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Lisa Cam

Charmaine Mok

Hairy crab season is here, and while you can enjoy the seasonal delicacy at home, restaurants are coming up with all sorts of exciting dishes that feature the crab and its illustrious fat.
This year, Hong Kong chefs have pulled out all the stops with classic and regional Chinese dishes and even hairy crab pasta and pizza. Read on to see which of the following take your fancy.
1. Ah Yung

For crab connoisseurs, the limited-time hairy crab special menu (HK$980) at Ah Yung, available until December 19, is an essential seasonal experience.
The star is a whole six-tael (225-gram) Jiangsu hairy crab, the likes of which are celebrated for their rich roe and sweet meat.
Courses highlight the prized ingredient in dishes such as crispy fish maw with golden crab roe, and fragrant fried rice with crabmeat and conpoy.
B1/F, Nina Hotel Causeway Bay, 18 King’s Road, Tin Hau
2. Hutong
For a modern take on the seasonal delicacy, head to Hutong for its luxurious à la carte hairy crab menu, available until November 30.
Rich, roe-centric dishes include pan-fried scallops with rice cracker and crab roe sauce (HK$328), and baked crab shell stuffed with fresh meat and roe (HK$288).
Signature dumplings and a robust crabmeat soup are also on the menu, while the classic steamed hairy crab (HK$498) is available for purists. The Boston lobster with crab roe tofu (HK$638) is also a must-try.
18/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
3. Rú

Rú ushers in autumn with its refined Exquisite Crab Feast (HK$688 per person, for a minimum of two), an eight-course tribute to the seasonal ingredient. The headliner is a premium steamed Jiangsu hairy crab weighing around 5.5 taels.
The menu also features crispy prawn ball with hairy crab coral on a rice cracker, braised fish maw and shredded chicken broth, and slow-braised Wagyu beef cheek with porcini mushroom.
7/F, Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
4. Prohibition

The American steakhouse presents a taste of Hong Kong’s autumn with its indulgent take on the seasonal delicacy: a hairy crab pizza, available in 10-inch (HK$728) or seven-inch (HK$598) sizes.
For a pasta alternative, the hairy crab trenette (HK$498) offers similar luxurious flair. Pair these with one of the restaurant’s popular cocktails or experiment with the wine list.
G/F (Portion C) at Club Wing, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, Ocean Park, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang
5. Pici

For an Italian take on the seasonal favourite, Pici presents a trio of crab-centric dishes.
The star is the Pici hairy crab (HK$280), featuring hand-rolled pasta in a rich sauce infused with crab roe, saffron and a hint of Shaoxing wine.
For a lighter start, the tropical crab salad (HK$140) mixes succulent crab with fresh mango and papaya. Alternatively, the drowning crab (HK$120) features a crispy softshell crab in a warm saffron-lobster bisque.
Multiple locations, including G/F, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay
6. Nam Fong

This autumn, Nam Fong’s à la carte menu celebrates the Jiangsu hairy crab.
The selection features steamed minced pork dumplings filled with crabmeat and roe (HK$98).
For a heartier dish, the wok-fried spotted grouper and asparagus (HK$498) is topped with the same luxurious crab fat.
L3, Le Meridien Hong Kong, 100 Cyberport Road, Pok Fu Lam
7. The Chinese Library
The Chinese Library unveils a decadent seasonal menu celebrating the prized hairy crab. Chef Junno Li’s exclusive creations showcase the star ingredient in dishes like crab roe udon and braised fish maw. Indulge in smaller bites such as crab roe almond rolls, or keep it simple with a whole steamed hairy crab, male or female, served with traditional ginger tea.
Block 01, Tai Kwun, Police Headquarters, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central
8. Leela
While Leela does not have a dedicated hairy crab menu, chef Manav Tuli has incorporated the crustacean in his signature biryani.
Indian spices are added to creamy, rich hairy crab fat and combined with fragrant basmati rice, which is covered in pastry before being baked – a novel way to try the seasonal delicacy.
Shop 301-310, Lee Garden Three, 1 Sunning Road, Causeway Bay
9. The Merchants

Available until December 30, the hairy crab menu at this Shanghainese restaurant features contemporary à la carte dishes including hairy crab roe vol-au-vent, braised fish maw with hairy crab roe, and drunken hairy crab in 25-year huadiao wine.
For a fuller experience, the nine-course tasting menu (HK$1,388 per person, for a minimum of two) features a six-tael hairy crab from Taihu Lake in China’s Jiangsu province, hairy crab roe xiaolongbao, and sweet potato noodles with hairy crab roe.
43-45/F, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central
10. Yat Tung Heen

One-Michelin-star Yat Tung Heen’s winter menu features plenty of hairy crab dishes courtesy of chef Tam Tung, including premium six-tael hairy crabs (HK$480 per crab).
Tam makes the most of the luxurious hairy crab roe in dishes such as steamed minced pork dumplings, pan-fried buns, braised bird’s nest soup, crispy bean curd with prawns and more.
B2, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Road, Jordan
11. Duddell’s

The newly renovated Duddell’s is a prime spot to enjoy a decadent hairy crab dinner.
The tasting menu, priced at HK$1,688 per person and available until December 19, offers steamed whole six-tael Jiangsu hairy crab as well as jumbo eight-tael hairy crabs (also available à la carte).
Other dishes on the eight-course menu include steamed grouper with egg and hairy crab roe, sautéed prawn with hairy crab roe, and braised noodles with hairy crab roe in chicken soup.
À la carte options include crispy chicken wings stuffed with imperial bird’s nest and hairy crab roe.
3/F and 4/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central


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From steamed Jiangsu crabs to dumplings, soups and even a pizza featuring the seasonal delicacy, here’s where to get your hairy crab fix


From steamed Jiangsu crabs to dumplings, soups and even a pizza featuring the seasonal delicacy, here’s where to get your hairy crab fix.


11 of the best Hong Kong restaurants to eat hairy crab in 2025, from Yat Tung Heen to Pici

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1. Ah Yung

2. Hutong

From steamed Jiangsu crabs to dumplings, soups and even a pizza featuring the seasonal delicacy, here’s where to get your hairy crab fix