Don't miss out on a dinner feast in Tai O, where fresh local produce is on offer! Hop over to the Tai O Crossing Boat Restaurant for their Cantonese stir-fry and seafood-themed dishes. Though you cannot witness how the villagers used to rely on the “Crossing Boat” crossing the canal anymore, do grab the table by the water for the unbeatable view of the houses on stilts to level up your dining experience!
There are a lot of must-try items including the Charcoal-roasted Goose (炭燒燒鵝), Fried Cuttlefish Patties (香煎墨魚餅) and the ultimate Tai O Steamed Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaves (蝦乾荷葉籠仔飯)! Served in a large bamboo dim sum basket with clouds of steam rising, the dome of rice is blended with a wide variety of ingredients like pork, dried small fish, squids, and small chunks of fish.With each bite, you can experience a variety of textures and flavors - fluffy rice, tender fresh fish meat, and chewy pork strips seasoned with shrimp paste. Be sure to mix it well for irresistible scoops of pleasure.
If you are craving for a more shrimp-paste-flavored dish, go for the classic Cantonese Stir-Fried Morning Glory. Infused with signature pungent flavors, this simple veggie dish not only eases your guilt from having too much unhealthy food but also satisfies your savory cravings. You can tell it is extra good from its “Wok Hei” (鑊氣) – an indicator of true Cantonese cooking that tells if the dish has that distinctively smoky and singed flavors. So, make sure you order more to keep your stomach happy!