[terryjai]

is it in season yet?!?!? someone please tell me! and where to eat !

many thanks ! !

http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/79r45CyN3pI7VOvpIEyODA/l.jpg:fullofwin::fullofwin::fullofwin:

[Mr.HappySilp]

King Crab! I went so many times last year is not that speical anymore -_- they should come up with new ways to eat it.

[ShadowBun]

lobsters, king crabs etc... I don't get why people like them :badpokerface:
nothing special

[hkRicer]

^^ you don't like crab? then what do you like then?

[Mr.HappySilp]

Just had king ccrab at home last night! Dad got some king crab! So GOOD!

[Nlkko]

lobsters, king crabs etc... I don't get why people like them :badpokerface:
nothing special

Their meats are the best....

Maybe you ate too much generic water-down restaurant crap....

[miss_crayon]

Was talking to my dad about it last night and apparently prices this year are more expensive? $20/lb!!? Long gone are the days of $13.99/lb I guess....

Anyways, we always go to Gingeri for our king crab meals. And most restaurants are starting this weekend for king crab!

[sonick]

Was talking to my dad about it last night and apparently prices this year are more expensive? $20/lb!!? Long gone are the days of $13.99/lb I guess....

:( First spot prawns now king crab :okay:

[miss_crayon]

Fortune city on 1st ave is $16.80/lb
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[willystyle]

Never understood why people spend top dollars for King Crab. For nearly $20 per pound, you're paying mostly for shell than meat. The meat is good, but not worth what they charge. For nearly $250, you can go to Black + Blue fine dining restaurant and order a 20oz. Australian Wagyu steak or you can go to a Japanese Meat Shop, and buy in greater quantity. Bring it home. lightly sear both sides, put several thin slices on top of Japanese rice seasoned with mayo, sugar and rice vinegar, then top it off with Ikura (Salmon Eggs). Heaven.

[knight604]

Meh rather eat 3 plates of raw oysters than this.

[Jayboogz]

you gotta pay to play. its 20 dollars per pound because it is really difficult to catch and has to be flown in live. and besides you can have steak anytime king crab is seasonal.

Never understood why people spend top dollars for King Crab. For nearly $20 per pound, you're paying mostly for shell than meat. The meat is good, but not worth what they charge. For nearly $250, you can go to Black + Blue fine dining restaurant and order a 20oz. Australian Wagyu steak or you can go to a Japanese Meat Shop, and buy in greater quantity. Bring it home. lightly sear both sides, put several thin slices on top of Japanese rice seasoned with mayo, sugar and rice vinegar, then top it off with Ikura (Salmon Eggs). Heaven.

[xilley]

I agree, I find Steak to be something I would NOT spend big bucks on.

anything over 50 is too much for me.

its beef at the end of the day, just a piece of meat.

[Drow]

Meh rather eat 3 plates of raw oysters than this.

pepper your angus

[willystyle]

]I agree, I find Steak to be something I would NOT spend big bucks on.

Really? Don't even bother with Wagyu. Try walking into Superstore and buy a pack of AA NY Striploin then walk across the street to Costco and grab a family pack of Prime-grade NY Striploin steak. Prepare both steaks the same way.

World of a difference, my friend.

[willystyle]

you gotta pay to play. its 20 dollars per pound because it is really difficult to catch and has to be flown in live. and besides you can have steak anytime king crab is seasonal.
Wagyu beef is $100 per pound.

Anyway, I'm gonna end it here. I don't want this to become a beef vs crab debate.

[ShadowBun]

^^ you don't like crab? then what do you like then?

Steak
Sashimi


Then again, maybe it's just because there's so little meat.

Personal preferences!

[6793026]

i can't shit on anyone cause some people spend 100 on a bottle of wine, some spend 60 dollars on piece of steak and some spend it on king crab.

to be, I much rather pay for something that needs to be cooked, prepped properly or takes some type of skill.

Oysters are ranked the lowest for me, won't go into detail but you get where I'm coming from.

oh wait, stone grill is worth the LOWEST for me. i much rather go home and do it.

As for steak and king crab, it's totally different. steak is steak, you can always CUT the particular area of a cow and you can both age it the same amount of days. It boils down to the rub and the # of minutes you grill it.

For king crab, it's night and day when you compare the way they make it.

http://www.gourmetotaku.com/wp-content/gallery/seaharbour-richmond/dsc00323.jpg

[Jayboogz]

$100 per pound you wont eat more than a pound...

king crab 20x10lb = 200

avg 7-10lbs per crab

theres no debate beef and crab so diff.

Wagyu beef is $100 per pound.

Anyway, I'm gonna end it here. I don't want this to become a beef vs crab debate.

[Culverin]

Please do remember that the prices you are quoting are not entirely accurate.

The $20/lb price for king crab is with the shell.
The price per lb should rocket up at least 4x the price when you talk about just the meat alone.

In this case, since it's seasonal, and King Crab is rather unique and yummy, I say to each his own.

[6793026]

Same thing for beef, you're paying for 16 oz or 48 oz BEFORE it was cooked

[Traum]

King crab prices have shot through the roof because... <drum roll> ... Demand for it from Mainland China has skyrocketed in the past few years, and they are willing to pay top dollars for it. If you are the seller, are you gonna sell to Mainland Chinese market for big $$, or are you gonna sell it to the locals for $10/lbs?

At least we have been enjoying a good harvest (driving down prices) on lobsters this year.

[knight604]

Oysters are so cheap, some place you can get a Oyster for a dollar each which is a pretty good deal considering it is downtown.

[noventa]

fried chicken is only 2.99 for like 1/2 lb at kfc

[Vale46Rossi]

LOL, pathetic.

People are comparing steak and crab?

Sooner or later people are gonna start a debate here saying $1.69 for a burger at McDonalds and it's still gonna fill you up regardless.... rather spend $10 and buy a bunch of burgers and fill yourself up then spend more money to fill you up. Either outcome you are gonna get filled up.

[miss_crayon]

To each their own.

Why do people spend $300 on sushi? Why do people spend $$$ on wine at a resto when you can buy it for a fraction of the price from a store? Etc etc.

Anyways, I hope those who enjoy King Crab is getting their fill! I hear prices are gonna get even more expensive this weekend cause it's so limited this year.

[Mr.HappySilp]

To each their own.

Why do people spend $300 on sushi? Why do people spend $$$ on wine at a resto when you can buy it for a fraction of the price from a store? Etc etc.

Anyways, I hope those who enjoy King Crab is getting their fill! I hear prices are gonna get even more expensive this weekend cause it's so limited this year.

I love king Carb!

[!Yaminashi]

I love king Carb!

So you love pasta?

[winson604]

Prices were not verified by me so not sure how accurate it is but these prices are supposed to be as of March 13th

Some prices as of Wednesday, March 13:
- Kirin 24.80 (up from 22.80)
- Red Star 22.80/lb (up from 18.80/lb)
- Empire Seafood Restaurant 19.80
- Victory Seafood 18.98
- Neptune 18.98
- Dai Tung 18.80
- Fraser Court 18.80
- Golden Ocean 17.90
- Golden Swan 16.99
- Top Cantonese 16.95
- Sing Kee 16.80
- Empire Chinese Cuisine 15.99
- Harbour Spirit 15.98
- Always 15.88
- Venice Garden 14.99
- South Ocean 14.99
- King's Chinese 14.88

[Skittlez160]

How late does the season usually go until? Or I guess it's until places run out of stock?

[HonestTea]

Recommend me a restaurant for King Crab?

There's just so many restaurants to choose from! Which place makes it the best?
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[godwin]

I think the season is pretty much over.. it is now $30 / lb at some restaurants.

How late does the season usually go until? Or I guess it's until places run out of stock?

[dutd33]

We went to Imperial Court tonight and it was $15.99/lbs. Paid the extra $10 and $15 to get the two different styles (steamed with garlic is default and the extra $10 gave us the deep-fried version with spices and the $15 gave the head baked with rice). Not too bad.

Called over to Golden Swan and it was $20.99/lbs.

Prices are definitely going up, but have a glance at your parents' Chinese newspapers. I'm sure you can't go wrong with places that advertise for $18.80/lbs. Just hope they don't do the ol' Asian switcheroo. :)

Prices were not verified by me so not sure how accurate it is but these prices are supposed to be as of March 13th

Some prices as of Wednesday, March 13:
- Kirin 24.80 (up from 22.80)
- Red Star 22.80/lb (up from 18.80/lb)
- Empire Seafood Restaurant 19.80
- Victory Seafood 18.98
- Neptune 18.98
- Dai Tung 18.80
- Fraser Court 18.80
- Golden Ocean 17.90
- Golden Swan 16.99
- Top Cantonese 16.95
- Sing Kee 16.80
- Empire Chinese Cuisine 15.99
- Harbour Spirit 15.98
- Always 15.88
- Venice Garden 14.99
- South Ocean 14.99
- King's Chinese 14.88

[v_tec]

We went to Imperial Court tonight and it was $15.99/lbs. Paid the extra $10 and $15 to get the two different styles (steamed with garlic is default and the extra $10 gave us the deep-fried version with spices and the $15 gave the head baked with rice). Not too bad.

Called over to Golden Swan and it was $20.99/lbs.

Prices are definitely going up, but have a glance at your parents' Chinese newspapers. I'm sure you can't go wrong with places that advertise for $18.80/lbs. Just hope they don't do the ol' Asian switcheroo. :)


Gotta be careful though. Say you had a 8lbs crab.

$15.99 X 8 + $10 + $15....brings you to $19.11/lb.
While some other restaurants doesn't charge you extra for making it the 3rd/4th style.

[Skittlez160]

I think the season is pretty much over.. it is now $30 / lb at some restaurants.

Darn, hopefully there's still some kicking around.

I know some people that have had it as recent as last night. I'm planning on taking out my family this Saturday.

I'm probably just going to book a reservation at Sun Sui Wah. Anyone have any experiences having it there?

[Skittlez160]

Actually, I just saw this:

http://www.goldenswanrestaurant.com/images/menus/king-crab-2013a.pdf

Looks pretty damn good to me haha

[godwin]

It doesn't mention the origin of the crabs though.. AFAIK Korean King Crabs are available round the year it is the Alaskan that is seasonal.

Actually, I just saw this:

http://www.goldenswanrestaurant.com/images/menus/king-crab-2013a.pdf

Looks pretty damn good to me haha

[bcrdukes]

So you love pasta?

He lifts, bro.

[Xu.Vi]

"Just breeding and breeding, reducing the fish stock, and causing a huge problem"

Alaska anyone?

King Crab - F-Word - Gordon Ramsay - YouTube

[Skittlez160]

It doesn't mention the origin of the crabs though.. AFAIK Korean King Crabs are available round the year it is the Alaskan that is seasonal.

Ahh yes very true. I called them and asked and they did say it was Alaskan. Though of course anyone can say it is hahaha. I made a reservation for my family so I guess we'll see!

[Gumby]

I recommend Golden Harvest Seafood Restaurant, at 4818 Main St.

I was there last Friday for this 14 lb crab. Not the best pic, but it's more blue/purple than red/brown (prior to cooking). It's a meatier version with thinner shell so better bang for the buck I guess. It was $24/lb and their tanks were overflowing with king crabs.

But go now because I think the season is winding down.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Bryan/revscene/king_crab_live.jpg

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Bryan/revscene/king_crab.jpg

[Marshall Placid]

I recommend Golden Harvest Seafood Restaurant, at 4818 Main St.

I was there last Friday for this 14 lb crab. Not the best pic, but it's more blue/purple than red/brown (prior to cooking). It's a meatier version with thinner shell so better bang for the buck I guess. It was $24/lb and their tanks were overflowing with king crabs.

But go now because I think the season is winding down.

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Bryan/revscene/king_crab_live.jpg

http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Bryan/revscene/king_crab.jpg

Were those 2 dishes of "garlic sauce" crab HALF Of the drab?

And, you would get the OTHER half in a different sauce?

Just curious.

[Marshall Placid]

It was $14 per pound 1 month ago.

Right now, Russian "Alaskan King Crab" is gaining market share, and they bring prices down.

There is a difference.

Russian imported ones are slightly not as fresh (due ot the distance) and has a rougher meat.

Alaskan Alaskan ones are a little better.

And, mind the different types of king crab (there are red, golden, yellow, etc. BEFORE they are cooked).

I THINK the red ones are the best tasting ones.

And, Kirin Richmond, IMHO, serve the best cooked King crab with the best variety of sauces.

Also, J & C Top Gun, I believe, is a hidden gem, with just as good King Crab, but not as many varieties of sauces.

And, you get EXACTLY what you pay for.

[rageguy]

Venice Garden on 1st ave and Renfrew near T&T has a nice special. $198 for 6 people, gets you 3 plates of garlic crab legs, 1 plate of salt and pepper crab body, 1 giant crab shell fried rice, fish stomach soup and more.

http://www.chinesebites.com/images/stories/jreviews/tn/tn_1199_king-crab-b-2013-1362622476.jpg

[Mr.HappySilp]

Is it King crab season yet?

[typ.]

Soon! In a month or so!

[evlee]

cant wait!!

[godwin]

What I really don't get is the Alaskan King Crab season runs from October and January (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_king_crab_fishing#Fishing_season).. so how come we get the cheap craps in March? Unless it is sourced from Russia / Korea?

Soon! In a month or so!

[Durrann]

Yeah someone told me it's good to go now ?
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[Skittlez160]

Last year was great, my family had a blast. I'm hoping to try at least two different restaurants this year.

[HonestTea]

It's almost mid-march. Are King Crab's in season yet?

[v_tec]

It's almost mid-march. Are King Crab's in season yet?

Dude, the season is like [almost] over :lawl:

[HonestTea]

Dude, the season is like [almost] over :lawl:

FUCKKKKKKKKKKK! lol

I didn't see anyone bumping this thread or talking about it this year!

[Vale46Rossi]

Had it twice already :D


Sooooo Good, bit pricey this year.

[Skittlez160]

Had it twice already :D


Sooooo Good, bit pricey this year.

Which restaurants did you go to?

[godwin]

$30/lb @ Kirin this year.

[Marshall Placid]

$30/lb @ Kirin this year.

Kirin is usually 20% pricier than other restaurants, but it is worth it.

You get exactly what you pay for and tastes delicious.

[corollagtSr5]

Lol thanks for giving us the heads up

[miss_crayon]

Gingeri last week for dins with the fams and it was $25/lb.
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[Eatman]

Top Cantonese $20.99

[v_tec]

Gingeri last week for dins with the fams and it was $25/lb.
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Top Cantonese $20.99

How many lbs? 3 or 4 ways?

[Ch28]

Not all king crab at festival is from Alaska's well-managed fishery - The Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/beware-of-false-king-crabs/article17505403/)

[Marshall Placid]

Not all king crab at festival is from Alaska's well-managed fishery - The Globe and Mail (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/beware-of-false-king-crabs/article17505403/)

Exactly! Though I didn't point out more of the issues with Russian-caught crab:
http://www.revscene.net/forums/681078-king-crab-2013-a-2.html#43

[Jayboogz]

i wouldnt trust 20.99 per lb, they aint giving u real weight

[carisear]

wtf, wow it's so expensive this year

[HonestTea]

^ Yeah :(

[corollagtSr5]

So can anyone recommend some decent places with some decent prices?

[tomatogunk]

friend just told me they ate at red star earlier today for @26.xx/lb

[Expresso]

wtf, wow it's so expensive this year

Blame china?

[miss_crayon]

How many lbs? 3 or 4 ways?

We got an 8 pounder, 3 ways.
The only thing was the deal is you have to order 2 other dishes which isn't bad. We had 4 adults +1 kid and we had way too much food..so I'd say it having another adult woyld have been perfect.
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[Vale46Rossi]

We got an 8 pounder, 3 ways.
The only thing was the deal is you have to order 2 other dishes which isn't bad. We had 4 adults +1 kid and we had way too much food..so I'd say it having another adult woyld have been perfect.
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I really dislike small crabs, I think the difference between 8-10 is such a big difference, not that you get more food but the meat is by far juicier and succulent.

I always always opt for the biggest ones possible, got a 14 today and last year was able to get a blue king crab for 16lbs... fucking amazing.

[Obsideon]

Right now every restaurant has them for $29-$40 per pound ... damn so expensive :(

[WhiteVitz]

I saw Golden Swan has it for $20 per pound a few days ago during dim sum. Haven't tried it personally

[Marshall Placid]

Couldn't finish an entire 8 to 12 lb crab.... so...

I tried some pre-packed frozen king crab legs (from Save On).

It came out to about $18.50 per lb.

I cut the legs to open up the legs, steamed them, and served with hot butter.

It was very, very good, and surprisingly fresh.

Of course, you don't get the different types of sauces and the "fried" versions of the king crab at the restaurants.

But $18.50 per lb ($30 per bag)?

It is a good deal served hot at home.

PLUS I can finish the entire bag.

[godwin]

Make sure the legs are thorny or they are just spider crabs.

Couldn't finish an entire 8 to 12 lb crab.... so...

I tried some pre-packed frozen king crab legs (from Save On).

It came out to about $18.50 per lb.

I cut the legs to open up the legs, steamed them, and served with hot butter.

It was very, very good, and surprisingly fresh.

Of course, you don't get the different types of sauces and the "fried" versions of the king crab at the restaurants.

But $18.50 per lb ($30 per bag)?

It is a good deal served hot at home.

PLUS I can finish the entire bag.

[Marshall Placid]

Make sure the legs are thorny or they are just spider crabs.

Good point.

They are king crab legs for sure.

It was $29.99 some weeks ago.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/Marshall_Placid/20140410_132106_zpsa39e4713.jpg

It says product of Russia (if any of you guys care where it comes from).

[HonestTea]

That time of the year again! :D

[Obsideon]

OOoh... what's the going price?... the last few seasons were stupidly expensive...

[Traum]

I have been told by the newspaper, restaurants, retailers, etc. that the high prices in the past few seasons were due to the king crabs being a high end hot commodity in Mainland China. With the anti-corruption crackdowns that have been going on, lavish feasts seems to have have dwindled in numbers.

I wonder if that would cause a reduced demand in China, and some corresponding lower prices here?

[Obsideon]

Let's hope so ... I remember like 6-7 years ago you could find some (semi-shady) places selling for $8.88... then last year the cheapest one I could find was like $36 :yuno:

[Galactic_Phantom]

Bump. I have guests from out of town who wants to eat some. Has anybody went out for any this year? Price and taste?

[HonestTea]

$39.99 @ Western Lake

[v_tec]

$39.99 @ Western Lake

Per crab or per pound :suspicious:

[HonestTea]

Per crab or per pound :suspicious:

Per pound bro

It was highway robbery..

[v_tec]

Per pound bro

It was highway robbery..

x 8-12lbs .....:okay:

[carisear]

Time to make a new thread?

I didn't have any last year because the price was so high. This year is looking to be even more expensive =(

[fishCak3s]

Anyone ever tried getting one from T&T and cook themselves? Anyone know the price/lb at T&T?

[godwin]

I don't think the season is here yet.. it is 44.80 at kirin and the biggest they have so far is a 10lb crab.

[Slifer]

44.80/lb! dafuq bro :rukidding:

[SpeedStars]

BC dungeness crab is like 16/lb right now :fulloffuck: resulting from exporting :okay:

[zilley]

fucking china man, buying everything.

[Obsideon]

Went to Seafood Harbour (at River Rock) for Dimsum. Asked the price for King Crab just for the hell of it...

$53.88/lb :heckno: :fuckthatshit:

[Galactic_Phantom]

:fuckthatshit:Went to Seafood Harbour (at River Rock) for Dimsum. Asked the price for King Crab just for the hell of it...

$53.88/lb :heckno: :fuckthatshit:
:fuckthatshit: Chef Tony is at $68.88 :fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit::okay:

[whitev70r]

Chef Tony is at $68.88

Decline of Vancouver

[Obsideon]

:fuckthatshit:
:fuckthatshit: Chef Tony is at $68.88 :fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit::fuckthatshit::okay:

:seriously::fulloffuck:
That's like a fucking grand for a decent sized 14-15lb crab ...
http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/178/973/fuck-this.shit-im-out.gif

[Marshall Placid]

FYI for anybody that is interested:

T & T is selling King crab for $26.## per lb (on a flyer), and their crabs are 7lbs or lower.

[godwin]

I think the season is about to start.

Kirin has it for 38.88 today, the one I went to have a 14lb one.. congee noodle house has it for 35/lb.

[Mr.HappySilp]

^^ I don't know I just don't feel like king crab anymore. Must have had too much for the past few years.