Top 4 restaurants for Hairy Crab in Hong Kong

We know we already told you all about Hairy Crab season in China. Incase you need to be briefed, The culinary highlight for the autumn season throughout Hong Kong is undoubtedly the hairy crab (also known as the mitten crab). Available for only a limited time (mid-October - end of November), it's worth seeking out if you're in town as locals go crazy for the stuff! 

OUR TOP 4 PICKS (in no particular order)...

1. The Chef of T'ang Court at the Langham Hotel Hong Kong has prepared a whole set menu of Hairy Crab specialties for those who want their fix before the seasons over! 

2. As we mentioned in the first post, The Chinese Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong are serving up innovative menu options with Hairy Crab such as baked lobster tail with hairy crab roe.

3. Enjoy whole steamed Hairy Crabs as well as other diverse options at the restaurant One Harbour Road in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

4. For the traditional tastes of the Hairy Crab season, head to Man Wah at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. We recommend the crab meat dumplings or go for the 6-course set lunch menu.

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Italian Truffles, what are they and where can you find them?

by Giulia Dotti  www.luxos.com

What is a truffle in culinary culture? Composer Gioacchino Rossini dubbed it the 'Mozart of mushrooms,' Lord Byron kept it on his desk to awaken creativity. For many centuries the truffle inspired both interest and fear until it was properly introduced into modern day gastronomy thanks to Giacomo Morra, a hotelier and restaurateur from the town of Alba in the Piedmont region, famous for the white truffle.

Black Truffle

Defined as “an exquisite mystery in the field of gastronomy,” you must train your palate and nose to appreciate and distinguish the truffle's superior taste and intricate scents. Take our word for it and treat yourself to one of Italy's finest culinary delights with a great inhaling whiff of its unmistakable aroma. 

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