Dongshi / Hailong Garden Restaurant (Selected to participate in the 2010 Taiwan Food Expo Featured Restaurants) Introduction
Dongshi Harbor is famous for oyster farming, boasting thousands of hectares of fishing grounds and the largest offshore oyster farm in Taiwan, ranking first in production across the province, truly earning the title "Hometown of Oysters." Oysters, rich in nutrients such as organic zinc, selenium, and taurine, are also known as shellfish. Europeans refer to them as "seafood milk," while they are called "emperor's food" in Japan. In China during the Ming Dynasty, oysters were poetically named "Xi Shi's Milk," and in Taiwan, they are commonly referred to as "Oysters." From April to September each year is the peak season for oysters, attracting many food enthusiasts to savor them. The specialty of Dongshi Budai Seafood Restaurant is its emphasis on "freshness," with Hai Long Yuan Restaurant using the region's most succulent fresh oysters to create a variety of delicious oyster dishes. Additionally, Hai Long Yuan is one of the largest restaurants in Dongshi and is a favorite among locals. The "Tomato Sauce Flavored Fresh Oyster Jelly" incorporates fresh oysters with tomato sauce to create a unique and delightful jelly. The "Soy Sauce Braised Soft Bone Carp Fish" utilizes locally farmed carp, marinated in soda for up to 12 hours until the bones are fully tender, making it melt in your mouth, allowing you to enjoy the whole fish. The "Italian Style Chilled Live Eel" offers an innovative flavor, ideal for the often hot climate in Dongshi, providing a refreshing dish to cool down...
