Best crab bee hoon in Singapore
If you are a fan of all things crab, then you’ve got to try crab bee hoon at least once in your life. Served with either white vermicelli noodles (bee hoon) or Chinese vermicelli (dong fen), crab bee hoon is usually cooked in two styles: braised and soupy. Find out where you can get a taste of both with our list of the 10 best crab bee hoon spots in Singapore!
1. Crab at Bay
Tucked in the corner of Macpherson Road is Crab At Bay, which serves delicious and fresh-tasting crabs. Get a taste of this sweet flesh in the Crab Bee Hoon (seasonal price) where these crustaceans are cooked to perfection along with bee hoon that absorbs the crab’s delicious flavour. The restaurant frequently offers promotional deals, such as 1-for-1 crabs, so do check out their Facebook page to get more bang for your buck!
Address: 540 MacPherson Road, Singapore 368223
Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 2:30pm, 4:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6743 8366
Website
Crab at Bay is not a halal-certified eatery.
2. Long Ji Zi Char
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Avid fans of crab bee hoon would be well-acquainted with Long Ji Zi Char. Their signature Crab Bee Hoon (seasonal price) is on the slightly wetter side with thick oyster sauce, and features strong and flavourful wok hei notes with a slightly peppery taste. The crabs themselves are said to be fresh, juicy, and reasonably meaty. They tend to be on the pricier side, however, so you’ll have to be prepared to pay a hefty price for this excellent dish.
Address: 253 Outram Road, Singapore 169049
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 9790 5682
Website
Long Ji Zi Char is not a halal-certified eatery.
3. Chicken Pie Kitchen & Don Signature Crab
Chicken Pie Kitchen & Don Signature Crab is, as the name suggests, home to superb pies and crab dishes, with their crab bee hoon being a clear standout. Their crab Beehoon Soup (from $38.80+) is served in a broth which has a splash of Shaoxing Chinese White Wine, dang gui, and an aromatic hint of ginger. This is topped off with some milk cabbage, yam, and evaporated milk to give it some creaminess. The combination of these ingredients results in a really sweet and tasty soup dish.
Address: 39 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207538
Opening hours: Daily 10am to 9pm
Tel: 9790 5682
Website
Chicken Pie Kitchen & Don Signature Crab is not a halal-certified eatery.
4. Kelly Jie
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Formerly known as Melben Seafood (Toa Payoh), Kelly Jie Seafood rebranded and named themselves after one of their vivacious managers. The famous Claypot Crab Vermicelli Soup (seasonal price) is highly recommended, but be patient with the long wait which is at least 45 minutes. A whole crab is cooked in a milky broth, giving it a rich, umami flavour. It’s not too jelak, and almost feels like you can drink it all day long.
Address: 211 Toa Payoh Lorong 8, #01-11/15, Singapore 310221
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 4:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 9790 5682
Website
Kelly Jie Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
5. De Golden Spoon Seafood
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De Golden Spoon Seafood is well known for their Golden Spoon Bee Hoon Crab (seasonal price). The crab sits in a thick, umami-rich gravy, which is best appreciated when slurped up with the accompanying al dente noodles. The huge crab is packed with succulent and sweet-tasting meat, with hints of wok hei notes that elevate the robust sauce. The Salted Egg Crab (seasonal price) here also comes highly recommended.
Address: 62 Seng Poh Lane, #01-11, Singapore 160062
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 9118 5544
Website
De Golden Spoon Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
6. Sin Huat Eating House
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Some consider Sin Huat Eating House one of the best places to get crab bee hoon in the country. However, the exorbitant prices they charge and long waiting times have made them highly controversial—it wasn’t too long ago that a food blogger’s $1,127 meal here sparked discussion about the place online. Their Crab Bee Hoon (seasonal price), features a fresh-tasting crab that is packed with meat. Each strand of springy bee hoon is said to be soft and springy, and well-coated in the wok hei-filled gravy.
Address: 659-661 Lorong 35 Geylang, Singapore 389589
Opening hours: Daily 6:30pm to 1am
Tel: 6744 9755
Sin Huat Eating House is not a halal-certified eatery.
7. Keng Eng Kee Seafood
Image credit: Keng Eng Kee Seafood @ Alexandra Village
Keng Eng Kee Seafood is a legendary zi char restaurant that has achieved significant recognition over the course of its 50-year history, with a Michelin Plate award and a recommendation from the late Anthony Bourdain. Their Stir Fried Thin Beehoon With Crab (seasonal price) is as good as the other hits at this restaurant, featuring bee hoon noodles, chunky crabs, and plenty of wok hei.
Website | Full list of outlets
Keng Eng Kee Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
8. Uncle Leong Seafood
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With three popular seafood restaurants in the country, Uncle Leong Seafood offers a wide range of local favourites. They’re arguably best known for their chilli crab or the elaborately named “Shimmering Sand Crab Delight”, but their Claypot Crab Bee Hoon Soup (seasonal price) is no slouch, either. In a soupy, rich broth, you’ve got these silky bee hoon noodles that are joined by fresh and succulent crabs.
Website | Full list of outlets
Uncle Leong Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
9. Mellben Seafood
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In 2019, Mellben Seafood at Ang Mo Kio was awarded the Michelin Plate, reaffirming the restaurant’s status as one of the best seafood restaurants around. Their signature Claypot Crab Bee Hoon (seasonal price) is boiled with over 20 crab shells, which means you get a flavourful broth that packs a punch of savouriness and sweetness. It’s paired with thick, springy bee hoon and sweet crab meat.
Website | Full list of outlets
Mellben Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
10. Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant
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Having first opened in 1956, Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant continues to be one of the city’s best places for crabs. Their Boiled Crab Vermicelli (seasonal price) gets you a hulking plate filled with copious amounts of bee hoon drenched in a sauce that’s brimming with the crab’s natural umami. It’s said that the crabs here tend to be large, meaty, and all-round delicious to eat, too. If you’re a fan of lobster, there’s also the Coco-lobo / Live Lobster with Vermicelli in Superior Stock (seasonal price) to try.
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, #01-09, One Fullerton, Singapore 049213
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 6336 8118
Website
Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
Where to get crab bee hoon in Singapore
The next time you’re craving for some seafood, claw your way to these places to have your fill of some delicious crab bee hoon! If you’re a fan of rice, check out this list of nasi lemak places which features popular places in the East and West.
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Feature image adapted from @xineats, @valswc, @amap1014, @m2206ws.
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