What are the best crab dishes in Hong Kong?

Based on diner recommendations, the best crab dish in Hong Kong is at Chilli Fagara. We compared 20 restaurants serving crab dishes.

How much do crab dishes cost in Hong Kong?

Crab dish prices in Hong Kong range from HKD9.00 to HKD3128.00 across 20 restaurants.

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Best Crab Dishes in Hong Kong

20 restaurants compared

Price range: HKD9.00 – HKD3128.00

Avg recommendation: 92%

Top 5 Crab Dishes in Hong Kong (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 20 restaurants:

Chilli Crab with Caramelised Garlic at Chilli Fagara, HKD358.00 (Central (Soho))
Hairy Crab Noodles at Liu Yuan Pavilion, HKD98.00 (Wan Chai)
Fried Crab with Curry at Cambo Thai Restaurant, HKD158.00 (Kowloon City)
Seaweed Sourdough Cracker at Tate Dining Room, (Sheung Wan)
Six-Course Signature Menu at Caprice, HKD3128.00 (Central)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 20 Crab Dishes

Chilli Crab with Caramelised Garlic

Chilli Fagara

Central (Soho)·$$$

HKD358.00

Crab glazed in chilli oil with caramelised garlic and ginger-infused sauce.

Tip: Order this for the table to share. The crab is meaty and the sauce is addictive — everyone will reach for more.

Hairy Crab Noodles

Liu Yuan Pavilion

Wan Chai·$$

HKD98.00

Thin wheat noodles in a rich crab roe and roe broth topped with shredded crab meat.

Tip: Only available October through December during hairy crab season. Book in advance as this dish drives reservations.

Fried Crab with Curry

Cambo Thai Restaurant

Kowloon City·$$

HKD158.00

Whole fried crab coated in a warm, fragrant curry sauce.

Tip: Order this for groups — it's a showpiece dish and feeds multiple people.

Seaweed Sourdough Cracker

Tate Dining Room

Sheung Wan·$$$$

House-made sourdough crackers infused with Japanese kombu, served with fresh local crab and ocean mousse.

Tip: The sourdough is baked fresh daily. If you want to taste the bread without the crab preparation, ask if they have any available.

Six-Course Signature Menu

Caprice

Central·$$$$

HKD3128.00

Chef Guillaume Galliot's greatest hits. Includes house classics like Alaska King Crab with Caviar and foie gras preparations.

Tip: First-timers should try this. It's a cohesive introduction to Caprice's style without the black truffle premium.

Baked Stuffed Crab Meat and Onion in Shell

Fook Lam Moon

Wan Chai·$$$

HKD280.00

Fresh crab shell filled with crab meat, scallions, and aromatics, then baked until golden. Elegant presentation with pure crab flavor.

Tip: Ask which crab species is in season today - it affects quality noticeably

Crab Roe Wontons (Add-on)

Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodles

Cheung Sha Wan·$

HKD9.00

Extra wonton option topped with fresh crab roe, adding briny sweetness and texture. Can be added to any noodle dish.

Tip: Add this to your wonton noodles for an upgrade. The crab roe flavor is distinct and elevates the standard dish. Worth the extra HKD 9.

Crispy Spring Rolls with Shrimp Roe and Crab Meat

Lung King Heen

Central·$$$$

HKD158.00

Two golden, paper-thin rolls stuffed with crab, shrimp, and tiny bright orange shrimp roe that burst on your tongue. Crispy exterior, luxurious filling.

Tip: Dip lightly in the black vinegar - the acidity cuts through the richness perfectly

Hoi An Crab Meat Fried Rice

Bistro Hoi An

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

HKD158.00

Wok-fired jasmine rice with fresh crab meat, egg, peas, and lemongrass-infused aromatics

Tip: Ask for wok-hei (breath of wok) level spice; some batches get extra charred rice bits for texture

#10

Wok-Fried Pepper Mud Crab with Soy and Black Bean

The Chairman

Hong Kong Island·$$$$

HKD320.00

Flash-fried mud crab finished with premium soy, fermented black bean, and aromatic olive greens

Tip: The pepper heat should complement, not dominate; if it tastes sore-throat spicy, send it back

#11

Mini Crab Kimbap

O'rm

Sheung Wan·$$

HKD88.00

Small rolls packed with fresh crab, seasonal vegetables, egg, and rice wrapped in seaweed. More delicate and refined than street kimbap.

Tip: The crab is real, not imitation. These are hand-rolled and small enough to eat in two bites. Order multiple pieces to make a meal.

#12

Soft Shell Crab with Chrysanthemum and Aged Vinegar

Jee

Hong Kong Island·$$$$

HKD228.00

Seasonal soft shell crab dressed lightly with vinegar reduction and fresh chrysanthemum petals for floral bitterness

Tip: The vinegar should be subtle, not sharp—if it tastes sour, the reduction was overdone

#13

Crab Roe and Shrimp Dumpling

Mott 32

Central·$$$

HKD95.00

A delicate wrapper filled with fresh shrimp paste, topped with bright orange crab roe that pops on your tongue. Sweet, briny, refined.

Tip: This changes based on crab season availability - ask if they have the best version today

#14

Steamed Crab with Huadiao Rice Wine

The Chairman

Hong Kong Island·$$$$

HKD280.00

Whole crab steamed with aged Huadiao wine, finished simply to let the wine and crab interact

Tip: Request crab claw cracker and pick; the effort adds appreciation for the meat quality

#15

Baked Conpoy and Crabmeat in Crab Shell

Forum

Causeway Bay·$$$$

HKD300.00

Delicate shellfish baked inside a natural crab shell

Tip: The conpoy (dried scallop) adds umami depth while the fresh crabmeat keeps it light

#16

Crab Roe Siu Mai (4 pieces)

Lin Heung Lau TST

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

HKD52.00

Signature steamed pork dumpling topped with crab roe for briny umami hit

Tip: Pairs excellently with Lin Heung's proprietary chili oil available at tables

#17

Chili Crab

Can Lah

Central·$$

HKD168.00

Fresh crab coated in a spicy, tangy chili sauce with minimal oil. The crab meat is sweet, the sauce is balanced between spice and acidity. Served with crusty bread to soak up sauce.

Tip: Use the bread to wipe the plate when done. The sauce is too good to waste. This is a messy dish—lean into it.

#1894% recommend

Baked Stuffed Crab Shell with Crab Meat

Lai Ching Heen

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$$

HKD285.00

Whole crab shell baked with fresh white crab meat and aromatic shallots.

Tip: Watch the chef's technique — the baking is done at precise temperature to prevent the meat from drying out.

#1992% recommend

Baked Stuffed Crab Shell with Crab Meat and Onion

T'ang Court

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$$$

HKD320.00

Fresh crab meat and shallots baked inside a crab shell, served with a light cream sauce.

Tip: The cream sauce is restrained by design — don't ask for extra as it would mask the delicate crab flavor.

#2091% recommend

Crab Soup Dumplings

Liu Yuan Pavilion

Wan Chai·$$

HKD78.00

Delicate wheat-flour dumplings filled with pork and crab roe in a rich gelatinous broth.

Tip: Use a soup spoon and eat in two bites — bite once to let the broth flow into the spoon, then eat the wrapper and filling.