Hairy Crab Guide: 7 Places to Eat Hairy Crab
1. Hai Tien Lo
Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard
Until 16 Nov 2014
Highlights: Lobster with hairy crab meat and crab roe in thick broth from Chef Lai Tong Ping’s 6-course menu ($168 a person, minimum 2 diners), and the comforting, silky smooth Braised beancurd with pine mushrooms, hairy crab meat and crab roe ($28, serves 3). Reservations: Call +65 68268240 or e-mail celebrate.sin@panpacific.com
2. Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant Sheraton Towers Singapore, 39 Scotts Road Until 30 Nov 2014
Highlights: New creations such as the Braised king prawn, intriguingly paired with sweet potato, then topped with hairy crab meat and crab roe ($36 a person) and Braised bird's nest with hairy crab meat and crab roe ($88 a person) Reservations: Call +65 68395623 or e-mail libai@sheratonsingapore.com
3. Peony Jade at Keppel Club 10 Bukit Chermin Road, Singapore 109918 Until 30 Nov 2014
Highlights: The Steamed hairy crab, served in traditional claypot with a heady, house-made Chinese rice wine ($48), and the scrumptious La-mien in a rich lobster consommé, enjoyed with hairy crabmeat and golden caviar garnish (part of the $138 premium set menu). Reservations: Call +65 62769138
4. Royal Pavilion Park Regis Singapore, 23 Merchant Road Until mid-November 2014
Highlights: Go for the umami-packed Baked hairy crab with wild mushroom and sake in Japanese style ($68), or the contemporary Flambé sea salt hairy crab in claypot ($68)—the salt highlights the crab's natural sweetness. Reservations: Call +65 68188851 or e-mail reservation@rpguandi.com
5. Szechuan Court Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road Until mid-November 2014
Highlights: Traditionalists will savour the masterful Steamed hairy crab with shiso leaf, and the Baked hairy crab executed with premium, aged Chinese wine (available both a la carte or as part of their set menus). The Far Card privileges are applicable. Reservations: Call +65 64316156 or email dining.singapore@fairmont.com
6. Taste Paradise ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn Until 30 November 2014
Highlights: Chef's take on Mantou sliders—fried-golden mantou, stuffed with pan-seared scallops and teriyaki sauce, and crowned with hairy crab roe, and the Double-boiled chicken soup with egg white and hairy crab roe. That orangey creaminess perfectly accentuating this traditional, homely dish. Both part of the $138, 6-course set menu. Reservations: Call +65 65099660
7. Yan Ting The St. Regis Singapore, 29 Tanglin Road Until 15 December 2014
Highlights: Indulge yourself with Chef Mak Kip Fu's savoury Steamed crab meat soup dumpling and Steamed whole hairy crab. His rendition interestingly prepared with basil leaves instead. Dishes available from both 8-course set menus, $148 and $188. Reservations: Call +65 65066887