Eat out royally on the king of crabs

Sen-ryo's seasonal special include the grilled king crab and the crab sashimi, which were freshly caught in the waters of west Pacific, and seabream sashimi that features a spongy yet firm texture. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The other seasonal special now is the seabream sashimi. A must-have during Japanese festivals, the crystal-clear fish meat boasts a spongy yet firm texture. The fish is often served generously whole so sashimi fans can try different parts of it.

Among appetizers, the tuna salad with avocado is impressive, not only because of the soft but varying textures of the two, but also the slightly spicy sauce containing sesame spread all over, forming a great contrast both in flavor and texture. It gets your palate excited and ready for the feast to come.

If you are in the mood for some spirits for the jolly festival season, the fresh-made fruit wine from the chef's kitchen daily is worth a try. It's barely wine, more like warm fruit juice, but as the glasses clink and toasts are proposed, the cheered spirits are the same.