Wang Bao He Crab Banquets

When celebrating Chinese craftsmanship, you cannot forget about chefs. Creating a delicious meal is an amazing craft. In this mini documentary, a chef from Wang Bao He restaurant in Shanghai shows you how to best prepare crab.

Crab is an autumn delicacy in Shanghai. As one of the city’s earliest restaurants, Wang Bao He has become a master in crab dishes. No detail is insignificant, like the use of lemongrass twine to bind the crabs before boiling them. The chef even demonstrates how to eat the crab and extract the most meat.