Old Captain Affordable Seafood Introduction
This well-known seafood restaurant located next to the Shen'ao Fishing Port is called Old Captain because the owner, Liao Zhengming, has been working on boats since he was a teenager and continued until his sixties. The crew on the boat affectionately refers to him as "Old" Captain. After transitioning from life at sea to running a seafood restaurant, his unique culinary skills are equally respected. The specialties of Shen'ao, such as small squid and cuttlefish, are prepared superbly, attracting diners from Taipei who come specifically to enjoy the freshest catches from Old Captain. The signature dishes of Old Captain's affordable seafood are various preparations made from the cuttlefish and small squid, with the freshest and most basic method being steaming, which is simple and natural, leaving diners amazed by its deliciousness. Although many restaurants offer similar dishes, Old Captain still provides a rich variety of flavors and textures. Dining on cuttlefish and small squid at Old Captain in Shen'ao has become a sort of pilgrimage, where steaming, blanching, stir-frying, and deep-frying amplify the fresh and exquisite taste in innovative ways.
