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| Kezailiao Harbor: A Paradise for Seafood Connoisseurs |
◎Written by Li Guei-sian
◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao
◎Photos by Li Guei-sian, Huang Jing-wun
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Kezailiao（蚵仔寮）is in Kaohsiung's Zihguan District（梓官區）. Kezailiao (蚵仔寮) means “oyster shack,” derived from the locals who cultivated oysters along the coast during the Cing Dynasty. During World War II, the Japanese government requisitioned the area for military use, and due to coastal erosion, the oyster racks gradually disappeared. In the 1980s, the flathead grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) was a high-valued economic fisheries product. If the fishermen were lucky, they could earn millions in just one night. The grey mullet "Wujin" moniker is referred to as "gold" as it brings wealth to the local fishermen. Unfortunately, many local fishermen have recently been intercepted by other countries' fishing boats upstream, and this, combined with global climate change, has resulted in a significant decline in the capture of the coveted grey mullet.
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Kezailiao Harbor is about a half-hour drive from downtown, and the fish market holds auctions every day at noon. Cai Jheng-cai（蔡政財）, a council member of the Zihguan Fisheries Association（梓官區漁會）, says, "The fishermen in Kezailiao live at the mercy of the weather. We eat whatever the gods provide for us." The fishermen sometimes catch delicate and small fleshy fish like Japanese butterfish (Psenopsis anomala) and Taiwan mausia shrimp (Acetes intermedius). Other popular products include deep-sea largehead hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) or neritic squid. Another distinguishing feature of the fish market is its convenient seafood one-stop shop. The products go from auction to retail and can even be prepared onsite, making it a seafood paradise for Kaohsiung's cuisine connoisseurs.
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Twenty years ago, the Zihguan Fisheries Association transformed the traditional fish market into the "Kezailiao Fish Market Direct Sales Center." It was the first in the country to receive a HACCP management certification. It is also the first seafood market where the catch does not touch the ground. All the fishermen, fishmongers, and auction officials wear hats and rain boots. Smoking and chewing betel nuts are prohibited, and the floors are cleaned with waterpipes to remove stains and waste from where the fish are gutted. The well-organized market has designated areas for weighing and processing, making it feel like a clean and cozy supermarket. This year, the Fisheries Association even introduced an exclusive "Mobile Cold Chain Vehicle" with freezing technology. Jhang Jyun-hua（張鈞華）, the Secretary-General of the Fisheries Association, says, "Access to fish in rural areas like Taoyuan（桃源）, Jiasian（甲仙）, and Meinong（美濃）is usually limited, but the mobile cold chain cars can now directly bring fish to sell in other places, so it's just like a mobile fish market."
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Over the past century, the fishermen of Kezailiao have embraced the challenges of a new market era with an open mind, aiming to make their harbor a trusted and renowned seafood market, while ensuring good quality fresh seafood for the public.
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| Indulge in Delicious Seafood Delights in Kaohsiung |
◎Written by rChen Ting-fang
◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao
◎Photos by Carter
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Autumn is here, and it's the perfect season for crab lovers. The crab roe of the mud crab (or mangrove crab) and the brown meat of the female swimming crab (Scylla serrata) are exceptionally rich and delicious. Additionally, you can savor various fresh seafood, including locally sourced squid, oysters, clams, and shrimp. These delectable offerings are sure to make your mouth water. Come and enjoy an ocean of flavors in Kaohsiung.
Located just across from the Ganglong Temple（港龍宮）in Linyuan District, A Siang Crab and Seafood Congee（阿祥螃蟹海鮮粥）, a humble family-owned seafood eatery, may not boast the most extravagant décor, but it is still a gem in this fishing village. Its commitment to using the finest ingredients and preparing each dish to order is what sets it apart. Whether it's lobster, crab, oysters, abalone, giant cuttlefish, or scallops, their seafood congee is made with genuine, high-quality ingredients that have won the hearts of countless food enthusiasts. It's so popular that even before the usual dinner rush, it's already bustling with eager patrons, transforming the small fishing village into a hot spot for food enthusiasts and bloggers alike.
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What's particularly popular is their "Devil Seafood Congee." Instead of digging in right away, most customers are compelled to take out their phones for a quick snapshot. Especially noteworthy is their colossal, customized seafood congee that leaves diners in awe!
Less than a 5-minute drive from Cianjhen Fishing Port is "CalmClam"（淡定の蚌）, a Taiwanese-Italian fusion restaurant known for its tranquility and exquisite tastes of the ocean. With only ten seats in its mini space, it provides a delightful hidden gem in the bustling city. Although it has only been open for just over a year, it has already built up a stellar reputation and a loyal following. The owner Siaocyu（小區）, who has a background in design, cleverly created the restaurant’s name by combining two similar sounding words “calm" and "clam." When customers notice the clever wordplay in its name, it brings a knowing smile to their faces.
The featured "clam" in CalmClam is the essence of its cuisine. The Taiwanese-Italian fusion restaurant always selects the freshest clams and daily seafood from the fishing port. It combines them with various ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes like iron pot spice-braised clams, stewed clams in tomato sauce, clam gnocchi, and barramundi stewed with clams in capers and dill. Siaocyu（小區）even incorporates Taiwanese elements such as dried radish and salt-cured mullet roe to offer a creative, authentic, fresh, and flavorful dining experience.
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A Siang Crab and Seafood Congee (阿祥螃蟹海鮮粥)
No. 1, Gangpu 3rd Rd., Linyuan Dist., Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0970660088
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Closed on Mondays
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CalmClam Restaurant (淡定の蚌)
No. 181, Fode St., Cianjhen Dist., Kaohsiung City
Phone: (07) 831-0151
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
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| 搭捷運、輕軌來玩 亞灣區最大的「時代公園」 |
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時代公園是亞灣區最大公園亮點，位於前鎮區凱旋四路與時代南一路，面積約3.5公頃，全台唯一緊鄰雙軌道(捷運、輕軌)站旁，交通相當便捷，捷運凱旋站、輕軌前鎮之星站或開車都方便。來公園玩特色遊戲場外，也可以搭輕軌與捷運可暢遊亞灣，一覽高雄流行音樂中心、港埠旅運中心、高雄展覽館、市立總圖書館等特色建築。…  |
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