Tanka-Style Seafood

Featuring same-day catches of fish, shrimp, crab, and shellfish from the Beibu Gulf, Tanka cooks rely on minimal preparation to highlight each ingredient's natural flavor.

The Tanka people lived on boats for generations with seafood as their staple, creating a distinct water-based food culture.

Best experienced at Tanka seafood restaurants near Qiaogang Street or Silver Beach, especially during the lively evening hours.

Steamed mantis shrimp is the definitive Tanka dish — roe-filled and naturally sweet, showcasing the finest produce of the Beibu Gulf.