What Oyster omelette is
Oysters, egg and starch fried with a sweet sauce.
Oyster omelette is listed as a dish in the Taiwan guide, where the index tags it seafood. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Oyster omelette
Our index links Oyster omelette to Night markets. That does not mean it is unavailable elsewhere, but it is the place to start if you want the version locals recognise.
The Taiwan guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Oyster omelette sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 9 food entries we track for Taiwan, 8 are budget, 1 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 8 | Gua bao, Oyster omelette, Lu rou fan |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 1 | Beef noodle soup |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Oyster omelette is one of 7 dish entries and 8 budget items; 1 items share the seafood tag.
Dietary notes
- Seafood tag: fish or shellfish is part of the dish. Mention allergies clearly and ask about shared fryers.
How to order it
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Taiwan items that make most sense alongside Oyster omelette, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Taiwan items share the most tags with Oyster omelette, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Oyster omelette: common questions
What is Oyster omelette?
Oysters, egg and starch fried with a sweet sauce. It is listed in the TasteBridge Taiwan guide as a dish.
How much does Oyster omelette cost in Taiwan?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Oyster omelette vegetarian?
Oyster omelette is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Oyster omelette?
Our index links it to Night markets. Ask locally for the version served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Taiwan. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.