It's Crayfish Season! Here's Your Guide to Eating Crayfish in Changsha!

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As the weather gradually warms up, are you starting to crave crayfish again? Whether you are or not, this foodie is definitely getting a hankering...

Just imagining those fiery red shells and the broth, with that numbing and spicy flavor swirling in your mouth – it's more than just the word 'fragrant' can describe!

Where can you find the most popular crayfish restaurants? Just follow me, your foodie guide, down below.

It's that time of year for the annual crayfish show. Lao Jie Yu Zui Ba (Old Street Fish Lips) isn't just about delicious fish lips; they also have flavored crayfish waiting for everyone! Their old-style flavored crayfish is so good you can't stop eating. Eating flavored crayfish isn't just about the taste – when you peel off the hard red shell to reveal the bouncy, tender meat, the sense of triumphant conquest is one of the joys of eating them.

The crayfish are large, with firm, bouncy meat that's fully infused with flavor. You can suck on the juice-laden shells nonstop. That first bite into your mouth leaves a lingering, sweet-and-spicy taste that tempts you to eat another.

Average cost per person: 65 yuan

Address: Outer Street, First Floor, Huayuan Youyougang, Tianxin District, Changsha

With its fresh meat, beautiful appearance, and savory flavor, Xia Mang (Busy with Shrimp) has long held a top spot in Changsha's crayfish scene as an internet-famous restaurant.

Just past the hot summer, you always want something refreshingly different.

And green tea happens to be a favorite for most people – a fact skillfully used by the chefs at Xia Mang to create their exclusive "Oolong Tea Aromatic Crayfish."

The tea fragrance seeps out from the cracks in the shells. I'm not kidding – I could eat this crayfish for the rest of my life.

Average cost per person: 80 yuan

Address: 4th Floor, Lehe City (Lecheng), No. 188 Huangxing Middle Road, Furong District (across from Xin Maike)

Twenty years ago, there weren't many shops in Changsha making flavored crayfish; a serving cost only 10 yuan. Later, Brother Qing from Mawangdui became a legend, making his name across Changsha with his signature "Back-Split Ultimate Crayfish."

In Brother Qing's popular menu, the seafood medley is truly number one – a steaming pot arrives at the table, and you can hear the broth bubbling inside, as if inviting you to taste it.

The large prawns in the pot are a top choice; the unique fresh flavor slowly blends with the sauce as you chew, making it very appetizing.

Average cost per person: 60 yuan

Address: 100 meters inside Dongjun West Road from Middle Mawangdui Road

Although it's a lamb spine hot pot restaurant, Fu Lin Ji (Fulinji) does crayfish just as well – as soon as you taste it, a spontaneous sense of satisfaction washes over you.

Their garlic-flavored "head-burst" crayfish is a perfect match. The unique sauce flavor infuses the minced garlic, and combined with the broth, you won't even want to leave a single bit of garlic behind.

Large size, white belly, and full roe are all signs of good crayfish. High-quality crayfish have firm, bouncy meat that's refreshing. A simple dip is enough to bring out the original sweetness of the shrimp.

Average cost per person: 75 yuan

Address: 2nd Floor, Xiang Tea Building, Taiping Street Entrance, Jiefang West Road

As summer gets hotter, flavored jumbo crayfish become an irresistible temptation. With fresh daily direct-ship crayfish, the flavored crayfish at You Bao Gong Fang (Oil-Explosion Workshop) taste even more homely and delicious.

A must-order for spice lovers! The crayfish are neatly arranged on the plate, interspersed with slices of konjac, but their fiery red and spicy appearance can't be hidden at all.

A whole plate of firm-tailed crayfish – that enticing, seductive red, accompanied by the rich aroma of seasonings. Spring breeze for ten miles, I want to eat you!

Average cost per person: 73 yuan

Address: No. 25 Duzheng Street, Furong District

Having risen to fame through crayfish, Qu Qu Yi Xia (Just One Shrimp) offers a variety of crayfish flavors that will make your eyes wide. With delivery across Changsha city and free SF Express shipping nationwide, it has conquered foodie circles across the country right from Changsha!

They specially select rice-field crayfish from Qianjiang in clear water – a pollution-free origin. In just a few hours, lively and jumping crayfish can travel to Changsha.

Highly recommended is their spiced (lu) crayfish. A whole 4-jin (about 2kg) serving. Compared to other shops in Changsha, Qu Qu Yi Xia's lu crayfish emphasizes the original flavor, less salty, with a unique secret spice blend that elevates the taste.

Average cost per person: 68 yuan

Address: Ground Floor Shop, Gate 3, Building 26, Plot 10, Jiangbin Community

Dear foodie friends, although crayfish is delicious, don't eat too much! And if you know any other great restaurants, feel free to recommend them to me, your foodie guide!

Travelogue Directory

1. Lao Jie Yu Zui Ba (Old Street Fish Lips)

2. Xia Mang (Busy with Shrimp)

3. Brother Qing's Flavored Seafood (Qing Ge Kou Wei Hai Xian)

4. Fu Lin Ji (Fulinji)

5. You Bao Gong Fang (Oil-Explosion Workshop)

6. Qu Qu Yi Xia (Just One Shrimp)

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