芳玲 蚵の料理

On weekdays, most stores at Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf have fake operating hours🥲. It seems on the internet that many stores are open, but when I got there in person, I found that most were closed, with whole rows of shuttered doors. Even though it was daytime, there were just rows of iron gates.

On days without tourists and business opportunities, there were very few places open, and I found myself looking around in hope. Although I saw one shop open with some customers, I couldn’t help but worry: “Is it only open because the food isn't good? Are these customers here because they have nowhere else to eat?” Perhaps my expectations were low at first, but later I felt pleasantly surprised, like I had stumbled upon a treasure🥰.

I'll leave the meal details to the photos and mention other aspects~

1️⃣ The fish at the harbor should be great!
This time, I came alone to the harbor and simply couldn’t eat that much. However, I noticed that most of the other tourists were in pairs or more, and every table had to order a grilled pepper fish! I must say, that fish looked pretty big, and it didn’t seem overly cooked or seasoned. The tables that left after their meal had the grilled fish eaten completely clean; it looked really good👀.

2️⃣ Grilled oysters (oyster pancakes) on the spot!
There was a grill in front of the store for grilling oysters, which is done right there on-site! However, I recommend not sitting too close to the grill. Watching the grilling is enjoyable, but the smoke can be quite heavy. The grill setup doesn’t have special exhaust systems, and sometimes when the sea breeze blows, smoke gets all over your face.

3️⃣ Outdoor seating
Around Dongshi Fisherman’s Wharf, there are very few indoor seating options. Many “all-you-can-eat” oyster places are outdoors where you grill and eat yourself. Fortunately, most of them have canopies and rain covers. Besides choosing the right season, visiting during a good season enhances the experience😎. The shop does spray mist and uses electric fans, but it’s really limited.

Overall, I think it’s just an ordinary little shop, but because I encountered unexpectedly good food and it was open while others were not, it relieved my regret of almost not being able to eat at the harbor (a bit of oasis in a desert feels especially precious🥹). Therefore, I end up rating this place a bit higher🤏. For everyone’s reference😆.