu |
| WEBSITE | http://www.kiansengseafood.com.sg/ |
| ADDRESS |
Blk 4013 (Ang Mo Kio Ave 10) #01-450 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 1, Singapore 569629 |
| CONTACT DETAILS |
el: 6458 2552 / 6481 3783 |
| OPERATING HOURS |
Operating Hours: 11am to 2.30pm, 5pm to 11.30pm |
Kian Seng Restaurant was set up in the 1960s. They delicious dishes are between a “Zi Char” and a restaurant, serving from Sweet Sour Pork and Fried KaiLan to Buddha Jump Over the Wall and Roast Suckling Pig (charcoal roasted on the spot).
They also serve old Teochew dishes like Steamed Vegetable with Dried Scallops, Braised Whole Sea-Cucumber with Pork Fillings, Braised Duck with Chestnut Fillings and Yam Paste with Pumpkin.
We also have unique dishes like Steamed Shark’s Head, Crab with Seafood in Claypot, Nonya Fishhead (aka Curry Fishhead using our special blend of chilli) and their latest customer-favorite is Crab with Salted Egg.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Sisinnio Concas’s 5-star Google Review:
“Not the typical tourist spot. Loved the pepper crab. First time I’ve been here thanks to a friend who lives here and eats in regularly. Clean place and fast service.”
And that’s it for our list of restaurants serving the best chilli crab in Singapore. Try one… or even all of them! Let us know what you think!
By the way, if you’re here because you’re a foodie doing food trips, don’t forget that we have other lineups of the best places to eat here. Whether you seek the best Indian restaurants in Singapore or the best Thai restaurants in Singapore, we’ve got it!
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