Shanghai hairy crab delights back at Shangri-La

THE wait is over for fans of hairy crabs as Shang Palace at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, has created a special menu using these little crustaceans.

The Shanghai Hairy Crab Promotion will be running from Nov 6 to Nov 25.

The crabs are sourced fresh and the menu is specially catered to suit the taste palette of guests.

The steamed whole hairy crab traditional style is the best way to indulge in this delicacy.

Served with black vinegar dip and shredded ginger, guests can take pleasure in the rich, eggy roe and savour the sweetness of the crab meat.

To bring new offerings to the table, Chinese chefs at Shang Palace have added more braised dishes this year, such as braised bird’s nest with hairy crab roe and meat, braised shrimp wanton with hairy crab roe and meat, braised egg white with assorted seafood and crab roe sauce, and braised oyster mushroom and asparagus with hairy crab roe and meat.

Guests can dine with ease as the hairy crabs are cut up at the table side by waiters, who skillfully extract the meat without difficulty.

The last dish — the stewed Hong Kong Ee Fu noodles with hairy crab roe and meat — serves as the perfect hearty main course for the young and old.

Hot sweet ginger tea is served throughout the meal to help balance the body’s “Yang”, as crabs are known to be a type of cooling food represented by the “Yin”.

For reservations, call email 03-2074 3900, restaurantreservations.slkl@shangri-la.com or visit www.shangrilaspecials.com. Digital voucher is available at www.shangri-la-specials.com at RM170 nett for two persons.