Eat out royally on the king of crabs (2)

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.

IF YOU GO

Sen-ryo

Unit 419, 4F, IAPM Mall, 999 Middle Huaihai Road, Xuhui district, Shanghai.

Tel: 021-5466-7806

Average cost: 80-100 yuan ($13-16) for lunch, 150 yuan for dinner.

Recommended: King Crab, Chicken-Skin Skewer, Pump-Kin Cake with Ice Cream, Homemade Fruit Wine.