Dongshi / Hwa Rong Seafood Restaurant Introduction
Since the Chiayi County Government transformed the traditional Dongshi Fishing Port into Dongshi Fisherman's Wharf, it has attracted a steady stream of tourists from all over the province. The Huahong Seafood Restaurant, located right next to the wharf, is co-managed by the owner Hsu Huajie and his two sons, offering exquisite culinary dishes that have earned praise from many diners and even online recommendations, accumulating a reputation over thirteen years. Like the Fisherman's Wharf, it is a favorite among tourists seeking high-quality dining experiences. Huahong Restaurant faces the Wangang Fishing Port, which specializes in oyster farming, differing from the Fisherman's Wharf that primarily focuses on fishing; however, the two locations are about one kilometer apart and can be reached via the coastal road. The restaurant particularly highlights local oysters, preparing uniquely flavored oysters, and combines this with tourism fishing rafts, taking visitors to Guide Island to observe the growth of oysters, with Captain Wu Linshan providing insightful guidance along the way, becoming a unique feature of Dongshi fishing village. Huahong Restaurant is famous for selling wild seafood and is also one of the favored dining spots among locals. The owner, who was once an oyster farmer, uses his good relationships with fishermen to procure seafood. In addition to purchasing at the Dongshi Fish Market, fishermen also set aside their largest and most special catches of species like grouper, red crab, and conch to sell to Huahong Restaurant, making the restaurant’s private dishes highly praised by tourists. "Salt-baked conch with five flavors" uses common seaside ingredients...
