"Environment"
The interior of the store has a gourmet style feel, with decor that creates an atmosphere where you feel like you could host a party at any moment. Additionally, the store has many rare burger figurines that are irresistible. Although you can't take them home, taking photos is still a lot of fun.
"Menu"
📍 Hash Brown Peanut Beef Burger 💰270
📍 Cheese Bacon Pork Burger 💰270
📍 Bomb Chicken Leg Burger 💰270
Each meal comes with a choice of French fries or potato wedges, and you can select a drink. This time, we enjoyed the Bomb Chicken Leg Burger 🍔. The shop thoughtfully provided gloves 🧤, and I must say the chicken leg was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and very juicy. They also offered pickles 🥒 and chili peppers 🌶️, which made it even more delicious when eaten together 😋.
"Parking"
The shop does not have a designated parking lot 🅿️, but you can park at the farther CITY PARKING. If you're riding a scooter 🛵, it's quite convenient to park in front of the shop.
"Service"
Dining time is 90 minutes, so be mindful of the time to avoid affecting customers who come after you. The shop's service attitude is excellent, and there's a point collection system that encourages return visits 💡.
"Payment Methods"
Cash 💰 and Line Pay
📍Coordinates: Banff, Canada
My family says this restaurant serves the best burgers they've ever had 🍔. Banff is a tourist area, so prices aren't cheap. Dining at a restaurant here starts at around 500 to 600 NTD per person, but the quality is very good. Even randomly chosen restaurants have high ratings, and every dining experience has been great during our stay here!
This restaurant, Brazen, was also chosen randomly. The decor is elegant and beautiful, and during this meal for four, we ordered:
Avocado Toast (CAD22)
Whole wheat toast topped with half an avocado 🥑, a soft-boiled egg, and lettuce—this is one of my favorite breakfast choices. After all, avocado is really delicious! It blends with any food to create a creamy and rich texture; it's a perfect match with the soft-boiled egg yolk! The meal comes with crispy roasted potatoes 🥔, which are also very tasty. The small potatoes have a chewy texture different from the larger potato chunks. I finished them all because they were so good! If you want a healthier option, I highly recommend this 👍.
Mount Royal with Cheese (CAD26)
This is a huge burger with a 6oz Angus beef patty and bacon 🥓, and it's what my family couldn't stop praising. The beef is large and juicy, with melted smoked cheese and chips—it's simply indulgent 🤤. It also comes with crispy, chewy small roasted potatoes. If you want a happy and guilty pleasure, I highly recommend this 👍.
Steak Sandwich (CAD26)
The bread for this sandwich is the chewy kind, paired with a 5oz Angus steak. It's the same Angus beef, but this one feels more like a steak than a juicy burger patty. It's cooked medium-rare, very tender and tasty. The onion rings inside are fried in a unique way, with a very thin crispy fried coating, adding a different texture when eaten with the steak. I highly recommend this dish as well.
Latte (CAD5.5)
The latte came with a plate full of sugar packets, which made me laugh. The foam on top was dense and creamy, and the coffee itself was quite bitter, which explains all the sugar packets 😅. After adding one sugar packet, it was smoother and quite good—worth ordering 👍.
Overall, everyone was very satisfied with the meal. Each of the three different breakfasts had its own unique features, and it was clear that a lot of effort went into the food preparation. The waiter was also very enthusiastic, frequently checking in on our dining experience. The only downside was that the check-ins were a bit too frequent, which made me feel a little interrupted 😂. Other than that, everything was great!
The chef is a former Top Chef winner. Initially, they opened a restaurant in Chicago, and later opened one in Los Angeles. As soon as you get to the entrance, you can already feel the full atmosphere! The staff are also very enthusiastic, not only welcoming you warmly but also able to answer all the questions! If you bring your partner here for a date, it definitely creates a full sense of occasion!
The menu is very simple and easy to understand, with all the dishes clearly listed! Without any recommendations, I randomly ordered three dishes:
❤️ Grilled Oysters
Sausage cream biscuits with cocktail sauce~ Although it might sound a bit strange, you should definitely order it when you visit the restaurant. Once you take a bite, you won't regret it. I personally highly recommend it!
❤️ Chili Sichuan Basted Bass
The salty and sweet taste, with almonds complementing the sweet and sour flavor of honey apples🍎! This dish not only keeps everyone coming back for more, but it also whets your appetite more and more! It's a truly remarkable dish ~ the impressive thing is that you'll be full of praise for it and will keep thinking about it after you've finished eating, wanting to go back!
❤️ Crabby BBQ Pork Belly
The five-spice butter flavor combined with a hint of BBQ🐷 smokiness! This is a taste that I haven't experienced in other restaurants! After tasting the first bite, you can't help but want to keep eating ~ the overall flavor blends so well! You can't imagine how the chef managed to create such a flavor; no wonder they are an award-winning 🏆 chef! Although it's a simple dish, every aspect is exceptionally well-executed, and the most important thing is the innovative taste!
This is one of the few five-star must-eats for me. If any of my friends go to downtown Los Angeles, they must make a reservation 🍜 to try it out and share other dishes with me because all three dishes I ordered were absolutely spot on! I even wanted to take a bite of what the people next to me were having ~ I look forward to someone sharing their experience with me!
This Universal Studios in California is very famous, perhaps because Mario has just appeared at Universal Studios 🌍, which has caused a frenzy over a series of Mario-related merchandise! There are even many people online teaching how to book a reservation at this restaurant... I also researched how to make a reservation!
It seems you need to come here early to scan the QR code and stand in line for a reservation, but in reality, I could easily make a reservation online. Once it's time, you just go to the entrance where staff will greet you! However, even when it's your reserved time, you still have to wait in line after getting inside to order 🍜, and then wait again for a table! The series of waiting actually made me feel that it might not be worth the price...
Not long after being seated, they bring you the meal you just ordered, and I found the delivery speed to be quite reasonable. The dishes we ordered were…
❤️ Mario burger 🍔
I looked it up a bit, and it seems everyone thinks this dish is the best. I did find it quite good, a very American-style burger! It had bacon in the middle, but the bacon wasn't crispy enough; you could tell it had been sitting for a little while, so it was a bit hard! Overall, the taste was nice, and the burger patty was quite juicy! If you do come, you can order this one!
❤️ super mushroom soup
This is the dish I recommend the most. The mushrooms are finely chopped, but each bite has a rich mushroom flavor. Although it might be a bit heavy for us Asians, it’s still pretty tasty! The best part is you can take the mushroom cup home! I find this dish to be quite a good value.
❤️ spaghetti 🍝 & meatballs
As for this pasta, I wouldn’t particularly recommend it! Although the meatballs aren’t too dry and have decent flavor, the spaghetti itself is quite soft and mushy～I just couldn’t finish the whole dish!
I think dining here is all about the novelty; everything feels cute, and the experience is what counts! I probably wouldn’t want to come back for a second time!
🈚️ No parking space 🈶 Has a restroom 🚾
The ingredients at this shop are fresh! Clean and hygienic!
They put effort into selecting their sources, and this place has actually been open for a long time!
I used to eat here back in college, so it should be about four or five years ago 😂
To have been in business for so long and to have survived the pandemic,
it’s easy to imagine that the food must be quite good!
Today's Rankings:
First 🥇 The clams in the miso soup are really delicious 🤤
Second 🥈 Tempura shrimp rolls 🍤🍣, everything is flavorful and aromatic! After finishing, I couldn’t resist having another bite 🤤
Additionally, the seared salmon 🍣 was average, nothing particularly impressive; the pink lady was also good, offering a unique texture and aroma.
On Sunday afternoon, I went to dine, and the restaurant was fully booked. Before 2 PM, brunch plates were available to order. Online ordering was available, but the food took over 20 minutes to be freshly made. No service charge was collected, and although it was labeled as a health food store on Google Maps, the overall style was that of an American diner.
◽ Yogurt Oat Fried Chicken $220
＞ Coated in oats before frying, the outer layer was quite hard, but it had a nice grainy aroma that was somewhat special – the meat was tender.
＞ For those who are not fond of cheese, the strong smell from the stinky cheese powder might be unbearable; it smelled quite pungent as soon as it was served.
◽ Spiced Probiotic Pig Smoked Creamy Fettuccine $380
＞ The pork was tender, but the smoky flavor was average.
＞ The texture of the noodles was well-balanced 👍🏻.
＞ Although it was a creamy pasta, the overwhelming taste of raw garlic was hitting me hard; this dish should probably be called raw garlic pasta⋯.
◽ Jason's Favorite Cheese Wild Mushroom Beef Burger $400
＞ It came with fries and smoked cabbage; the fries were better than the burger.
＞ I don’t know who Jason is… but his taste might be very different from mine.
＞ The aged cheese was very thin and hardly noticeable.
＞ The wild mushrooms were good👌.
＞ The most important aspect of a burger is the bread and the patty itself; the bread was average, the patty was dry and lacked juice, resulting in consuming a lot of calories while getting increasingly frustrated (it can be expensive, but it shouldn’t taste bad).
Overall, it was my first and last time eating there.
🌟 Minimum order of one main dish, 10% service charge
🌟 A cleaning fee of 200 for bringing a cake, and a fee of 100 for bringing alcohol (no limit on the number of bottles)
🌟 Suitable for dates and gatherings
"The Music Box French Country Restaurant" is located in Gushan. Upon entering, you can see live lobsters, suggesting that their signature lobster dishes must be incredibly delicious. With its simple decor and soft lighting, it is perfect for couples on a date or gatherings with friends, enjoying delicious food while sharing the little details of daily life.
The interior decor of the Music Box has a quaint rural style, and the space is larger and more spacious than I expected. The cream-colored tables and wooden chairs, paired with the soft lighting, create a surprisingly homey, rustic atmosphere. However, the most eye-catching feature upon entering has to be the live lobsters by the door; the lobster is one of Music Box's must-order signature dishes.
The Music Box is located on Minglun Road in Gushan, where parking spaces are scarce. There is a parking lot nearby, about a 5-minute walk away. Motorcycles can be parked right at the entrance. The restaurant offers private room services. If you're celebrating a birthday and bringing a cake, be aware that there will be a 200 cleaning fee, and for bringing alcohol, a 100 fee (no limit on the number of bottles). I suppose bringing alcohol is a much better deal! 🤣
Let's eat!
Lobster Surf and Turf for Two 💰3879
Truffle Steamed Egg
As the name suggests, a generous amount of truffle is placed on the soft steamed egg. Music Box really gives a lot of truffle; initially, I thought the portion was small, but later realized that it was indeed enough.
Bread
Handmade European-style bread with a solid texture and rich flour aroma, I really love it! If a restaurant’s bread is good, I will love it. The bread contains a good amount of cranberries and grains, which paired with President butter, is truly a great enjoyment.
Seafood Chowder
Extremely rich texture.
Smoked Salmon Bacon Caesar Salad
I think the biggest feature of this dish is the thick and large pieces of bacon. The vegetables are fresh and juicy, and the smoked salmon is rich in fat.
Lobster
Having eaten many lobsters before, I used to think they all tasted quite similar—firm, bouncy, and delicious, but after a while, I felt it was just that. Therefore, I never had a strong preference for lobster. However, this time at Music Box, I unexpectedly found it very tasty! I think aside from the freshness of the live lobster, the butter sauce created by the restaurant is a significant contributor. The sauce elevates the deliciousness of the lobster and provides tools to help better extract the lobster meat. If you come, you must try their lobster!
Gourmet Steak
With a crispy outer layer and tender pink meat inside, you can tell at a glance that this is good food. Once in your mouth, the rich flavor of the meat juice really makes it delicious.
Molten Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
Finally, we reached the end. Watching the chocolate flow like lava from the center gives a sense of happiness. Overall, it tastes really sweet, but it feels like the right time to indulge in such sweetness; the accompanying ice cream balances out the sweetness!
Thoughts: The lobster is a must-order; it’s really fragrant and bouncy.
Important aspects of the meal: Lobster is a must-order.
Regarding the environment: Simple, clean, and spacious.
Parking considerations: Motorcycles can park at the entrance; cars can park in the lot (about a 5-minute walk).
Restroom: There is one available.
Queue considerations: It is advisable to make a reservation.
Service: Average.
Value for money: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
(A discussion focusing solely on food and price.)
"Neighboring Hot Dog Burger" has evolved from a night market stall into a storefront American restaurant, serving street-style hot dog burgers. The atmosphere is filled with an American diner vibe, featuring simple tables and chairs paired with classic movie posters on the walls. If you've experienced the "Nobita Restaurant," you'll definitely love this feeling.
The decor of Neighboring Hot Dog Burger reminds me of the Nobita Restaurant, characterized by a retro American style. Upon entering, you're greeted by a space-themed entrance that leads to a black and white checkered floor, walls adorned with movie posters, and various cute figurines, creating a sense of time travel back to the Nobita Restaurant.
The menu at Neighboring Hot Dog Burger is as follows: American Dream Hot Dog Burger, Philadelphia Steak Sandwich, fried items, and drinks.
American Dream Hot Dog Burger 💰85
Curry onions, bacon, parmesan cheese powder, German smoked sausage
The hot dog burger features soft bread and various homemade toppings, maintaining the classic American flavor!
Spicy Hot Sauce Hot Dog Burger 💰95
Homemade Mexican chili meat sauce, sliced jalapeños, parmesan cheese powder, German smoked sausage
Highly recommended for spicy food lovers, this hot dog has an amazing flavor, rich meatiness, and a spicy kick that makes you want to take bite after bite.
Combo Meal 💰80
French fries + Cola
An American diner truly needs a glass of cola to get that vibe!
Insight: I want to come back soon to try the sandwiches.
American-style restaurant chain
Not many seats for dining in
Suitable for gatherings
The flavors of the dishes are quite consistent across locations
Iced Coffee Float 155
The iced coffee is not too bitter
It's average, neither particularly good nor bad
The ice cream on top is vanilla flavor
It tastes quite good
Tiramisu 160
The sweet cream flavor combined with bitter chocolate
It's really delicious
Highly recommended
Overall, the portion sizes are generous and not expensive
Great value for money
The restaurant is very close to the MRT station!
It only takes less than 5 minutes to walk from the "Xindian District Office Station" exit.🤣
The place is spacious, and business is pretty good even on weekdays.
Gout Seafood Risotto
There's a lot of seafood in it! 🤤
It has salmon, flounder, fresh shrimp, and salmon roe.
Tastes very fresh~
Beef Burger 🍔
I think this one is more ordinary.
It’s pretty similar to a regular hamburger.
But it’s not bad.
Scotch Egg
I think this one is great!
When you cut the egg open,
it’s filled with minced beef and a runny egg.
The outer layer is thin,
and it doesn't taste dry at all. 👍🏻
It's slightly spicy.
Fried Onion Rings 🧅
This is quite a large portion.
I think it’s decent at first,
and since it’s a whole piece that’s fried, it’s super big.
Dipping it in the restaurant's sauce helps cut through the greasiness.
But the outer layer is a bit thick 😂
After a while, it becomes too greasy and you can't finish it.
I recommend sharing it among four people~
Tieguanyin Mille-Feuille
This mille-feuille is quite moist.
But you can still feel the layers of the egg crepes.
The tea flavor is very strong, with an adult taste.
Tea lovers will definitely love this!
Sea Salt Caramel Mille-Feuille
This one is even more moist.
You can feel the layers of the egg crepes even less.
This one is significantly sweeter,
but still delicious. ~
It feels very indulgent. 🤣
Overall, I think the food is pretty good,
but the prices are on the high side!
