Old Captain Affordable Seafood Introduction
This well-known old seafood restaurant located next to Shenao Fishing Port is called "Old Captain" because the owner, Liao Zhengming, has been sailing since he was a teenager and continued until his sixties. The crew on the boat affectionately refers to him as "Old Captain." After leaving the sea to open a seafood restaurant, his unique culinary skills are equally respected. The specialties of Shenao Port, such as small squid and cuttlefish, are exceptionally well-prepared, attracting customers from Taipei who come specifically to enjoy the freshest catches from the Old Captain. The signature dishes of Old Captain’s affordable seafood primarily feature various preparations of the cuttlefish and small squid, harvested from the abundant fishery in Shenao. The simplest and freshest way to enjoy them is through steaming, presenting a straightforward yet natural taste that is remarkably delicious. While many places may have similar cooking methods, Old Captain offers a rich and diverse range of textures and flavors. Visiting Shenao to eat the cuttlefish and small squid at Old Captain has become somewhat of a pilgrimage, with steaming, boiling, stir-frying, and frying all exhibiting incredible freshness and unique creativity.
