This place is totally unappetizing and unattractive to me who the hell will want to eat dinner served in a huge palatable mess on the dining table? I was "forced" to try this place on a get-together dinner with friends. After the first time, i was totally hooked. Yup, its a huge u-turn in opinion after one try and i was eager for my hubby to have a go with this. Final verdict, we love to bring our family here one day.
The website touted the place as a mix of Cajun seafood and creole cuisine by Tung Luk group. According to neworleansonline, there is a distinct difference between the two.
We ordered the combo bag #1 with me promising that this alone is sufficient to fulfill both of us. Apart from drinks, we didn't add any sides.
Combo #1 (S$88) consist of a sri lankan crab with 2 giant claws, 300 g of prawns, 250 g of clams, potatoes, corn and sausages cooked with the mild dancing crab signature sauce. Though we chose the mild signature sauce, it is still quite spicy with a tangy herb tomato base. For the more adventurous, you can also try Sriracha Hot Chili sauce or the Louisiana Hot sauce. Its seriously "hot" stuff.
Rated: 7.5/10 (opinion based on 2 visits) Today the crab might be a tad overcooked as meat stuck to the shell and i had to peel it away before eating it. But still i like grabbing the chunks of veg and meat using my hands. Yum! The prawns and clams are decidedly fresh and delicious.
You won't have to worry about the sauce splashing all over you, as plastic aprons are supplied. There is also a washing point within the restaurant itself so you can wash your hands. Convenient!
For drinks, i ordered the lemon sorbetti hot tea ($3.50). This drink reminds me of dried tangerine skin soaked in water. The taste though light is not very pleasing.
Rated: 4/10
Tonight, we noticed lots of diners having their birthday celebrations. at Grandstand with bells are ringing and birthday songs are played every other hour. It really makes a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. I was secretly wishing it was my birthday.
Cajun food is robust, country-style food, found along the bayous of Louisiana, a combination of French and Southern cuisines. It was brought to Louisiana from the French who migrated to the state from Nova Scotia 250 years ago and used simple foods, right from the land. Think of meat-heavy, one-pot dishes like jambalaya or the rice-filled pork sausage known as boudin.
Creole food is “city food,” created in New Orleans with European, African and Native American roots. The French influence is strongest, but vestiges of of Italian, Spanish, German, and even Caribbean can be found in some dishes. The essence of Creole is found in rich sauces, local herbs, red ripe tomatoes, and the prominent use of seafood, caught in local waters. It is associated with the old-line kitchens of New Orleans, where generations of traditions are carried on today. Think of rich, roux-based gumbo, shrimp creole, grits and grillades, redfish courtbouillon and more.
We ordered the combo bag #1 with me promising that this alone is sufficient to fulfill both of us. Apart from drinks, we didn't add any sides.
Combo #1 (S$88) consist of a sri lankan crab with 2 giant claws, 300 g of prawns, 250 g of clams, potatoes, corn and sausages cooked with the mild dancing crab signature sauce. Though we chose the mild signature sauce, it is still quite spicy with a tangy herb tomato base. For the more adventurous, you can also try Sriracha Hot Chili sauce or the Louisiana Hot sauce. Its seriously "hot" stuff.
Rated: 7.5/10 (opinion based on 2 visits) Today the crab might be a tad overcooked as meat stuck to the shell and i had to peel it away before eating it. But still i like grabbing the chunks of veg and meat using my hands. Yum! The prawns and clams are decidedly fresh and delicious.
You won't have to worry about the sauce splashing all over you, as plastic aprons are supplied. There is also a washing point within the restaurant itself so you can wash your hands. Convenient!
For drinks, i ordered the lemon sorbetti hot tea ($3.50). This drink reminds me of dried tangerine skin soaked in water. The taste though light is not very pleasing.
Rated: 4/10
Tonight, we noticed lots of diners having their birthday celebrations. at Grandstand with bells are ringing and birthday songs are played every other hour. It really makes a joyful and vibrant atmosphere. I was secretly wishing it was my birthday.
Location wise, having been to both the Grandstand and the Orchard Central. Grandstand has a larger seating capacity and its appears easier to get a seat (i may be wrong as i visit Grandstand in the middle of the week while i had dinner at Orchard Central on a Friday (TGIF) night. The decor at Grandstand is also more inspiring , unique tall (really tall) chairs.
One notable difference in the menu between Grandstand and Orchard Central at the time of writing, Grandstand lobster set is charged at seasonal market price, while Orchard Central is fixed price.
I tried the beurre blanc with blue mussels previously and it tasted great. May re-order this again. For my next dine-in, i am going to try the "Flaming moonshine tiger prawns" for its fiery showcase and the highly raved crab cakes. Mabbe another combo, this time cooked with zesty garlic butter.
Food tasted: 11 March 2016
Dancing Crab @ The Grandstand
The Grandstand 200 Turf Club Road
#01-20/21
Singapore 287994
Tel: 6466 3303
Fax: 6466 3277
Opening Hours: Mon- Fri: 5pm to 10.30pm
Sat - Sun, Public Holidays: 11.30 am - 3.00, 5.00 pm to 10.30 pm
Dancing Crab @ Orchard Central
Orchard Central #07-14/15
181 Orchard Road
Singapore 238896
Singapore 238896
Tel: 6509 1878
Fax: 6509 1879
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11.30am to 3 pm, 5.00 pm to 10 pm
Daily: 11.30am to 3 pm, 5.00 pm to 10 pm
Dancing Crab @ Vivocity
#03-10 Vivocity
1 Harbourfront Walk
Singapore 098585
Singapore 098585
Tel: 6222 7377
Fax: 6509 1879
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11.30am to 3 pm, 5.00 pm to 10 pm
Daily: 11.30am to 3 pm, 5.00 pm to 10 pm
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