A group of diners snagging hairy crab at a buffet, at a speed more often seen on nature shows featuring sharks devouring something thrown from a boat. more ›

It's November, so the season of Da Zha Xie is almost over. It's too bad we didn't catch this video, which may be the most expensive production of a guide to Hairy Crab I've ever seen. They get into the history of its name, the best types of crab to eat, and - most importantly - how to eat it. All with numerous shots of noble fishermen casting nets and pretty girls expertly taking their specimens apart. With English subtitles. more ›

As the weather cools and the padded jackets are dusted down for the incoming winter winds, there's only one thing on our minds: hairy crabs. More precisely, hairy crabs in vending machines. Famous for their oil and roe, everyone is looking for a taste of these rich flavours and it appears that Nanjing is pushing the boundaries of tradition by setting up their own hairy crab vending machines. more ›

Hello, hairy crab fanatics! There's now a date out for when you can gloriously rip into your favorite freshwater treat. According to Shanghai Daily, this year's batch of Yang Cheng Lake hairy crab is coming on September 21. And oh what a season it'll be! Not only will the autumn delicacy be cheaper this year, thanks to increased competition form suppliers of other types of crabs, but they're also going to be bigger since the cool summer has been ideal for growth conditions. We guess something good came out of all that rain? more ›