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FYI SOUTH Magazine, May 2003. VOL.3 ISSUE 5

Chiayi Tourist Fish Market 109, BoAi Rd., Chiayi City (05) 277-2077 Hours: 9 am-10 pm

        Although the best place to see and sample fresh seafood in the Chiayi area is Budai on the coast, Chiayi City has recently created an indoor fish market that has a wet market, coffeeshop, restaurant and karaoke lounge. Located near the public library and cultural center complex on JungShiau (Chunghsiao) Road, the Chiayi Tourist Fish Market sports a huge blue sailfish atop the roof, and offers urban visitors a taste of fresh seafood, sushi and sashimi. Vendors sell various fish sauces and cooking spices; there's also a small Japanese-style sushi bar. Parking nearby is no problem. The choice of seafoods here is just about as wide as it is at the well-established Budai market, from huge slices of tuna to smaller and more delicate items. For visitors, this makes a good stop before heading onto other attractions in the Chiayi area. --By Dan Bloom