All reviews of category "America"

The overall flavor is on the salty side but surprisingly addictive. The meat is juicy and not dry, and you can feel the richness of the juices spreading in your mouth. Served hot and fresh, the aroma really makes you want to keep taking bites. Although it's a bit too strong for me, as I usually prefer lighter flavors, the overall seasoning is still enjoyable. The dining environment is nice, with comfortable seating and quick service. I left with a great impression this time and would like to bring friends next time to try other dishes, especially that signature soup, which I've heard is also worth a try!

Every time I go to Costco, I always buy their hot dogs. And I add a lot of onions. It's only 50 yuan for one, which is a great value. The best part is the free-flowing drinks. As for the taste of the hot dog, it's pretty standard and meets expectations for the price. As for the attitude of the staff, there is almost no service, and the staff doesn’t seem to smile much. Given how many people there are, I can understand, so I don’t have high expectations. After ordering, you just find a place to sit, but today it was too crowded, so we had to eat standing up.

💠 Housebistro

Hi everyone! I'm Wolf Wolf 🪽

Sleeping in until I wake up naturally on the weekend means it's time for an extremely hearty American brunch! This time, I visited "Housebistro" in Taipei Dazhi. The portions here are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the atmosphere is super chill. Whether it's the crispy pork chop sandwich, classic American omelet, shakes, or fruit tea, every bite is incredibly satisfying!

🍽️ Must-Order American Classics

✔ Crispy Pork Chop Sandwich ($260) 🥪🍟
This sandwich is stacked high!
The thick crispy pork chop is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with lettuce and tomato. Every bite is crispy and juicy, and it comes with golden, crunchy fries on the side—satisfying and fulfilling!

✔ Three Little Dishes (Scrambled Eggs + Fresh Milk Toast) 🍳🥓
The soul of breakfast: scrambled eggs + soft and fluffy fresh milk toast, plus bacon, ham, sausage, and potato cubes. A plate full of classic American flavors, each bite bursting with rich egg flavor and mildly crispy savory bacon—a breakfast platter you cannot miss!

✔ Mixed Meat American Omelet (with Whole Wheat Toast) 🥚🥖
As soon as the omelet is served, it is overflowing with melted cheese, packed with mixed meats, paired with whole wheat toast. Egg aroma, cheese aroma, and meat aroma all in one—definitely recommended for those who enjoy rich flavors!

🍹 Drink Recommendations

🥤 Signature Fruit Tea – Full of fruity fragrance, sweet and refreshing, perfect to balance out a hearty brunch!
🥤 Vanilla Milkshake – Rich and creamy vanilla that’s sweet without being cloying, absolutely indulgent!

💡 You can also add combo options!
✔ +B Set ($100) – Choose any $140 drink or $120 dessert
✔ +C Set ($200) – Lettuce salad + cream soup + $140 drink or $120 dessert

📍 Store Information

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🔹🏠: Housebistro
🔹📍: No. 1, Alley 9, Dazhi Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City

📢 For lovers of American brunch, this place is a must-try! The crispy pork chop sandwich is super thick, the omelet is wonderfully cheesy, and paired with a vanilla milkshake, it’s an absolute indulgence! Come and try this popular American restaurant in Dazhi! ✨

Return Visit Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Meeting friends here to discuss things is convenient, as there are motorcycle parking spaces nearby. The overall space is large and comfortable, with seating for two and four people available for reservation. On weekdays, there are usually many seats open. I’ve eaten at other places before and found their food to be very delicious as well. I generally enjoy brunch because I can try a variety of dishes all at once—from meats to bread and eggs, everything is tasty. This is definitely a place worth visiting again. There is no restriction on dining time, but a 10% service charge will be applied.

A group of partners working at Dalie’s Smokehouse in Parkville, Missouri, is driven by their endless love for BBQ. The process of slow-smoking meats and preparing side dishes showcases their expertise and respect for ingredients. This passion and traditional cooking method began to take root in Taiwan, starting with research on Taiwanese ingredients, the transportation of fresh produce, and how to serve authentic American Bar-B-Que. After two years of continuous discussion and research, executive chef Skip Steele of Pappy's St. Louis, Mr. Peter Brickler, and Chef Hunter, have brought to Taiwan an American BBQ experience like never before: Bogart! We hope every customer can taste authentic American BBQ and truly feel our enthusiasm!

The above is what the restaurant wants to convey. After trying it, I completely felt it. Although I have never eaten in the United States and don't know what authentic BBQ is, I found it delicious. The seemingly simple bread, the rich, juicy smoked brisket paired with sweet and spicy homemade pickles - this simple yet robust flavor is exactly what I consider American BBQ. However, the fat content was a bit much, so if there were a version with regular brisket for the sauce, it would be perfect.

Environment
Located in the Chindien business district, this American restaurant has been nurturing the local community for thirteen years. The exterior design features an American camping style ⛺️, and the interior decoration showcases many elements genuinely sourced from the United States. Walking through the door feels like stepping into a restaurant in America 🇺🇸. The classic dishes are all handmade, and you can sense the owner’s passion in the design and the food. During classic game seasons, there are live broadcasts on the TV in the restaurant, making it a worthy experience to soak in the lively atmosphere!

‼️Birthday guests enjoy an 8️⃣5️⃣ discount on pre-orders‼️
‼️Enjoy an 8️⃣8️⃣ discount on beverages during match seasons‼️

Dishes
🟢Handmade Crispy Onion Rings 💰180
A stunning dish when it arrives at the table, quite different from typical onion rings found outside. Each ring is sizable, made from hand-cut onions 🧅, totaling 1️⃣2️⃣ rings, and pairs perfectly with the prepared tartar sauce—ideal for drinking!

🟢Spanish Spicy Mussel Pot 💰200
This dish has a mild spicy 🌶️ kick. The spicy soup base pairs well with the mussels, creating a refreshing taste. The soup complements the onion rings perfectly!

Grapefruit Oil and Vinegar Fresh Shrimp and Squid Salad in Wooden Bowl 💰260
Fresh salad 🥗 topped with peeled shrimp 🦐 and squid 🦑, drizzled with the restaurant's special oil and vinegar dressing, offers a refreshing contrast in this heavy American restaurant.

🟢Mexican Smoked Charcoal-Grilled Half Chicken 💰390
My favorite dish! I will definitely order it again on my second visit. The half chicken is marinated to a perfect balance of salty and sweet, while the meat is very tender and retains its juices; even the breast meat is moist and delicious without needing special dipping sauce—though using the sauce provides a different flavor experience!

Smoked Charcoal-Grilled Pork Ribs (half portion) 💰480
Another classic dish, the seasoning for the pork ribs is quite robust. You can enjoy it with the caramelized pineapple 🍍 slices prepared by the restaurant, which helps to balance the flavors. The meat is extremely tender, reaching a point where it's almost falling off the bone!

🟢Slightly Tipsy Grapefruit Drink 💰190
Strawberry Margarita 💰180
Both drinks are not only photogenic but also thoughtfully crafted. Served in salted rim glasses, they help to minimize bitterness, making the drinks smoother. Just be sure not to drink too quickly or you might get tipsy easily! 😂

Parking
The restaurant does not have a designated parking lot near the Chindien business district but you can park in nearby paid parking spaces 🅿️, which is quite convenient!

Payment Methods
Cash 💵
All payments accepted.

Reviewer Comment: The restroom is not in the restaurant, you have to walk a bit.

Today, I came to the Er Lou Ban Qiao branch for a meal. I happened to win a 450 TWD hamburger in a promotion, so I decided to give it a try. I had eaten here before and thought it was pretty good. It’s recommended to make a reservation in advance. This place is also pet-friendly; I saw quite a few tables that brought their own pets, and the restaurant even offers free scrambled eggs for dogs. Ordering is done via QR code, and after placing the order, a staff member comes to confirm the items. The serving speed is quite fast.

This time, the two of us ordered:
• San Francisco Garlic Fries (210 TWD) – When it arrived, the garlic aroma was strong, and it tasted pretty good.
• Classic Sous Vide Chicken Caesar Salad (380 TWD) – The portion looks quite large, with a big piece of chicken, a few slices of croutons, and plenty of lettuce; the seasoning is nice.
• European Bread Basket (100 TWD) – Free refills available, but we ordered too much this time and didn’t ask for more. Both types of bread were delicious, especially with the brown sugar butter sauce.
• Signature Hamburger (450 TWD, promotional discount) – A generous portion, with a thick hamburger patty and two pieces of fried fish, accompanied by fries in different shapes.
• Taiwanese-style Stir-fried Salted Egg Bitter Melon Noodles (360 TWD) – Best enjoyed hot, it has a pleasant texture, not too bitter, topped with fried king oyster mushrooms, which is quite unique.
• Hot Milk Tea (80 TWD) – Milk and tea are served separately, allowing you to adjust the ratio yourself.
• Caramel Crisp Ice Cream Brownie (220 TWD, birthday treat) – It took a while to arrive, likely because it was freshly baked, and paired with ice cream, it was delicious.
• Peach Blossom Luck Tea (150 TWD, promotional treat) – It has a layer of milk foam on top; I personally found it to be average.

The total was 1,130 TWD, plus a 10% service charge, making it 1,303 TWD in the end. Overall, the meals maintained a certain standard, and the environment was nice; I would consider visiting again.

Open on New Year's Eve, the second and third day of the New Year.
#OpenDuringNewYear

Environment
The American-style wooden house restaurant transformed from an old residence gives a compact and cute feeling on the outside. The ordering area is on the first floor while the dining space is on the second floor. The entrance to the dining area is very low, which may be inconvenient for tall people. The dining area features tatami mats, so shoes need to be removed and can accommodate about 8-10 people. If it rains, unfortunately, there will be no indoor dining.

Food
🔴 Not recommended 🟠 Average 🟢 Highly recommended
Double Burger Combo 💰 280
🟠 Grilled Beef
🟢 Grilled Truffle Shrimp
You can enjoy two flavors in one hamburger special since they are small, so there’s no problem with overeating. The burger combo also includes fries 🍟 and a drink 🥤, and all burgers come with lettuce 🥬 and onions 🧅. The flavor of the grilled beef tastes a lot like beef jerky, but the texture is quite good 👌. The flavor of the grilled truffle shrimp is well-seasoned, and most importantly, the shrimp 🦐 is fresh enough that it doesn't require much seasoning to be delicious!

🟢 Fried Chicken Leg Salad Combo 💰 280
The salad 🥗 is sprinkled with a lot of cheese, making it look very beautiful, and is perfect for friends who enjoy mushrooms. The seasoning on the chicken leg is sweet and sour, giving a feeling of being in love 😍. The boneless chicken leg meat is also very tender, but three pieces seem a bit too few 🤣.

Parking
There is no designated parking lot 🅿️, but you can park in the nearby white-lined areas.

Payment Methods
Cash 💵
Various mobile payments

#OpenDuringTheNewYear

A one-of-a-kind shop! ✨
You can enjoy a variety of popular characters starting with Disney! 🧜🏻‍♀️
It's a place that can be used for various occasions such as girls' gatherings, dates, and outings with children!

【Atmosphere of the Store】
There were a lot of stuffed animals outside the store, which got me excited even before entering 😂
I went on a weekend night without a reservation and it was quite packed, feeling just lucky to get in, so if you're coming from afar or have an important appointment, making a reservation is definitely more reassuring 😓
I also tried to make a reservation online about two days in advance, but it was already not possible, so I recommend making a reservation early 💦

Upon entering the store, there’s a place on the right where you can freely customize keychains, and they have a lot of cute keychain materials!

The atmosphere is American, but everywhere inside the store there are stuffed animals and character cups, and I couldn't stop taking photos 😂

【Food Evaluation】
Honestly, the food is on the pricier side. Converting to Japanese yen, it’s around 1500 to 2000 yen, but all the menus we ordered came with drinks, which seems reasonable given the enjoyable atmosphere of the shop.

For the price, the portions are quite large. The hamburger set I ordered came with a cute container that included a hamburger, a small salad, and fries. Additionally, both dishes included a small cheesecake.
The hamburger, both the buns and the chicken, was huge, and I struggled quite a bit to eat it 😂 No matter how much I ate, it just didn’t seem to go down, haha!

The fries came with three kinds of sauces: ketchup, mustard, and mango sauce, which were also quite cute!

The cups for drinks can be freely chosen from a variety behind the register when you pay before your meal! There are so many character cups to choose from, it can be overwhelming, but that's part of the fun!

The food is delicious, but what I think makes this place exceptional is how visually enjoyable it is!
I definitely want to visit again!!

✦ #bugeryellow ✦ Taipei - Taipei Main Station

Have you ever tried a venison burger?
Let's take a look at the little shop hidden in the alleys of Nanyang Street @burger.yellow!

🗣️ The fried fish and chips are heavenly delicious 💲250 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌚

Both the fried fish and chips are really tasty, and they're timed perfectly. The juiciness of the meat and the moisture of the potatoes are both preserved! Highly recommended (though a bit expensive).

🗣️ The good peanut bacon beef burger 💲290 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌚
🗣️ The classic honey mustard signature venison burger 💲300 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌚

You can choose between beef and venison for every burger. The venison costs $40 more than the beef.

Both burgers are super thick, so thick that I woke up the next day yawning and found my mouth had cracked open. Hahahahahahaha! This is the most absurd thing ever 🤣

The venison patty actually tastes quite similar to beef. The texture is a bit more crumbly and has a unique meat flavor, but it’s not as strong as lamb. You should give it a try!

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