The Boiling Crab Chinatown

Chinatown, Sydney, NSW 🦞 Seafood & Fish and Chips

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  • AddressChinatown NSW
  • CuisineSeafood

Chinatown NSW · 1.1 km from Sydney centre

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At a glance

About The Boiling Crab

The Boiling Crab brings Seafood food to Chinatown in New South Wales. You'll find it at Chinatown NSW, roughly 1.1 km from the Sydney city centre.

With more than 35,000 km of coastline, Australia is made for seafood. Seafood restaurants and fish-and-chip shops serve local oysters, prawns, barramundi, snapper and Moreton Bay bugs, often with a water view.

The venue offers dine-in.

Planning a night out in Chinatown? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including The Secret Alley and Gumshara.

Amenities & services

  • Dine-in

What to order

Signature seafood & fish and chips dishes to look out for.

Full menu guide →
Raw & chilledChilled king prawnsWith Marie Rose sauce
MainsGarlic prawnsCreamy garlic sauce with rice
SidesPotato scallopsBattered potato slices

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Closest restaurants to The Boiling Crab

The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.

Map of Chinatown →
  1. 1
    The Secret Alley 🍽️ International · Chinatown
    30 mS · 1 min walk
  2. 2
    Gumshara – 9 Kimber Lane, Chinatown
    Gumshara 🍣 Japanese · 9 Kimber Lane, Chinatown
    30 mSE · 1 min walk
  3. 3
    Dopa – Chinatown
    Dopa 🍽️ International · Chinatown
    40 mW · 1 min walk
  4. 4
    Bornga 🍖 Korean · Chinatown
    40 mS · 1 min walk
  5. 5
    Ichiraku Canteen 🍣 Japanese · 55 Dixon Street, Chinatown
    40 mE · 1 min walk
  6. 6
    Nanjing Dumpling 🥟 Chinese · 63-69 Dixon Street, Chinatown
    40 mSE · 1 min walk
  7. 7
    Haven Coffee ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 85 Harbour Street, Chinatown
    40 mNW · 1 min walk
  8. 8
    Bengong Black 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · Chinatown
    40 mSW · 1 min walk
  9. 9
    Gong Cha 🍨 Desserts & Gelato · 1/78 Harbour Street, Chinatown
    50 mS · 1 min walk
  10. 10
    Hot-Star Fried Chicken 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 1/78 Harbour Street, Haymarket
    50 mS · 1 min walk

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Eating out in Chinatown

Chinatown is home to 136 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Sydney area with 5,266 venues. The local dining scene leans towards international restaurants, chinese restaurants, desserts & gelato. Within 25 km of The Boiling Crab there are 7,508 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.

Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Haymarket (330 m), Thai Town (330 m), Koreatown (450 m), Ultimo (480 m).

Cuisine mix in Chinatown

  • 🍽️ International36
  • 🥟 Chinese26
  • 🍨 Desserts & Gelato18
  • ☕ Cafés & Brunch12
  • 🍣 Japanese10

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Boiling Crab located?

The Boiling Crab is located at Chinatown NSW. It is about 1.1 km from the centre of Sydney. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of The Boiling Crab?

Opening hours for The Boiling Crab have not been published in our data sources yet. Check the venue's official channels before visiting.

What kind of food does The Boiling Crab serve?

The Boiling Crab serves Seafood cuisine. Browse our seafood & fish and chips menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.

What is the closest restaurant to The Boiling Crab?

The closest venue is The Secret Alley, about 30 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include Gumshara (30 m), Dopa (40 m), Bornga (40 m).

What are some recommended places to eat near The Boiling Crab?

Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Zia Pina Pizzeria (International, 2.2 km), Thai Pothong (Thai, 3.0 km), Nagomi Japanese Dining (Japanese, 6.3 km).

Where else can I find seafood & fish and chips food near Chinatown?

Other seafood & fish and chips venues close by include East Ocean (110 m), Royal Palace Seafood Restaurant (120 m), Goldern Century Seafood Restaurant (130 m).

How many restaurants are there in Chinatown?

Our guide lists 136 places to eat in Chinatown, most commonly international restaurants (36), chinese restaurants (26), desserts & gelato (18). Within 25 km there are 7,508 venues in total.