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Melben Seafood Restaurant - Cluny

4.1(95)on Googleseafoodtanglin

1J Cluny Rd, Singapore 259607

Melben Seafood Restaurant serves fresh seafood in the Tanglin area at 1J Cluny Rd. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.2 from 91 reviews.

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 9:00 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Atmosphere60
Consistency50
Food quality75
Value for money45

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Melben Seafood Restaurant at Cluny Court, nestled within the Botanic Gardens, offers a more accessible location for some, but it appears to be a mixed bag compared to its Ang Mo Kio counterpart.

We see consistent praise for the signature Claypot Crab with Noodles, with some reviewers highlighting its deliciousness and value compared to other seafood chains.

The prawn paste fried chicken also receives high marks for its batter and succulent meat.

However, we note recurring concerns about portion sizes and pricing, particularly for vegetables and smaller crabs.

Some patrons felt the $15 vegetable dishes and $88 small crab were overpriced, with one reviewer specifically mentioning a dish being mostly bean sprouts and mushrooms.

Service quality also seems inconsistent, with reports of staff being inattentive or not clarifying promotional details.

While the food quality, especially for signature items, is generally well-regarded, the value proposition and service experience at this branch appear to be areas of contention.

We'd recommend managing expectations regarding portion sizes and being prepared to clarify any promotional offers.

Best for those prioritising the signature crab dishes over a full, value-driven meal.

Signature

Claypot Crab with Noodles

Price

$$ ($15-88/dish)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Melben Seafood Restaurant - Cluny generally receives positive feedback for its flavorful dishes like the prawn paste fried chicken, fish noodle soup, and signature claypot crab with noodles, often praised for taste and freshness.

However, some customers express disappointment with portion sizes relative to price, particularly for vegetables and crabs, and report inconsistent service, including staff inattentiveness and lack of clarity regarding promotions.

The atmosphere is noted as pleasant within the Botanic Gardens, though some operational aspects like table usage for storage can detract from it.

Flavorful signature dishes (prawn paste fried chicken, crab noodles)Portion sizes and value for moneyService attentiveness and clarityFreshness of seafoodAtmosphere and location
60% positive0% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Kelvin Wong· 4 months ago

Melben Seafood has two branches in Singapore, and this one is located inside the beautiful Singapore Botanic Gardens. We came specifically to try their famous Claypot Crab Rice Noodles and ordered a…

★★★★★Jiankun Liu· 2 months ago

This Melben restaurant is located inside an aircon “food court” secretly tucked inside botanical gardens. Had gone there for dinner a few times after jogging there and the food is really nice. Just we…

★★★★★Andy Tsang· 3 months ago

The crab noodle soup was delicious, and the Singapore-style crab was excellent. You can also order extra crab soup and noodle when you place the order. Prices are reasonable. Just note the restaurant…

★★★★★Keng Huei Chew· 7 months ago

Great claypot crab with noodles - their signature, and other seafood as well. Atmosphere was good inside Botanic Gardens! Reasonable price and cheaper than Jumbo Seafood.

★★★★★E Chan· 8 months ago

Melben has always been a staple for my family and this branch does not disappoint. Located in a quaint premium food court at the Botanic gardens. Noticed a few flies buzzing around so this feedback is…

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