Top 5 Most Expensive Crab Species in the World - Mytour.vn

In Vietnam, the Ruby Crab is also a precious seafood, highly sought after for its delicious flavor. It is called the Ruby Crab because of its resemblance to a ruby gemstone, with a hard shell, measuring about 60 cm in length and weighing up to 9 kg each. In some countries, the giant ruby crab shells are even used to make jewelry and sold at high prices. Therefore, these massive crabs can fetch prices ranging from tens to hundreds of millions of dong per crab.

It's not easy to catch these crabs as they often live in deep sea areas, burying themselves in sand and disguising themselves very cleverly. Each crab typically costs 70-100 USD/kg (nearly 2,500,000 VND) for imported Ruby Crabs weighing around 3kg each. That's why it's not always possible to enjoy nutritious dishes made from this special crab species, and not everyone is willing to spend a large amount of money to experience it.

Introducing another top-tier crab with a hefty price tag that Mytour wants you to know about - the Tasmania's Giant Crab. This species of crab lives at depths of hundreds of meters, nestled in underwater crevices off the southern coast of Australia. Tasmania's Giant Crab stands out for its colossal size, ranking among the largest in the world. A mature crab can weigh up to 13 kg, with a shell width of nearly 50 cm - 10-20 times larger than Vietnamese crabs.

Not only expensive due to its large size and hefty meat yield, the Tasmania's Giant Crab also commands high prices because of its high nutritional content. To savor Tasmania's Giant Crab, you can purchase it at select large seafood restaurants for over 300 USD/kg (almost 7,000,000 VND/kg), with each crab weighing 4-10 kg.

The Alaska's Emperor Crab boasts a fairly large size, with an average weight ranging from 2.5 - 4 kg, and some larger specimens weighing up to 5 kg, with each crab measuring about 1 meter in length. This is a type of seafood commonly sold in Vietnam, often appearing on the menus of seafood markets and large restaurants at a considerable price. While not an exorbitant amount, 35 - 50$/kg (over 1,000,000 VND/kg) is still a significant price tag.

The Alaska's Emperor Crab features sweet, firm white meat with a hint of rich, savory sea flavor, making it incredibly delicious and enticing for various culinary preparations. Due to its abundant meat, one Alaska's Emperor Crab can feed 3-4 people. Despite the relatively high price, the exceptional taste of the Alaska's Emperor Crab cannot be denied when used in cooking, so if you have the opportunity, it's worth the investment.

The Hong Kong Hairy Crab is not an unfamiliar name to food enthusiasts, but not everyone has tried this type of crab because they are too expensive. While not gigantic like other expensive crab species, this Hong Kong hairy crab fetches a price of nearly 70 USD/kg (over 1,600,000 VND/kg) in Vietnam. Prices will be higher if you go to restaurants (around 130-170 USD/kg).

The Hong Kong Hairy Crab is only available in September and October each year for food enthusiasts to hunt down because of its firm, sweet, and fragrant meat with a rich creamy texture. You won't be able to buy this type of crab if you miss the season because they are natural crabs. Moreover, the prices for male and female crabs differ slightly because the meat quality of male crabs is better than female crabs. In Chinese cuisine, this crab also holds value as a precious remedy to promote blood circulation, prevent fatigue, and uplift the spirit.