Great spot for seafood. I ordered the crawfish and the king crab legs and everything was fresh and well-seasoned. The food came out fast and the service was good. Highly recommend.
Seafood restaurant
The Crab Shack Thao Dien - Seafood restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
The Crab Shack sits on a quiet stretch of Lê Văn Miến in Thảo Điền, drawing steady crowds for Cajun-inflected seafood boils served with bibs and gloves provided at the table. The crawfish combo and Alaska lobster are regulars on tables, while the snow crab platter — staff cut it open so diners simply pull the meat — comes with a choice of spice levels. Garlic noodles are a standout side that multiple reviewers single out as worth ordering alone.
The kitchen sources fresh oysters, including Fin de Claire served raw in sets of six, alongside baked cheese oysters and grilled scallops with scallion oil. Calamari, Cajun-spiced fried chicken thighs, and crispy spring rolls fill out the starters. The seafood boil arrives with prawns, corn, and potatoes in a rich, spicy sauce — portions are sized for sharing between two.
Service is a consistent theme across reviews: staff explain sauce options, recommend based on taste preferences, and actively discourage over-ordering when the table is already well-stocked. Several reviewers name specific servers — Vy, Rosie, Nhi — noting that individual attention shaped their visit. Split service runs 11 AM to 1:30 PM for lunch and 5 to 9 PM for dinner, seven days a week.
In a neighborhood where dining tilts toward café culture and international fusion, this spot occupies a clear niche: a casual, hands-on seafood destination with a devoted following across expat and local diners alike. A 4.9-star average across more than 1,600 reviews reflects consistent execution rather than a single good night.
crawfish boilsnow crab platterfin de claire oystersgarlic noodlescajun-spiced fried chicken wings
casuallivelyrelaxedhands-onwelcoming
Menu Highlights
What to order at The Crab Shack Thao Dien
Combo Snow Feet And Lobster
2.6M VND
Includes: Lobster, Snow Crab, Crawfish, Mussels, Clams, Corn, Sausage, Potatoes. Included 8% Vat
Special Combo
1.7M VND
Includes: Fried Rice, Shrimp, Clams, Roe crab, Corn, Sausages, Potatoes. Included 8% Vat
Combo Of Rice Pork Skin Rolls
1.5M VND
Includes: Slipper Lobster,Blue Crab, Crawfish, Shrimp,Sweet Snail, Corn, Sausage, Potatoes. Included 8% Vat
Combo Stichuan Spicy And Sauce
1.5M VND
Includes: Baby Tiger Prawns, Shrimp, Snow Crab, Clams,Sweet Snails, Greens. Included 8% Vat
Snow Legs Combo
1.4M VND
Includes: Snow Crab, mussels, Shrimp, Crawfish, Corn, Sausage, Potatoes. Included 8% Vat
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.9(2085)
A bit overrated, isn' worth the price and the fine dining tag. The food doesn't meet the expectation described by the hundred reviews i've seen at all ! Extremely disappointed !
The food was good and the service made the experience even better. I asked for a hot drink even though it wasn’t on the menu, and they were kind enough to make it for me without any hesitation. Overall it was good
The crawfish & shrimp were incredibly fresh, our staff was friendly & attentive. I also personally love their music choices! Highly reccommend.
Very good restaurant. The garlic noodles were especially tasty, recommend! All the workers were very nice as well :)
Visit Tips
Visiting The Crab Shack Thao Dien
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Menu starts from: 27k VND, based on 88 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 28 3620 4388 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: group dinner, family seafood feast, date night, casual weeknight out.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Food
Seafood Pan with Rice
Crab Shack Pasta with Lobster and Bacon
Oysters with Pink Sauce
Seafood Stir-Fry
Shrimp Fried Rice
Crab and Corn Seafood Platter
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Frequently Asked
- What is the best dish at The Crab Shack Thao Dien?
- The snow crab platter draws strong praise — staff cut it open tableside — and the garlic noodles are singled out by multiple reviewers as worth ordering on their own.
- Is The Crab Shack Thao Dien good for groups?
- The seafood boil portions are sized for sharing between two, and the casual, hands-on format with bibs and gloves provided suits group dining.
- What are the opening hours at The Crab Shack Thao Dien?
- Split service runs 11 AM to 1:30 PM for lunch and 5 to 9 PM for dinner, seven days a week.
- How is the service at The Crab Shack Thao Dien?
- Staff explain sauce options, recommend dishes based on taste, and reviewers note servers actively discouraged over-ordering. Several reviews name specific staff — Vy, Rosie, Nhi — by name.
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