When people talk about crabs, what comes to mind might be the Oceanarium or Sentosa beach. For the younglings, you may think of Mr Krabs from the cartoon series, SpongeBob SquarePants.
For us, we think of China’s number one Crab Pot from Haiyan, Zhejiang — Pang Pang (胖哥俩肉蟹煲) Hot Pot.
While Guoco Midtown II might be big, you’ll spot Pang Pang Hot Pot thanks to its cheeky entrance — glass doors with the white text, “No Crab No Life” floating as if tempting every passerby to take a peek inside. As crab connoisseurs, those words felt like our famous last words as we wandered in for a meal.
Stepping in, the store’s interior resembles any typical hotpot restaurant — cosy, comfortable seating with large, wooden tables that comfortably hold every single item we ordered off the menu. Since it was lunchtime, we opted for the Lunch Set Meal (S$78), which includes a crab hot pot, chicken feet, noodles, and tteokbokki.
Afraid that it might be alarmingly spicy? Not to worry, as Pang Pang lets you choose your spice level. We immediately went with the mildest option so we could focus on savouring the crabs even more.
When the crab pot was served, we were both salivating and fearing for our lives — did we over-order again? Yet, from the first bite, the overflowing softness and juiciness of the crab meat won us over. In fact, the crab pot might’ve been too small for both of us!
If the crab pot were made up of only crabs, it might’ve been too overwhelming for us (there’s only so many crabs a girl can eat!). Thankfully, the tender chicken feet, potatoes and tofu complemented the crabs very well. Each bite was power-packed with a satisfying mix of flavours and textures.
In addition to the crab meat, the carbohydrates helped to balance out the peppery aftertaste. Pairing the crab with chicken feet and the noodles was the right call. Before we knew it, the crab pot was nearly wiped clean, and our hands were hovering over the menu, ready to order seconds.
Instead of ordering seconds, we opted for the sides instead—Fried Mochi Fritters (S$8.80), Smashed Cucumber (S$3.80), and Shrimp Paste Bowl (S$15.80). Among the three, we thoroughly enjoyed the Fried Mochi Fritters, as the filling was made with black sesame, which provided a nice mix of sweetness and crunch.
The next standout was the Shrimp Paste Bowl, served in a bowl of mala soup. If you’re picturing an overpoweringly spicy broth, think again. Just like the crab pot, you can choose your spice level, and the shrimp paste bowl hits a comfortable balance of Ma (numbness) and La (spiciness).
From the crab pot to the shrimp paste bowl broth, we washed down the lingering peppery heat with Pang Pang’s Signature Iced Tea (S$3.80). Unlike other beverages, this one comes shaped like an adorable teddy bear, made entirely of slushy iced tea.
Overall, we had a clawsome experience at Pang Pang Hot Pot. Since Chinese New Year is around the corner, make 2026 the year you and your loved ones spice things up with your annual reunion dinner.
Better yet, order a second bowl and enjoy 50% off from now to 31 January 2026. What are you waiting for? It’s time to claw some crabs.
Pang Pang (胖哥俩肉蟹煲) Hot Pot
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📍 20 Tan Quee Lan Street, Guoco Midtown II, #01-13/16, Singapore 188107
🕒 11.30am–10pm (Daily)
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Photos by Yan Nur Abdullah and Nicole Goh.
