Seafood in Taiwan
From night-market seafood stalls to fresh-catch restaurants in port towns
Surrounded by sea on all sides, Taiwan takes its seafood seriously. Port towns like Kaohsiung, Yilan, and Hualien have restaurants that cook the day's catch to order, while night markets offer casual bites like oyster omelets and fried shrimp.
What Makes It Special?
Watch for 'market price'
Fish and crab dishes are often priced at market rate — always confirm the price before ordering.
Oyster omelet (蚵仔煎)
Taiwan's take on the oyster omelet, finished with a sweet-tangy sauce — a night-market essential.
Straight-from-the-dock spots
Near ports like Kaohsiung's Cijin or in Yilan, restaurants cook fish landed that same morning.
How to Enjoy It
- ✓Anything marked '時價' (market price) — ask staff to confirm the cost before ordering
- ✓Be extra mindful of hygiene with raw oysters/shellfish in summer
- ✓Crab and shrimp are often priced by weight
- ✓Night-market seafood stalls mostly take cash only
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