The crab roll uses local Dungeness crab as the core filling, usually served in a split-top bun with a simple chilled preparation. Its appeal comes from letting the crab stay sweet and lightly dressed rather than burying it under heavy sauce. The result is compact, tidy, and quick to eat, with a soft bun and cool crab meat doing most of the work. It is a straightforward way to taste local crab in sandwich form.