Why More Hotels & Restaurants Are Switching to Honest Crab

In professional kitchens, every ingredient needs to work as hard as your culinary team does. Chefs want freshness, consistency, speed, and flavour they can rely on — especially when it comes to seafood. That’s why pasteurized blue swimming crab has become the preferred choice for many hotels, restaurants, and premium F&B operators in Indonesia.

At Honest Crab, we supply clean, shell-free, fresh-tasting blue swimming crab meat that’s ready to use straight from the cup. No shelling, no mess, no unpredictability — just premium crab meat that saves time while elevating your dishes.

The Freshness Advantage: Pasteurized to Perfection

Many chefs still assume that fresh, live crab is the gold standard. But in reality, pasteurized crab processed properly can deliver cleaner, more consistent flavours — without the rushed prep or variable results.

Honest Crab undergoes a 4-hour pasteurization process (2 hours at 89°C, 2 hours at 0°C) in airtight cups. This method:

Locks in the natural sweetness of blue swimming crab
Controls bacteria growth
Maintains texture without preservatives
Extends shelf life safely up to one month (sealed and chilled)

You get fresh flavour with the logistics reliability your operation needs.

Consistency That Makes Service Smoother

Shelling crab in-house means:

Different yield every batch
Higher labour cost
Time pressure during service
Safety risks from micro-fragments of shell

Honest Crab eliminates all of that.

Every cup contains 100% clean, shell-free crab meat with consistent portioning — crucial for costing, inventory, and maintaining your signature flavour profile across multiple outlets or shifts.

Premium Blue Swimming Crab for Premium Menus

We use only blue swimming crab, prized by chefs for its:

Naturally sweet flavour
Delicate, premium-grade texture
Beautiful white lumps that elevate plating
Versatility across Western, Asian, and fusion menus

Whether you’re crafting a signature pasta, a refined appetizer, a brunch favourite, or a banquet dish, Honest Crab delivers a flavour profile that fits premium dining standards.

Designed for Professional Kitchens

Honest Crab is available in two chef-friendly formats:

227g cup
454g cup

Both packed, pasteurized, and sealed for maximum quality retention. No seasoning, no additives — just pure crab that lets chefs control the flavour and make the dish their own.

From Prep to Plate, It Simply Works

Restaurants and hotels choose Honest Crab because it helps them:

Reduce prep time
Improve consistency across outlets
Lower operational waste
Maintain predictable food cost
Serve fresher, cleaner-tasting crab dishes year-round

In a busy kitchen, these advantages translate into smoother service, happier guests, and stronger menu performance.

Trusted by Culinary Teams Across Indonesia

From 5-star hotels to independent restaurants, chefs value Honest Crab for its reliability and premium quality. It’s crab they can trust — whether serving à la carte, catering, room service, or banquet menus.

Experience Honest Crab in Your Kitchen

If you’re looking for crab meat that’s fresh in flavour, consistent in quality, and efficient in the kitchen, Honest Crab is ready to support your culinary team.

Contact our B2B sales team for samples, pricing, and availability.