Hairy crab roe menu from $3.50

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Ging Sun Ho restaurant in Tampines Mall, Singapore, has launched a limited-time menu featuring dishes with hairy crab roe, starting at $3.50, to celebrate the return of hairy crab season. The menu highlights include crab roe-infused soup buns, dumplings, and noodles that showcase the prized ingredient’s rich umami flavor, offering an affordable way for diners to enjoy this seasonal delicacy.

Hairy crab season has returned, prompting many Chinese restaurants to feature the prized crustacean on their menus, often at premium prices exceeding $100. Ging Sun Ho, a restaurant located in Tampines Mall, Singapore, has introduced a limited-time menu with dishes centered on hairy crab roe, with prices starting as low as $3.50.

Although the entry-level price does not include whole crab or significant portions of flesh, it offers a pan-fried soup bun filled with pork and infused with the distinct briny sweetness of hairy crab roe. The roe’s flavor enhances the dish by complementing the savory pork, providing an umami-rich experience.

Other highlights on the menu include the Steamed Golden Crab Roe Soup Dumpling priced at $4.90. This oversized xiao long bao features a well-filled interior of crab roe and juice, delivering a rich broth that diners can enjoy by piercing the dumpling and sipping its contents. Another notable dish is the Golden Crab Roe Noodles at $22.90, which combines springy noodles with a layer of rich crab fat, melting morsels of roe, and tender crab meat. The addition of vinegar allows patrons to experiment with flavor contrasts and textures in the dish.

Beyond the crab-themed specials, Ging Sun Ho offers other menu items worth noting. While the Soft-Boiled Egg Dan Dan Noodles, priced at $14.90, received mixed reviews for its thin soup and sweetness, the Shanghainese Scallion Oil Noodles at $9.90 garnered praise. The dish is noted for its balanced aromatic components, including fried garlic, fried onions, and small anchovies, which all contribute to a flavorful profile.

Complementing the meals is a white radish soup served as a side, regarded as surprisingly robust. Diners can also add crispy river shrimp for $2.90 when ordering a noodle combo. The restaurant’s diverse offerings make it a destination worth considering year-round, regardless of hairy crab availability.

Ging Sun Ho is located at Bl-K7/18 Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, Singapore, and operates daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is accessible via the Tampines MRT station. Further information is available on the restaurant’s website.

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