Autumn is the peak season for the plumpest crabs—these 3 restaurants offer all-you-can-eat hairy crabs

▲ All-you-can-eat hairy crabs at Cloud Lounge Western Restaurant. (Photo / Regent Taipei)

Tourism Center / Comprehensive Report

Autumn is the peak season for the plumpest crabs, with their delicious roe and crab fat winning over many foodies, while hairy crabs from mainland China are a favorite among many. Although restaurants serving hairy crabs seem to have become fewer recently, three hotels and restaurants are now offering unlimited all-you-can-eat hairy crabs, satisfying food lovers' cravings in one go.

Regent Taipei’s Cloud Lounge Western Restaurant
Launches its all-you-can-eat hairy crab promotion again. Starting September 26, during lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner hours, hairy crabs are served steamed to order. Priced at NT$1,480+10% per person. The buffet spread includes over 20 varieties of fresh organic vegetables, Japanese tempura, seasonal fresh seafood, a variety of freshly squeezed juices, made-to-order pasta, Mövenpick ice cream, and an array of exquisite desserts—all available in unlimited quantities. Chef Wang Fuli of Cloud Lounge steams live crabs tied with perilla leaves at the bottom, which not only neutralizes the crabs’ chill but also adds a fragrant layer of flavor, while the simple steaming method fully preserves the rich crab fat and tender meat.

Pin Hua Yuan
Pin Hua Yuan Buffet, operated by Yunlan Tourism Group, also launches its all-you-can-eat hairy crab promotion starting October 12. Crabs are steamed to order and served individually at the table. On Thursdays and Fridays, dinner is NT$1,180+10% per person, while weekend lunches and dinners are NT$1,280+10%. To preserve the authentic flavor of the hairy crabs, Pin Hua Yuan’s executive director Wu Zhengwei steams live crabs tied with perilla leaves at the bottom, which removes the chill and the simple “upside-down steaming” method fully retains the rich crab fat and juicy, tender meat. The crabs are steamed to order and served individually in bamboo steamers with ginger tea, adding a touch of warmth to the indulgent experience.


▲ Feng FOOD offers an all-you-can-eat promotion featuring hairy crabs, red crabs, and flower crabs from October 20 to October 29. (Photo / Feng FOOD)

Feng FOOD
Feng FOOD is launching its “Crab Rush Season” from now until November 30, featuring freshly caught, plump crabs such as three-spot crabs and golden crabs, delivered straight from the source to diners’ tables. The chefs prepare them using a variety of international cooking techniques—Chinese garlic steaming, Japanese sushi, Western risotto, Thai curry, and more—to let crab-loving foodies enjoy unlimited variations, with 15 different ways to savor the sweet, briny flavors of crab roe and fat. Additionally, from October 20 to October 29, Feng FOOD offers an all-you-can-eat promotion featuring hairy crabs, red crabs, and flower crabs. Live crabs are steamed to order for the perfect autumn crab flavor, paired with authentic Zhenjiang vinegar and white wine for a heavenly taste. For an additional NT$399 per person, enjoy unlimited access to the freshest hairy crabs, red crabs, and flower crabs.