Mr. Crabs in Phuket is a cosy spot serving homestyle Russian comfort food with a noticeable Far Eastern twist. It’s easy to put together a “just like at home” lunch here — pelmeni, patties with sides, buckwheat with chicken, beef goulash, pancakes (blini), and syrniki. The menu has plenty of options for both adults and kids, and the overall vibe is calm and family‑friendly.
One dish that particularly stands out is the beef borscht. It comes with add‑ons you can choose yourself — sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs, with the herbs tailored to your preference. Blini are served with familiar toppings like sour cream or honey, but there are also more savoury combinations, such as blini with cream cheese and salmon.
A major strength of the place is its fish and Far Eastern delicacies. Guests often order flounder, salmon, caviar, and crab salads. There’s also a good takeaway selection of fish and seafood — herring, mackerel, dried fish, squid, and crab. Draft beer from different brands is available along with classic bar snacks, and you may even be offered a refreshing cucumber drink before your meal.
Service is fast and attentive, delivery tends to arrive quickly, and dishes are packed neatly and separately. A few minor drawbacks: the quality of syrniki and some other cottage‑cheese items can be inconsistent, and there was a one‑off issue with restroom maintenance and a mix‑up when ordering via the tablet.
