Hong Kong’s finest hairy crab menus to try this autumn

This season, The Chinese Library presents a limited-time à la carte selection centred on hairy crabs. Available until November 30, the menu offers elevated dim sum and classic Cantonese plates, including crab roe xiao long bao, pan-fried crab roe dumplings, braised fish maw with crab roe and steamed hairy crab with ginger tea.

Tatler Best 20 Restaurants 2026 winner Duddell’s introduces a hairy crab tasting menu alongside seasonal à la carte specialities. Sourced from Jiangsu’s Hongze Lake, premium crustaceans star in dishes such as xiao long bao with hairy crab roe, chilled drunken hairy crab marinated in two-year Huadiao wine, steamed garoupa with egg and hairy crab roe, and braised noodles with hairy crab roe in chicken soup. The tasting menu is available from October 20 to December 8, priced from HK$1,888 per person.

Tatler Best Spotlight honouree Ming Court has partnered with local Chinese herbal liqueur brand Magnolia Lab for a dedicated tasting menu. Titled Golden Autumn Crab Symphony, the multi-course experience features dishes infused with Magnolia Lab’s artisanal spirits, notably its new Roselle Shiso expression.

Standout creations include crab meat with avocado, cantaloupe and Roselle Shiso; steamed whole Jiangsu hairy crab served with ginger, aged black vinegar and Roselle Shiso; and braised bird’s nest, minced fish, local angled loofah, carrot and black tree fungus in fish broth.

Available until November 30, the menu is priced from HK$1,288 per person and includes two bespoke Magnolia Lab cocktail pairings.

Tatler Best Spotlight awardee Ming Pavilion celebrates autumn with an à la carte menu of hairy crab roe dishes crafted with Minnan flavours. Highlights include steamed hairy crab with vintage Huadiao wine; braised hairy crab leg soup with aged tangerine, olive seed and shredded lemon leaf; and baked egg fried rice with fresh mushrooms, onions and hairy crab sauce. Dishes are available until November 6, priced from HK$178 each.

The Merchants, a Tatler Best Spotlight venue, presents a Shanghainese menu showcasing hairy crabs alongside regional specialities. Starting with signature appetisers, the feast continues with steamed Taihu Lake hairy crab followed by main courses such as wok-tossed river prawns with hairy crab roe and pan-seared pork buns infused with crab roe. A dish of glutinous rice dumplings in warming ginger tea rounds off the meal. The menu is priced from HK$1,388 per person for a minimum of two guests.

Tatler Best Spotlight recipient Above & Beyond presents an elevated menu celebrating seasonal hairy crab delicacies. The Autumn Hairy Crab Prestige Feast opens with a trio of appetisers including a steamed shrimp dumpling with aged vinegar and hairy crab cream, before progressing to main courses such as braised South African abalone with hairy crab cream; wok-fried giant garoupa fillet with hairy crab cream and seasonal greens; and Inaniwa udon with fresh fish maw and hairy crab cream. An à la carte menu is also on offer, featuring standout dishes like wok-fried crystal prawn with hairy crab cream and caviar.

The set menu is priced from HK$928 per person for a minimum of two, with à la carte options from HK$238 each.

Hutong pairs its signature Northern Chinese plates with seasonal hairy crab and crab roe. Available from October 19 to November 30, the menu features plates enriched by rich roe. Highlights include xiao long bao with hairy crab roe filling, pan-fried scallops with rice crackers and crab roe sauce, and crispy prawn noodles with crab roe sauce. Dishes are served à la carte from HK$198 each.

Cruise Restaurant and Bar presents a hairy crab dinner menu led by Cantonese classics. Highlights include baked hairy crab meat and roe with wild mushrooms; steamed hairy crab with Zhenjiang vinegar and ginger; xiao long bao filled with hairy crab roe; and steamed flower crab with rice noodles. The set menu is available until November 30 from HK$628 per person for a minimum of two.

Chinesology introduces its Imperial Hairy Crab Menu this autumn to mark the season’s delicacy. Key creations include a superior soup with bird’s nest and crab meat, sautéed seasonal vegetables with crab meat and braised South African dried abalone with goose web. The menu is available until October 31 from HK$1,388 per person.

As hairy crab season peaks, Deng G, led by chef and Chef of China season two winner Deng Hua-dong, unveils a menu that blends classic Sichuan flavours with the prized delicacy. Featured dishes include baked hairy crab with Sichuan peppercorns, braised crab roe with tofu, and sautéed crab roe served with sliced, deep-fried and steamed mantou. The menu is available for HK$688 per person and upwards.

Deng G
Address: Shop 412–413, 4/F, K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Jiangsu hairy crab takes centre stage across an eight-course tasting menu at Mott 32. Running from October 15 to November 30, the experience highlights refined dishes such as steamed whole hairy crab infused with ten-year Shaoxing wine, hairy crab roe Shanghainese soup dumplings and Shandong yellow croaker in hairy crab roe sauce. The menu starts from HK$1,580 per person, with an optional wine pairing available.

Cantonese restaurant Daai Zaak offers its Golden Hairy Crab Roe Tasting Menu from now until November 15. Notable courses include braised shredded fish maw soup with crab roe and meat; steamed flat rice noodles with crab roe, meat, chicken oil and Huadiao wine; plus braised pea sprouts with crab roe and meat. The menu starts at HK$980 per person.

Dai Zaak
Address: 3/F, Mira Moon, 388 Jaffe Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Tsui Hang Village presents a seasonal Hairy Crab Roe Set Menu showcasing premium roe in a variety of traditional dishes. A braised superior bird’s nest soup with hairy crab roe and meat opens the feast, followed by crispy fried sea cucumber with hairy crab roe and meat; braised Inaniwa udon with hairy crab roe and meat; and steamed pork soup dumplings with hairy crab roe and meat. This menu is priced from HK$868 per person.

Tsui Hang Village (Central)
Address: 2/F, New World Tower, 16-18 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Tsui Hang Village (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Address: Shop 504, L5, Food Loft, Mira Place 1, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

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