What Chilli crab is
Crab in a sweet-savoury chilli sauce, eaten with mantou.
Chilli crab is listed as a dish in the Singapore guide, where the index tags it seafood. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Chilli crab
Our index links Chilli crab to Seafood restaurants. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Singapore guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Chilli crab sits in the premium band, which we define as usually US$20 and up. Across the 8 food entries we track for Singapore, 7 are budget, 0 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 7 | Hainanese chicken rice, Laksa, Char kway teow |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 0 | — |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Chilli crab |
Within this list, Chilli crab is one of 6 dish entries and 1 premium items; 2 items share the seafood tag.
Dietary notes
- Seafood tag: fish or shellfish is part of the dish. Mention allergies clearly and ask about shared fryers.
How to order it
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Singapore items that make most sense alongside Chilli crab, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Singapore items share the most tags with Chilli crab, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Singapore food guide · Singapore drinks guide · Dietary guides
Chilli crab: common questions
What is Chilli crab?
Crab in a sweet-savoury chilli sauce, eaten with mantou. It is listed in the TasteBridge Singapore guide as a dish.
How much does Chilli crab cost in Singapore?
Expect the premium band: usually US$20 and up. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Chilli crab vegetarian?
Chilli crab is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Chilli crab?
Our index links it to Seafood restaurants. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Singapore. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.