Mashagou Wu's Oyster Omelette Introduction
A 37-year-old stall hidden in front of the Zhuangmiao Li Sheng Gong Temple, without a sign, but food lovers all know that the “Wu Family Oyster Omelette” in Matsu uses fresh ingredients at an economical price. From time to time, locals bend in here for a snack; many residents in Matsu have grown up eating here, and those who have moved away always make sure to stop by for a bite when they return home. The owner of “Wu Family Oyster Omelette,” Wu Chen Hsiu Li, was originally a housewife who, shortly after the birth of her youngest child, wanted to start a business to help with household expenses. Since Matsu produces oysters and seafood, she had the idea to sell oyster omelettes. Wu Chen Hsiu Li first tried different oyster omelettes around and observed how businesses operated, prepared the ingredients, and fried them, then went home to experiment and teach herself how to fry oyster omelettes. Wu Chen Hsiu Li set up her stall in front of the Zhuangmiao Li Sheng Gong Temple during the peak of the old Matsu fishing port, which had rich fishing grounds attracting fish vendors, anglers, and tourists to eat oyster omelettes at the temple entrance. Afterward, they would tell their friends and family, leading to “Wu Family Oyster Omelette” becoming famous far and wide by word of mouth. After the establishment of the Jiangjun Fishing Port, the old Matsu fishing port was abandoned, and tourists no longer came in, but “Wu Family Oyster Omelette” remains a hidden gem for food enthusiasts. In addition to oyster omelettes, “Wu Family Oyster Omelette” also offers...
