As a famous historical and cultural city, Suzhou has attracted much attention for its classical gardens and food culture. Among them, the famous Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs have become one of Suzhou’s representative delicacies. So, where can you taste the best hairy crabs in Suzhou?

First of all, Yangcheng Lake on the edge of Taihu Lake is a must-visit place to eat hairy crabs. There are many well-known hairy crab restaurants on the road along Songling Lake, such as "Gusu Huaizhong Master Hairy Crab", "Dongting Villa", etc. However, because it is a tourist area, the prices are relatively high.

Secondly, Suzhou’s old streets are also distribution centers for crab delicacies. For example, "Ruan Jiabao Garden" on Pingjiang Road and "Guangling Pan's Hairy Crab Shop" on Shuangta Street are both traditional brands in Suzhou. The environment of the small shops is comfortable and the prices are very affordable.

Finally, there are some small shops that are highly praised by Suzhou locals, such as "Ah Shui Boiled Crab" and "Wanglong Yan" in Xiangcheng District. Because these small shops are not in tourist areas, the prices are reasonable, and the ingredients are fresh. They are the first choice for Suzhou locals to enjoy private crabs.

Tasting hairy crabs is definitely an activity not to be missed in Suzhou. No matter where you are, if you want to try all kinds of delicious food, you must come to Suzhou. There will definitely be a hairy crab restaurant that will satisfy you.