Seasonal hairy crab menu returns to KL hotel

Shanghai restaurant offers a limited-time menu that showcases the hairy crab. — Handout

Hairy crab season has returned to a Michelin-selected restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, with a limited-time menu celebrating the prized delicacy.

Executive Chinese chef Wong Wing Yeuk and his team showcase the seasonal favourite through authentic Shanghai­nese culinary techniques at Shanghai restaurant in JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur.

Each dish highlights the succulent meat and rich roe of the crustaceans.

The menu features dim sum-style bites such as Steamed Shanghainese Meat Dumpling with Hairy Crab Roe (RM20+ per piece), Pan-Fried Meat Dumpling with Hairy Crab Roe (RM20+ per piece) and Deep-Fried Crispy Roll with Hairy Crab Roe (RM40+ per piece).

A la carte dishes include Braised Hairy Crab Roe Soup with Shredded Fish Maw (RM100+ per bowl), Steamed Egg White with Hairy Crab Roe (RM185+), Braised Beancurd Casserole with Hairy Crab Roe (RM185+), Fried Rice with Hairy Crab Roe (RM90++ per person), Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice Cake with Hairy Crab Roe (RM185+) and decadent Steamed Shanghai­nese Hairy Crab (market price).

The special menu is available until Nov 30.

The restaurant is open for lunch from Tuesdays to Satur­days, noon to 2.30pm, and on Sundays and public holidays, 10.30am to 2.30pm. Dinner is served Tuesdays to Sundays, 6pm to 10pm.

For reservations, WhatsApp [phone].