Crab Omelette: Uhmm...

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
April 14, 2026 10:34pm CST
My younger sister, her family, and I went to a Chinese restaurant. I asked a waiter what the specialty that can be served is. She suggested the crab omelette, and I did have it. I felt dismayed that there was no garnish and the like when it was laid on the table. It was not that taste good, too. Unlike in the photo, it looks delicious, but it can be deceiving. When you go to a restaurant, do you ask about its specialty? Did you ever experience that the specialty food does not taste good when it is tasted? Image Credit: wikihow.com
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
15 Apr
I usually ask for their specialty, but then I check the menu to see what sounds more interesting to me. I would never order an omelette with shellfish in it.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
It is also my first time trying this crab-type omelette. I guess I had the bad impression, and there will be no next time. I also try other menus if they will be appealing to consume.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Apr
@LadyDuck I think I cannot have that combo, too.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
16 Apr
@Shavkat - Eggs and shellfish is not a combination I would like for sure.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174294)
• United States
15 Apr
That's not something I'd order. We order off the menu when we go to a decent restaurant but usually go places that have a buffet. The food is hot and frequently changed out.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I like the idea of availing myself of a buffet. We can choose meals that are suitable to our palate.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174294)
• United States
16 Apr
@Shavkat Exactly! That's the type of place Pretty and I prefer.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Apr
@DaddyEvil Right after the pandemic, we have not done this yet.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59681)
• Philippines
19 Apr
When you go to a restaurant, do you ask about its specialty? Yes, I do this always. Sometimes, I read or watch reviews so I know what the specialties are. Did you ever experience that the specialty food does not taste good when it is tasted? There are times that the food didn't live up to my expectations.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59681)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@Shavkat agree 100%!!!
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
I can dig your thoughts about these concerns. I do think that it is fine to try them. If they did not suit our likings, then there would be no next time ordering them.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
16 Apr
I have not asked about the specialty in a restaurant but I have asked what good food they can offer. I usually choose the food that appealing to my taste. I would love to have crab meat for dinner but we don’t have crab here in the supermarket.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@thelme55 There will no order like it next time for me.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Apr
I think the crab omelette that was being served was not the pure one. When I checked it closely, it was filled with onions.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
17 Apr
@Shavkat I see. I wouldn’t like it.
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Jordan Lader
@JordanLader (7407)
• Sparta, Tennessee
15 Apr
I don't usually ask for specialties but there are a few things that I always get. I tend to want steak and lobster and if I can add shrimp. Now that's actual sit down restaurants which we don't go to often lol. I don't think I'll even go to one this year until our anniversary.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I love those meals that can be offered by a restaurant. If I am going to have some seafood, I prefer it at restaurants to a nearby beach. So, I can enjoy the ambiance. Although I am not into fast food, it is best if we can have them at home.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
17 Apr
@JordanLader My family and I used to do this. However, we also prefer to take out the foods and eat them at home.
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Jordan Lader
@JordanLader (7407)
• Sparta, Tennessee
16 Apr
@Shavkat Due to life right now we go out to fast food more than I'd like right now but we're working on changing that.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33958)
•
16 Apr
Oh dear The crab omelette was a real let down Lots of restaurants are let downs these days Stay at home and eat Much better You would like the Steak I posted about tonight, cooked at home
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
You said it right. Since we are away from home, I do not have the choice to indulge in this idea. It is more enjoyable to cook slow food, I may say.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@Ineeddentures I also prefer to cook meals at home. It is a part of growing up to be a cook in the house.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33958)
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17 Apr
@Shavkat We have a slow cooker and I must admit I like slow cooked foods
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120614)
• United States
15 Apr
A crab omelette doesn’t really sound good to me, but that may be because seafood of any kind in an omelette sounds unappealing to me. Usually, I just browse the menu, and ignore the specials. That’s just been a habit of mine though.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I also felt the same way. My younger sister's hubby insisted. When I saw it, the excitement was not great as expected. Instead, I just enjoyed the other foods being ordered at that time.
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luisadannointed
@luisadannointed (11842)
• Philippines
15 Apr
Sometimes but very rare. heheheh We don't usually eat to a different restaurant... hehehehe.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I also prefer eating slow food. If there is a chance of going to a resto, it is a practice for me to ask which one is the specialty and try it if it is affordable.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
15 Apr
I usually just choose from the menu. I had prawn toast as a light lunch and it was delicious.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I love that prawn toast. I must say that I am far better cooking certain meals from a restaurant. It would be fun to cook something at home. The kitchen department will be useful in times like this.
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Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11270)
• United Kingdom
15 Apr
I have never had a crab omelette ...... I do ask about the 'specials' that restaurants do and some are really nice, others not impressive enough to be a 'special' in my opinion.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I agree with you. Some restaurants' specialties were not that good to consume. Food photos can be deceiving at first glance, too. It can trigger our palates with the smell, but the taste is totally different.
Macy
@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
15 Apr
Some dishes can be overrated. I tend to think that they only say it's a bestseller just so people would order it more often. I had a wonderful crab omelet experience at this restaurant in San Fernando, Pampanga. It didn't have garnishing but it tasted really good. I paired it with chicken sotanghon.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
16 Apr
I am glad that you did enjoy such a meal in San Fernando, Pampanga. The locals are well-known for cooking. I would love to try it there in the future.
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Macy
@almostoveryou (4954)
• Philippines
22 Apr
@Shavkat I hope you do. San Fernando is one of the food capitals in the Philippines. I'd love to go back with my family and do some serious food crawl.