Tai Er responds to the controversy of live fish in stores: Currently there are 68 live fish stores, with plans to complete all store renovations by next year.

Recently, the discussion about pre-made dishes in restaurants has been escalating. Some netizens recently reflected on social media that it only took 6 minutes from ordering to serving the fish at Tai'er Pickled Fish, and some claimed that Tai'er restaurants served 3 dishes in 7 minutes. Netizens questioned whether Tai'er Pickled Fish uses pre-made dishes, and the topic has sparked heated discussions. On September 16, the parent company of Tai'er, Jiulianjiu Group, responded to reporters, stating that Tai'er focuses on the three core features of "live fish, fresh chicken, and fresh beef," in addition to a more diverse structure of hot dishes and a more warm and comfortable dining environment, aiming to create a triple experience of delicious food, comfortable environment, and sincere service. Tai'er's new fresh and lively stores were officially launched in March of this year and have been gradually expanding nationwide in the second quarter. Currently, there are 68 stores, with plans to complete the transformation of 150 stores by the end of this year and all stores by 2026.