In Quest Of: The gourmet crab trail in Japan

Not all snow crabs are alike. Just like the beloved durian, they come with different names, origins and, of course, pricing. PHOTO: JOHN TAN
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JAPAN – There is a leg missing in the wriggling crab, I point out to the restaurant owner.

“If it is complete with 10 limbs, the crab meal will cost 30,000 yen (S$275) instead of 25,000 yen,” says the owner-chef.

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