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蚵仔煎Oyster Omelette
Say it ô-á-tsian / é zǎi jiān
Also called oyster pancake
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “蚵仔煎”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
What is Oyster Omelette?
Small, plump oysters fried on a hot griddle with egg, leafy greens and a sweet potato starch batter that turns soft and chewy, then topped with a sweet-savory red sauce. One of the most famous night market foods in Taiwan. Contains shellfish.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$60–100 per plate
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Almost every night market, usually at a stall with a large flat griddle out front. Also sold at seafood eateries, especially in coastal towns like Tainan and Keelung.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Oyster Omelette near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “蚵仔煎”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “ô-á-tsian / é zǎi jiān”.
