Shanghai Hairy Crab

The season has arrived for eating hairy crabs this year. Hairy crabs are popular among Asian countries and is in most demand for the female crab roe. There’s a certain etiquette when it comes to eating one of these that can only come with experience after being taught.

These particular crabs were flown down from Shanghai but weren’t so good because of their small size. I’ve probably had at least 3 meals with hairy crabs since mid October and can’t seem to get enough. The best one’s I’ve had so far were at a restaurant priced at $500 HKD (~$65 USD) per. Prices are usually charged by weight.