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Taste Mainland Flavors in Taiwan: 32 Ways to Enjoy Spicy Chongqing Grilled Fish

Published: 2026-11-08 👁 104 views
Last updated 2026-11-08 — The grilled fish is made with basa fish imported from Southeast Asia, then prepared through marinating, grilling, burning, and stewing. The restaurant allows customers to choose among three levels of saltiness: “Mainland Original,” “Taiwan Standard,” and “Mild for Seniors.” I opted for “Taiwan Standard.” Although it’s loaded with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic, it’s not as spicy as it looks—though it is slightly on the salty side. The fish meat is fairly tender, and the skin has a gelatinous texture, though there’s a slight earthy undertone.

The other day, I was cycling during the daytime past Zhongshan Road in Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, when I spotted this

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I met up with friends for dinner at this “Shuihuo Zhonghe Branch.” The nightclub vibe was even stronger here—it was almost like they were checking IDs at the entrance. The interior design was as flashy as the exterior, but the dazzling neon lights paired with murals of mermaids and sea monsters made me feel like I’d walked into a nightclub under the sea. All I wanted to do was find the dance floor—no, wait, I meant find a seat.

  1. The dazzling neon lights create a nightlife dining atmosphere.
  2. The restaurant offers four types of fish and eight flavor profiles that can be mixed and matched, resulting in at least 32 different ways to enjoy the dish. They also rotate the types of fish and ingredients according to the season.
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