Dongshi / Hailong Garden Restaurant Introduction
Dongshi Harbor is renowned throughout Taiwan for oyster farming, boasting thousands of hectares of fishing grounds and the largest offshore oyster farm in the country, making it the leading producer in the province and truly the "hometown of oysters." Oysters, rich in nutrients like organic zinc, selenium, and taurine, are also known as shellfish; Europeans refer to them as "seafood milk," while the Japanese call them "the emperor's food." In the Ming Dynasty in China, oysters were celebrated with the charming name "Xishi's milk," and in Taiwan, they are commonly referred to as "oysters." The best time for oysters is from April to September, attracting many food enthusiasts to enjoy them. The highlight of Dongshi Budai Seafood Restaurant is its "freshness"; Hailong Garden Restaurant uses the plumpest local oysters to create a variety of delicious oyster dishes. Additionally, Hailong Garden is one of the largest restaurants in Dongshi and a local favorite. The "Tomato Oyster Jelly" combines fresh oysters with tomato juice to create a unique and chewy jelly. The "Sauce Braised Tender Carp" utilizes locally farmed carp, marinated in soda for 12 hours until the bones become completely tender, and then cooked to perfection, making the entire fish edible and melt-in-your-mouth. The "Italian Chilled Live Eel" is also an innovative dish, perfect for the often hot Dongshi climate, offering a refreshing way to cool off in the summer.
