Chili crab is Singapore’s most iconic seafood dish. Sweet, succulent crab is drenched in a spicy-sweet tomato and chili sauce, perfect for mopping up with fried mantou (buns). Digging into these fiery crabs is a must on any list of things to do at night in Singapore. Created in the 1950s by a Singaporean couple who stir-fried crabs with bottled chili sauce, this dish quickly became a national obsession.

How to eat the best chili crab in Singapore?
Dig in with your hands — the best way to crack open the shell and soak up the sauce. Balance the heat with a side of cucumber or wash it down with lime juice.