While it sounds a bit unappealing, hairy crabs are a sought after delicacy that are famed for its creamy crab roe and sweet flesh. It’s named that way for its hairy claws that it uses to burrow itself under the river beds it resides in.
You can give this famous crab a try at Taste Paradise and Paradise Teochew in their 6-Course hairy crab Set Menu ($198++ per pax, minimum 2 pax to dine).
Hairy Crab Set Menu
The set menu features hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake in China, famous for producing the best hairy crabs around. The six courses highlight both the roe and the flesh in different cooking styles for your taste.
The menu does differ slightly between Taste Paradise and Paradise Teochew, but share some overlapping dishes. The highlights from the course are undoubtedly the Steamed Hairy Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao ($16.80 a la carte) with the golden roe and the Braised Superior Shark’s Fin Soup with Hairy Crab Roe ($78.80 a la carte) sweetened with hairy crab flesh.
Taste Paradise’s menu features other dishes like Stir-fried Scallop and Broccoli in Truffle Oil with Hairy Crab Roe ($58 a la carte) and Steamed Hairy Crab Roe with Japanese Pearl Rice served in Japanese Stone Pot ($38 a la carte).
On the other hand, Paradise Teochew offers Stewed La Mian with Hairy Crab Roe ($48 a la carte) and Stir-fried Pea Sprout with Hairy Crab Roe ($46 a la carte).
A La Carte Hairy Crab Menu
These dishes are also available a la carte alongside a full hairy crab menu! Try the Stewed Hairy Crab Roe Vermicelli with Shredded Fish and Conpoy ($48) or the nutritious Braised Supreme Bird’s Nest with Hairy Crab Roe ($88.80) from Taste Paradise, both combining the sweetness of the crab with other premium ingredients.
Paradise Teochew offers Stir-fried Superior Shark’s Fin with Hairy Crab Roe ($78) or the hearty Braised Rice with Hairy Crab Roe topped with Crispy Rice in Casserole ($46) with a rich seafood broth.
Premium Menu At Paradise Group Restaurants
The hairy crab menu is available till 30 November 2022, so this is your chance to give this delicacy a try! Learn more about the full set menu online.
Taste Paradise
#04-07 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, 6pm-10pm
Sat, Sun, PH, 10.30am-4.30pm, 6pm-10pm
Paradise Teochew (Takashimaya)
#03-10 Takashimaya (below Kinokuniya), 391A Orchard Rd, Singapore 238873
Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm
Sat, Sun, PH, 10am-3.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm
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