Toumu Seafood Restaurant Introduction
"Head Chief Seafood Shop" is located right in front of the trailhead of Cihmu Big Nose Rock in Izukeng, and has been operating since 1982, now into its third generation. The restaurant mainly serves stir-fried dishes and seafood, with most of the fish, lobsters, and other ingredients caught by local fishing boats. Initially, when it first opened, it was named "East Coast," serving many truck drivers who frequently traveled the area; later, due to the proliferation of similarly named restaurants and because the owner's grandfather was a chief who served four terms in the community, it was renamed "Head Chief Seafood Shop." Over time, the customer base shifted to focus more on tourists visiting the East Coast. The founder of Head Chief Seafood Shop, Mama Kiniw, in addition to running the restaurant, also sells homemade grilled flying fish next to the restaurant. The flying fish, caught from the local waters of Izukeng, undergoes a cleaning and saltwater soaking process, and when grilled, releases a delightful aroma that attracts many tourists. On busy days, nearly 100 pieces of flying fish can be sold! Mama Kiniw's skill in grilling flying fish earned her the "Best Popularity Award" at the Indigenous Industry Expo held by the Indigenous Peoples Committee in 2011! In addition to stir-fried dishes, the restaurant's signature set meal, "Mountain and Sea Flavor Meal," features seven dishes and a soup, known for its affordability and strong local characteristics.
