When the leaves turn gold, hairy crab, which is ripe, plump, and high in nutrition, flourish along the Yangtze River. A much-coveted delicacy in China since ancient times, hairy crab is known for its sweet, silken flesh and creamy, buttery roe. To celebrate the once-a-year harvest, Sands Resorts Macao and Sands Macao have launched seasonal menus featuring hairy crab delicacies at signature restaurants, La Chine, Lotus Palace and Golden Court. The city’s hairy crab aficionados can enjoy a wide range of delectable dishes from now till the end of November.
The Parisian Macao
La Chine is located on the 6th floor of the Eiffel Tower at The Parisian Macao, and has a superb selection of hairy crab dishes this autumn. This includes traditional steamed whole crab served with aged vinegar and ginger tea, a number of dishes made from the flavourful crab roe, as well as braised fish maw with hairy crab roe and hairy crab meat terrine with tobiko roe and balsamic vinegar.
Featuring a palatial Chinese dining experience, Lotus Palace offers a variety of hairy crab dishes, including stir-fried scallop, milk and egg white topped with hairy crab meat and roe; steamed shrimp paste stuffed with fish maw and hairy crab meat and roe; and deep-fried shrimp pancakes with hairy crab meat and roe. Guests can also enjoy two whole-crab dishes: traditional steamed hairy crab served with ginger and vinegar, and steamed hairy crab and fresh-chopped pork patty with 20-year-old Huadiao wine.
When: Now till November 30, 2021
Where: La Chine and Lotus Palace, The Parisian Macao, Estrada do Istmo, Lote 3, Cotai
How much: From MOP $168 per person (La Chine) and from MOP $138 per person (Lotus Palace)
For more information and bookings at La Chine, call +853 8118 8822 or send an email to [email protected]. For information on Lotus Palace’s offers, also call +853 8118 8822 or send an email to [email protected]
Sands Macao
One of the best Cantonese restaurants in town, Golden Court is preparing steamed whole hairy crab with perilla leaf accompanied with ginger tea to satisfy guest cravings this autumn. Chefs have also added a creative twist by combining crab with other exquisite ingredients, serving dishes such as bird’s nest and hairy crab roe with supreme broth and Japanese Inaniwa udon tossed with crab roe, which are sure to delight the palates of discerning gourmands.
When: Now till November 30, 2021
Where: Golden Court, 3/F, Sands Macao Hotel, 203 Largo de Monte Carlo, Macau
How much: From MOP $138 per person
For more information and bookings, call +853 8118 8822
To know all about these seasonal menus, check their official page
