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I'm A Little Hot Crab earns its queue. The Singapore chilli crab arrives swimming in a vivid, glossy sauce -- boldly spiced, subtly sweet, with just enough heat to keep you reaching back in. The crab itself is meaty and fresh, and the bread for dipping makes the sauce the meal's most dangerous feature. Gloves provided; dignity optional. The room is casual, the service attentive and good-humoured. They get busy, so come early or on a weekday. By all accounts from fellow diners, the black pepper and salted egg yolk preparations are equally worth the trip back. I'll be taking their word for it -- soon.
I came about 45 minutes before they opened, explored the area and when I got to the restaurant 5 minutes before they opened, a line had already formed. Thankfully only 6 people were ahead of me :) I got seated and since I had already reviewed the menu, I went with the following: - Singaporean chili crab - mild - fried rice - crispy cereal tiger prawn SERVICE: Excellent. The staff kept checking in on me, making sure I was doing ok, replaced the bone bowl few times. I wasn't a fan of the fried rice, it was under seasoned and wasn't impressed by it. I did add some of the chili crab sauce and that made it a lot better, but by itself it's not worth it. Chili Crab - yeah, get this for sure. I got the mild, but it still had some what of kick after you eat it. The flavor profile on this dish is awesome! I think, instead of the fried rice, get a order of steam rice and mix that in with the chili crab sauce and enjoy it. Cereal Prawn - excellent, definitely recommend this dish as well. On my next visit, I'll have to try the black pepper crab and the spicy clams. They have plenty of seating, but from what I hear, it gets busy, so get here before they open. If you are in Toronto, definitely try to visit this place. They prefer cash, but if you use non-Canadian credit card, they do charge 2.4% card fee.
We recently visited Little Hot Crab for a seafood dinner and overall had a good experience. The highlight for us was the Dungeness Crab in Spicy Creamy Black Truffle Sauce. It's a new dish and easily became our favorite of the night. The sauce was rich, fragrant from the truffle, and had a nice mild kick that paired really well with the fresh crab. Their Lobster in Creamy Salted Egg Yolk Sauce is clearly a signature for a reason. The salted egg yolk sauce was thick, buttery, and very flavorful, coating the lobster nicely. We also tried the Spicy Sambal Fried Egg with Tiger Shrimp, which was saucy and the shrimp tasted fresh, but it wasn't as memorable as the crab and lobster. The Shiso Spicy Clams had good flavor but were slightly on the oily side for our taste. For dessert, we had the Earl Grey Cheesecake. It was decent but nothing particularly special. Seafood here is fresh and you can pick it on the spot, which is great. Prices are on the higher side, but understandable given the quality and the specialty sauces. The restaurant was very busy on the weekend and we waited about 30 minutes, so I recommend planning ahead. Overall a fun place for seafood lovers, especially if you enjoy rich, flavorful sauces.
8.4. Came on a Tuesday @ 6pm. No line. Cereal shrimp was so so good. Miso clams were pretty good too. Wings were meh. Crab was good but okay as far as Singapore chilli crab goes. But it's still a good meal. The ice cream was surprisingly good for free ice cream. Ambiance is just a casual dining spot. Service was good. Quick and attentive.
I'm A Little Hot Crab is located in a strip plaza next to the No Frills on Silver Star Boulevard in Scarborough just south of Steeles. The plaza houses quite a few restaurants so the parking lot is very busy during prime dining hours and it can be quite difficult to find parking. I called the restaurant and asked if they take reservations & she told me that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are considered holidays and that they don't accept reservations for those days. She did tell me to check Google to see the current waiting times. I had a look in advance and saw that you can join a waitlist using Google which is a huge plus. On our way there to meet friends for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday, we put ourselves on the waitlist around 5:05 p.m. and received a text notification that our table was ready at 5:20 p.m. My husband & I was greeted almost immediately then was given our booth not long afterwards. The booth seating is great for a table of 4 as it is larger than the tables for 4 not in a booth. It is very spacious and comfortable. My friends didn't arrive until close to 5:40 p.m. and we were afraid that they wouldn't like that we took up a table without the entire party there however they did not once say anything. For 4 people, we ordered: -Singapore Chilli Crab 3+ pounds at $106 (comes with fried steam buns) -Black pepper beef with golden garlic at $23.99 -Shiso spicy clams at $22.99 -Wok fried Chinese broccoli with garlic at $15.99 Everything was AMAZING!!! The crab was cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh and the sauce was aromatic and delectable. We received 4 fried steam buns but wish we got more to dip in the sauce. I'm guessing it's one per person. The black pepper beef was tender and very juicy... cooked to a perfect medium rare and very succulent. The clams had a nice kick to it and the sauce was heavenly plus there were A LOT of clams. They don't cheap out! Lastly, I didn't take a pic of the Chinese broccoli but it was the best one I've ever tasted. You have got to order this when you go. The portion size of everything was great. They aren't stingy with this. The service was OK... they just do what is asked but aren't friendly about it. The only time it was pleasant was at the end when one of the girls asked how we enjoyed everything & packed up the remaining crab for us which I used to make a noodle dish out of it the next day for lunch by taking the instant noodles out of the spicy cheese carbonara packet and boiling it then mixing it with the crab and the sauce and it was amazing! They should have an option to order a side order for plain noodles for soaking up all the sauce for the crab as there was a lot of it. We really enjoyed our meal here. Highly recommend & will come back again!!!
If you love crab as much as I do, you have to check this place out. I'm a Little Hot Crab is now my go to spot for crab. We tried the black pepper flavored crab, which turned out to be amazing, despite it not being my first pick. The black pepper sauce was very flavorful and not too spicy, which was perfect for my party. The deep fried buns served alongside were a delicious touch, great for dipping into and soaking up the delicious sauce. We also had the stir fried clams, which are another one of my favorite dishes. They were fresh and tasty, with great flavor. I'm definitely going to come back to try the Hong Kong style and the classic Singaporean style crab next time. Overall, it's a must visit for seafood lovers, especially if you love crab! I have yet to find another restaurant dedicated to crab that tastes this good!
I'm a Little Hot Crab is fantastic! The food is amazing . I had a chance to have shiso spicy lobster, shrimp egg mix vegetables fried rice and Crispy cereal tiger prawn. Everything is so flavourful and delicious. I believe the options for crab and lobster are 2.8lbs or 3 lbs. The service is amazing, with patient staff. The restaurant has limited seating. However, they do have a waitlist you can join online. I will definately be returning.
I have been dying to go to I'm a little hot crab because it just looks so good. I ordered the black pepper, least spicy crab and cereal tiger shrimp. My meal also came with complementary buns. Black pepper crab: One of their crabs is around $100 (it's more if you want a crab bigger than 3 pounds). I chose their black pepper crab to play it safe and it did not disappoint. The sauce was peppery, savoury, and lightly spicy, which I really enjoyed. The crab was soft and not overcooked and came with the head too if you'd like eating that. I liked how the crab had a few rice cakes, and king oyster mushrooms (though I left the mushrooms behind because I don't like king oyster mushrooms). Cereal tiger shrimp: I really enjoyed the cereal tiger shrimp. The cereal was sweet + crunchy and the shrimp was tender. I was literally eating spoonfuls of their cereal. it almost reminded me of crushed egg roll. Complementary buns: I'm pretty sure this was a mantou. I'm not sure if it was fried, but it was great on its own or dipped in the crab sauce. Ice cream: The free ice cream at the end was so good. It tasted like McDonald's ice cream, but elevated with the popping rock candy. This was the best free ice cream I've received at a restaurant. Overall, this meal was great. It was enough to fill up two people. This place is a 10 out of 10 in my books and I'd love to come again sometime. The only downside is that I had to wait about an hour and 15 minutes for my table and another thirty minutes for my food (This was on a Sunday).
Probably one of the best crab I have had in Toronto! Their menu consists of different sauces for the crab including Singapore chilli, curry, black pepper, and a few others. We got the mild black pepper crab combo, the 3lb was $105 and it came with deep fried mantou. The black pepper sauce had a slight kick to it, and so peppery. The crab came with a base of rice cakes and king oyster mushrooms. The rice cakes soaked up all the sauce which was perfect. The clams were also perfectly cooked, so much flavour and a hint of wok hey. It was a messy meal but so worth it. The crab had so much meat to it. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. They made us aware the kitchen was a little slow today and offered us a complimentary jar of plum juice. There were consistently people waiting for a table but we never felt like they were rushing us out. The 3lb crab, clams and white rice was plenty for four people, we even had a bit of leftovers. We also got some really good ice cream cones to end off our meal! I will definitely be back to try their other crabs.
For $100 you get a 2 ish pound Dungeness crab with curry (a Dungeness crab is like 10$ a pound at t$t) and the meat is almost non existent. The legs are skinny, there isn't much roe, so you're just kinda slurping curry and mantou buns. And well the curry? Oh it's just your normal Japanese curry with some chilli....
Food was absolutely delicious. My group had different favourites, mine was the Singaporean Chili sauce. The online wait-list doesn't work well with large groups. It'll say 0 tables ahead, can walk in, even though there's a wait-list for smaller tables for 2 or 3. We ended up waiting about an hour. The wait-list machine at the front door also doesn't work. The restaurant is very tiny, almost no room for those waiting in line. Servers were very nice. They did the best that they could given the circumstances. We were waiting on a table of 6 who had zero situational awareness and just hung out after eating and paying the bill, so I wished the server would have said something to them but otherwise it was a great experience.
This place was recommended to us by friends so we decided to show up for dinner on a Sunday evening. We were warned there might be a wait (they don't take reservations Friday to Sunday). When you enter you add your name to the wait list on the tablet by the front door. This is not a big place so alot of people wait outside. The alternative is that you can add yourself to the wait list remotely via Google and show up closer to the time your table will be ready. It appeared that this was a popular way to join the list. Focus is on seafood and flavours are spicy! By the time we sat down the 1 vegetable dish (gai lan) they had on the menu was sold out. Shellfish focus is both crab and lobster. Menu is very a la carte so rice is sold separately by the bowl as well as other sides. What was ordered: Garlic beef cubes Black bean clams Original flavour lobster Bowl of rice Deep fried mantou (buns) Because eating shellfish can be messy each table has a box of plastic gloves and a metal container for your shells. We had our container changed at least once. They even give out aprons to help keep your clothing clean. Flavours were really great. We got the mini fried buns which were great in sopping up the sauce. Each table gets complimentary vanilla soft serve but there is a small dessert menu with a couple of items. With the ability to join the waitlist remotely as well as on the restaurant it is very hard to know where you are in the queue. The wait on this Sunday evening was 1.5 hours but you wouldn't know this as there wasn't a crowd waiting in front of the restaurant.
Came here on a Thursday evening around 7PM, quite a long wait. I recommend getting on the waitlist prior to leaving home from online! Then you can wait near the restaurant until your place is closer in line :) Group of 3, we ordered: - Curry crab 2lb: meaty, and saucy. Served with fried toast buns to dip into the sauce. I enjoyed the crab legs, and claws. Everything was super yummy. Flavour profile, was a savory curry flavour, coating the crab just right. This was enough to share between 3, with other sides ordered. - Egg yolk shrimp - flavourful and yummy. It was very large shrimp pieces, but only con was it was fried with shell on (I'm personally not a fan of shrimp and eating it with shell on)-- so just a preference. But it was good. - Clams - I think this was one of the top items of the night, a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Clams were meaty, plentiful and a great compliment to the meal. - fried rice - typical vegetable fried rice to compliment all the dishes. If I were to go back, I'd probably be okay with steamed rice. Service: was attentive, and fast. Ensured to keep an open line of communication to let us know approximately how long the crab would take to be prepared. Overall 4/5 experience. Food was yummy and flavourful. Seafood lovers! Come!! I recommend.
Now the little hot crab is in my tummy, all safe and sound. Singapore chili crab has been on my list for a very very long time. This place did it Soo well. Now I can go to heaven, in peace. Place is small, and waiting for a table is de rigor. We placed our name in the Google waitlist, then waited another hour to be seated on Friday night. Based on reviews, got the Singapore chili crabs with the king oyster mushrooms (under the crab it soaked up all the goodness), spicy clams garlic veggies and the beef in black pepper/garlic. All were well done, the veggies had great wokhai, met with appreciation at the table. Clams and crabs were spicy for some and ok for others (our table was Cantonese and Korean). Crab was delicious, and the sauce called for rice to be mixed in after the crab was done. It filled us, but not too much. Next time we might try other sauces, but the Singapore chili sauce was killer. Totally worth the money and the hassle. In a mall full of other restaurants this place was the busiest. Very cute decor and free ice cream! read more
2 months ago
June 6, 2026 - We got a few dishes here. the Singaporean chilli crab, classic curry crab, creamy salted egg yolk lobster, wok fried Chinese broccoli with garlic, and the shrimp egg mixed vegetables fried rice. Overall the food was good. The sauces were all really good and enhanced the flavour of the shellfish. In my opinion, the salted egg yolk was a bit too creamy and felt better suited for something like a pasta. The curry was alright, but my favourite was the Singaporean chilli crab. It was a whole infusion of flavour and had a little kick to it as well! My only complaint is it is a bit on the pricey side (was about $70 per person), but that's expected with lobster and crab. read more
I'm A Little Hot Crab earns its queue. The Singapore chilli crab arrives swimming in a vivid, glossy sauce -- boldly spiced, subtly sweet, with just enough heat to keep you reaching back in. The crab itself is meaty and fresh, and the bread for dipping makes the sauce the meal's most dangerous feature. Gloves provided; dignity optional. The room is casual, the service attentive and good-humoured. They get busy, so come early or on a weekday. By all accounts from fellow diners, the black pepper and salted egg yolk preparations are equally worth the trip back. I'll be taking their word for it -- soon. read more
I came about 45 minutes before they opened, explored the area and when I got to the restaurant 5 minutes before they opened, a line had already formed. Thankfully only 6 people were ahead of me :) I got seated and since I had already reviewed the menu, I went with the following: - Singaporean chili crab - mild - fried rice - crispy cereal tiger prawn SERVICE: Excellent. The staff kept checking in on me, making sure I was doing ok, replaced the bone bowl few times. I wasn't a fan of the fried rice, it was under seasoned and wasn't impressed by it. I did add some of the chili crab sauce and that made it a lot better, but by itself it's not worth it. Chili Crab - yeah, get this for sure. I got the mild, but it still had some what of kick after you eat it. The flavor profile on this dish is awesome! I think, instead of the fried rice, get a order of steam rice and mix that in with the chili crab sauce and enjoy it. Cereal Prawn - excellent, definitely recommend this dish as well. On my next visit, I'll have to try the black pepper crab and the spicy clams. They have plenty of seating, but from what I hear, it gets busy, so get here before they open. If you are in Toronto, definitely try to visit this place. They prefer cash, but if you use non-Canadian credit card, they do charge 2.4% card fee. read more
We recently visited Little Hot Crab for a seafood dinner and overall had a good experience. The highlight for us was the Dungeness Crab in Spicy Creamy Black Truffle Sauce. It's a new dish and easily became our favorite of the night. The sauce was rich, fragrant from the truffle, and had a nice mild kick that paired really well with the fresh crab. Their Lobster in Creamy Salted Egg Yolk Sauce is clearly a signature for a reason. The salted egg yolk sauce was thick, buttery, and very flavorful, coating the lobster nicely. We also tried the Spicy Sambal Fried Egg with Tiger Shrimp, which was saucy and the shrimp tasted fresh, but it wasn't as memorable as the crab and lobster. The Shiso Spicy Clams had good flavor but were slightly on the oily side for our taste. For dessert, we had the Earl Grey Cheesecake. It was decent but nothing particularly special. Seafood here is fresh and you can pick it on the spot, which is great. Prices are on the higher side, but understandable given the quality and the specialty sauces. The restaurant was very busy on the weekend and we waited about 30 minutes, so I recommend planning ahead. Overall a fun place for seafood lovers, especially if you enjoy rich, flavorful sauces. read more
8.4. Came on a Tuesday @ 6pm. No line. Cereal shrimp was so so good. Miso clams were pretty good too. Wings were meh. Crab was good but okay as far as Singapore chilli crab goes. But it's still a good meal. The ice cream was surprisingly good for free ice cream. Ambiance is just a casual dining spot. Service was good. Quick and attentive. read more
I'm A Little Hot Crab is located in a strip plaza next to the No Frills on Silver Star Boulevard in Scarborough just south of Steeles. The plaza houses quite a few restaurants so the parking lot is very busy during prime dining hours and it can be quite difficult to find parking. I called the restaurant and asked if they take reservations & she told me that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are considered holidays and that they don't accept reservations for those days. She did tell me to check Google to see the current waiting times. I had a look in advance and saw that you can join a waitlist using Google which is a huge plus. On our way there to meet friends for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on a Sunday, we put ourselves on the waitlist around 5:05 p.m. and received a text notification that our table was ready at 5:20 p.m. My husband & I was greeted almost immediately then was given our booth not long afterwards. The booth seating is great for a table of 4 as it is larger than the tables for 4 not in a booth. It is very spacious and comfortable. My friends didn't arrive until close to 5:40 p.m. and we were afraid that they wouldn't like that we took up a table without the entire party there however they did not once say anything. For 4 people, we ordered: -Singapore Chilli Crab 3+ pounds at $106 (comes with fried steam buns) -Black pepper beef with golden garlic at $23.99 -Shiso spicy clams at $22.99 -Wok fried Chinese broccoli with garlic at $15.99 Everything was AMAZING!!! The crab was cooked perfectly and tasted very fresh and the sauce was aromatic and delectable. We received 4 fried steam buns but wish we got more to dip in the sauce. I'm guessing it's one per person. The black pepper beef was tender and very juicy... cooked to a perfect medium rare and very succulent. The clams had a nice kick to it and the sauce was heavenly plus there were A LOT of clams. They don't cheap out! Lastly, I didn't take a pic of the Chinese broccoli but it was the best one I've ever tasted. You have got to order this when you go. The portion size of everything was great. They aren't stingy with this. The service was OK... they just do what is asked but aren't friendly about it. The only time it was pleasant was at the end when one of the girls asked how we enjoyed everything & packed up the remaining crab for us which I used to make a noodle dish out of it the next day for lunch by taking the instant noodles out of the spicy cheese carbonara packet and boiling it then mixing it with the crab and the sauce and it was amazing! They should have an option to order a side order for plain noodles for soaking up all the sauce for the crab as there was a lot of it. We really enjoyed our meal here. Highly recommend & will come back again!!! read more
If you love crab as much as I do, you have to check this place out. I'm a Little Hot Crab is now my go to spot for crab. We tried the black pepper flavored crab, which turned out to be amazing, despite it not being my first pick. The black pepper sauce was very flavorful and not too spicy, which was perfect for my party. The deep fried buns served alongside were a delicious touch, great for dipping into and soaking up the delicious sauce. We also had the stir fried clams, which are another one of my favorite dishes. They were fresh and tasty, with great flavor. I'm definitely going to come back to try the Hong Kong style and the classic Singaporean style crab next time. Overall, it's a must visit for seafood lovers, especially if you love crab! I have yet to find another restaurant dedicated to crab that tastes this good! read more
10 months ago
I'm a Little Hot Crab is fantastic! The food is amazing . I had a chance to have shiso spicy lobster, shrimp egg mix vegetables fried rice and Crispy cereal tiger prawn. Everything is so flavourful and delicious. I believe the options for crab and lobster are 2.8lbs or 3 lbs. The service is amazing, with patient staff. The restaurant has limited seating. However, they do have a waitlist you can join online. I will definately be returning. read more
I have been dying to go to I'm a little hot crab because it just looks so good. I ordered the black pepper, least spicy crab and cereal tiger shrimp. My meal also came with complementary buns. Black pepper crab: One of their crabs is around $100 (it's more if you want a crab bigger than 3 pounds). I chose their black pepper crab to play it safe and it did not disappoint. The sauce was peppery, savoury, and lightly spicy, which I really enjoyed. The crab was soft and not overcooked and came with the head too if you'd like eating that. I liked how the crab had a few rice cakes, and king oyster mushrooms (though I left the mushrooms behind because I don't like king oyster mushrooms). Cereal tiger shrimp: I really enjoyed the cereal tiger shrimp. The cereal was sweet + crunchy and the shrimp was tender. I was literally eating spoonfuls of their cereal. it almost reminded me of crushed egg roll. Complementary buns: I'm pretty sure this was a mantou. I'm not sure if it was fried, but it was great on its own or dipped in the crab sauce. Ice cream: The free ice cream at the end was so good. It tasted like McDonald's ice cream, but elevated with the popping rock candy. This was the best free ice cream I've received at a restaurant. Overall, this meal was great. It was enough to fill up two people. This place is a 10 out of 10 in my books and I'd love to come again sometime. The only downside is that I had to wait about an hour and 15 minutes for my table and another thirty minutes for my food (This was on a Sunday). read more
Probably one of the best crab I have had in Toronto! Their menu consists of different sauces for the crab including Singapore chilli, curry, black pepper, and a few others. We got the mild black pepper crab combo, the 3lb was $105 and it came with deep fried mantou. The black pepper sauce had a slight kick to it, and so peppery. The crab came with a base of rice cakes and king oyster mushrooms. The rice cakes soaked up all the sauce which was perfect. The clams were also perfectly cooked, so much flavour and a hint of wok hey. It was a messy meal but so worth it. The crab had so much meat to it. The staff were all really friendly and helpful. They made us aware the kitchen was a little slow today and offered us a complimentary jar of plum juice. There were consistently people waiting for a table but we never felt like they were rushing us out. The 3lb crab, clams and white rice was plenty for four people, we even had a bit of leftovers. We also got some really good ice cream cones to end off our meal! I will definitely be back to try their other crabs. read more
9 months ago
For $100 you get a 2 ish pound Dungeness crab with curry (a Dungeness crab is like 10$ a pound at t$t) and the meat is almost non existent. The legs are skinny, there isn't much roe, so you're just kinda slurping curry and mantou buns. And well the curry? Oh it's just your normal Japanese curry with some chilli.... read more
Food was absolutely delicious. My group had different favourites, mine was the Singaporean Chili sauce. The online wait-list doesn't work well with large groups. It'll say 0 tables ahead, can walk in, even though there's a wait-list for smaller tables for 2 or 3. We ended up waiting about an hour. The wait-list machine at the front door also doesn't work. The restaurant is very tiny, almost no room for those waiting in line. Servers were very nice. They did the best that they could given the circumstances. We were waiting on a table of 6 who had zero situational awareness and just hung out after eating and paying the bill, so I wished the server would have said something to them but otherwise it was a great experience. read more
This place was recommended to us by friends so we decided to show up for dinner on a Sunday evening. We were warned there might be a wait (they don't take reservations Friday to Sunday). When you enter you add your name to the wait list on the tablet by the front door. This is not a big place so alot of people wait outside. The alternative is that you can add yourself to the wait list remotely via Google and show up closer to the time your table will be ready. It appeared that this was a popular way to join the list. Focus is on seafood and flavours are spicy! By the time we sat down the 1 vegetable dish (gai lan) they had on the menu was sold out. Shellfish focus is both crab and lobster. Menu is very a la carte so rice is sold separately by the bowl as well as other sides. What was ordered: Garlic beef cubes Black bean clams Original flavour lobster Bowl of rice Deep fried mantou (buns) Because eating shellfish can be messy each table has a box of plastic gloves and a metal container for your shells. We had our container changed at least once. They even give out aprons to help keep your clothing clean. Flavours were really great. We got the mini fried buns which were great in sopping up the sauce. Each table gets complimentary vanilla soft serve but there is a small dessert menu with a couple of items. With the ability to join the waitlist remotely as well as on the restaurant it is very hard to know where you are in the queue. The wait on this Sunday evening was 1.5 hours but you wouldn't know this as there wasn't a crowd waiting in front of the restaurant. read more
1 year ago
Came here on a Thursday evening around 7PM, quite a long wait. I recommend getting on the waitlist prior to leaving home from online! Then you can wait near the restaurant until your place is closer in line :) Group of 3, we ordered: - Curry crab 2lb: meaty, and saucy. Served with fried toast buns to dip into the sauce. I enjoyed the crab legs, and claws. Everything was super yummy. Flavour profile, was a savory curry flavour, coating the crab just right. This was enough to share between 3, with other sides ordered. - Egg yolk shrimp - flavourful and yummy. It was very large shrimp pieces, but only con was it was fried with shell on (I'm personally not a fan of shrimp and eating it with shell on)-- so just a preference. But it was good. - Clams - I think this was one of the top items of the night, a sweet and spicy chili sauce. Clams were meaty, plentiful and a great compliment to the meal. - fried rice - typical vegetable fried rice to compliment all the dishes. If I were to go back, I'd probably be okay with steamed rice. Service: was attentive, and fast. Ensured to keep an open line of communication to let us know approximately how long the crab would take to be prepared. Overall 4/5 experience. Food was yummy and flavourful. Seafood lovers! Come!! I recommend. read more
If you're a seafood lover, especially a fan of crab, this spot should be on your list. They specialize in crab and offer it in various cooked styles, which makes it easy to mix things up or stick with a favorite. We ordered the cereal prawns, and they were a standout. The texture was perfectly crispy, and the flavor had a great balance of sweet and savory -- a solid 8/10. The chilli crab came in a generous portion with plenty of sauce, which is a must. The sauce was rich, slightly spicy, and paired perfectly with the fried buns -- that combo alone is worth the visit (9/10). Service was quick and efficient, even during peak hours, and the overall vibe was casual and relaxed, making it a great place to enjoy a laid-back seafood feast without any fuss. Overall, a satisfying and flavorful experience -- definitely worth coming back for more crab. read more
5 months ago
I enjoyed a fantastic meal here; the variety of delicious dishes was impressive. The black pepper crab was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of spiciness and sweetness. The fried shrimp, coated in crispy tortilla chips, was unique and delicious. The crispy crab balls, topped with vibrant caviar, were crunchy, creamy, and a wonderful appetizer. I highly recommend this restaurant; seafood lovers shouldn't miss it! read more
Found another hidden gem or maybe not as hidden as evident by the hordes of people waiting to get in, then again I went on a Saturday night, my bad. Pro tip, put yourself on their Internet waitlist via phone at least 30mins before your plan arrival. Ordered New Orleans chicken wing/legs as appetizer, crispy and moist, pieces are small but tasty Shiso spicy clams were really not spicy but accompanied sauce paired well with the clams Fried egg with special vinegar was interesting. Basically scrambled eggs in a mild vinegary sauce. The Chinese broccoli (Gai lan) was cooked well but not worth $16 IMAO. We went with the Singaporean style crab instead of the Curry style crab. Also went with the medium spice level, wasn't spicy enough, next time, we'll throw caution to the wind and go with the high spice level. Whoever is cooking their crabs deserves a gold medal, no participation medal please, crab was cooked perfectly moist, the Singaporean sauce was amazing, I could have drank it by the cupfuls but I'm not a savage, I need to self reflect, maybe I am. Btw, they give you cute little paper aprons, eating crabs can get messy Not a large place so tables are crammed tighter than a Canadian geeses butt. Service staff were very helpful in explaining some of the menu items and crab selections. To top off all of these wonderful flavorful dishes, you get free vanilla soft serve ice cream cones for dessert at the end. If you like crab, if not (shame on you), many other seafood dishes on menu, worth the trip to Scarborough, plenty of parking read more
For 2 people, the 2-3lb Dungeness crab was more than enough for us ($89 prior to tax), fried rice, plus the cereal shrimp. All dishes were great, but overall the crab was the star. We had the Singaporean chili crab - at 2 level pepper spice. It actually wasn't an immediate spice but it does build overtime (although it was still a mellow spice). If you have a low to moderate spice level, this is the level you should stick to for this dish. For myself, I would not call it a spicy dish (I will try 3 levels next time). As this was my first time ever trying a Singaporean style-crab, I was pleasantly surprised that the sauce itself was a mix of sweet and savoury. The buns they gave us were steamy hot, and did a great job in soaking up the sauce. I will say, the free buns with the crab are not enough on their own - either get extra or better yet, pair with rice. The fried rice was very flavourful on its own. It is a shrimp and vegetable fried rice and worked well with the sauce. In the case you're not a fan of shrimp in your fried rice, I recommend getting the individual bowls of steamed rice. You really need something to soak up the sauce from the crab. The cereal shrimp were also a great experience. I wasn't sure what I was expecting - a more sugary flavour but it was not. It had a sweetness to it but not overpowering, and the cereal bits were a great additional texture added to the mix. I sort of wish we had saved some to dip in the crab sauce. As for service, it was standard. I appreciated that our server flagged to us that it would be a long wait as we came right when they opened. The restaurant was filled, and there were some bigger groups ahead of us. I appreciate the free shrimp chips that we got. A bit of a heads up for paying though - its either debit or cash. No credit. read more
1 year ago
As a seafood lover, is it just me or there isn't a lot of good quality seafood restaurants in the GTA? well... I'm a hot little crab is changing the game!! (Took my parents for father's day and they loved it, they are picky too) They're well known for their fresh seafood specifically the dungeness crab! We got the Singaporean 3LB flavour. A sweet tomato chilli flavour, good portion and pricing. only thing is you have to really dig in when eating it but they provide scissors and gloves! I also got the Black pepper Lobster (2 lobster each plate) The best flavour ever, not even joking. The lobster was juicy, sweet but a strong spicy pepper flavour. Both came with buns you can dip and it was super yummy! Personally liked the lobster more? but I would definitely get the Crab with black pepper sauce next time. my parents liked both the same. For starters, the best ones had to be the spicy clams and seafood salad. Both were truly addicting and refreshing! The shrimp fried rice was solid if you're a fan. But, I would skip out on the broccoli with garlic as it didn't have a lot of flavour. The restaurant is quite small with only a few tables, but I didn't have to wait on a Monday night ( you can make resos on weekdays I think but not the weekend) it was still busy though for a weekday. Service was friendly but servers didn't check up on the table frequently but wasn't a big deal as we were too busy eating and it was messy also 5 percent discount on CASH. They only accept debit and canadian cash. read more
Was worth the hype! But they don't take advance reservations, we tried once around 5pm on a long weekend and didn't get a call back till 9:30pm... check website online for waitlist! We loved the crab and the bun that came with it to dip! It had great flavour and tons of sauce for rice or bun. (Don't worry, they give you an apron and gloves to eat with) Lobster was fresh and very creamy! I liked it but it's one of those flavours that will make you feel heavy fast so it's a dish best shared amongst a big group of people. Spicy clams have great flavour with herbs and chilis, I'd deduct 1 point for the amount of excess grease in the plate. However I'd still order it again because of how great the flavour combo was. Beef was tender with a nice kick of people. A solid dish for non-seafood eaters, although it's nothing unique, they executed well. Can't forgot free dessert, a creamy vanilla cone per a person! It was yum, and a nice perk. Side bar- staff were so nice, we celebrated a birthday and they offered us a free plum drink and put on a birthday song! That made it special :) read more
Busy restaurant that is known for their seafood. We were waitlisted for about an hour when we arrived for 5:50pm so make a reso or come early! The food is great here with seafood items being the shining star. It's quite expensive for what you get, but the flavour is there and definitely a splurge meal. Best enjoyed with friends so you can order more food! Here's what we got: Thai style seafood salad 5/5 - Spicy, citrusy, great starter for what's to come in the meal. Comes packed with a variety of seafood, kind of like a ceviche. Beware though, it's spicy! Crispy fried prawns 5/5 - Salted egg yolk fried prawns. Packed with complex flavours, crispy exterior and juicy prawn interior. A great combo with the Thais style seafood salad. Clams 5/5 - Came in a delicious spicy sauce. Clams were fresh and plump. Chicken wings 5/5 - Fried to perfection with a juicy interior. Paired with a thai chili sauce. Pretty good surprisingly since we're at a seafood restaurant. Fried rice 4/5 - Nothing special, but a nice to have as a carb option. Curry crab 5/5 - The star of the show! The sauce was phenomenal and seasoned perfectly. Crab was fresh and great for sharing. The added bonus was ordering a side of friend buns to dip into the delicious curry. It's a messy meal but gloves are provided. Garlic veg 5/5 - Surprisingly delicious and a great vegetable add on to the meal. Overall, this was great but expensive. The curry crab is a must get and don't forget to slurp up every bit of that curry sauce! read more
First time I came to this crab place, we didn't know how long the wait was as there's no reservation system. So we put our name on the wait list to be called when there's a table. 2 hours later, we gave up and went to another restaurant. Another hour later we got notified there was finally a table available. Clearly we didn't end up going. But I heard so much about this place, and as a crab lover, I knew I would try again. So, I picked a week day lunch to go. And success! I got seated immediately. Mind you, the restaurant was actually fairly busy for a 2 pm lunch!! There were several menus to go through, and i decided on Singaporean chili crab. It was cooked fresh and when it was served, I lit up!! The crab was swimming in a plate of delicious sauce it was tasty with a nice kick. I was happy they gave me bread to dip into. The crab was 100% worth coming back for. It was meaty and juicy. So I took a few hours to slowly enjoy every morsel beneath the shells. Looking forward to going back to try other flavours at lunch!! read more
2 years ago
Saw this on social media and thought it's be fun to try. Decent food. Cute store but the price the meal was too much for what you get. 1) We got the Singapore chilli flavor - not the flavor that you would expect if you have had it in Singapore, BUT it had a nice heat and sweetness to the sauce. Not worth $100 8/10 2) The prices of the chicken wings and beef was pretty high and you get "side dish" sized plates. The New Orleans wings were plain SMALL wings with a Thai sweet sauce on the side. 5/10 3) The beef was nicely done, with loads of yummy garlic. 8/10 They do give a complimentary ice cream cone at the end, which is nice. We also got five small cookies because of the lunar new year. However, we will not be returning. read more
1 year ago
The chilli crab was decent. It doesn't taste like the Singaporean version. But, I still enjoyed it. The salted egg yolk crab was definitely a skip. It tastes nothing like the Singaporean version. The sauce was interesting. It wasn't really worth the price and I'm not keen on going back. I do like how they offer free soft serve ice cream at the end with the crackling candy. The bibs they give out so you don't get food on your clothes are super cute with their logo on it. read more
Crab and yap. Service and cooking time is fast but I can't say the same about me getting the crab meat. It can get messy but thankfully they provide gloves and bibs. I know the crab is the main star of the restaurant, it's literally in the name, but do yourself a favor and order a side of buns if your dish doesn't come with it. Next time I'm getting an order of the buns for myself! read more
5 months ago
I gave 4 stars because we waited 2 hours on Friday night. Don't go at 7pm. No place to wait around and no call ahead. read more
I'm not usually someone who goes out to try seafood but we tried this restaurant and had a great experience. We ordered the fried scallops, fried prawns and chilli crab. the fried scallops came with egg roe on top with a layer of mashed potato salad between the row and scallop - perfect balance of creaminess and crunchiness. The fried prawns were crispy on the outside and tender inside - great bites. The chilli crab was the star of the show - the sauce had the perfect balance of spice and flavour, and when paired with rice, was very hearty and satisfying. There were 3 of us and we couldn't finish the crab - had to bring it home for lunch the next day! Service was great - they were very attentive and brought over aprons to help keep the meal off your clothes (which we tried but successfully failed at doing). The atmosphere was lively and perfect for catching up with friends. Overall, it was a fun experience and a must-visit for those in the North Scarborough area! read more
2 years ago
Small restaurant located on Silver Star Blvd, tucked away in Scarborough, Ontario. They have a limited menu and if your goal isn't to have crab or lobster. It's best to look for another restaurant. The waitress and waiters were very friendly and kind. They also provided a bib for you to wear that can prevent food splashes on your clothing. Its pretty cute and has the restaurants logo on it. We got the Singapore Chili Crab and was impressed with how it tasted and looked. We also got a couple of other dishes like the cereal prawns, fried rice and stir fry clams. They also gave a complimentary dessert of soft serve ice cream. Overall the experience was good and will return in the future. read more
We ordered the crab hotpot combo, it has a 2.4lbs of Vancouver crab, with added chicken feet that are so tender. The tofu, shrimp, and corn in the pot are all full of flavor! Thai-style mango shrimp salad is refreshing and appetizing too. Staff are sooo nice to explain everything to us! read more
1 year ago
The beef cubes and the clams were really good, the crab and lobster came with fried steamed buns. Singaporean sauce doesn't seem authentic, still has okay flavour. The salted egg yolk shrimp were large, texture could be a little bit better. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Highly recommend! Plenty of parking and easy to find. Smaller place but a reasonable amount of seating. I love crab but this was a new experience for me. The server was very patient, explained it all and made recommendations. Messy eating, but they have aprons and gloves. I was dining alone and the servings are best for 2-3 people. It made for an expensive meal for 1. I had the chili crab and it was absolutely amazing! There is icecream with the meal but I was way too full to try it. read more
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Toronto, ON M1V 5N1
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Milliken, Scarborough
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