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“Seafood mixed with sauce”
Review of Holy Crab

Holy Crab
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Ranked #216 of 2,128 Restaurants in Helsinki
Price range: €40 - €100
Description: Welcome to Holy Crab, where we bring the taste of authentic Cajun seafood boils to the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Picture this: a vibrant atmosphere where a culinary adventure unfolds. Our seafood boils are served uniquely in a bag, filled to the brim with an assortment of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables. The excitement builds as the bag is ceremoniously poured onto the table, releasing a medley of mouthwatering aromas that signal the start of an unforgettable dining experience. First in Helsinki, Finland, we redefine seafood dining as a shared experience. Our signature Cajun seafood boil is a celebration of flavors served in a communal setting, where friends, and family come together around a table to savor the essence of Cajun seafood.
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Description: Welcome to Holy Crab, where we bring the taste of authentic Cajun seafood boils to the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Picture this: a vibrant atmosphere where a culinary adventure unfolds. Our seafood boils are served uniquely in a bag, filled to the brim with an assortment of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables. The excitement builds as the bag is ceremoniously poured onto the table, releasing a medley of mouthwatering aromas that signal the start of an unforgettable dining experience. First in Helsinki, Finland, we redefine seafood dining as a shared experience. Our signature Cajun seafood boil is a celebration of flavors served in a communal setting, where friends, and family come together around a table to savor the essence of Cajun seafood.
Reviewed 2 March 2024 via mobile

We ate holy suprme, seafood is served from boil bag but not made in boil bag. They mix sauce in bag in kitchen and seafood is boiled seperetly. Mukbang and cajun sauce were great, we had herb bread that was amazing. Service was really good. Portion size was just right.

Date of visit: March 2024
Thank Jani V
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 3 September 2024

Thank you Jani for your review.
Hope to see you soon again!

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8 - 12 of 19 reviews

Reviewed 25 January 2024

Great service but the food was bit of a disappointment. Some of the seafood was very tasteless and slightly dry. The Mukbang sauce made things better, but fresh quality seafood should be amazing on it’s own… Herb bread was delicious and overall experience still positive, but we wouldn’t visit again.

Date of visit: January 2024
Thank Oskari H
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 3 February 2024

Hi Oskari!

Thank you for your review. Great to hear that you enjoyed the service, but sorry to hear that the food was not to your liking. We appreciate your feedback, and will do our best to improve ourselves.

Thank you again!

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Reviewed 20 December 2023

Great: Unbeatable experience. Seafood and cajun sauce were very tasty.
Good: Upbeat atmosphere. Super friendly and helpful staff. Original cocktail and mocktail drinks.
Bad: Maybe restaurant too small, because reservation is almost a must esepecially on weekends.

Went here on a Friday with my friend. The place was quite full, but we had reserved table in advance. We ordered the Holy supreme with cajun sauce, and it was very delicious. The taste is strong but not too spicy. Lobster, shrimp, prawns, almost everything you can think off, was on there. There was quite a lot of food to share, but we managed all in the end. The staff were very friendly, and they will show you how to use some of the utensils to open crab legs. You also get gloves and bib to wear to protect your hands and clothes. Also recommending the cocktails. I think mine was called sour lemon something cocktail, which went well with the cajun spice.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Thank Wok K
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 22 December 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Holy Supreme with Cajun sauce and found it delicious! It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the flavors of the seafood and our signature Cajun sauce.

We're delighted that you had the chance to immerse yourself in our upbeat atmosphere and relished the original cocktail and mocktail drinks. Our team takes pride in creating a friendly and helpful environment, and we're pleased that their assistance with utensils and the provision of gloves and bibs added to your overall enjoyment.

Regarding your feedback about the restaurant's size, we genuinely appreciate your perspective. We understand that especially on busy weekends, securing a reservation can ensure a smoother and more enjoyable dining experience. We're constantly exploring ways to enhance our space and accommodate our valued guests better.

Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Should you need assistance with reservations or have any further suggestions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

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Reviewed 15 December 2023

Visited there with a friend and we ordered the seafood set HOLY SUPREME with garlic butter sauce and herb bread.

- For the seafood quality, I can say it was ok (although lobster and crab were soso).
- Garlic butter sauce was surprisingly tasty!
- Herb bread was really good and my friend had 2 portions of it on her own lol

Overall is a fun experience and I would suggest people to enjoy the seafood as soon as possible, since it tastes better when its hot!

Date of visit: November 2023
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Thank sweettooth1319
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2023

Thank you so much for visiting us and sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Garlic Butter Sauce and Herb Bread – they're indeed favorites among many of our patrons.

Regarding the seafood quality, we appreciate your honest feedback. We strive to maintain the highest standards, and we'll definitely look into ensuring a consistently fantastic experience for all our guests, including improvements in the preparation of our lobster and crab.

Hope to see you soon!

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Reviewed 2 December 2023

5/5!! i love it!! :) i would give 6/5 but it is impossible. Especially the service and ofc the food <3 thank you!!

Date of visit: December 2023
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Thank Vanessa V
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 19 December 2023

Thank you!!!!

We aim to go above and beyond for our guests, and your 6/5 rating (even if it's impossible!) truly made our day. Thank you for choosing us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious moments. If there's anything specific you loved or if you have any suggestions for us to make your next visit even better, please do let us know. See you soon, and thank you again for your glowing review! 😊🌟🍽️

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