Mellben Seafood

Mellben is a heartland seafood institution that locals make the trip to Ang Mo Kio for, best known for its creamy crab bee hoon — mud crab in a rich, milky stock that soaks into the noodles. The butter crab and black pepper crab are equally beloved, the meat sweet and the sauces deeply savoury. Expect a queue and a buzzy, no-frills HDB-block setting rather than a polished dining room. Crab is sold by weight at seasonal prices, so confirm the cost when you order. Go with a group so you can try the bee hoon and a couple of crab styles in one sitting.