Holycrab originally offered the unique experience of private dining in Chelf Elton’s abode, more than a decade ago back in 2009. In 2017, Chef Elton decided to pull out all stops to take on the unchartered waters and challenges of opening a quaint little 25-seater shophouse at Tan Quee Lan Street.
The restaurant is excited to begin the next adventure at its
new home – the iconic Capitol Arcade, located in the cultural district in the
heart of Singapore. The enchantment offered by the beautiful conservation
buildings of Capitol Theatre, Capitol Building and Stamford House, is alluring
and captivating. The picturesque architecture evokes romantic nostalgic of
Victorian charm. A beautiful backdrop with a sunlit atrium where heritage
marries imagination. One is enamoured by a moment in time, caught by a memory.
The playfulness of
Holycrab’s creations has delighted man more guests since its humble beginnings.
HolyCrab offers bold, distinct flavours, forged by a fiery need for wok hei
(breath of the wok)
Capricorn (Salted Egg
Corn)
Cow Pei Cow Bu (Moroccan Wagyu Beef Ribs)
Signature HolyCrab Fried Rice
oOoOtak (Crab)
Homemade Kaya Ice Cream
Verdict
I was super stoked at the newest opening of HolyCrab,
previously was located at Tan Quee Lan Street. Chef Elton is very known for
being detailed in his food and presentation. With the addition of his
creativity in his recipe, he never failed to deliver the suspense to me.
The main highlight is the oOoOtak/Green Mumba. First HolyCrab’s
signature dish; oOoOtak is inspired by Thai curry crab, made with kaffir lime
leaves. Homemade sambal, coconut milk and eeggs, the otak-inspired coconut
curry has a more intense flavour and it certainly pairs with the curry. Green
Mumba is an all-time favourite that Singaporeans are craving for, you are
right, this dish calls for 12 different types of ingredients, green chilli padi
as well as green chilli, adding in coriander and mint leaves which brings out
the herbaceous fragrance, which fits in the concept of a garden; the crab tree.
The Crab Tree brings the essence of a fine dining, while the
broccoli is piping with hot smoke, it portrays a garden that is in the heaven.
The crab meat was nicely matched with garlic, chai poh and velvety sauce, this
hype up the palette and I highly recommend this dish.
As the saying goes, tummy doesn’t says no to the desert! :P
This Instagram-worthy homemade Kaya ice cream brings to the great ending of the
meal.
If you are considering to have a good seafood feast, this is
the place for you!
Venue: Arcade @ The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, 13 Stambodrd
Road #01-85 Singapore 178905
Operating hours: Mon – Sun: 11.30am -10.30pm (Last Order
9.30pm)
Tel: 84442722
Seating Capacity: 70-80 pax
Website: https://holycrab.sg/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holycrab.sg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holycrab.sg
Post written by Jinwei
