The story
The Seafood Guy is a Hong Kong-style café run by Johnny Tam in landlocked Nottingham—a spot that, as creator Only Scrans puts it, proves “Nottingham’s food scene is SERIOUSLY underrated.” The menu leans into authentic Cantonese seafood, with standouts like a crisp oyster omelette, crab tossed in ginger, garlic, green onion and oyster sauce, and delicately steamed scallops. Even the non-seafood options, such as a strawberry sweet and sour pork, are executed with the same level of care.
For dessert, the black sesame dessert with ice cream offers a smooth, nutty finish that balances the meal’s briny, savory notes. Tucked away on Castle Boulevard, this family-friendly hidden gem delivers the kind of heartfelt cooking that makes you forget you’re hours from the coast. It’s a local spot worth seeking out.
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Scrans’s sole review of The Seafood Guy hails the oyster omelette as a must-try, capturing a warm, no-frills vibe that feels like a hidden gem.
“This oyster omelette is like a mini pizza – every bite has a mini oyster inside. I mixed it with the Hong Kong style Sriracha, which is not too spicy, and it was an explosion of flavour. Unreal.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered The Seafood Guy. Most active: Only Scrans
A Hong Kong cafe run by Johnny Tam, bringing authentic seafood dishes to landlocked Nottingham with incredible passion and quality.
Dishes mentioned
Oyster Omelette
This oyster omelette is like a mini pizza – every bite has a mini oyster inside. I mixed it with the Hong Kong style Sriracha, which is not too spicy, and it was an explosion of flavour. Unreal.
Crab with Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion and Oyster Sauce
The crab is stir-fried with ginger, garlic, green onion and oyster sauce – you can see the sauce going inside the meat. I recommend tasting the green onion and sauce first. That was unbelievable, an explosion of flavours.
Steamed Scallops
These scallops are fresh from Scotland every two days. Steaming them lets you taste the real freshness – in the UK they usually pan fry or oven bake, but this is special. What a thing to have.
Strawberry Sweet and Sour Pork
This sweet and sour pork uses strawberry sauce – that's the original Hong Kong way. The sweetness and sourness combine perfectly. I would have this breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not many places do it as well as this; you can tell it's made with passion, not just thrown out there.
Black Sesame Dessert with Ice Cream
This black sesame dessert is chocolatey and creamy – it tastes like chocolate but you definitely get the sesame through. It's a really subtle flavour but addictive as well. In Hong Kong they have this after dining, it's good for digestion and even good for your hair. Sensational.
