Holy Crab
The more refined of the stilt-house restaurants beside Kep's crab market; its crab amok and green-peppercorn crab are the best reviewed, and it takes no reservations.
Holy Crab sits right beside Kep's crab market, built out over the sea. With about 880 Tripadvisor reviews and a 4.4 rating, Wanderlog ranks it first among Kep dinner spots. Among the row of crab shacks it takes a more polished approach, and the kitchen states that it does not use MSG. Diners in 2025 most often recommend the crab amok, with some calling it the best amok they have had in Cambodia. The green-peppercorn crab can be requested shelled before serving. Grilled squid with lime and Kampot pepper sauce, crab cakes and crab soup also get frequent mentions. The restaurant does not take bookings, so guests must come and wait for a table. It gets busy and service slows around sunset. Prices are mid-to-upper range for Kep. From Kep Beach it is about five minutes by moto.
Opening hours
Daily 08:30–22:30
Nearby sights
- Kep Crab Market
- Kep Sailing Club
- Kep Beach & Crab Statue
- Sela Cham P'dey Statue
- Kep Villa Ruins
- Kep Butterfly Farm
- Kep National Park
- Wat Samathi