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The Boiling Crab
(Now Closed)Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Alhambra
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Sooo good. My usual is: 1lb shrimp, whole shebang xxx, 2 corns , 1 order of potatoes (3 small red ). Beware med and above heat level is very spicy.
Leslie EastlundJanuary 29, 2011If you're dying of hunger you shouldn't go, unless you're willing to wait. BUT it is worth it!! order the LemonPepper Spicy Shrimp; I suggest getting a pound. The sweet potatoe fries are the BEST!
Mohammed Abu HajarFebruary 28, 2015The best Crab in the whole world try the King Crab with Mixed sauces mild hot
JamieJune 24, 2010The long lines are worth the wait. Crab, lobster, crawfish, or shrimp & your choice of special sauce: Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Rajun Cajun, or my favorite the Whole She-Bang (combo of all 3).
The sauce choices always has some spicy Cajun flavor in it already. Even the plain garlic sauce will be bright orange.
Cristina HernandezMay 7, 2016I alway get shrimp the whole shabang! Omg this place is worth the wait. Always great eats.
Brian NguyenJanuary 22, 2011Cajun wings are amazing. I always get crawfish, shrimp, and clams. Lobster is not worth it. Medium is a bit spicy. Get the whole shebang for full out flavor!
If it's your first time, order 1/2lbs amounts of shrimp as it is the only item that can be ordered in that quantity. This allows you to taste more flavor & spiciness level combinations for your $$$.
Khalid AlmowaizriNovember 16, 2014A quit experience, everyone visiting LA should try it. Definitely I will go there again and again.
FoodSherpas.comSeptember 4, 2011The Boiling Crab helps redefine the term "feed bag". Head on over to one of their 5 LA area locations, grab an lb of crab legs and enjoy.
THAT DAMNJune 18, 2012Definitely expect at least an hour wait to save yourself the shock. Get the whole shebang. I'm a tiny person but I usually order in 2lbs of shrimp.
If there's a long wait, sit at the bar and order some beer and appetizers, and watch sports while you wait!
Wong BMeJuly 5, 2016Never, ever, ever come here with little ones! The wait is way too long & simply unbearable for the kids. Bring your own set of gloves too.
DiAugust 13, 2011Amazing food. Great shrimp, corn on the cob, fried fish, french fries.... Well everything was delicious.
Cheryl ManaloDecember 1, 2009best seafood place in So. Cal...bring soy sauce if you like to mix your rice with lemon and butter...mmm~
Marisa MoranOctober 28, 2015The food is good but each time the amount of food in the 1lb bag seems to become less and less. The wait staff is horrible. They forget about their tables.
Yunhe BaoNovember 12, 2009Love their crabs, soaked in a bed of butter and fresh raw garlic. The best!
Gene ChuangJanuary 4, 2010Alaskan king crab is worth it, least amount of shelling efforts for max amount of meat
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- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(626) 576-9368
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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