While enjoying a deep breath of refreshing autumn breeze, the crab seasons has arrived. The hairy crab is ready to deliver a pleasing feast. Crab lovers must get excited for the aroma of the hairy crab roe. The breeding place of hairy crab includes Suzhou, Nanjing and Hubei province. Yang Cheng Lake in Suzhou gained the highest reputation in raising the best hairy crab and also with longer history. Yang Cheng Lake hairy crabs have features in common, that is, a shining green crust, a jade-white belly, golden legs with long hard hair. The rich and thick yellow crab roe mark its fame and it is getting rare in supply recently since the breeding area is shrinking. Dragon Inn at Regal Riverside Hotel selects the fresh and tasty Yang Cheng Lake Hairy Crabs, combining the authentic Huai Yang cooking style, to bring a bracing crab feast.

Though autumn is the best time for crab tasting, simple rule and tips to ensure the best of the best quality are being picked. September in Lunar Calendar is the right time to eat female crabs as it is mature almost one month earlier than male. Therefore, the richest taste of crab roe can be enjoyed. For those who want to enjoy a care free meal, Dragon Inn experienced Chef, Mr. Chow Man Wing, introduces an extensive Yang Cheng Lake Hairy Crab Menu for savoring. Mr. Chow is a Shanghaiese, all the crab dishes are prepared in traditional Huai Yang style. The steamed hairy crab ($248/pc) keeps its fresh original taste. The best size is 6 to 7 taels per piece, which has the balance portion of crab meat and golden roe. For each order of hariy crab in 4 taels or above, guests can choose different cooking methods for free: steamed, fried with fried rice or Stir-fried with Shanhainese Pudding.

Besides steamed hairy crab, it can be made into varied dishes. The chef takes out the crab meat and roe to cook them with ingredients like vinegar, Chinese wine, ginger etc. Other forms of delicacy surely impress everyone’s palates. A deluxe choice “Braised Shark’s Fin Soup with Crab Roe” ($280) is made in delicious broth prepared with chicken, ham and ribs. The crab roe is melting into the shark’s fin to mix a perfect taste. Crab lovers may addict to the tempting flavour of Sautéed Crab Roe ($58). It serves well simply with a bowl of hot Shanghaiese noodles. Combining the crab roe with the authentic Huai Yang dishes, its strong aroma highlights the overall taste to extraordinary delicious. Some recommendations include Braised Meat ball with Crab Roe ($78), Beancurd with Crab Roe in Casserole ($168), Stir-fried Shanhainese Pudding with Crab Roe ($188), Crab Roe with Mung Bean Noodles ($168) etc. Other delectable attractions like Sautéed Crab Roe with River Shrimp ($280), the tender shrimp and crab roe give fruitful taste of seafood. Sautéed Crab Roe with Egg ($78) is nicely matched to give a mouth of blissful creamy enjoyment. Delightful Dim Sum can never miss in Haui Yang cuisine. Pan-fried Pork Dumplings with Crab Roe and Steamed Pork Dumplings with Crab Roe ($88 each) are the signature choices with juicy texture of meat and crab roe. Plentiful selections of crab roe dishes are available to pamper in this crab season.

For those guests who don’t want to think hard in ordering dishes, the set menu for 2 persons ($818), 4 persons ($1988) and 6 persons ($3088) including Steamed Yang Cheng Lake Hairy Crab, a vast array of dishes with Crab Roe and various kinds of classic Huai Yang delicacies can help and be able to suit all tastes.

Shanghainese Yang Cheng Lake Hairy Crab at Dragon Inn

Regal Riverside Hotel‧Shatin Soho has 8 great restaurants and 2 stylish bars providing a wide range of cuisine and evening entertainment. They are “L’Eau Restaurant” International Seafood Buffet, “Avanti Ristorante” Italian Culinary Delight, “Aji Bou Izakaya” Japanese Cuisine, “Vi” Viet-Thai Delicacies, “Regal Court” Chinese Fine Dining, “Dragon Inn” Huai Yang Cuisine, “Regal Seafood Restaurant” Cantonese Cuisine and Dim-sum, “Moon River” 24 Hours Local Dishes, “Scene Bar” Cocktail and Wine with Nightly Live Music and “Carnival Bar” Delightful Drinks and Live Sports located from G/F to 3/F. Introducing Shatin Soho, the hotel is turned to be a world of good tastes and become a hit dining spot in town.

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Overlooking the peaceful Shing Mun River in Shatin, Regal Riverside Hotel (owned by Regal Hotels International) is only 5 minutes’ walk from the Sha Tin Wai MTR Station and conveniently connected to public transportation network. Guests are easily accessible to Hong Kong’s major shopping, sight seeing spots and business districts via hotel’s shuttle bus service. The hotel is equipped with a wide range of accommodation selections, 10 great restaurants and bars, and entertaining facilities that delivering extraordinary hotel services.

Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong. The Group operates five quality hotels in Hong Kong, namely Regal Airport Hotel, Regal Hongkong Hotel, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Regal Oriental Hotel and Regal Riverside Hotel. There are three Regal hotels in Shanghai, namely Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel, Regal International East Asia Hotel and Regal Jinfeng Hotel; two in Chengdu, namely Regal Master Hotel and Regal Chengdu Hotel; and one in Shandong, namely Regal Kangbo Hotel. Regal Jingfeng Hotel and Regal Master Hotel are scheduled to open in late 2009 while Regal Kangbo Hotel will open in 3rd quarter of 2010. For Regal Chengdu Hotel, it is targeted to be completed in phases in two years’ time.



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