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Seafood restaurant à Colombo
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Crab (various preparations including Sri Lankan Lagoon Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Garlic Chili Crab, Chili Garlic Crab, Butter Soy Crab, Kraphow Crab)
The crab is repeatedly praised for being fresh, perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Multiple reviews highlight different crab preparations as outstanding and the highlight of the meal, emphasizing the quality of the crab meat and the richness and balance of the accompanying sauces.
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Prawn Curry (Clay Pot Prawn Curry, Butter Soy Prawn)
The prawn dishes, especially the clay pot prawn curry, are highly recommended for their freshness, perfect cooking, and rich, flavorful gravies. Reviewers mention the prawns as juicy and well balanced with the sauces, making them a popular choice alongside the crab.
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Clams
Clams were noted as incredible and served in an amazing sauce that impressed diners, adding variety to the seafood offerings.
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Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is frequently mentioned as a perfect accompaniment to the rich and flavorful crab and prawn dishes, used to soak up sauces and enhance the overall dining experience.
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Coconut Drink (Fresh Coconut Water)
The fresh coconut water is praised as refreshing and a perfect complement to the rich seafood dishes, enhancing the overall meal experience.
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Chocolate Dessert
Desserts, particularly the chocolate dessert, are recommended as a perfect sweet ending to the meal, noted for their unique taste and quality.
Détails
Horaires
| Lundi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
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| Mardi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Mercredi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Jeudi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Vendredi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Samedi | 12 to 10:30 PM |
| Dimanche | 12 to 10:30 PM |
À propos de Ministry of Crab
Ministry of Crab is a seafood restaurant in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for crab, prawns, and crab curry. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh crab meat, pepper crab, prawn curry, and the coconut crème brûlée, along with attentive service and a memorable setting in old colonial architecture. The restaurant offers dine-in, outdoor seating, reservations, and a full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine. It is described as upscale and romantic, and reviews note that advance booking is important because it is usually busy.
Services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
Questions fréquentes
What is Ministry of Crab known for?
It is best known for crab dishes, especially Sri Lankan curry crab and black pepper crab, with many reviews calling the crab meat fresh, tender, and full of flavor. Prawn curry is another standout, and several diners mention the restaurant’s staff helping them choose the best-selling seafood dishes.
What dishes are most recommended at Ministry of Crab?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the clay pot prawn curry, Sri Lankan curry crab, black pepper crab, and garlic chili prawns. The coconut crème brûlée is also mentioned as a memorable dessert, and several guests pair the seafood with garlic bread or rice to soak up the sauces.
What is the atmosphere like at Ministry of Crab?
The atmosphere is described as vibrant, cozy, romantic, and upscale, with old colonial architecture adding to the experience. It works well for couples, groups, and families, and reviewers mention attentive service that makes the meal feel special rather than rushed.
Is Ministry of Crab good value, and what is the price range?
The price level is Rs 10,000+, so it is not a budget meal, but reviewers often say the quality makes it worth the money. Guests who ordered crab, prawns, rice, and bread felt the portions and preparation justified the cost, especially for a special dinner in Colombo Fort.
Do you need a reservation at Ministry of Crab?
Yes, reservations are strongly recommended and the restaurant is noted as usually having a wait. Reviewers say advance booking is an absolute must for lunch or dinner, though one guest was still accommodated without a reservation.
Is parking available at Ministry of Crab?
Yes. Free parking lot, Paid parking lot is available.
Is Ministry of Crab kid-friendly?
Yes, Ministry of Crab is good for kids.
