Thai Crab Porridge – Thai Style Seafood Penang

Thai Crab Porridge is a new Thai-style seafood restaurant at Lebuh Keng Kwee.

The famous Penang Cendol stalls are at the entrance near Penang Street.

Going further down Lebuh Keng Kwee, you can find a few restaurants and Kopitiam-style eateries selling Chendol, Laksa, and local biscuits.

Most outlets seemed overshadowed by the popular Penang Cendol stalls and Joo Hooi Café.

Thai Crab Porridge Restaurant

The Thai-style restaurant has an uncomplicated menu specializing in crabs and reasonably priced seafood.

The eatery feels like dining in someone’s home; its surroundings have a praying altar, a baby spring cot, and other household items.

When we went for lunch, the baby was bathed, dressed as we ate, and looked on.

The eatery has simple plastic stools and tables like your usual hawker place.

Thai Crab Porridge Menu

The two-page menu is straightforward, with fresh seafood offerings.

I asked if I could see the crab and was taken to the kitchen to peer into the darkened Styrofoam boxes in which they were kept.

The eatery has everything from crabs to fish, prawns, squid, cockles, and oysters.

You can have it barbequed, stir-fried, or cooked with Porridge if you crave crab.

Thai Crab Porridge (RM 16/ serves 1) – With Roe (add RM2)

Jok is Thailand’s much-loved rice porridge, sold by street vendors.

Pronounced “joke” in Thailand, this rice street food breakfast dish is commonly served with pork meatballs.

“In Asian countries, congee is a real comfort meal that people can have in the morning or for dinner.”

Sold by street vendors all over Thailand, this tempting eatery has the top five Thai street food dishes to try.

The Thai Crab Porridge is a well-loved favorite.

We used to drive to Butterworth for our dose of Crab Porridge.

The serve is a creamy soft Porridge cooked with tiny cubes of carrot, crab, and fresh ginger.

You can choose a small ordinary Crab or a Roe Crab, which requires an additional RM 2 to top up.

There was not much meat in the crab.

The Porridge was mildly seasoned and had a hint of sweetness from the little crab.

The topping of fresh coriander, sesame oil, garlic oil, white pepper, and crispy pork lard, although high in calories sprinkled on the Porridge, makes it worth savoring the flavor.

Serve with white pepper and fresh-cut red chili soy sauce for dipping.

Thai Seafood Tom Yum Noodles (RM 15)

Spicy Thai-style seafood lovers can request the Thai Seafood Tom Yum Noodles to be made mild or more piquant.

Kat’s version is spicy and acidic, with a good kick that she enjoys.

Pad Thai (RM 8)

We wanted to try the Pad Thai, but we are both small eaters and will need another trip to try this.

Some friends have tried and remarked that while the portion was on the smaller side, the flavor and seasonings were spot-on and tasty.

The plate of Pad Thai noodles is lightly charred with pork lard and prawns and holds a slightly sweet-tart, fish sauce-spiced flavor.

Pad Thai is a dish that requires just one more serving to satisfy the palate.

It got us to order another two servings!

Thai-styled Steamed Clams (market price)

We ordered the Thai-styled Steamed Clams, which were impressive because they were fresh.

The Thai spicy and sour sauce was redolent of citrus, sour, and spicy with minced garlic.

Deep-Fried “Snuah Chooi” Fish

The crunchy, deep-fried, deep-sea smelt fish is delicious with vibrant green chili sauce.

Thai Crab Porridge Review

SmartDory enjoyed the meal, which was a good value for money (given the wallet-friendly price tags and serving portion).

If you’re like me and hate peeling crabs, perhaps the Thai Crab Porridge made with soft-shell crab would be a lovely choice.

Thai Crab Porridge
No. 9, Lebuh Keng Kwee, 10100, Georgetown, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Wednesdays.
Contact Number: 6016- 499 0066

 

 

Blog Disclosure: This is a NOT sponsored blog post. All opinions are mine. The writer and friends paid for their meal.