At a glance

  • “Typhoon shelter” in the restaurant’s name describes the crab’s cooking style. First make sure everyone in your group likes garlic and chili and can eat shellfish. If anyone has a shellfish allergy, don’t assume that switching to other seafood cooked on the same station will make it safe.
  • The total can vary greatly depending on whether crab is priced per crab or by weight. Before ordering, ask for the crab’s weight and unit price, cooking charge, service charge, and cost of any standard side dishes. Then confirm the final price for one crab out loud. Don’t mistake one large number on the menu for the price of the whole meal.
  • A location you can use as a reference is the ground floor through the third floor at 421–425 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, listed by the Hong Kong Quality Tourism Services Association (QTSA). Its registered phone number is +852 2893 1289. When you call, confirm that this address is open, ask about available reservation times, and give your party size; save the details. A Jaffe Road location with the same name is also listed, so don’t mix it up with a different address in search results.
  • One way to start is with a crab and some vegetables and rice, then add more if needed. Ordering several dishes at once can add to both the time and cost of the meal. Allow 90–120 minutes for dinner, and if you have a Happy Valley show or another reservation afterward, first make room for the bill and return journey.

Day by day

Suggested itinerary

See each day's route, highlights, background and stay together in one place.

Before your visit

Confirm opening and reservations at the 421–425 Lockhart Road location (+852 2893 1289) → ask about party size, crab weight units, market price, and extra charges → agree on a meal budget

Seating and ordering

Confirm the amount calculated from the crab’s weight and unit price → confirm the total including other dishes and the service charge → order once everyone agrees

If you can’t confirm the price

Hold off on ordering crab → check whether priced menu items fit your budget → if the terms aren’t explained, go to another restaurant in Wan Chai

Places and meals

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A shared dinner where you agree on the crab’s price and spice level before ordering.

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How to fit it in

For the Lockhart Road location at 421–425, call +852 2893 1289 to confirm same-day opening, reservations, and arrival time before going for dinner. If you don’t get a reply, don’t make this restaurant a fixed stop.

Reality check

Transport

Save the Lockhart Road 421–425 location you confirmed by phone in your map, and include it in your Wan Chai or Causeway Bay dinner plans. If a different location appears in search results, use the one confirmed by phone. Plan your return by tram or MTR after dinner, too.

Time

Allow 90 minutes for ordering, cooking, and dining, plus an extra 30 minutes for the evening wait.

Cost

I couldn’t confirm current crab market prices from an officially published price list. For example, if your party’s total budget cap is HK$1,000, agree to keep the crab, rice, vegetables, drinks, and service charge within that amount. This is an example budget, not the restaurant’s price. If the explanation is unclear, skip market-price crab and choose a fixed-price dish.

Safety

Check for shellfish allergies and the spice level, and avoid traveling after drinking heavily late at night.

If plans change

If the total market price is unclear or over budget

Stop the crab order and choose priced noodles, rice, or a fixed-price stir-fry. Don’t try to stay within budget by guessing at the price of a smaller crab with an unclear unit.

If you can’t confirm the reservation or location

Keep your Wan Chai dinner plans and switch to another indoor restaurant with confirmed seating and menu details. You can shorten the meal to about 60 minutes and leave more time for your next evening activity.

Small tip

Crab can make for a long meal, so keep night-market snacks light that day.

Final check before departure

  • Set a food budget per person
  • Check for shellfish allergies
  • Call to confirm the Lockhart Road location and save your return route

As of October 3, 2026, QTSA lists the location at 421–425 Lockhart Road and the phone number +852 2893 1289. Confirm opening hours, reservations, and the crab’s market price with the restaurant that day. If you can’t get a reply, don’t make crab dinner a fixed plan; keep another indoor dining option in Wan Chai as a backup.

Information checked: 2026-10-03

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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