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The Boiling Crab

Seafood Restaurant$$$$

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The Boiling Crab

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"pound of shrimp with the WHOLE SHA-BANG"(4 Tips)
"king crab legs"(4 Tips)
"Ask to be served by cathy nyugen!"(2 Tips)
"I always get the crawfish> shrimp but less value cuz less meat."(3 Tips)

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Rong NguyenJuly 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Great place to eat seafood such as shrimp, clams, blue & dungeness crab, crawfish, king crab legs, oysters and they have diff types of mixing sauce. It can get pretty messy so wear the bib
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Jackie JMay 1, 2013
Pound of shrimp. Pound of sausage. Cajun fries. Crazy delicious. Wear your rattiest clothing because you will have shrimp juice running down your arms by the of the meal.
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Abdulaziz 🦦December 8, 2018
Been here 5+ times
I recommend Clams and shrimp 🦐 are my favorite two ! And don’t forget their french fries 🍟 with whole sauce was delicious 😋
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Steven YuJune 16, 2013
For 4 people get at least 2 pounds of shrimp and 4 orders of snow crabs, 1 pound of crawfish, 1 order of king crab and assorted fries and u should be all set.
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Jole PDecember 14, 2016
Solid prices for larger volumes of seafood in delicious seasonings. Reminds you to not be too neat all the time
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Stephen MacasilOctober 20, 2012
Sometimes all you can say is WOW! Lb of shrimp with whole shebang seasoning, lb of sausage, lb of napkins to keep up with the mess of goodness! Amazing Cajun-style seafood!
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Aarti Wasn'tJanuary 11, 2013
If you like getting down &dirty with your spicy seafood. This is the right place for the amazing barbaric eating experience
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Michael PALROAugust 29, 2010
Been here 10+ times
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 $$$.
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L.a. BelmonteSeptember 10, 2013
The whole shabang shrimp was a revelation! Fabulous service as well from Taio, unlucky I didnt get to see Cathy. (Been there last 25 June).
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Kirill OugarovJuly 28, 2013
It's always ridiculously busy so include at least a 60 minute wait in your plans. Don't worry, unlike Disneyland, the wait is worth it.
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Zarina DichosoJuly 7, 2010
Do you like seafood? Well go for a little car ride to Rowland Heights and eat at The Boiling Crab. Get yourself a pound of shrimp with the WHOLE SHA-BANG with mild sauce... YUM!Fill Up & make a mess! Read more
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Rick CamposApril 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The potatoe add on is pretty legit. I always get the crawfish> shrimp but less value cuz less meat. Sweet potatoe fries rule and oysters. Garlic butter and medium
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Mohammed Abu HajarFebruary 28, 2015
Try it at afternoon easy crowed at night you will quo for an hour at least
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Shelya JonesNovember 23, 2014
Worth the wait if you grab a punch bowl at the restaurant across the parking lot.
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merly padgettJanuary 18
lunch with the family❤️😋
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Ling LandasFebruary 15, 2014
Opens at 3pm, we went at 3:15 and both inside and outside was packed. It was good but some of the bootleg crab places are just as good if not better. Not worth more than a 45 min wait.
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DOMINA SEDUCEMay 16, 2012
Shaaaabang! Shrimp.... And the corn ok the cob. Pretty good place to get your seafood fix and be for the next few months
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CherryNovember 10, 2013
Lots of delicious food!! Try everything!!
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Ryan LaraMay 5, 2015
Great service. Grab some seafood and drink a Corona!
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Catherine NicholJuly 18, 2013
If you're starving its not the place to go, the wait is ridiculas. Best time to go is when they open. Food was good.
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Therese TanMarch 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Gotta get some corn with your seafood! And don't forget to order their sweet potato fries!
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Piedad-Christina SanchezFebruary 17, 2013
Great place it was my 1st time there I WILL be returning :) 
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Mynor RodriguezFebruary 22, 2015
The wait is 2 hrs minimum. The A/C blows too strong. They run out of Gumbo quick here so come early.
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Trish McNeilAugust 31, 2013
Get here early...the line is pretty long even before it opens for the day
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Cece ChongtuaJuly 28, 2013
Be prepared to get messy. Order the whole shebang. It's all 3 flavors in one bag.
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Ericka GlennJanuary 13, 2015
The food is great... Just always cold inside. And you can't order over the phone without paying first.
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VivianMay 23, 2011
love the food! But they charge 25 cent for water w/o asking you and one order of corn is only like 1/3 size of corn on the cob
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Ian KowalskiFebruary 19, 2012
Get the shrimp!! They are peel-n-eat style, but completely worth it!
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Grace CastroSeptember 18, 2011
They now have a separate To Go door; don't want to eat in? Take the yummy To Go!
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Jason KhooJuly 20, 2015
Your party has to be there to wait for a table
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Jed CraniumSeptember 15, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Alaskan King Crab Whole Sha-Bang Style!
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Bojie de DiosJune 1, 2012
Try going there before 6pm The long wait list can seem like forever to get a table.
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Ericka GlennJanuary 13, 2015
All the food is good here!
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Michael K. AdamsOctober 17, 2012
Gets crowded fast. Get there early.
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Alexis ReyesOctober 11, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Rarely have I never seen a line here. Make sure your whole party is present when you're called in or they can't accommodate you.
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Andrew EscobedoFebruary 28, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The whole she-bang is the greatest!
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Rick CamposNovember 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Always get crayfish, beer and cajun fries
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jack KMay 4, 2013
Excellent shrimp
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Angel ZapataAugust 15, 2011
Def worth the trip, there food is delicious. Read more
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BC ODecember 31, 2015
King crab!!!
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Walter GalanMay 14, 2013
Pound of shrimp! Nuff said.
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Marissa B.March 21, 2012
Having dinner with my sweets, cousin, Barbie and the boys
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Sharanelle C.October 20, 2013
Wait wasn't too long & food was on point!
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Carla WalkowiakMarch 25, 2011
Get a mr pibb with a little bit of sprite and a lemon! Bomb!!!!
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Fernando De LunaNovember 1, 2014
Try this place out
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Dave SmithMay 4, 2012
Armed security guard in Rowland Heights, really! This isn't the Speariment Rhino!
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MarcusMarch 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Bring a sharpie to tag on their walls with and Leave your lasting mark at Boiling Crab!
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Natasha DoctorJanuary 31, 2011
Shrimp medium whole shabang and oysters. Mmmmm.
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Ronald Chino CalderonJanuary 17, 2013
Gettin' Down-N-Dirty For Dinner!
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J FloresAugust 7, 2011
Only write in designated area or you will be fined 100 dollars!! Don't ask me why I know. =(
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