Iconic seafood restaurant Ministry of Crab is coming to Melbourne alongside a new luxury steakhouse
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20.12.2024

Iconic seafood restaurant Ministry of Crab is coming to Melbourne alongside a new luxury steakhouse

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The acclaimed Ministry of Crab restaurant is set to make waves in Melbourne's dining scene with its first permanent Australian outpost, following the success of two sold-out pop-up events at Crown Melbourne.

Time to get cracking, Melbourne – Ministry of Crab, pioneered by celebrated chef Dharshan Munidasa, will open its doors on Flinders Lane in February 2025, bringing its signature Sri Lankan-Japanese fusion seafood dishes to the heart of Melbourne’s culinary district.

With locations in Singapore, the Maldives, Shanghai, Mumbai, Bangkok, Chengdu and Colombo, it’s safe to say the restaurant is a culinary sensation.

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Ministry of Crab will source its star ingredient – mud crab – from local supplier DK Live Seafood in Northern Australia, while Mooloolaba king prawns and fresh oysters will also feature prominently on the menu.

Diners can expect Ministry of Crab’s renowned pepper crab and garlic chilli crab dishes, alongside their signature coconut crème brûlée. Munidasa, whose original Ministry of Crab in Colombo has earned five appearances on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, brings his distinctive culinary approach that draws from his Japanese and Sri Lankan heritage.

In the kitchen, he’ll be supported by Executive Chef Kerry Lam, who worked on the previous two Melbourne pop-ups. “It’s great to be able to give Melbournians who missed out on tickets the opportunity to dine with us,” says Kerry.

“We will continue to offer a unique dining experience that hero fresh Australian seafood prepared in Dharshan’s signature Japanese and Sri Lankan-influences style to create a truly exotic feast.”

The Melbourne venture will be operated by H&J Restaurant Group, with hospitality veterans Harsha Kumarasingha and Jayantha Warnakulasuriya at the helm.

The new restaurant is set to open in February 2025 at 226 Flinders Lane, bringing a new luxury cuisine hotspot to the heart of the city.

Find out more about Ministry of Crab.