TRAVEL/FOOD/INSPIRATION
A Taste of Singapore Chili Crab
The most iconic crab dish in the world
“My dad brought home crabs that he caught from the sea and my mum always steamed them…However, he got bored so she stir-fried the crabs with chillies and tomatoes.” — Roland Lim, owner of the eponymous restaurant and speaking about the dish that was created by his mother, Cher Yam Tian, per Michelin guide.
During our recent holiday in Singapore in November 2023, my local cousin’s husband insisted that we sample Singapore’s signature chili crab.
My cousin and her family have resided in Singapore for over 20 years. We had complete trust in their recommendation, not to mention the fact that chili crab ranked 35th on CNN Go’s list of the world’s 50 most delicious dishes in 2021.
On our first night in this fantastic city-state, we headed to the famous Long Beach Seafood Restaurant, 20 minutes from my cousin’s house. The best part about Singapore is that it is so compact that you are only a short distance from anywhere.
But, I digress.
