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RestaurantsSri Lankan / Seafood

Ministry of Crab

9.0(972 reviews)

DIFC · Unit C-01, Ground Floor, Gate Village Building 9 - زعبيل الثانية - DIFC - دبي - United Arab Emirates

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Sri Lanka's legendary crab restaurant at DIFC - mud crabs, garlic butter and pepper sauce.

Ministry of Crab in DIFC brings Sri Lanka's most celebrated seafood restaurant concept to Dubai, serving enormous Sri Lankan mud crabs in a small menu of masterfully spiced preparations. Choose your crab size - from 500g to the legendary 2kg Crabzilla - then your preparation: garlic chilli, pepper, or butter. The pepper crab is a revelation. The menu is focused to the point of purity: crabs, prawns, lobster and little else. Unforgettable.

The Essence

Seafood / Crab / Sri-lankan / Difc / Unique / Spicy / Indulgent

The Experience

Type

Sri Lankan / Seafood

Price Range

Upscale

Reservation

Recommended

Delivery

Available

Features

Outdoor Space

Amenities

Air ConditioningValet Parking

Busiest Time

Fridays and Saturdays

12AM – 2AM

Fridays and Saturdays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 12AM to settle in before the evening peaks.

Reviews

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A high level Greek restaurant with a lovely interior and a comprehensive selection of Greek specialties from the halloumi and calamari and salad appetizers to the Mousaka like beef and lamb and octopus and fish specialties.

— Basel T

Extraordinary crab qualityUnique flavoursGenuinely memorable

Frequently Asked Questions

01What size crab should I order?

For one person, a 700g–1kg crab is substantial. For sharing, the 1.5kg+ crabs are spectacular. The legendary 2kg Crabzilla is for adventurous eaters willing to commit fully. All sizes are Sri Lankan mud crabs flown in fresh.

02Does Ministry of Crab serve alcohol?

No, Ministry of Crab is alcohol-free. The food is the focus. Fresh juices and soft drinks are available. The absence of alcohol keeps the focus where it belongs — on exceptional seafood.