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This is a very private kitchen and only serves an extremely select clientele…well, actually, it’s our home Where better to have hairy crab than at home. You can get as messy as you want. It’s the season for hairy crab (大閘蟹) and this is our first try of this year’s catch. The crabs came from Lake Tai (太湖) and imported to Hong Kong by Wah Kee Wing Cheong Ho (華記永昌號).

The roe was golden orange and very aromatic. However, the best part was the transparent roe that is sticky and sort of like jelly but very interesting. Accompanied by nine-year-old Hua Diao wine (花雕酒), this is one dinner that is an annual ritual at our home.

Although already very good, it could be better. Since we had a long summer, the weather is not cold enough and we plan to have another taste towards the end of November. Will keep you updated.

17/20

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