"September female, October male". Every crab epicurean should memorise this old Chinese saying, for it is the secret to finding the most delicious crabs: female crabs and crab roe reach their peak in the ninth month of the Chinese calendar, but for male crabs, the tenth month is better. Speaking of which… it's October, and that means it's the perfect time to fish up some delicious crab delicacies to eat!
In Hong Kong, crab tasting season is almost an annual festival in itself! Every year, restaurants gleefully bring out traditional crab menus, as well as create tasty new surprises, all designed to satisfy the many different palates of the city's crab lovers. When you come to visit the Lee Gardens area, you will find the air once again filled with the delicious aromas of all kinds of crab dishes.
Hairy crabs are the superstar of Hong Kong's crab tasting season. You will find them spotlighted at luxury banquets everywhere, in various sophisticated traditional and modern crab roe dishes. However, seasonal mud crabs are also gaining an ever-increasing following. Their flavour, coupled with a variety of Southeast Asian cooking techniques, creates an exceptional sensory experience. But no matter which crab you prefer, don't forget to pair your meal with some good wine to enhance and complete your savoury journey!