The Chi-Cheng brand fish shop located in Chaozhou is the kind of place you understand once you eat there; it’s truly a place worth revisiting for the locals. This time, we ordered scallion eggs, pan-fried milkfish belly, oyster fermented black bean, braised pork rice, clam soup, and blanched vegetables. The overall experience can be summed up in one sentence: delicious, authentic, and cheap—definitely worth a strong recommendation!

Let's start with the most eye-catching dish, the pan-fried milkfish belly. The fish belly is fried to a golden crisp, with a slightly crunchy exterior, while the inside has tender fish meat with no fishy taste. It has an oily fragrance mixed with sweetness, paired with the perfectly cooked scallion eggs, which are fluffy and rich in egg flavor—simple yet highly enjoyable. The only downside is that it’s a bit oily.

The oyster fermented black bean has a very homey flavor; the fresh, plump oysters are perfectly combined with the savory fermented black beans, making it not overly salty, but instead enhancing the sweetness of the oysters—it's one of the best accompaniments for rice. Speaking of rice, we can't overlook the braised pork rice—the braising sauce is fragrant, and the meat is a good balance of fat and lean. Each mouthful of rice soaked in the sauce brings a sense of satisfaction.

The soups are just as outstanding, with the clam soup being sweet and fresh, and each clam plump with no off-flavors. Paired with a simple serving of blanched vegetables—hot, crisp, and drizzled with a bit of fried shallots—it’s the most comfortable combination.

Overall, every dish is not only delicious but also very affordable, leaving you with a sense of surprise at how cheap it is. If you're looking for a restaurant in Chaozhou that won’t disappoint and will leave you reminiscing about it, this place is definitely the top choice.