Ministry of Crab is one of the most popular seafood restaurants in Colombo. The restaurant is located in the Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct and is known for its delicious crab dishes. The menu features a variety of crab dishes, including garlic chili crab, pepper crab, and crab curry. The prices are on the higher side, with dishes ranging from LKR 3,000 to LKR 8,000. However, the quality of the food and the service make it worth the price. The restaurant has received rave reviews from customers and is a must-visit for seafood lovers.
Location:
Ministry of Crab is located in the heart of Colombo, in close proximity to many of the city’s top tourist attractions, shopping centers, and entertainment hubs. The restaurant is easily accessible by car or taxi, and there is ample parking available for those who drive.
Cuisine:
Ministry of Crab specializes in serving the freshest and most flavorful seafood dishes, using locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant’s menu features a range of dishes, including crab, lobster, prawns, and more, prepared in a variety of styles. From spicy curries to succulent stir-fries, there is something to suit everyone’s taste buds.
Facilities and Services:
Ministry of Crab is designed to provide guests with a comfortable and relaxed dining experience. The restaurant has a spacious interior, with a mix of traditional and modern design elements. The restaurant also has a bar, serving a range of cocktails and wines to accompany your meal. In addition, the restaurant offers private dining rooms for groups and events.
Attractions and Activities:
Ministry of Crab is located in close proximity to many of Colombo’s top tourist attractions, including the Independence Square, the National Museum of Colombo, and the Galle Face Green. Visitors can also go shopping at the nearby Odel and House of Fashion, or visit the famous Gangaramaya Temple.
Best time to visit:
Ministry of Crab is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. The best time to visit is during peak hours, when the restaurant is buzzing with energy and the atmosphere is lively.
Tips for Visitors:
Visitors should be aware that Ministry of Crab is a popular destination, and it is recommended that they make a reservation in advance to ensure a table. Visitors should also be aware of the dress code, which is smart casual, and be prepared for a long wait during peak hours.
Price List/Menu:
| Food Category | Dish Name | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prawn Dishes | CLAY POT PRAWN CURRY | $35(SERVES 2-4) | A combination of Freshwater and Black Tiger Prawns adding up to half a kilo, to make the stock extra flavoursome, go into this curry. Served with traditional wood fired Kade Bread (it’s reputed to be the best prawn curry in the country). |
| Prawn Dishes | EBI SHIOYAKI | Black Tiger Prawn (Per Prawn/1本 ) $6, Maru Ebi (3 Black Tiger Prawns/3本) $7 | A traditional Japanese dish, our Ebi Shioyaki (salt-grilled prawn) is cooked with sweet, natural salt on hard wood charcoal. Completely deshelled prawns grilled on a skewer. Request a pinch of chilli if you’d like. |
| Prawn Dishes | PRAWN BISQUE | $18 | This hearty bisque blends the fresh flavour of Sri Lanka’s amazing Freshwater Prawn with a combination of local spices. Served with traditional wood fired Kade Bread. |
| Small Plates | OYSTER SIXERS | $13, WITH VODKA $16 | These Warm Water Oysters taste much better when served at a lower temperature than their habitat environment, which is why we shuck and chill them for at least 6 hours. Served with our homemade hot sauce and aged soy sauce.Use 2 – 3 drops on each oyster and a dash of freshly squeezed lime! Comes in a set of six. |
| Small Plates | CLAMS | $8 | A favourite among our regulars, these clams are fresh and made to a simple Japanese preparation of butter and soy sauce. |
| Rice | Steamed Japonica Rice | $2 | |
| Rice | Garlic Rice | $6 | |
| Japanese Style Fried Rice | Kani Chahan (Crab) | $18 | 蟹チャーハン |
| Japanese Style Fried Rice | Ebi Chahan (Prawn) | $18 | 海老チャーハン |
| Negi Chahan (Leek) | $6 | ねぎチャーハン | |
| Vegetable Sides | KanKun Garlic, KanKun Garlic & Egg, Button Mushrooms, Mixed Vegetables | $5 each | |
| Chicken | CHICKEN CURRY RICE | $13 | À la minute boneless dark meat chicken curry with bold, spicy tones. Served with steamed rice, Pol Sambol and a fried egg. ALSO AVAILABLE WITH KADE BREAD |
| Chicken | CHICKEN TERIYAKI (REGULAR/EXTRA SPICY) | $12 | True to Dharshan’s Japanese heritage this teriyaki sauce is two decades old and is made without any preservatives or artificial taste enhancers. Never frozen boneless chicken is then cooked on hardwood charcoal to create this sweet yet tangy dish. |
| Chicken | OLIVE OIL & SOY SAUCE GRILLED CHICKEN | $10 | Tender chicken leg meat coated with a lightly whisked olive oil and soy sauce foam and chargrilled to perfection. |
| Seer | SEER TERIYAKI (REGULAR/EXTRA SPICY) | $16 | Sri Lanka’s favourite fish, cooked on charcoal with Dharshan’s homemade teriyaki sauce to create a truly Japanese flavour. |
| Seer | SEER BATAYAKI | $14 | Fillets of seer lightly sautéed in butter to give it a golden-brown glaze. |
| Seer | OLIVE OIL & SOY SAUCE GRILLED SEER | $14 | Fillets of seer coated with a lightly whisked olive oil and soy sauce foam and chargrilled to perfection. |
| Bread | KADE BREAD | $2 | 18 cubes of traditional Sri Lankan wood fired bread. |
| Bread | GARLIC BREAD | $2 | A thick slice of traditional Sri Lankan wood fired bread glazed in garlic butter and chargrilled. |
| Sides | POL SAMBOL (WITH MALDIVE FISH) | $2 | Made à la minute to a Sangakkara family recipe, our Pol Sambol is hand-scraped on order before being ground on a traditional ‘miris gala’ (grinding stone), as a mixture of coconut, chilli and onion. This dish is created with Maldive Fish from our sister restaurant in Maldives and is a great accompaniment to our curry dishes and Kade Bread. |
| Thirst Quenchers | ICED TEA SODA | $3 | Our Iced Tea Soda is a refreshing, all-natural alternative to traditional soft drinks. |
| Thirst Quenchers | GINGER BEER | $2 | A unique beverage made to a 100-year-old recipe using all-natural Sri Lankan Ginger specially grown in the central highlands of Sri Lanka. |
| Thirst Quenchers | CENTELLA 500ML | $3 | |
| Fresh Fruit Juices | COLD PRESSED ORANGE JUICE | $5 | |
| Fresh Fruit Juices | JUST THAMBILI (BOTTLED, CHILLED PURE KING COCONUT WATER) | $3 | |
| Fresh Fruit Juices | PASSION FRUIT JUICE/SODA | $2 | |
| Fresh Fruit Juices | LIME JUICE/SODA | $3 | |
| Still & Sparkling Water | MINERAL WATER IN A CARAFE 1L | $2 | As a means of reducing our carbon footprint, our water is transported in large 20L reusable containers and is served in a carafe. |
| Still & Sparkling Water | OLU MINERAL WATER 625ML | $2 | |
| Still & Sparkling Water | SAN PELLEGRINO 500ML | $6 | |
| Still & Sparkling Water | SAN PELLEGRINO 1L | $8 | |
| Still & Sparkling Water | ACQUA PANNA 1L | $8 | |
| Still & Sparkling Water | CLUB SODA | $2 | |
| Dessert | CHOCOLATE BISCUIT PUDDING | $6 | Adding a touch of sophistication to the classic Sri Lankan dessert, we created our signature Chocolate Biscuit Pudding with rich Swiss dark chocolate in individual portions topped with whipped cream. |
| Dessert | COCONUT CRÈME BRÛLÉE | $5 | A tropical island twist on the classic French dessert. Created using rich coconut milk, this dish is baked to perfection in a coconut shell. Crack the caramelized sugar coating to taste the smooth and creamy custard within! |
| Coffee | LONG BLACK, SHORT BLACK, CAFÉ AU LAIT, MACCHIATO | $5 each | |
| Black & Green Tea | FIRST FLUSH UVA, NUWARA ELIYA, RUHUNA, DIMBULA | $2 each |
Review:
Ministry of Crab has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests, who have praised the restaurant’s exceptional seafood dishes, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and comfortable atmosphere. Visitors have also noted the restaurant’s attention to detail, from the presentation of the dishes to the quality of the service.
Conclusion:
Ministry of Crab is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Sri Lanka, especially for seafood lovers. With its innovative menu, exceptional service, and comfortable atmosphere, Ministry of Crab is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal and experience the best of Sri Lankan cuisine. Whether you are in Colombo for business or leisure, Ministry of Crab is the perfect place to dine.
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Rashid Alsuwaidi
a week agoA must visit whenever I go to Colombo. This is my 2nd time visiting Colombo and I make sure to get my reservations as soon as my trip is booked. Hands down the best Crab oriented restaurant I’ve been to. The Garlic chili crab is always my go to order and the size of the Claws on the crabs never let us down. Only downside I find to the restaurant is the limited selection of drinks and beverages available where as non alcoholic drinkers, we were given the option of water and a passion fruit soda that tasted like water. Working on this issue will make this restaurant even more top tier than it already is.
Madiha Rasool Khan
a week agoEvery time I visit Colombo I go to ministry of crab. for a few years now, and this time around I had taken my family and regardless to say their food, service and ambiance was great. They never disappoint. Our servers Rushanth and Travis were exceptionally accommodating and friendly. They were very helpful with our order. Highly recommend them if you’re in Colombo.
santosh kumar
a week agoNeed to book your tables before visiting this place. Food is decent. Crab dish is very expensive around 8500 for a medium crab dish. There’s no air conditioning and it’s very hot inside . Service was pretty fast and gave all the dishes at a time. Apart from crab dish rest of the dishes are decently priced.
Meghana Bhaskar
2 weeks agoHad a very great experience here. The hospitality was top notch. More than the food, the vibe and the atmosphere was really great. We had ordered chilli garlic crab, kade bread, passion fruit juice, and ginger beer. The crab meat was really good but the flavour of the seasoning could be more tasty. Coming from India, for us it's always about the strong flavours, may be the reason we found this a bit on the subtle flavour side. Overall, the place is very expensive of course but the whole experience and the quality of food is just great. Make a reservation before you visit as they are busy most of the time especially on the weekends.
Walter Lau
a month agoThe overall food quality won’t let you down. The signature garlic chilli crab is of high standard, but what surprised me was the butter soy prawns. Bread is provided and it goes really well with the “butter soy” with the prawn essence. The down side though will be pricing. You can expect first world pricing or I would have rated it 5 stars. Feel free to browse the menu price change over the last few years, you will be shocked how much it went up.