Lanyang Snacks Introduction
Recommended Dishes at the 2016 Certified Restaurant at Haiker City: Sesame Salad, Orange Juice Cuttlefish, Curry Blue Crab. Madame Ye, with a blue apron and a small floral headband, greets a new batch of customers with a warm smile. They have come specifically for the omakase-style cuisine that has garnered attention online. According to them, “The chef of Lanyang snacks works magic; once seafood is in hand, it transforms into exquisite new flavors!” Upon further inquiry, I learned that Madame Ye specializes in omakase dishes, which differ from the large, quickly-prepared meals typically found in the fishing port. She prefers to engage in a dialogue with the ingredients, creating unique textures and new flavors. Offering a variety of smaller dishes, she insists on omakase cuisine being served in Lanyang snacks, allowing diners to experience a spread akin to that of a star-rated restaurant. From appetizers to rich soups, followed by several main courses and desserts, each plate of diverse delicacies is not only beautifully arranged but also served on specially ordered porcelain from Madame Ye. She has various sizes and sheepishly mentions, “I’m particular! I believe that enjoying food should be a complete experience, which makes it more enjoyable.” “As for the main dishes, it depends on the day’s catch,” she adds. “During the season when the horse mackerel is abundant, I serve customers steamed fresh fish. When the black mullet is plentiful, I fry the fish and use it to cook rice noodles, drizzling with sakura shrimp, and…”
