Singaporeans vote on the best chilli crab pairing

In a survey last year, we’ve already established that chilli is Singapore’s flavour of choice when it comes to crab dishes, winning 42% of the votes. But what exactly do locals love so much about this iconic dish? Is it the spicy gravy, the sweetness of the crab meat, the golden pillows of fried mantou, or the full package?

Well, the results are in.

According to our latest poll of over 300 Singaporeans, a majority of believe the dish is perfect as a sum of its parts—58% of voters indicating that they enjoy the whole package: the combination of crab, sauce, and mantou. The unifying balance of flavours and textures is clearly a winning aspect for many.