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Satisfy your crab cravings without stepping out of the house with these mouthwatering options
By Michelle Lee -
Meaty, fresh, and succulent — it’s no secret that Singaporeans have an undying love for crab. After all, thechilli crabis considered one of our national dishes. If you’re hankering for some juicy crustacean flesh but don’t want to head out, here are some of the best places to dial in for crab delivery — with some even promising to get your fix to your door within an hour.
HolyCrab
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Crabs are available for delivery with set meals, which start from a three-course meal comprising a starter, a vegetable dish and a main dish, to which you can add the option of a crab.
These come cooked in a variety of inventive ways, from an org*smic Salted Egg to a creamy and spicy oOoOtak Otah in a thick coconut curry. But you can’t go wrong with the Green Mumba, which has the crustacean drenched in a tangy and addictive green chilli sauce you’ll want to mop up with the fried mantou buns (available with crab orders).
Price:From $56 for a three-course meal (additional $138 with the option of a signature crab dish), good for two persons
HolyCrab is at Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, 13 Stamford Road #01-85 Singapore 178905. Visit itswebsiteto order.
Hankering for the crustacean? You can get your fix in a jiffy with 8 Crabs, which promises to deliver cooked crabs to your home within an hour.
Wild-caught Sri Lankan crabs are used here, which the company says are meatier and bigger. They are air-flown in daily so you get the freshest crustaceans.Choose from three flavours: Chilli, Black Pepper and Salted Egg.
Price:From $45.90 for a regular-sized crab (500g) to $228 for a king-sized crab (2kg)
Delivery:Free delivery for orders above $120, otherwise $8 per location. $18 for express one-hour delivery.
Visit itswebsiteto order.
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Kaixin Crabs prides itself on farm-bred Sri Lankan crabs that are air-flown in on the daily. Apart from the ubiquitous chilli, black pepper and salted egg yolk crabs, you can also go for the Signature Braised Bee Hoon Crab, Steamed Crab and Ginger Spring Onion Crab.
You can also order othertze chardelights that include seafood and stir-fried meats to accompany your crab feast. Delivery within the hour is also available here.
Price:From $48.90 for a regular-sized crab (500g) to $169.90 to a king-sized crab (1.5kg to 1.6kg)
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Mellben Seafood
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Mellben Seafood is arguably one of the best-known names on the island for its seafood and in particular, chilli crab, which is thick, spicy, and leans on the sweeter side. It’s also got a reputation for its Claypot Crab Bee Hoon, alongside other crab dishes like Laksa Crab, Butter Crab, Salted Egg Crab (Dry or Creamy), and Crab Porridge.
Price:From $73 for an 800g crab
Delivery:Islandwide delivery, delivery fee based on distance
Visit itswebsiteto order or for more information.
(Read also "Local Food Businesses To Order From To #Supportlocal")
Kelly Jie Seafood
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Previously Mellben Seafood at Toa Payoh, it has since been rebranded as Kelly Jie Seafood, named after its vivacious manager, Kelly.
The Claypot Crab Vermicelli Soup is the star player on its menu, spotlighting vermicelli served in a savoury and milky broth infused with a deep crustacean flavour. But also give the crowd-favourite Creamy Butter Crab and Shimmering Sand Crab a go. The latter comprises a creamy butter sauce with white pepper and crispy oats.
Price:$77.50 for a 700g to 800g crab
Delivery:Islandwide delivery, delivery fee based on distance
Visit itswebsiteto order or for more information.
Cajun On Wheels
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This halal-certified joint doles out mouthwatering seafood buckets that come brimming with mussels, clams, prawns, and yes, Sri Lankan crabs.
Choose from the Poseidon Bucket, which is good for two, or if you have more mouths to feed, there’s the Olympian Bucket with four 400g crabs. Or have it your way and build your own bucket. There are a plethora of sauces you can opt for as well, from Sambal Chilli Egg to Cajun Cheese, or the Herb and Butter if you prefer a non-spicy option.
Price:From $98 for a Poseidon Bucket to $226 for an Olympian Bucket.
Delivery:Min. order of $50, free delivery with orders above $120
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Hack It
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The name ‘Hack It’ might not bring to mind the thought of seafood, but actually refers to the action of cracking or smashing – the shell of your crustacean, we’re assuming.
The seafood dining concept serves up Asian-style seafood bags here, and you can choose various Seafood Packs, like the Crab In A Pack, Lobster In A Pack, Deluxe Seafood Pack, or create your own. It has five choices of sauces, ranging from Laksa to Creamy Butter and Ma La.
You can even add on a Dungeness crab (from $52.80 for 900g to 1.1kg), or if you’re in the mood to splurge, a Live Alaskan Crab ($596).
Price:From $66 for a Crab in a Pack to $108 for a Deluxe Seafood Pack
Delivery:Islandwide delivery available, with a minimum order of $50. Delivery fees from $8.
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No. 3 Crab Delicacy Seafood Restaurant
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Around since 2001, the restaurant got its name from its original coffee shop location, where it was the third stall on the premises. Its signatures include the Signature Curry Crab (using a self-concocted recipe), Crab Beehoon (Fried or Soup), and Chilli Crab.
Price:$78 per kg
Delivery:Islandwide delivery available. $10 delivery fee with a min. order of $40, and free delivery with $150 spent.
This article was first published in The Singapore Women's Weekly.
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