Dual Delights of Land and Sea: Tainan Steamed Seafood Tower Hotpot with Tableside Grilled Steak

Text and Photos by /Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai

Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot is located on Qianfeng Road near the back railway station, close to National Cheng Kung University and the Far Eastern Hotel. Carefully selected seafood ingredients are used to create delicious and aromatic seafood tower hotpots. The owner, who has a background in food and nutrition, is particularly particular about cuisine, insisting on hand-picking fresh seafood and pairing it with signature dishes of their own creation — ensuring a satisfying and hearty meal. Here, you can not only enjoy seafood but also try tableside grilled dishes like pork belly and beef short ribs. The shop also features a 3D shark installation, perfect for photos. Next time, gather your friends for a meal at Shark Bites!

▲ The owner personally selects the seafood. The shop also has an aquaculture tank, supplying fresh ingredients daily, along with surprise seafood offerings. Paired with various signature flavor profiles, you’re guaranteed a filling meal.

Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot Pricing: Each layer of the seafood tower is NT$350, and there are also NT$999 and NT$1,099 double combos available. Ingredients mainly consist of the day’s fresh seafood, while vegetables and hotpot toppings are self-served from the fridge — blue plates are NT$50, white plates are NT$30.

▲ Upon being seated, you’ll be served a plate of special side dishes. This sweet and sour kimchi is refreshing, crisp, and perfect for cutting through richness (also sold separately by the shop).

▲ The broth for the seafood tower is simmered with pork bones and vegetables, and dried sardines are added just before serving to enhance the flavor. The broth can be refilled upon request, and different seafood bring out a variety of delicious layers with rich complexity.

▲ Each layer of seafood changes the taste of the broth, offering delightful surprises.

Double Combo NT$999: Mixed Seafood x2 layers + Pork Belly or Angus Boneless Short Rib
Double Combo NT$1,099: Mixed Seafood x2 layers + Shredded Pork or Beef Delight

% Continue with multiple layers of mixed seafood that offer a variety of umami flavors, paired with ginger, scallion, and garlic for a naturally aromatic taste — delicious on its own or with the five-flavor sauce. Its unique sweet-and-sour profile is addictive. Add some rice if you're worried about not getting full enough. The seafood tower is prepared by staff, as each type has its own optimal steaming time.

▲Roll Selections (Single Layer NT$350)

▲ Roll selections paired with fresh shrimp satisfy those who love a good chew. They’re sweet, fragrant, tender, and Q-textured — best enjoyed while hot.

▲ Dipping the rolls in the five-flavor sauce enhances the flavor significantly, with its sweet-and-sour tang making it addictive. Since the seafood isn’t overly seasoned, its natural freshness really shines through. The crispy, tender bite is so irresistible you won’t want to stop.

▲ The shrimp are incredibly fresh, each bite juicy and firm.

▲Shellfish Selection (Single Layer NT$350)Perfect for those who love clams, snails... If you’re a fan of these types of seafood, this is the layer for you. It offers a variety of fresh options that will delight your taste buds.

▲ This shellfish layer is enhanced with a few slices of loofah for added sweetness.

▲ Bamboo clams are sweet, tender, and crispy, with a wonderfully rich texture.

▲ Clam meat is plump and juicy, with a naturally salty flavor that’s simply delicious — freshness makes all the difference.

▲ The oysters are perfectly steamed to retain their tender, succulent texture, releasing flavorful juice as they cook. Dipping them in the five-flavor sauce cuts through richness and enhances the taste.

% Double Combo NT$999: Mixed Seafood x2 layers + Pork Belly or Angus Boneless Short Rib

▲Pork Belly (Single Order NT$250)In addition to seafood hotpots, the shop also serves pork and beef dishes. Opting for the double combo lets you enjoy all these rich flavors together.

▲ Grilled items are served tableside, allowing you to watch the cooking performance — from aromatics sizzling to the meat being seared, the whole process is on display with mouthwatering aromas.

▲ The pork belly sizzles appealingly on the grill.

▲ Pork belly stir-fried with butter and garlic is crisp, tender, and bouncy, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. Enjoy the mildly chewy texture and rich taste, perfect when paired with the seafood broth.

% Double Combo NT$999: Mixed Seafood x2 layers + Pork Belly or Angus Boneless Short Rib

▲Angus boneless short rib (NT$250 per order)For beef lovers, you can pair your meal with Angus boneless short ribs, which have a thick texture and even marbling, delivering a great taste.

▲Sprinkled with a touch of spices for seasoning, the flavor is rich and layered. Thanks to the substantial thickness of the boneless short ribs, they are incredibly juicy and tender, bursting with sweetness and a hint of saltiness that’s very pleasant.

Double套餐 NT$1,099: Mixed seafood x2 layers + Pork Silk Maji or Beef Reversal

▲Pork Silk Maji (NT$350 per single layer)The NT$1,099 double套餐 can be paired with a layer of Pork Silk Maji, featuring colorful bell peppers and pork rolls paired with bamboo shoots that offer a satisfying crunch.

▲The entire pot is steamed over the broth, then sprinkled with a bit of salt. The outer layer of pork has a savory taste, and with each bite, you get the juicy texture and aroma of the bamboo shoots, balancing the flavors and cutting through the richness.

Double套餐 NT$1,099: Mixed seafood x2 layers + Pork Silk Maji or Beef Reversal

▲Beef Reversal (NT$350 per single layer)Besides Pork Silk Maji, Beef Reversal is also a great choice. It features raw beef rolls wrapped around asparagus and cellophane noodles, offering a unique texture.

▲The beef rolls with asparagus and cellophane noodles deliver a fresh, crisp, and chewy sensation. Sprinkled with salt and pepper, the rich flavor of the beef gradually unfolds in your mouth. One layer is quite filling, and if you’re worried about not having enough, it pairs perfectly with plain rice.

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▲Mantis shrimp steak (per order: 1 piece NT$300, 2 pieces NT$500, 3 pieces NT$700)This is a hidden menu item, available only when in stock—it’s not listed on the regular menu. On the day Hu Li dined here, it just so happened to be available, so she quickly ordered an extra portion to try something new.

▲The freshly steamed mantis shrimp steak gives off a light, delicate aroma. When you open the side, you can see the plump and fine texture of the meat in the abdominal segments.

▲The restaurant taught Hu Li the fastest and most delicious way to extract the meat—just press down on the tail end, slightly peel it open, and pull the meat out to eat.

▲The mantis shrimp steak has tender, plump meat that’s very sweet and juicy, with a texture that’s somewhat between fresh shrimp and lobster. Remember to enjoy it while it’s hot. If it’s available when you dine here, you definitely must order it.

▲Bitter melon cup—this is a newly launched dish, specially enhanced with shiitake mushrooms and chestnuts for more flavor. The bitter melon itself, once cooked in the broth, releases a sweet taste, leaving a lingering umami finish in the soup. The specially made bitter melon cup also contains minced meat mixed with shiitake, which is rich, aromatic, and refreshing.

▲Sauces and utensils are self-serve. We recommend dipping the seafood in the five-flavor sauce.

▲Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot Menu MENU.

▲Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot Menu MENU.

▲The dining environment at Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot is comfortable, with a cute decor design—there’s even a giant shark head protruding from the wall.

▲Exterior of the store. Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot is located on Qianfeng Road behind Tainan Railway Station. There’s roadside parking across the street, making it very convenient to drive here. From the train station, it’s just a 200-meter walk and takes about 5 minutes to arrive.

Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot insists on using only the freshest ingredients, offering a variety of seafood daily. By steaming the ingredients, the natural umami infuses into the broth at the bottom of the pot, resulting in a rich and sweet-tasting soup. The shop also offers pork and beef options, allowing you to enjoy tableside grilling services. Here, you can savor both seafood and meat, delighting all your taste buds. Recommended for those looking to enjoy a seafood hotpot gathering.

Shark Bites Seafood Hotpot
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Address: No. 138, Qianfeng Road, East District, Tainan City
Phone: 06-2099138
Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 17:00–23:00

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