One MICHELIN-starred and the recently reopened Duddell’s Hong Kong welcomes the most anticipated culinary season of the year with the return of its Annual Hairy Crab Promotion, available from now to 19 December 2025. This autumn, Chef Chan Yau Leung presents an elevated celebration of the prized Jiangsu hairy crab, renowned for its golden roe and delicate sweetness, through a thoughtfully curated tasting menu (HK$1,688 + 10% per guest) and seasonal à la carte specials available for a limited time.
A Homage to Autumn Treasure
Each year, Duddell’s presents a menu that showcases the seasonal delicacy of Jiangsu hairy crab, prepared with classic Cantonese craftsmanship. The Hairy Crab Tasting Menu showcases Chef Chan’s mastery of balance and texture – a culinary journey that begins with the Xiaolongbao with Hairy Crab Roe, a luscious steamed dumpling filled with rich crab roe and tender pork. The experience continues with the Steamed Whole Jiangsu Hairy Crab (225g), served in its purest form to highlight the natural sweetness and buttery roe of the season’s finest crustaceans. Guests may also choose to upgrade to a larger 8-tael (300g) crab (+HK$300, limited daily) for an even more decadent experience.
Diners are then treated to a choice of Steamed Garoupa with Egg and Hairy Crab Roe or Sautéed Prawn with Hairy Crab Roe, where the delicate seafood harmonises with the crab’s signature richness. A comforting finale arrives in the form of Braised Noodles with Hairy Crab Roe in Chicken Soup. To conclude, the Japanese Sweet Potato Soup with Taro Balls and Ginger Syrup provides a gently spiced sweetness that perfectly balances the savoury progression of the meal.
Guests may elevate their experience with an optional six-glass wine and sake pairing, curated to complement each course. Highlights include Bruno Giacosa Spumante Extra Brut 2020, Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis 2021, and Mukai Shuzo Ine Mankai Junmai Genshu, selected to enhance the menu’s layered flavours with elegance and precision.
This 8-course Hairy Crab tasting menu is priced at HK$1,688 + 10% per guest with optional wine pairing at HK$888 + 10% per guest.
Seasonal À La Carte Specialties (Chef’s Recommendations)
In addition to the tasting menu experience, guests can savour an array of seasonal à la carte dishes highlighting the versatility of hairy crab across Duddell’s celebrated menu. Among the specialties are Crispy Chicken Wing stuffed with Imperial Bird’s Nest and Hairy Crab Roe (HK$688/2 pcs) alongside Sautéed Prawn with Hairy Crab Roe (HK$488) and Braised Bean Curd with Scallop and Hairy Crab Roe (HK$498). For a comforting and shareable finale, Braised Wuchang Rice with Fish Maw, Conpoy, Hairy Crab Roe, and Chicken Broth in Casserole (HK$988/2 persons) delivers a soulful expression of warmth and nourishment.
Duddell’s signature Steamed Whole Jiangsu Hairy Crab (6-tael HK$538 / 8-tael HK$888, limited daily) is also available à la carte for those seeking the authentic purity of this seasonal delicacy.
