This oyster omelet is “square-shaped”! Generous portion loaded with oysters and greens

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Regions such as Fujian, Chaoshan, Hong Kong, and Singapore/Malaysia have their versions of oyster pancakes, oyster crisps, or oyster omelets, but Taiwanese-style oyster omelets are quite different overall. One origin story ties it to Koxinga’s campaign against the Dutch forces occupying Tainan, so when you visit Anping Fort, you should try an oyster omelet to honor the past.

There are many oyster omelet shops in Anping, and next to the more well-known Ancient Fort Oyster Omelet is one called Meiling. The semi-open stall has plenty of tables and chairs, and though there were still many tourists, business seemed rather slow. Had I not been not too hungry that afternoon, I might have also ordered a soup or stir-fried dish to show my support.

For the same 60 NT dollars, this is the largest portion of oyster omelet I’ve seen so far. The cooking method is also interesting—they fold the sides inward to wrap it up, giving it a somewhat square shape with some thickness. Though the exterior isn’t particularly crispy, the texture is dense and holds together well.

When you cut into it, the center is almost all greens and oysters, with generous ingredients and a rich oyster aroma.

Oyster omelets in Tainan usually include bean sprouts, which I’m not quite used to eating, but here, to borrow a line: “Her (it), I can do.” They’re crispy yet not hard, and cut just right, blending well into the omelet.

This one portion actually took up quite a bit of stomach space, but it was pretty tasty—I’ll have to try another place next time.

Meiling Oyster Omelet
Address: No. 708, Lane 44, Xiaozhong Street, Anping District, Tainan City
Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Open on national holidays)

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