Who Else Hasnβt Eaten Hairy Crab in Chicago Yet?! π¦
Waited a whole year β finally got my hands on some hairy crabs!! π¦ Ordered male crabs, 4.5β5 oz each ($40/crab) β not the biggest, but the crab roe was rich and creamy π A little pricey, but just being able to enjoy hairy crab in Chicago already feels like a win. Every visit must-orders: π§ Salt & Pepper Prawns β felt like it didnβt hit as hard as last time (less rice-devouring energy π) π₯¬ Shanghai Style Rice with Greens β forgot to bring it out at first, but they quickly fixed it π Sizzling Eel with Black Pepper β still the ultimate rice killer π₯ π‘ Fermented Rice Balls (Jiu Niang Tang Yuan) β sweet, soft, chewy β perfect ending β¨ π Autumn + Hairy Crab = Happiness maxed out π§‘ π Shine Restaurant 756 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 π° ~$80 per person #ChicagoEats #HairyCrabSeason #FirstCrabOfAutumn π¦π