JUMBO Seafood Menu & Prices: Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab & More

JUMBO Seafood prices its crabs by weight at market rate. As of 2025-2026, the published rate for Sri Lanka crab starts from approximately SGD 9.80 per 100g at most outlets. A typical whole crab weighing 700g-1kg will cost roughly SGD 68-100+ depending on market pricing that day. The restaurant staff will quote the exact daily market price when you order. Pricing at the Clarke Quay and ICON Village outlets may differ slightly from East Coast Seafood Centre.

Yes. JUMBO Seafood has received repeated recognition in the Michelin Guide Singapore. The East Coast Seafood Centre outlet has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, which recognises establishments offering good quality food at moderate prices. This makes JUMBO one of Singapore's most celebrated seafood destinations. Always verify current Michelin status with the guide directly, as awards are reviewed annually.

Chilli crab is cooked in a semi-thick, tangy tomato-and-egg-based gravy with a balance of sweet, savoury and mild heat -- the sauce is scoopable and perfect for dipping mantou buns. Black pepper crab is a dry-style dish: the crab is wok-tossed with crushed black peppercorns, butter and aromatics, producing a pungent, boldly peppered coating on the shell. Both are equally iconic at JUMBO. Most diners who visit for the first time order one of each to compare.

JUMBO Seafood operates multiple outlets in Singapore, including the original East Coast Seafood Centre location (the most traditional setting), Clarke Quay Central (riverside dining), ICON Village (Tanjong Pagar), and Dempsey Hill. The chain also has international outlets in Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and other cities. Reservations are strongly recommended at all Singapore outlets, especially on weekends. Check the official site at jumbolobster.com.sg for current outlet details and booking.

Yes, advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend dinners and the East Coast Seafood Centre location, which is consistently popular with both locals and tourists. Walk-in wait times can exceed an hour during peak periods (Friday-Sunday evenings, public holidays). Book directly through the JUMBO Seafood website or via the Chope or Quandoo reservation platforms. For large groups (6+ persons) reservations are essentially mandatory.

Beyond the signature crab dishes, the most commonly recommended items are: the Cereal Butter Prawns (tiger prawns with toasted oat cereal, butter and curry leaves), Sauteed Water Spinach with Sambal (kangkong with shrimp paste), Chilli Crab Fried Rice (rice tossed in leftover chilli crab gravy -- a signature finishing move), Deep-Fried Mantou buns for dipping, and Steamed Soon Hock (marble goby fish) if budget allows. A typical group of 4 would order 1-2 crabs, one prawn dish, a vegetable, and rice to share.

Sri Lanka crabs at JUMBO Seafood typically weigh between 700g and 1.2 kg per whole crab. The restaurant can usually accommodate requests for larger or smaller crabs depending on availability. As a guide: one 800g crab comfortably serves 2 people as part of a shared meal with other dishes; a group of 4 would typically order 2 crabs plus additional dishes. Pricing is per 100g at the day's market rate, so the final cost depends on the actual weight of the crab chosen.

JUMBO Seafood restaurants in Singapore are not halal-certified. The restaurant serves pork-free dishes but the kitchen is not a certified halal kitchen and alcohol is served on premises. Muslim diners should verify directly with the outlet before visiting, as certification status can change. Several other Singapore seafood restaurants do hold halal certification -- confirm requirements with the specific restaurant if this is a concern.

JUMBO Seafood is primarily a seafood-focused restaurant; the menu is not designed with vegetarians in mind. However, there are several vegetable and tofu dishes that contain no meat or seafood, including stir-fried kai lan with garlic, braised beancurd with mushroom, and plain steamed rice. The kitchen does use seafood sauces (oyster sauce, fish sauce) in many preparations, so diners with strict vegetarian or vegan requirements should specify their needs when ordering or contact the restaurant in advance.