Eating with your hands—so bold and hearty!\n5 must-try hand-shucked seafood restaurants

▲ Seven Miles Crab American Sports Seafood Restaurant. (Photo / fromChili Crabs Seven Miles Crab American Restaurant’s official Facebook page)

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Want to know how to enjoy seafood to the fullest? Grabbing and devouring it with your hands is sure to satisfy your appetite!\nThis is a popular eating style originating from Southern U.S. ports:\ncooked seafood is placed in a plastic bag,\npoured with sauce, shaken for seasoning,\nand then eaten straight with your hands.ETtoday Eastday Travel Cloud has specially selected five hand-shucked seafood restaurants. Come and give them a try!

1. Seven Miles Crab American Sports Seafood Restaurant Chili Crabs
\nThis restaurant combines sports events with an American dining atmosphere,\nwith a harbor and dock-themed decor.\nNo utensils are provided, only gloves and \"bib aprons.\"\nThe seafood is served in plastic bags\nwith the restaurant’s signature spicy sauce,\nmaking it super fun to eat with your hands!\nThe restaurant offers two types of sauces:\na fiery Louisiana Cajun spice blend\nand a Southeast Asian-style sauce with lemongrass.\nYou can adjust the spiciness to your liking.

Location: No. 45, Section 4, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
\nPhone: 02-25462000
\nBusiness Hours: Mon–Thu 17:30–23:00, Fri–Sun 11:30–14:30, 17:30–23:00

2. The Shrimp Daddy Gourmet Seafood
\nLocated near Exit of Taipei Metro’s National Father Memorial Hall Station,\nThe Shrimp Daddy features an American and pirate-style interior,\nwith walls covered in street graffiti.\nAs the owner once lived in California,\nhe brings authentic Californian flavors to Taiwan,\nusing a variety of spices and chili powder\n to create a unique sauce that is mixed with blanched seafood—spicy and oh-so-satisfying.

Location: No. 11, Lane 180, Guangfu South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
\nPhone: 02-27710910
\nBusiness Hours: Tue–Fri 17:30–23:00, Sat–Sun 11:30–23:00

▲ The Shrimp Daddy Gourmet Seafood. (Photo / fromThe Shrimp Daddy Gourmet Seafood’s official Facebook page)

3. Brookhurst Seafood Bar
\nWith a highly eye-catching sign, Brookhurst Seafood Bar is an American-style restaurant\nrun in collaboration by two different owners.\nIt serves American-style Vietnamese pho during the day\nand transforms into a seafood bar at night.\nBesides bringing in the classic American way of eating seafood straight from the bag,\nthe seafood here is imported and paired with the restaurant’s signature Brookhurst sauce,\nplus a squeeze of lemon—its tangy and spicy flavor will keep you coming back for more!

Location: No. 43, Lane 308, Guangfu South Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
\nPhone: 02-27414857
\nBusiness Hours: Tue–Sun 17:30–00:00

▲ Brookhurst American Spicy Seafood. (Photo / fromBrookhurst Seafood Bar’s official Facebook page)

4. Magical Amy's American-Style Spicy Seafood Restaurant Amazing Amy
This is the first restaurant in Taichung to introduce American-style spicy seafood. The spacious and cozy space is perfect for gatherings. Diners can choose to pour the seafood onto a plate or directly onto the table and eat with their hands. In addition to the main dish of white shrimp, there are also cauliflower, smoked sausage, and potatoes, all drizzled with a slightly tangy sauce that is refreshing, appetizing, and not greasy.

Location: No. 83-10, Anhe Road, West District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23585372
Business Hours: Weekdays 18:00–23:00; Holidays 11:30–14:00, 18:00–00:00 (Closed on Mondays)

▲ Lobster Golden Set Meal. (Photo / fromAmazing Amy American-Style Spicy Seafood Fan Page)

5. Southern Europe choice3
Located in Taichung, Southern Europe choice3 features a blue-and-white decor design full of a strong Greek countryside vibe. The menu offers a variety of dishes, including Spanish, Italian, Southern French, and Moroccan cuisine. The restaurant’s popular “Rock ‘n’ Roll Hand-Held Seafood Platter” features fresh flavors and a unique American-style eating method where you eat with your hands.

Location: No. 555, Section 2, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung City
Phone: 04-23263923
Business Hours: 11:30–22:00 (Weekdays, closed 15:00–17:00), 11:00–22:00 (Holidays)

▲ Rock ‘n’ Roll Hand-Held Seafood Platter. (Photo / fromSouthern Europe choice3 Fan Page)

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