The story
A 4.6-star American restaurant in Kaohsiung's Wenxi Village might raise an eyebrow, but don't let the category fool you. Kaohsiung Seafood Restaurant (First Dinner), on Ziqiang 3rd Road, is a local spot serving exceptional Taiwanese seafood with a casual, unfussy energy. The menu leans heavily into the ocean's bounty, and the kitchen shows real restraint.
YouTuber Doobydobap spent 48 hours hunting Taiwan's best seafood and landed here, calling the spread "incredible." Standouts include steamed fish, Baby Clams with Garlic Scapes, and the unexpectedly addictive Fried Duck Tongue with Thai Basil—all "perfectly cooked," she notes. The Garlic Scapes with Dehydrated Shrimp and a simple Chao Fan (Fried Rice) round out a meal that feels both refined and deeply comforting.
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The steamed fish earns unanimous praise for its pristine freshness, while the overall vibe is one of simple, masterful seafood preparation that lets quality ingredients shine.
“Look at this fish — the meat is literally falling off the bone. I'm going to have it with lots of ginger and garlic. So delicate. I don't know what this is — kind of looks like fermented little plums. This dish is just so well balanced and so nuanced. I love steamed fish — I said it in the last Taipei episode when we went to Jen, but steamed fish rules the world.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Kaohsiung Seafood Restaurant (First Dinner). Most active: Doobydobap
A fantastic seafood restaurant in Kaohsiung — incredible steamed fish, clams, and even fried duck tongue, all perfectly cooked.
Dishes mentioned
Baby Clams with Garlic Scapes
We ordered small baby clams, garlic scapes wok-fried with oyster sauce. The clams are so juicy and sweet, and the aromatic sauces — the combination is incredible.
Beef and Ginger Salad
The beef and ginger salad — my favorite part is the thinly sliced Taiwan sausage that's a little salty, meaty, and sweet.
Steamed Fish
Look at this fish — the meat is literally falling off the bone. I'm going to have it with lots of ginger and garlic. So delicate. I don't know what this is — kind of looks like fermented little plums. This dish is just so well balanced and so nuanced. I love steamed fish — I said it in the last Taipei episode when we went to Jen, but steamed fish rules the world.
Garlic Scapes with Dehydrated Shrimp
Garlic scapes with dehydrated shrimp — just a brief second on the wok, it has that smokiness but still has that crunch. Fish is amazing and meat is amazing, but I think the true beauty shines through in the cooking techniques in the vegetables because of the heat they use for woks. Vegetables are the best, not to mention the MSG that is spicy. All these long strands of noodles — no, thinly sliced ginger. It's spicy, it's crunchy, and with the briefly parboiled meat.
Chao Fan (Fried Rice)
We also have chao fan, which is fried rice.
