Where to enjoy hairy crabs in Singapore

Till Nov 30

Michelin-starred Shang Palace will also be serving up this prized treat. These prized critters from Lake Taihu are flown in and given royal treatment. Steamed crabs start from $118 (female) or $148 (male); and their creamy roe is also used to adorn bird’s nest ($98), stuffed deep-fried scallops ($42), braised Tianjin cabbage ($48), and more. There is also an opulent six-course set menu ($268, inclusive of a bottle of 8-year Chinese yellow wine) that might come with Inaniwa noodles with hairy crab roe and oil, chilled fresh marinated abalone marinated with
Japanese sake, and sauteed lobster tail.

Till November 30

Coinciding with the restaurant's seventh anniversary, the steamed hairy crab ($98) is the main star of this six-course anniversary set meal with co-stars dishes such as steamed cod with fermented bean paste and signature wok-fried dang gui spare ribs. Other dishes include the flavoursome braised fish maw with the chef's special six-hour sauce made from a combination of pork, chicken, carrot, and cream. Round off the meal with the double-boiled ginger tea with peach gum and black sesame glutinous rice balls.

Crystal Jade Group's latest waterfront fine-dining concept is the prime spot to feast on these coveted crustaceans sourced from Lake Tai. The best part? The price point, period. For the best hits, opt for the proper feast of a six-course menu ($128 per pax) which includes the traditionally steamed hairy crab with perilla leaf. But if you're going communal, take a gander at the a la carte menu. Expect premium dishes such as the nourishing shredded cod fish thick soup ($28.80) and juicy hairy crab roe xiao long bao ($16.80 per piece).

Till November 30

Exclusive to the outlet is the six-course set menu featuring the prized hairy crab ($198) in indifferent delectable expressions. Highlights include the steamed hairy crab xiao long bao with sweet crab broth and of course, the crabs themselves. If you're going a la carte, go for the stewed hairy crab roe vermicelli with shredded fish and conpoy ($48). Another hit is the nourishing braised supreme bird's nest with hairy crab roe ($88) that comes served in a Japanese stone pot.

Till Nov 13

The restaurant sources its roe-enriched critters from Taihu Lake. Have it served as is ($138), steamed simply to let the natural flavours shine, or baked in salt. Or inventive ways of enjoying the delicacy include the braised green bamboo Asian lobster & tofu with hairy crab roe ($178) and a refreshing capellini with hairy crab roe ($78). Apart from the seasonal treat, the menu also celebrates other lavish varieties of seafood – from Bafun uni and Alaska crab leg jelly with passionfruit pearls ($68) to steamed egg topped with foie gras ($58).

Till Nov 30

Savour steamed hairy crab with their signature ginger rice wine at $98 each only at Min Jiang Dempsey. Also on the menu is the silky homemade tofu with hairy crab meat ($58), alongside crispy fried hairy crabmeat prawn ball ($38). An indulgent six-course, crab-filled set menu ($168/$188) is also available for prior booking.