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四兩千金活蝦之家
Exit 1 · about 11 min walk

四兩千金活蝦之家

Si Liang Qian Jin Huo Xia Zhi Jia
Taiwanese Cuisine, Hot Pot, Group Dining · 左營區
★ 4.1・1,753 reviews 145 views Closed now
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“Beyond made-to-order Thai shrimp are pizza built on moon shrimp cake and sweet-savory brûléed fish roe. Shareable dishes, garden, children's play equipment, and group tables make it a family-meal option.”

Two-flavor live shrimp Shrimp-cake pizza Garden gathering
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★☆☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Go if convenient

If you are already at 左營站 · Zuoying, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Taste changing shrimp styles at one table

Half-and-Half Shrimp compares lemon sourness with salt-and-pepper garlic aroma, while shrimp-cake pizza combines chewy shrimp cake and cheese for another seafood form.

02
High recognition from more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 from 1,753 reviews, an immediate popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A live-shrimp gathering in the garden

四兩千金 has combined varied live-shrimp dishes with a garden gathering space in Zuoying for over ten years. Thai shrimp from Pingtung rest in an on-site live tank before cooking; from shared shrimp to soup around the table, it is designed for family and friends.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Half-and-Half Shrimp MetroBites visit photo

Half-and-Half Shrimp

Choose two seasonings: lemon shrimp is bright and sour, while salt-and-pepper shrimp has fried garlic, peanut aroma, and crisp shells. Both preserve the Thai shrimp's springy meat for diners seeking variety.

Margherita Shrimp-Cake Pizza MetroBites visit photo

Margherita Shrimp-Cake Pizza

A thick moon shrimp cake replaces pizza crust beneath cheese and toppings, bringing seafood aroma and a resilient chew. Slices share easily and offer another shrimp format beyond live-shrimp dishes.

Crème Brûlée Fish Roe MetroBites visit photo

Crème Brûlée Fish Roe

Sugar and mayonnaise are torched over fish roe, giving caramel sweetness and crunch before seafood savoriness. Surrounding produce freshens the sweet-savory combination.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
State group and private-room needs first

Give the headcount when booking; also mention private-room needs and seating requirements for elders or children.

02
Help yourself to tea and sauces

Tea and sauces are self-service, while live shrimp dishes are cooked to order.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

For live-shrimp seafood suited to families, friends, or groups in Zuoying, 四兩千金活蝦之家 is walkable from Zuoying HSR Station. Made-to-order Thai shrimp joins a garden, children's play facilities, and private rooms, accommodating couples through large groups.

Setting and atmosphere:Trees, lawn, and a large shrimp figure surround the restaurant; the garden has a slide and rocking horse. The high bright interior uses warm lights and wood, with round, semi-open, and private-room seating. Some rooms have independent air conditioning, convenient for children or groups.

MetroBites 店內參考圖

Location and dining notes:四兩千金活蝦之家 is at 高雄市左營區文學路542號, about a 7–10-minute walk from Zuoying HSR Station. Live shrimp is cooked to order; groups or private-room diners should reserve and state headcount. Tea and sauces are self-service, and orders can combine live shrimp, seafood hot pot, and specialties by group size.
● Crème Brûlée Fish Roe

Produce surrounds fish roe topped with sugar and mayonnaise, then torched into a crisp caramel layer. Sweet caramel crunch comes first, then seafood savoriness, while fruit and vegetables add freshness to this memorable sweet-savory dish.

四兩千金活蝦之家 (Si Liang Qian Jin Huo Xia Zhi Jia) visit photo
● Margherita Shrimp-Cake Pizza

It resembles a cheese-and-topping pizza, but a thick, chewy, seafood-rich moon shrimp cake replaces the crust. Cheese aroma meets resilient shrimp-cake texture; sliced for sharing, it combines familiar looks with an unexpected bite.

四兩千金活蝦之家 (Si Liang Qian Jin Huo Xia Zhi Jia) visit photo
● Half-and-Half Shrimp

Choose two flavors from several; this pairing uses lemon and salt-and-pepper shrimp. Salt-and-pepper brings fried garlic, peanuts, and crisp shells; lemon is bright and sour. Thai shrimp stays springy with rich roe, ideal for comparing two seasonings.

四兩千金活蝦之家 (Si Liang Qian Jin Huo Xia Zhi Jia) visit photo
● Premium Seafood Hot Pot

Live shrimp, clams, scallops, shell-on abalone, and baby octopus cook with corn, mushrooms, pumpkin, tomato, broccoli, and chestnuts. Dried-fish aroma grounds the layered seafood-and-vegetable broth, a shareable hot soup beside shrimp dishes.

四兩千金活蝦之家 (Si Liang Qian Jin Huo Xia Zhi Jia) visit photo
Uncle's line: gatherings stall when everyone eats separately; Half-and-Half Shrimp puts two flavors down at once and gets the whole table talking.
💡 Ordering notes

Compare seasonings with Half-and-Half Shrimp plus a specialty; groups can add Premium Seafood Hot Pot for a fuller table. Mention headcount, elders, children, and private-room needs when reserving.

  • Location:高雄市左營區文學路542號,從高鐵左營站步行約 7~10 分鐘。
  • Type:Live-shrimp seafood restaurant centered on made-to-order Thai shrimp.
  • Recommended:Crème Brûlée Fish Roe, Margherita Shrimp-Cake Pizza, Half-and-Half Shrimp, and Premium Seafood Hot Pot.
  • Highlights:Garden, children's play facilities, round tables, private rooms, and self-service tea and sauces.
  • Good for:Family meals, friends, parent-child visits, and group dining.

📌 Editor's summary

四兩千金活蝦之家 combines made-to-order Thai shrimp, group space, and family-friendly facilities. Half-and-Half Shrimp compares two seasonings, moon-shrimp-cake pizza changes the format, and a loaded seafood pot rounds out a shareable menu scalable by party size. Reserve and confirm seating for a family or group meal in Zuoying.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.1
★ 4.1 · 1,753 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
813台灣高雄市左營區福山里文學路542號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Friday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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左營站 · Zuoying
Exit 1 · about 11 min walk · about 863 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 12 min walk · about 915 m
Walking About 11 min from Exit 1 · about 863 m
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