Treat Yourself with the Best Hairy Crab Menus in Hong Kong This Fall 2026
Autumn in Hong Kong means one thing for seafood lovers: hairy crab season. Revered for its delicate meat and buttery roe, the seasonal delicacy appears on restaurant menus for only a short time each year. From traditional Cantonese classics to contemporary takes from some of the city's leading chefs, these fall hairy crab menus offer a taste of one of the season's most sought-after ingredients. Check them out!
Crab-ulous Autumn Afternoon Tea & Hairy Crab Feed Me! Dinner Set at Cruise Restaurant & Bar
Perched above Victoria Harbour, Cruise Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong is celebrating hairy crab season with two indulgent crab-focused experiences available from Sept. 5 to Nov. 30, 2026.
The highlight for daytime diners is the Crab-ulous Autumn Afternoon Tea, served on weekends and public holidays from Sept. 5 to Nov. 29, 2026. Priced at HK$384+ per person (after discount until Sept. 27), the tea set features Steamed Hairy Crab with Zhenjiang Vinegar & Ginger, Hairy Crab Xiao Long Bao with Hairy Crab Roe, and Steamed Egg White & Young Coconut with Hairy Crab Roe and Baerii Caviar, alongside sweet treats such as Huadiao Wine Caramel Pineapple Mousse Cake. Guests can also enjoy unlimited Black Sesame Egg Waffles & Ice Cream, plus three hours of complimentary infinity pool access before tea service.
For a more substantial feast, the restaurant's Hairy Crab Feed Me! Dinner Set runs daily from Sept. 7 to Nov. 30, 2026, at HK$628+ per person, with menu items such as Steamed Hairy Crab with Zhenjiang Vinegar & Ginger, Hairy Crab Xiao Long Bao with Hairy Crab Roe, Steamed Flower Crab with Rice Noodles, Baked Hairy Crab Meat & Roe with Wild Mushroom, and Fried Rice with Hairy Crab Roe.
For reservations and more details, book online via TableCheck and follow them on Instagram.
Golden Crab Feast Dinner Buffet at WM Hotel in Hong Kong
The Golden Crab Feast Dinner Buffet returns to Café@WM at WM Hotel from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2026, with a lineup of crab-focused dishes and seasonal specials.
Throughout September, each guest receives an individual Baked Stuffed Crab Shell, while from October to November, the experience shifts depending on the day. Diners visiting from Friday to Sunday and public holidays are served a complimentary Steamed Hairy Crab, while those dining from Monday to Thursday will receive the signature Baked Stuffed Crab Shell. Additional 4.5-tael steamed hairy crabs are also available for HK$98+10% each.
Looking for other menu items? The buffet will also serve freshly shucked oysters, Canadian snow crab legs, French edible crab, and a lineup of crab-inspired specialties including Mentaiko Crab Puff Pastries, Mexican Crab Quesadillas, and the Crab Meat Angel Hair in Salted Egg Yolk Sauce from the live cooking station.
Served daily from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, guests can also enjoy up to 25% off when booking through Klook.
2-Hour All-You-Can-Eat Hairy Crab Buffet at Sportful Garden Restaurant
For Mid-Autumn Festival this year, Sportful Garden Restaurant is offering a 2-Hour All-You-Can-Eat Hairy Crab Buffet that caters to serious hairy crab fans. Priced from HK$498 per person (Monday to Thursday) and HK$558 per person (Friday to Sunday and public holidays) for a minimum of two guests, the feast includes unlimited hairy crab alongside a complimentary Deluxe Trio Set featuring Slow-Simmered Abalone in Soy & Kelp Sauce, Rice Cakes with Crab Roe, and King Lao Yuk Yue, plus an Aged Shaoxing Wine Clam Casserole.
For larger gatherings, the restaurant also offers 9-Piece and 18-Piece Crab Feast Set Menus featuring 5-tael hairy crabs, Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice, and a complimentary pot of Aged Tai Dieu Rice Wine, plus a Whole Jinling Peking Duck with wraps for the 18-piece option.
Guests booking the buffet through Klook can enjoy waived service charges and a complimentary House-Special Roasted Baby Pigeon (half) per person.
Hairy Crab & Sliced Duck All-You-Can-Eat at Fulum Palace
Fulum Palace is offering its 2-Hour Hairy Crabs and Sliced Duck All-You-Can-Eat feast for Mid-Autumn Festival from HK$488 per person, available across its branches in Wong Tai Sin, Mei Foo, Sha Tin, and Tin Shui Wai.
This exclusive offering centers on unlimited servings of hairy crab and sliced duck for two hours, making it a great option for diners looking to indulge in two autumn favorites at once. Each guest also receives a selection of premium dishes, including Large Prawn Caesar Salad, Flavorful Abalone, Honey-Glazed BBQ Pork, Soft-Boiled Egg with Pickled Plum Cherry Tomato, and Crab Roe Rice Crust.
Guests booking through Klook can enjoy additional perks such as a complimentary Crab Roe Soup Dumpling, free-flow designated beer or soft drinks, and waived service charges, with only the tea fee charged separately.
Autumn Specials at Above & Beyond
From Sept. 14 to Nov. 30, 2026, celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at Above & Beyond in Hotel ICON with their Autumn Hairy Crab Prestige Feast for HK$928 per person. Created by Executive Chef Wong Chi Ki, the six-course Cantonese menu showcases the rich flavors of hairy crab roe through dishes such as Steamed Shrimp Dumpling with Aged Vinegar and Hairy Crab Cream, Wok-fried Giant Garoupa Fillet with Hairy Crab Cream and Vegetables, and Inaniwa Udon with Fresh Fish Maw and Hairy Crab Cream.
Guests can also opt for premium upgrades, including Wok-fried Crystal Prawn with Hairy Crab Cream and Caviar (additional HK$120), Deep-fried Blue Cod with Hairy Crab Cream (additional HK$60), and Braised South African Abalone in Hairy Crab Cream (additional HK$680), if they have room for more. For drinks, a three-glass wine pairing for HK$388 per person is available.
For reservations, book online or contact (852) 3400 1318 or aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com.
Hairy Crab Fever at Pici & The Pizza Project
Pirata Group is bringing back its popular hairy crab offerings with a limited-time Mid-Autumn Festival menu available at Pici, while also introducing hairy crab dishes at The Pizza Project for the first time.
The seasonal lineup includes the Pici Hairy Crab (HK$280), featuring the restaurant’s signature hand-rolled pasta tossed in a rich sauce of hairy crab, saffron, Shaoxing wine, and ginger. Also on the menu is the Drowning Crab (HK$120), which pairs crispy soft-shell crab with saffron cream and lobster bisque, and the Tropical Crab Salad (HK$140), combining crab meat with mango, papaya, hami melon, and white balsamic dressing. To finish, diners can opt for the Yuzu Panna Cotta (HK$65), which is a creamy dessert topped with pomelo.
For more details, visit Pici's website or contact (852) 2328 8688 or info.taikooplace@pici.hk.
A Dual Celebration of Crab at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong
Hairy crab season has arrived at Hoi King Heen at InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong, where a special menu of crab roe-laden Cantonese dishes will be served from Sept. 28 to Nov. 30, 2026.
Available during lunch and dinner, the seasonal selection ranges from Steamed Fresh Hairy Crab (HK$498) to comfort-driven favorites such as Braised Noodles with Hairy Crab Roe (HK$198) and Claypot Rice with Hairy Crab Roe, Minced Pork, Shrimp Mousse and Water Chestnut (HK$388). More refined dishes include Steamed Garoupa Fillet with Hairy Crab Roe, Egg White and Green Soybeans (HK$738) and the delicate Steamed Hairy Crab Roe Dumpling (HK$55 each).
If you would rather sample hairy crab as part of a larger feast, Café on M is hosting a special crab-themed dinner buffet on Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 27-28, 2026. Priced at HK$868 per adult and HK$528 per child, the buffet includes two steamed hairy crabs per guest, plus indulgent dishes such as Alaskan King Crab Legs with Garlic Butter, Singapore-Style Black Pepper Crab, Baked Stuffed Crab Shell, and Baked Rice with Seafood, Cheese and Crab Roe.
For reservations, contact Hoi King Heen via +852 2731 2883 or hoikingheen@icgrandstanford.com and Café on M via +852 2731 2860 or cafeonm@icgrandstanford.com.
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