Where to Eat Hairy Crab in Singapore
The arrival of autumn in China marks the return of hairy crab season at Marina Bay Sands, one of the most anticipated moments in the culinary calendar. Celebrated for its delicate sweetness and rich, golden roe, this seasonal delicacy takes centre stage in exclusive menus, featuring everything from hearty soups and dumplings to whole steamed crabs.
Available only for a fleeting season, discover the best hairy crab restaurants in Singapore for a feast rich in flavour and tradition.
Hairy Crab Season in Singapore
Hairy crab season is autumn’s defining feast at Chinese restaurants in Singapore. Also known as the “mitten crab”, for its distinctive furry claws, this medium-sized burrowing crab delivers pale, silken flesh that is naturally sweet, while pockets of roe deliver a creamy, buttery texture and briny taste coveted by connoisseurs.
The season typically begins in September, with hairy crabs at its prime from October to December. Over these months, hairy crab restaurants in Singapore serve this seasonal delicacy at its finest.
Hairy Crab Restaurants in Singapore
This culinary treasure returns to the spotlight as the best restaurants in Singapore for hairy crabs unveil curated menus. Discover where to savour and celebrate the harvest, complemented by exquisite wines for the best pairing.
Jin Ting Wan
This hairy crab season, newly awarded One Michelin Star Cantonese restaurant, Jin Ting Wan brings together dishes crafted through precise techniques and pairings that bring out the natural sweetness of the autumn harvest.
This year, Executive Chef Albert Li and Head Sommelier Joe Yang travelled to China to source for the limited annual harvest of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs from renowned Shanghai specialist, Shing Lung Hong, alongside traditional yellow wine makers from Dongqu.
From 16 Oct to 15 Dec, gather for the seasonal hairy crab menu best paired with the award-winning 2009 Dongqu Shaoxing Yellow Wine (Primary Filtered). Indulge in the Ningbo Taro & Hairy Crab Roe Soup with Freshwater Shrimp, a warming broth enriched with golden crab roe for a comforting start to the feast.
The undisputed highlight is the Marinated Hairy Crab with 20-Year Hua Diao. Tender, sweet hairy crab is steeped in mellow aged yellow wine, a classic combination long loved by Chinese diners for generations. The wine’s gentle maltiness adds a toasted depth without masking the crab’s natural flavour.
On 6 and 7 Nov, delight in an exclusive hairy crab lunch tasting menu, accompanied by a glass of the rare 2006 Dongqu Shaoxing Yellow Wine (Primary Filtered), only 120 bottles in Singapore, exclusive to Jin Ting Wan. From innovative creations like Fresh Orange with Hairy Crab Meat & River Shrimp to familiar favourites such as Har Gao with Hairy Crab Paste, each course puts the season’s prized treasure at its heart.
Mott 32 Singapore
From 19 Oct – 30 Nov, Mott 32 celebrates the season in Singapore with a menu showcasing the prized Jiangsu hairy crab through refined culinary techniques. Leading it is Executive Chef Lam Kwong Ming, who brings more than four decades of experience to the kitchen.
Its ala carte menu features seven signature hairy crab dishes. The highlight is the Steamed Whole Hairy Crab, 10 Years Shaoxing Wine, available as a male or female crab. Female crabs are known for their rich, golden roe, while male crabs offer a creamy, fragrant milt. The menu explores hairy crab in comforting dishes like Braised Tofu, Hairy Crab Roe Sauce and Hairy Crab Claw Meat, Fish Maw, Scrambled Egg.
For a fuller experience, settle in for the 10-course set menu which comes with a glass of Pagoda 10-Year Shaoxing Yellow Wine. Alongside the Steamed Whole Hairy Crab, 10 Years Shaoxing Wine, look out for starters such as the tender Apple Wood Smoked Pluma Iberico Pork, Yellow Mountain Honey.
Dim sum is given a richer edge in the Hairy Crab Roe Shanghainese Soup Dumpling. Delicate dumpling skin envelopes a succulent filling of savoury crab roe that explodes with a luscious burst of savoury umami, offering a refined take on a beloved Shanghainese classic.
Le Ju Xuan
Rooted in the traditions of Chinese cuisine, Le Ju Xuan brings hairy crab dishes on the chef seasonal specialities menu, available from 15 Oct to 30 Nov.
Enjoy the hairy crab season and indulge in the prized delicacy at Le Ju Xuan. Savour the best of autumn’s harvest with the Hairy Crab Xiao Long Bao, a bite-sized serving of bouncy, tender hairy crab filling with umami jus, encased in razor-thin dumpling skin that’s pleated to perfection.
For a more indulgent treat, the Sauteed Fish Maw with Hairy Crab Roe is hard to resist. Tender pieces of fish maw are coated in a velvety roe sauce, bringing out the crab’s natural, buttery sweetness in every mouthful. This dish is generous that calls for a spoonful of steamed rice to catch every last drop of sauce.
Updated as of 26 Oct 2026
Make the most of this hairy crab season. If your appetite for Chinese cuisine runs deeper, explore where to find the best Peking duck in Singapore or dive into the best seafood restaurants for fresh catches all year round.
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