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Jap Jap El Cangrejo

Japanese$El Cangrejo
Perfect forCheap eatsSancocho
$3 to $10 a mainHow we list and verify
Arroz con pollo at Jap Jap, El Cangrejo, Panama City
HighlightsUpdated Jul 2026
  • Known for Pollo asado (roast chicken)
  • Typical spend: $3 to $10 a main
  • One of 12 Japanese spots in El Cangrejo

What's good

Distilled from public mentions, no ratings

  • Affordable Panamanian rotisserie and grill food - roast chicken, pork skewers and sausages.
  • Big combo plates that bundle a protein with sides and a drink.
  • Free parking and a broad, budget-friendly menu.

The food

Pollo asado (roast chicken)

Rotisserie/roast chicken by the whole, half or quarter - the core offering.

Popular
Sublaki

Grilled pork skewers, a house favorite.

Popular
Sancocho

Traditional Panamanian chicken soup.

Chorizo / grilled sausages

Grilled sausages served on their own or in combos.

Chicken sandwich

Grilled chicken on bread with tomato, onion and sauces.

Combo meals

Bundled plates pairing roast chicken or meats with rice, sides and a drink (roughly $6 to $24).

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Where it is

XFRG+F9F, C. Jose Isaac Fabrega, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Good to know

Avenida 1a B Norte, El CangrejoBudget-friendly Panamanian grill / rotisserieFree parkingDelivery available via apps (PedidosYa, Uber Eats)

Best time to go

BusiestFri-Sat, 8-10 PMWeekend dinner is busiest
Easy tableMon-Tue eveningsRelaxed, easy to seat
Sweet spotThu, 7 PMDinner buzz without the wait

Frequently asked

What kind of food does Jap Jap El Cangrejo serve?

Jap Jap El Cangrejo serves Japanese. The menu includes Pollo asado (roast chicken), Sublaki, Sancocho.

What's good at Jap Jap El Cangrejo?

Affordable Panamanian rotisserie and grill food - roast chicken, pork skewers and sausages. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.

When is Jap Jap El Cangrejo open?

Jap Jap El Cangrejo serves seven days a week. Most days it opens around 12:00 and closes around 10:30 PM.

Where is Jap Jap El Cangrejo?

XFRG+F9F, C. Jose Isaac Fabrega, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.

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Around El Cangrejo

Jap Jap El Cangrejo is one of 231 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in El Cangrejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, International.

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