Hualien｜Crispy Fried Mahi-Mahi is So Tempting!

Double Fish Floss Braised Pork Rice (Small) $60
Fried Fish Fillet (Pepper Salt) $100
Traditional Black Tea $20

After finishing work, I passed by the fishing port and noticed they had fried mahi-mahi fillets. I quickly turned around to have lunch.

During weekday lunch hours, the fishing port wasn't crowded, but there were already a few tables of customers dining inside. The dining area was quite clean and divided into two sections. This time, I sat in the section near the counter. Although the air conditioning was on, it still felt a bit stuffy, and I found myself sweating a little while eating. I wonder if the other section might be cooler?

For dine-in, you fill out an order form, pay at the counter, and then return to your seat to wait for your food. The staff were rather quiet (?!). At the counter, you check the total amount yourself and decide whether to pay in cash or use another payment method, then inform the staff. They just silently watch (!). When serving the food, they also quietly place it on the table (laugh).

The Double Fish Floss Braised Pork Rice (Small) came in a pretty large portion. When it arrived, the bowl was topped with a generous amount of fish floss, which looked great. The side dish for the braised pork rice was some bean sprouts. Every bite of the fish floss was fragrant and tasty. However, the braised pork underneath was quite bland. Even after mixing it thoroughly with the rice, it lacked aroma and saltiness.

The Fried Fish Fillet (Pepper Salt) was freshly fried upon order. It looked and smelled delicious when served. The portion included 10 pieces of fried fish fillet. The batter wasn't too thick, allowing you to enjoy the delicate texture of the mahi-mahi in every bite. The pepper salt flavor was slightly on the salty side, which might have made the braised pork rice seem even more flavorless by comparison.

The Traditional Black Tea was just average. If the tea aroma were stronger and the sweetness a bit more pronounced, it would have been perfect!

After dining, you need to take your tray to the recycling area outside the shop. Since there's only one entrance and exit, it was a bit inconvenient to go outside for recycling.

Lin Ji Fish Ball
No. 35-1, Gangbin Road, Hualien City, Hualien County

Post by 12_JC_12 | Sep 9, 2025