Golden Autumn Crab Feast

Now it is the best time to taste the diminutive, delicious hairy crabs that are a delight all over China in November, the best time to prepare them. Taste them now in various restaurants in Beijing.

 

China World Hotel

Aficionados of tasty hairy crabs can enjoy their passion at the Summer Palace with convenient set lunch and dinner menus or, in the comfort and privacy of the venues of their choice for more private celebrations, with Summer Palace’s innovative take-away hairy crab hampers, containing selections of male and female hairy crabs with the requisite condiments and a selection of the finest Chinese yellow wines. Valid until November 15, 2007. For reservations and orders, please call: +86 10 6505 2266, ext 34.

 

Courtyard Beijing

During the season for Hairy Crabs, savour in the sweet, plump meat and tasty roe of hairy crab. Come and enjoy this delicacy cooked to perfection. For reservation: +86 10 6708 1188, ext. 2200

 

Gloria Plaza Hotel, Beijing

These tasty crustaceans are flown in direct from Yangcheng Lake for your dining pleasure. A combination of steamed hairy crabs and warmed Shaoxing wine is irresistible at 3,888 yuan per table of 10 persons, including hairy crab, sharkís fin and other seafood dishes; 2,888 yuan per table of 10 persons includes hairy crab, roasted pigeon and braised oxtail. For reservations, call: +86 10 6515 8855, ext. 2155.

 

Hilton Beijing

One of China’s most coveted delicacies, the hairy crab, hits tables at the Hilton Beijing in November, hot off a plane from Yangcheng Lake in Jiangsu Province for a limited time only.

From November 23ñDecember 21, the juicy crustaceans will be cooked up every which way under the sun: a steal at 180 yuan per crab (around 250 g), especially if enjoyed with a full Pan-Asian buffet of other delicacies in the bustling open kitchen dining room of Elements.

 

Holiday Inn Downtown Beijing

Guan Yuan Chinese Restaurant invites you to the crab feast in this autumn. Steamed hairy crabs will indulge you in the natural delicacy of the fresh crabs from Yangcheng Lake. Special price 108 yuan per crab will make you not miss this wonderful taste. For reservation: +86 10 6833 8822, ext. 7224

 

Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center

The hairy crab season at Dragon Palace lasts until November 16, 2007, steamed Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs with Zhenjiang black vinegar dip and Yunnan Pu’er tea with sliced ginger.

Delicious hairy crab is also served at the Whampoa Club Beijing, 23 Financial Street, Xicheng District. For reservations, call: +86 10 8808 8828.