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Chunky Crabs Review: Super Generous Chilli Crab And Butter Crab Rolls At $16 Nett

Chunky Crabs Rolls in the CBD If you’ve tried Chunky Lobsters , you’ll know that they serve a delicious and value-for-money lobster roll.

By the Cellar deskSingapore3 min read
Chunky Crabs Review: Super Generous Chilli Crab And Butter Crab Rolls At $16 Nett

That said, with this second venture, Chunky Crabs proves that they are also experts in crab rolls. The new stall has a similar concept to the former, with a simple food and drinks menu.

Chunky Crab: Super Generous Chilli Crab And Butter Crab Rolls At $16 Nett Food at Chunky Crab Chunky Crab is the first joint in Singapore to make a variant of the classic lobster roll by using crabs instead. Echoing their ethos of using only the best elements, the crabs here are sourced from the waters of the Western English Channel.

Like its sibling establishment, there are only three crab rolls at $16 nett each. They are Chunky’s Butter , Chunky’s Chilli , and Chunky’s Aioli .

Each roll gets you a good 85 to 90 grams of crab meat. The sweet chunks provided a solid base, and it takes little to make the crab roll a glorious one. For those who are looking to savour the natural sweetness of the crab meat, this is a must-order.

Drizzled with melted butter and nothing else, it is easy to wolf down the entire roll in five to six bites. When paired with the buttered shelled meat, it becomes a rich and fresh-tasting roll. Served warm, the crab roll is adorned with a mean chilli crab sauce atop, highlighting the classic dish in new ways.

Hold the butter and bring on the mayonnaise for a more Maine-style crab roll. Each roll also comes with a side of Cassava Chips , which is also available a la carte at $1.50 a serving.

If you’re here for lunch, make your order a set meal with drinks by topping up just $0.90 , or get both a drink and a bowl of crab bisque by topping up $3.90 . The beauty of the crab rolls lies in simplicity, and the rule of thumb for a pairing of beer is to not overpower the taste of the food. The former is a light and refreshing summer beer, while the latter will be popular amongst those who enjoy a fruity beer.

Ambience at Chunky Crab Given the slightly cramped environment indoors, head outdoors instead to chill. At night as the temperature cools, it will make for a great place for barflies after work. The verdict The quality of the rolls at Chunky Crabs makes the $16 price tag deem worth it.

The sweet and soft chunks of meat along with aromatic brioche buns were quite simply addictive.

Key facts
  • Who: Chunky Crabs · Chunky’s Butter · Chunky’s Chilli · Chunky’s Aioli
  • Money: $16 · $1.50 · $0.90 · $3.90
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