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  • Formal dining room with tables and chairs, bench seating and bar area.
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Ministry of Crab

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  • Fine dining

Ministry of Crab is an internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan restaurant celebrated for its bold, vibrant seafood dishes.

Co-founded by chef-restaurateur Dharshan Munidasa and cricket legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, the restaurant is renowned for its iconic Garlic Chilli Crab, Pepper Crab and fresh, locally sourced seafood.

With a global reputation that includes multiple appearances on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, Ministry of Crab delivers a sensory dining experience where world-class flavours meet impeccable hospitality.

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Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • 5.30pm - 10pm 5.30pm - 10pm
Wednesday
  • 5.30pm - 10pm 5.30pm - 10pm
Thursday
  • 5.30pm - 10pm 5.30pm - 10pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 3pm 12pm - 3pm
  • 5.30pm - 11pm 5.30pm - 11pm
Saturday
  • 12.30pm - 3pm 12.30pm - 3pm
  • 5.30pm - 11pm 5.30pm - 11pm
Sunday
  • 11.30am - 5pm 11.30am - 5pm

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Ministry of Crab
226 Flinders Ln
Melbourne 3000

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  • telephone number: 03 9092 5227
  • email address: reservations@ministryofcrab.com.au
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