As autumn arrives, so does the highly anticipated hairy crab season, celebrated for its creamy roe and delicate meat.
This guide highlights the best spots to enjoy this seasonal delicacy, from classic Chinese dishes to modern twists.
1. PUTIEN
From now until 30 November 2024, PUTIEN’s Autumn Hairy Crab Festival is back, offering five exceptional dishes to savor, all at nett prices:
– Steamed Hairy Crab (S$38 per piece)
– Crab Roe Fried Bee Hoon (S$28.80)
– Wok-fried Hairy Crab (S$38 per piece)
– Drunken Hairy Crab (S$38 per piece)
– Claypot Crab Roe Beancurd (S$26.80)
Sourced from the pristine waters of the Yangtze River Delta, these crabs are nurtured by nature, feasting on lush aquatic plants and fresh shrimp. Each bite reveals firm, sweet meat that’s packed with flavor.
Don’t miss the chance to experience autumn’s golden essence—visit PUTIEN and indulge in the season’s finest delights!
2. Madame Fan
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with a delicious selection of hairy crab dishes at Madame Fan. Their talented chefs, led by Executive Chinese Chef Pak Chee Yit, have crafted an exquisite menu featuring the finest hairy crab.
The highlights of this specially curated menu comprise dishes like Hairy Crab Roe & Hairy Crab Meat Wonton and Braised Fish Maw with Hairy Crab Roe in Golden Sauce. Nonetheless, the centrepiece is the Salt-Baked Hairy Crab. For carb lovers, you definitely do not want to miss the delicious combination of noodles and hairy crab, Inaniwa Noodles with Hairy Crab Roe and Hairy Crab Meat.
All these À la carte creations start from S$28++. This limited-time menu is only available from now to 30 November 2024. Hence, wait no longer to reserve your seating at Madame Fan to savour these wonderful autumn flavours!
Madame Fan is located at The NCO Club, 32 Beach Road, Singapore 189764.
3. Chamoon Hot Pot
Chamoon Hot Pot brings you freshly sourced Drunken Hairy Crab for just $19.90! This flavorful appetizer is marinated in aromatic wine, enhancing its natural sweetness and depth.
Available from 9 November 2024, this seasonal treat is not to be missed!
Chamoon Hot Pot is located at 6 Scotts Road, Scotts Square, #03-01/02, Singapore 228209.
4. YÀN
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of hairy crab, available exclusively at YÀN from 1st to 30th November 2024, during lunch and dinner (11.30am to 2.30pm; 6pm to 10pm).
Enjoy their specially curated hairy crab dishes either as À la carte (starting from S$18++) or within Set Menu (a six-course set menu priced at S$198++ per pax (minimum 2 persons). Highlights include the classic Steamed Hairy Crab (S$98++ for 220g), served with ginger and vinegar, allowing the natural sweetness and succulence of the crab to shine.
On other hand, the six-course set menu features items like the Truffle Broth with Diced Seafood, Crispy Dried Tofu with Hairy Crab Meat and Roe topped with Minced Chinese Ham and Vegetables, Braised South Africa Whole Abalone with Seasonal Greens in Superior Oyster Sauce, Steamed Live Hairy Crab served with minced Ginger and Vinegar, Stewed Noodles topped with Shrimps, Eggs and Roasted Duck. To conclude this palatable feast, there is the Double-boiled Ginger Tea with Peach Resin and Lotus Seeds paired by Salted Egg Yolk Custard Buns!
Yan is located at #05-02 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957.
5. Xia Mi Hao Liao
Discover a culinary paradise at Xia Mi Hao Liao’s Weekend Lunch Buffet. This seafood extravaganza offers a wide variety of fresh and delicious seafood dishes to satisfy your cravings.
Each dining adult will receive 500 grams of steamed live crawfish (worth S$48) and one steamed live hairy crab, all included in the buffet price of only S$58 per person. There is a huge variety of seafood delights to explore as well, such as Pumpkin Tofu Prawn, Golden Crispy Fried Fish Fillet, Lotus Root Fries, Bi Feng Tang Oysters, Crawfish Taco and many more!
There is an additional special deal on top of this buffet price as follow: For every 3 paying adults, the 4th adult will receive a 50% discount. If you have kids, children aged 12 and below can enjoy the buffet for just S$28.80!
Xia Mi Hao Liao is located at 20 Upper Weld Road, Singapore 207377.
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