The Boiling Crab

Seafood restaurant · Koreatown

The Boiling Crab

Seafood restaurant · Koreatown

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3377 Wilshire Blvd UNIT 115, Los Angeles, CA 90010

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The Boiling Crab spices up casual dining with vibrant Cajun seafood boils served in bags, where the mouthwatering experience is totally worth the wait.  

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"The lines are long at Boiling Crab but the experience inside is well worth it. The restaurant was opened by a Vietnamese family that hails from coastal Texas, and their hybrid of Asian and Southern flavors will give you a spin. First, choose from 10 types of seafood (lobster, shrimp, etc.) which you order by the pound along with level of spiciness you want. The fruits of the sea are then cooked in a spice-heavy sauce and served to you hot and messy in a bag. Spicy here really means spicy, but the beer flows freely enough to wash down your three-pound bag of crawfish." - Oren Peleg

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"For all five people in Los Angeles who haven’t heard of The Boiling Crab, this Cajun seafood boil restaurant takes various shelled seafood (crawfish, shrimp, various types of crab) and tosses them in a sauce of the diner’s choosing. Lines at the Koreatown location get a bit out of control on the weekends, but fans of the garlicky crawfish eagerly brave the wait." - Euno Lee

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Oscar

Google
For a Sunday evening, we only waited about 30 minutes, which isn’t too bad. We were served within 15 minutes and attended to by several waiters. I love the shrimp with Whole Sha-Bang seasoning and Cajun fries. This Boiling Crab is a bit smaller so it can get loud, especially if there are sports games on. Parking is available in the parking structure on the ground level and boiling crab validates, so it was $5 for us for about 1.5 hours.

Santiago Hernandez

Google
Great food and atmosphere. Usually always busy and they might need more help since the service can take awhile. Food comes out quick but might have to wait awhile for a second or 3rd drink. Men's bathroom was very small. They have a to-go area right next door. Street parking is metered at 15 minutes for 25 cents but street is always busy. Parking underneath with validation for a few dollars for first couple of hours.

Jisou

Google
first time having seafood in this format, they are delicious!! they smell so good and we only rmb to take photos after finishing lol we had crab leg (good), clams (very good), corns and potatos (superb) be prepared to wait ard 30 mins

mamita

Google
It was my first time here and i loved everything about that place. The food is amazing, I’m african so i really like spicy food and i thought the spice levels were not going to be as high but they were and I was very happy about that :) The servers are very helpful and friendly, they are extra careful when you’re new and my overall experience was great. The food, service and atmosphere were worth every penny and I’ll go back there for sure !

Deidra Kendrix

Google
Food is amazing as always. Service was good this day. She paid attention and checked in on us often. The entire staff was nice, actually. Would love to see headless shrimp offered.

Kim

Google
DELICIOUS- we had a late lunch here today. We loved every morsel of food we had. For two people we had: a lobster, 1lb of crab legs, 1lb of clams, 2 orders of potatoes, two corns on the cob, and rice. We were stuffed but able to finish everything. Be aware they do not take reservations - we waited 20 min. Park dinner time can be up to 2 hour waits. There’s a cute bar next door that we had a beer while we waited. Discounted parking garage on site. Can’t wait to go back!

Jesse Cortez

Google
Nothing like Cajun food. I’ve had crab legs with butter, not a fan….. buttttt in Cajun ? Bomb!! We had a share package(sauce get the whole sha-bang)shrimp,hot links,corn,potato’s,crab legs, and eggs. Don’t sleep on the eggs. Finger licking good, literally will be. Cons: long wait times, no micheladas

A J

Google
Good food, fresh seafood, expected for a wait, so be patient, worth a try~ We had alaskan king crab (per n min 1lb), shrimp (per 1lb but can split to 2 flavours for half lb), and clam (per lb).

Oscar

Google
For a Sunday evening, we only waited about 30 minutes, which isn’t too bad. We were served within 15 minutes and attended to by several waiters. I love the shrimp with Whole Sha-Bang seasoning and Cajun fries. This Boiling Crab is a bit smaller so it can get loud, especially if there are sports games on. Parking is available in the parking structure on the ground level and boiling crab validates, so it was $5 for us for about 1.5 hours.

Santiago Hernandez

Google
Great food and atmosphere. Usually always busy and they might need more help since the service can take awhile. Food comes out quick but might have to wait awhile for a second or 3rd drink. Men's bathroom was very small. They have a to-go area right next door. Street parking is metered at 15 minutes for 25 cents but street is always busy. Parking underneath with validation for a few dollars for first couple of hours.

Jisou

Google
first time having seafood in this format, they are delicious!! they smell so good and we only rmb to take photos after finishing lol we had crab leg (good), clams (very good), corns and potatos (superb) be prepared to wait ard 30 mins

mamita

Google
It was my first time here and i loved everything about that place. The food is amazing, I’m african so i really like spicy food and i thought the spice levels were not going to be as high but they were and I was very happy about that :) The servers are very helpful and friendly, they are extra careful when you’re new and my overall experience was great. The food, service and atmosphere were worth every penny and I’ll go back there for sure !

Deidra Kendrix

Google
Food is amazing as always. Service was good this day. She paid attention and checked in on us often. The entire staff was nice, actually. Would love to see headless shrimp offered.

Kim

Google
DELICIOUS- we had a late lunch here today. We loved every morsel of food we had. For two people we had: a lobster, 1lb of crab legs, 1lb of clams, 2 orders of potatoes, two corns on the cob, and rice. We were stuffed but able to finish everything. Be aware they do not take reservations - we waited 20 min. Park dinner time can be up to 2 hour waits. There’s a cute bar next door that we had a beer while we waited. Discounted parking garage on site. Can’t wait to go back!

Jesse Cortez

Google
Nothing like Cajun food. I’ve had crab legs with butter, not a fan….. buttttt in Cajun ? Bomb!! We had a share package(sauce get the whole sha-bang)shrimp,hot links,corn,potato’s,crab legs, and eggs. Don’t sleep on the eggs. Finger licking good, literally will be. Cons: long wait times, no micheladas

A J

Google
Good food, fresh seafood, expected for a wait, so be patient, worth a try~ We had alaskan king crab (per n min 1lb), shrimp (per 1lb but can split to 2 flavours for half lb), and clam (per lb).

Evelyn S.

Yelp
The whole shabang is scrumptious! I love it every time I go here. I typically get one point of shrimp, the whole shabang -- mild. A side of rice, small potatoes in the bag, corn on the cob in the bag, and little sausages in the bag. Trust me, that's the combo you want. 10/10 would recommend.

Leslie

Yelp
Super great food! We have tried so many boiling crabs and this one was extra great. The server Rose was absolutely great and the other servers help out as much as possible. Service was great. The ambiance was nice it is a small intimate restaurant but overall great experience.

Quenia U.

Yelp
The service was great! We waited about 30 mins on a Tuesday night to be seated. Once we ordered the food came out very quickly. The waitress was friendly and helpfu. W Also, there's parking downstairs. We paid 5 dollars with validation and it's better than driving around ktown when you're hungry.

Phu N.

Yelp
Soo good!!! The flavor was great!!! And the service was outstanding. Our server checked on us so many times and always made sure we were served. It was quite busy but still got great service also the atmosphere was what you expect of a seafood boil place! Familt friendly :]

Yadira R.

Yelp
I ordered here a few weeks ago and usually always order their King crab legs which are usually a big hit and I think the price is very fair compared to other places . However this last time I also ordered a lobster which I never do, and the crab legs were still consistent and good but the lobster was gross , it made me sick nd my whole family sick idk what it was but it was bad. I wish I would've never ordered the lobster because now I dont think I can order anymore and this was my favorite king crab spot :(

Brianna B.

Yelp
SOOOO YUMMY! Food was perfect absolutely no complaints. Great service and friendly staff. Good vibes loved it here!

Ana O.

Yelp
Oh my goodness... words cannot describe how delicious eating here was. The food was juicy and flavorful, they were very well seasoned. Their sausages and potatoes are also super good. The sausage was the perfect amount of spicy and juicy. Besides the food the service was excellent. The workers attended us quickly and professionally. For a party of 2, it took about 20 minutes to get seated. I will say, it can get packed there. But for good reason. I highly recommend eating here!! Amazing food and good customer service. 11/10!

Monique B.

Yelp
The Boiling Crab was absolutely Devine. The sauce flavors to choose from were spectacular and the service was great! The Snow Crab legs were a nice size and the prices reasonable! I recommend a visit... it's well worth it!

Dezi L.

Yelp
Boiling Crab consistently delivers an amazing experience. The lemon pepper fries were excellent as always, though the shrimp could have used a bit more sauce -- but that wasn't a deal breaker. The service was exceptional. Overall, I would rate it 10/10

Rosi G.

Yelp
THE CAJUN MILD SAUCE IS TOOOOO GEWDDDD!!!! 4/5 tho because why is there never and crab legs plz order more :( BUTTTTT i love the shrimp w some eggs and the corn yummmm

Bear S.

Yelp
Always a good experience here at Beverly Hills location I would recommend it to my family and friends as a matter of fact I bought my mother in law for Mother's Day she loved it

Karla O.

Yelp
Services was excellent. The server was very attentive and came and chekx on us several times.. Food didn't take to long. Flavor of food was great. The only problem is the wait time and that the restaurant doesn't accept reservations.

Joshua S.

Yelp
This is pretty good. I'm honestly not too big on seafood but I highly recommend the corn, catfish, and baked clams/oysters/mussels or whatever they are. I'm not a seafood expert! The crab does seem good, people in my party definitely enjoyed it but I'm not too big on crab/lobster/shellfish.

Zoe P.

Yelp
The seafood is pretty fresh most times but my problem is the extra juicy cup of sauce. It seems like it's watered down and saved from other nights. I found whiskers from crawfish in my extra juicy cup right after they served it to me.

Angel C.

Yelp
I really wasn't sure what to expect from a Cajun seafood boil in LA but I was pleasantly surprised and satisfied! Came here on a Saturday evening and yes, there were a lot of people waiting. The wait was expected to be about 45-60 minutes which is pretty typical in ktown. They were out of live crawfish and dungeonous crab the evening we went, which sucked, but the frozen crawfish was seriously just as good probably. Got the trio sauce and spice level of 4 and it was so tasty! Very buttery and lemony and garlicky, just everything about it was delicious. Also, not too expensive! The service was really great too, waiter was on top of things and very nice.

Ja M.

Yelp
We came here after a conference we had and it was a great way to end the day. We were seated as soon as we arrived.. Our server was amazing and very accommodating. The food was amazing, I was sad when they informed me that the fried Soft shell crab wasn't available but the gumbo made up for it! We had a pound of crawfish, snow crab and the Cajun fries (extra spicy). They were the perfect addition. We left full and satisfied! We will definitely be back!

Catsi C.

Yelp
Boiling Crab offers a mouthwatering seafood experience that's sure to satisfy your cravings. With its lively atmosphere and delicious Cajun-inspired flavors, it's the perfect spot to indulge in a messy and memorable meal with friends and family. From freshest shrimp to flavorful lobsters, every dish is bursting with freshness and spice. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just looking for a fun dining adventure.

Shimin J.

Yelp
My favorite all time Food is always good and fresh My favorite is snow crab leg Must try

Leona S.

Yelp
Food was awesome! We went with friends and everything was so good ! Beware though if you need to pee ..the child of my friend had to go and he's only 4 so the most logical thing was to have him pee behind a car..not a good idea..the security guard saw it and we were charged 20.75 at the exit..we couldn't get out even if we had already validated our ticket. They said they use the money for cleaning. I'm sure they split it so just beware and go upstairs again for a bathroom ( lines are huge though )

Arlene V.

Yelp
Great hospitality! They weren't lying when they said they were the best location in LA!! Serve was incomparable to the Burbank location. The server kept coming around to check on us and we hardly waited on anything. Server had a great smile and attitude which makes the biggest impression on our experience. Worth the wait and travel time since the one in Burbank was closed. Our new go to!

Gee V.

Yelp
Wait time is always over 45 minutes except weekend when its almost 1:30 for done in but service and food is great.

Ohmar G.

Yelp
This place is a classic! Although it has slightly gone down in quality a bit because of long waits for tables to turn over and not having an extra hand wash station, the service staff is excellent and the shrimp, my fav, is always on point! I'm a faithful customer here they'll have to pry the shrimp out of my dead hand before I stop coming back here.

Junhyok C.

Yelp
Not even 1 star they deserved. I ordered thru the uber eats and waited an hr. My uber driver called me saying that my order seems to be picked up by other uber driver?!? Wth?? I asked the lady what happened (restaurant manager?) she told me the same thing and i asked her if they checked what I ordered and my first & last name..and handed out my order to right person and YES??? It was all same?? For real????? Lol how is this possibly happen?? I would rather apologize first & not excuse any BS. They handed out to the wrong uber driver and blaming Uber eats.. not very professional at all and impolite. Will never ever try this place again. Thank you very much for making my Sat perfect weekend.

Darlene Y.

Yelp
Used to go to The Boiling Crab all the time when it first opened in SGV. My friend was visiting from overseas and really wanted it. Zero change. Still the same and still delicious. Always go to THE WHOLE SHABANG SHRIMP, non-spicy because I don't want to be mad at the toilet. :) Must add the potatoes, sausage, and corn with a side of FRIES! ENJOY! PS: There is a parking lot underneath the structure.

Nathalie R.

Yelp
Always come to this place ! They helped me with seating and with my stroller to make sure we are comfortable ! They kept checking in to see if everything is great and refills ! Always on point !!!!! I just love love love this location !!!! They are respectful . No bad complaints oh and fries are always on point ! Crispy , delicious and they never miss with the spiciness of Cajun triple x which is my to go to ! Literally everything is great that I even order a to go when I don't have time to dine in. The ambiance is amazing , and background music hits !

Jenn T.

Yelp
Loved this place! the restaurant itself was packed when we arrived! there was a slight wait but it didn't feel that long honestly. The restaurant was very lively with everything busy cracking crab claws and peeling shrimp. the food was amazing as always and the oysters were soooooo bomb! would go there again!

Crystal D.

Yelp
Had this food a few times both dine in and uber eats order. My goto order is snow crab legs, the whole shabang medium with potatoes, sausage and lemon pepper fries. No complaints on taste. However I feel like over the years the sauce is not as thick/uses less seasoning than previously and the crab legs must be on a diet because they have less meat with every order. You go through all that work for maybe 6-7oz of meat. However, it's still better than all the other knock offs around town.

Jiliza N.

Yelp
Surprisingly not packed at this location! THE SHRIMP & SHABANG SAUCE?!! always top tier. ambiance was vibin & my sisters & I were having lots of fun!! Whenever you're craving seafood, I feel like boiling crab is always the place to go. You want shrimp, crabs, crawfish, oysters, mussels?? This is the place to be because you can't find their flavor of sauce anywhere else!

Ashley B.

Yelp
This is the first boiling crab location I ever tried several years ago, and it continues to be delicious! Usually I get a pound or a pound and a half of shrimp with garlic sauce, but I finally opted to try the whole shebang and it did not disappoint! Everything was cooked well. Corn was delicious. Cajun fries break up the texture monotony well. My friend had me try a potato and I regret not getting one every time! Servers were attentive. I hadn't been to this location since before the pandemic, and it seemed you could no longer park in the underground structure, as it said Brown Derby Parking Only, however someone in my party did park there and got their ticket validated and ended up paying 5 dollars for valet. This was on a Friday evening. Also if anyone is wondering, market price for shrimp was 16 dollars per pound.

Amir E.

Yelp
Brian is the best server, end of discussion. Make this man the General Manager. What else can I say about Boiling Crab that isn't already said yet. Fries are crispy, fresh, and tasty. Shrimp whole Shebang sauce was on point! Make sure to dip your shrimps back in the bag for that extra sauciness.

Argyro B.

Yelp
I have had both the fresh and the frozen crawfish, both are delicious. The fresh crawfish are 10/10 while the frozen are 9/10. The service here is absolutely incredible! the staff is kind and very attentive. They also play some pretty fun music and have a lot of seating, the place looks pretty clean and well taken care of. One of my favorite places to eat

Terry J.

Yelp
Pros: Food was good. Service was great! Love the sauce! Parking lot is inside building and is cheap. Con: Wait time can be 1 hour+ but that comes with the territory of it being popular.

Nathalie B.

Yelp
Boiling Crab deserves praise for good food and commendable service. A solid choice for those seeking a satisfying dining experience. While I enjoyed the flavors, the service elevated the overall visit. Recommended for a seafood indulgence with reliable service.

Lainie C.

Yelp
The food and service here was incredible. We had the snow, crab legs, shrimp, and the crawfish. Ellen did an amazing job, informing us of the menu and the best way to order for the three of us. It was our first time. The manager checked in with us to make sure everything was going well for us on our first time. He was great!!! With a fun personality that invited us to come back and we will!!!!!

Jose G.

Yelp
This is a horrible place to go. Especially when you order take out it takes like 30 mins to get a hold of someone and when you get a hold of someone you have to wait again. This place sucks.

Ray W.

Yelp
The food is a great deal for such a reasonable price. Lots of choices, whether you want to get messy or not. They are busy, so plan ahead. Even then, the staff is very friendly and attentive!

Edwin L.

Yelp
Most exclusive taste buds best place to get your hands dirty best place for you and the whole family to enjoy sea food the heavily way !!!!

LusCious R.

Yelp
Food what fresh n good went for my niece Graduation gift and we enjoyed everything the wait wasn't very long n the food was fresh and hot

Eirio H.

Yelp
TRASH ASS CATFISH YESTERDAY , they gave us raw fish 2 times , whoever worked june 21st around 4pm , my email is eiriohill19@gmail.com if you need to contact me.

Stephanie L.

Yelp
It's so dam delicious service is great the employees are nice and friendly. The only thing I hate is that is small so it gets crowded but other than that I love it

Karla C.

Yelp
Highly recommend! We've been to lots of boiling crab locations but this was by FAR the BEST! I loved that it was not just a bunch of oil the sauce was nice and thick & SPICY Our server Rose was Amazing and on top of it the whole time! It's a small restaurant compared to other locations but it was nice and intimate. Not a big fan of the 1 stall restroom thing but besides that great experience.

alexus y.

Yelp
Bomb 10/10 they not stingy at all. The servers I've gotten are always sweet and the food is always bomb and Freshhhhhh.

Fernando G.

Yelp
They refuse service after 8pm they won't even put you on the waiting list because that's the cut of time never coming here again I rather drive to West Covina where there isn't a cut of time sole to the manager and didn't even help the situation even is I wanted to wait

Dennis M.

Yelp
Had the fresh crawfish with the medium spice level whole shebang mix. Had some heat on it, which was a pleasant surprise for me. Spicy but not too spicy. Servers were great. Really busy on a Friday night, but still had a great experience. Did not wait very long for much. Wasn't able to put my name down for a reservation through this app, but a table for 2 around 7pm did not have as long a wait as I thought. Hoping the micheladas eventually come back.

Nancy C.

Yelp
Let's start off by saying the food was delicious! The seasoning and spice was on point ! I got green mussels, snow crab, and shrimp! I forgot to take photos but I took a after LOL that's how good it was. The service was great our sever was Ellen, she was sooooo sweet! I enjoy your presence and vibe. She checked on us frequently and made sure we had our drinks full. She was patient and understanding. It was definitely genuine. If you ever go here ask to sit with Ellen!!! The place isn't that big so the wait is pretty long about 30-60 minutes. We got lucky and the wait was about 20 minutes but we went around 8:30pm and it was busy. But make sure you aren't starving if you are going there! Cause you won't have the patience lol! You will love this place! Enjoy!!!

Adam T.

Yelp
Can't believe I haven't been to this place in a year! The wait is normally 45mins-1hr but definitely worth it. Typically I like to get something fried, a basket of some sort. The catfish basket and shrimp basket are some of my favorites. To balance out the fried tasty treats you must move onto the main event, a bag of love in the form of seafood that you eat with your hands. Today I had a lobster with is good, but I recommend the crab legs or crawfish as the main staple. Lobster is better in a buttery concoction in my option and other restaurants do it better. The crab legs are the way to go. For the drink, a cold beer is my favorite. Messy hands wrapped around a corona makes the experience complete.

Rock L.

Yelp
This place is sooooo addictive ! There's a couple of locations all around LA. But I have found that the most consistent in flavor are the one in Westminster and the wilshire location. This place dropped the ball hard tho after it reopened from the pandemic. Flavor was lacking badly and I asked if they changed the recipe which they said no but something was going on. I've been enjoying boiling crab since 2009 so I'm pretty familiar of what it should taste like. Came back 6 months later and still wasn't the same finally after 6 more months when I came back again the flavor was spot on ! I was so happy. Now I can't go without a month without having it once.

Leila A.

Yelp
The food tastes delicious. The manager Danny is outstanding! He was so friendly and helpful...as was his staff. It was my first time there. The egg was boiled to perfection...not runny. The sausage and shrimp was well seasoned. Thank you Daniel for being so understanding and making my birthday a good one. I only wish they had shrimp that was already peeled and deveined for those with disabilities and dexterity issues with their hands etc.

Emma O.

Yelp
Excellent seafood boil! Quick, attentive service! Casual atmosphere. Be ready to spend, as crab is a pretty pricey item. Though the shrimp is delicious, it is head-on and is not deveined. The gumbo and rice is a must have, too!