Shrimp Boil in Singapore: NOMADS' $32 Foil Pot at Seletar
30 October 2026 · By the Eventful team
Photo: NOMADS
For a shrimp boil in Singapore that you eat at a table rather than out of a bag on newspaper, NOMADS at 2 The Oval in Seletar does a $32 Shrimp Boil Foil: prawns, clams, mussels, corn, potato and glass noodles, cooked in foil. It is one of the chef's picks on the menu, priced before GST and 10% service.
A shrimp boil is a Southern US thing: shellfish, corn and potatoes cooked together and tipped out to share. NOMADS does its version as foil cooking, which suits a camping cafe. The menu lists prawn, clams, mussels, corn, potato and glass noodles.
The glass noodles are the local twist. They soak up the juices at the bottom, and that is the best mouthful in the pot. It is marked as a chef's recommendation on the menu.
How much it costs, and what to add
The Shrimp Boil Foil is $32 before tax, roughly $38.40 with GST and service. For two, add Lamb Skewers ($16) and Fried Broccoli with Wasabi Mayo ($13) and you have a full dinner for about $61 before tax.
If you want more shellfish, the Lala Clams ($19, with ginger, Shaoxing wine and baguette) is the cheaper side bet. The full menu with every price is in our NOMADS Seletar menu guide.
Is it a seafood boil like the bag places?
Not quite. The bag places sell you seafood by weight with a choice of sauce, and you eat with gloves. This is a fixed portion at a fixed price, in a pan, with corn and potato already in. Fewer decisions, less mess, and you get a lawn and camping chairs instead of a mall food street.
Our honest take: if you want a mountain of crab, go elsewhere. If you want a shrimp boil as part of a slow evening out, this is the better night.
Where NOMADS is and how to book
NOMADS is at 2 The Oval, Seletar Aerospace Park, Singapore 797860. There is no MRT nearby, so drive or take a Grab. Open Mon, Wed and Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 8:30am to midnight, Sun 8:30am to 11pm, closed Tuesdays.
You can book a table free on Eventful Tables for up to 7. There is no deal on bookings, you pay menu price. NOMADS is not halal: pork is elsewhere on the menu.
Good to know
· Eat the glass noodles last. They sit in the juices at the bottom of the foil.
· Pair it with the $13 fried broccoli. Something green and crunchy cuts the richness.
· Closed Tuesdays. Kitchen times can end before closing, so do not arrive at the last minute for dinner.
· Bring mosquito repellent if you sit outside on the lawn.
FAQs
Where can I get a shrimp boil in Singapore?
NOMADS at 2 The Oval, Seletar Aerospace Park, serves a Shrimp Boil Foil for $32 before GST and service. It has prawns, clams, mussels, corn, potato and glass noodles.
How much is the NOMADS shrimp boil?
The Shrimp Boil Foil is $32, subject to GST and a 10% service charge, so about $38.40 on the bill.
How many people does the NOMADS shrimp boil feed?
It is one dish from the Foil Cooking section. Most pairs share it with one or two bar bites, such as lamb skewers or fried broccoli.
