Star-Quality Abalone and Hairy Crab Feast

I feel quite indulgent, having already scheduled at least five hairy crab meals this year. One of them will be at the Michelin-starred Regal Palace Restaurant. Master Wong's abalone is world-renowned, but I have never tried their hairy crab. If it weren't for a friend's invitation, I wouldn't have known they serve hairy crab here. Let's cut to the chase and introduce the delicacies. When it comes to hairy crab, it must be paired with Shaoxing wine, as they are a perfect match. The first course features fresh hairy crab roe and crab meat stir-fried in a clay pot with rich broth and shark fin. The dish is golden and aromatic, with a smooth texture and a sweet, savory flavor that shark fin lovers will adore. Next is the 30-head Yoshihama abalone. Although it's farmed, Master Wong's unique cooking method makes it tender and flavorful. Master Wong's abalone never disappoints. Besides abalone, the other star of the day is the hairy crab. The six-tael male crab is a genuine Jiangsu hairy crab with golden claws and yellow hair. Thanks to Master Wong's excellent relationship with suppliers, they can get such high-quality crabs. The appearance alone is impressive. Opening the crab shell releases a fragrant aroma, revealing plenty of crab roe and semi-transparent crab paste. The meat is sweet and tender, especially when dipped in their homemade vinegar. Master Wong's fried chicken is said to be unrivaled, and the pan-fried ginger scallion salted chicken we had this time was equally impressive. Made with fresh local chicken, the skin is crispy, and the meat is tender. The ginger and scallion enhance the flavor and complexity, making it irresistible. The dried scallop and crab leg fried rice is also fragrant and well-prepared. Each grain of rice is distinct and flavorful, with crab leg meat in every bite. The fried rice at this level of Cantonese cuisine is a guarantee of quality. Finally, a bowl of ginger tea tangyuan is the perfect ending to the crab feast. Restaurant Information: Regal Palace Restaurant Shop 402, 4/F, Food Square, Mira Place, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui