cafe TOO is proudly launching a brand-new theme, the “A Taste of Tai O” buffet. This exciting offering invites diners to step into the quaint and rustic Tai O fishing village and indulge in authentic seafood delicacies that capture the true essence of local fishermen’s cuisine.
Inspired by Tai O’s renowned seafood, this theme features a carefully curated selection of classic Tai O dishes prepared with traditional local cooking techniques. Guests can watch chefs skillfully prepare the dishes right before their eyes, with every creation bursting with rich oceanic freshness and rustic village charm. Among the highlights are signature dishes made with authentic local ingredients, such as the Tai O Shrimp and Chicken Patty, which is crispy on the outside and bouncy in texture, with shrimp and chicken perfectly blended for a fresh, sweet, and savoury bite. Another standout is the Tai O Style Clay Pot Rice with Crab and Dried Fish, where fresh flower crab and Tai O salted fish are cooked together in a claypot; the rice absorbs the rich crab and salted fish aroma while remaining perfectly fluffy and distinct, evoking warm memories of a fisherman’s family gathered around the table. Diners can also enjoy the tender and flavourful Steamed Pork Patty with Salted Fish, as well as the Stir-Fried Mantis Shrimp with Salt and Pepper, fried to golden crispiness and bursting with juicy sweetness, delivering the signature street-stir-fry flavour of Tai O.
Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the Steamed Sea Bass with Hakka Rice Wine, where fresh sea bass is lightly steamed with Hakka rice wine to preserve its natural sweetness while infusing it with fragrant wine aroma and yielding melt-in-the-mouth tender flesh. All dishes incorporate authentic Tai O sauces, including Tai O X.O. sauce, Tai O shrimp paste, crispy shrimp chilli sauce, and Tai O clam sauce, perfectly showcasing the fusion of Tai O’s fishing heritage and the chefs’ masterful craftsmanship.
The chilled seafood counter is a dazzling display of premium delights from the ocean, featuring Snow Crab legs, abalone, mantis shrimp, bread crab, three-spot crab, whelks, and more—every piece a true gift from the sea. From there, guests can move on to the sashimi and sushi corner to enjoy freshly caught sashimi and a variety of exquisite Japanese delicacies that will awaken the taste buds with endless surprises.
To complete the perfect meal, the buffet dessert section introduces Golden Sand Puffs, golden and crispy on the outside with a rich salted egg yolk filling inside, blending sweet and savoury notes to provide a delightful and surprising finale to this Tai O fishing village culinary journey. With cafe TOO’s enchanting ambience and its renowned warm and attentive service, whether you are a devoted seafood lover or a food enthusiast eager to explore local culture, you are guaranteed an unforgettable fishing village buffet feast.