If I had to mention a few seasonal delights I look forward to each year in Melbourne, this giant sea urchin would definitely be one of them.

About the size of a medium coconut, the flesh is thick and very fresh. It’s not an exaggeration to say that eating this one is equivalent to the amount of sea urchin in half a plate at a sushi restaurant. I ate two, and I couldn’t continue with lunch for a while.

Looking around, all I see are Chinese faces holding large sea urchins with a smile 😂😂😂 Perhaps foreigners might find it a bit pricey, but we Chinese know it's worth spending some money to enjoy a rare treat.

After all, it's once a year; if you miss it, you have to wait until next year.