All reviews of category "Breakfast"

Environment: The indoor space is large, and there are plenty of seats. During weekdays at noon, there aren't many diners.

Dishes:
Ice Rice Milk $35: The sweetness is moderate, but it would be better if the aroma of the peanuts were stronger.

Rice Ball $45: The portion is a bit smaller than expected. It contains fried dough sticks and meat floss; the outer glutinous rice has a nice texture, but the inner fried dough sticks are a bit soft, which is a pity.

Scallion Egg $25: A simple fried egg with scallions. It's standard, but adding soy sauce can enhance the flavor.

♢ Koufu Soymilk Shop ♢
Location: Located near NCCU, about a three-minute walk to reach.
Dining Environment: The environment is average, with a semi-open space; to the right upon entering is the frying station, and there’s a seating area inside.
Ordering Method: Order at the counter, and pay when leaving.

• Soymilk (iced) $17
  Regular sugar-sweetened iced soymilk that is freshly made, served without a lid for dine-in! It seems there isn't a sugar-free option on the menu.

• Pork Chop Omelet $50
  Ordered the famous pork chop omelet, which features pork that resembles teriyaki pork loin. The soy sauce is on the salty side, but the taste is pretty good! The portion is small; if you have a big appetite, you might need to order two to feel full.

Rarely with some free time in the morning, I decided to try the famous pork chop omelet at Koufu Soymilk Shop! When I arrived, nearing closing time, the business was still good, with one group dining in and three people waiting for takeout.
About five minutes after ordering, I received my meal; the owner first brought out the iced soymilk, which I found to be sweet; the soy flavor wasn’t too strong, which is nice (I’m not a big fan of soybean flavor).
The portions for the meal are not large; my appetite in the morning is usually not great, but after finishing the soymilk and pork chop omelet, I was only about 70% full.

A very traditional Western-style breakfast place, where you can still enjoy some nostalgic dishes 🥹. When I was young, I always bought this kind of breakfast. The milk tea is very classic; it’s made with creamer, and although it’s not healthy, it has that traditional milk tea flavor. If you’re like me and grew up in the 70s, you’ll understand.

The hamburger with egg also has that traditional taste, but the ingredients are fewer. The combo hamburger has an extra slice of ham compared to the hamburger with egg. Unfortunately, they don’t sell hot dogs, and the variety isn’t that abundant, but if you miss traditional Western breakfast places, you can come here to eat. However, the dining environment for eat-in customers is quite old, and even the signboard looks aged, but the prices aren’t too expensive.

Environment
One of the must-try brunch spots in Douliu, it features a spacious open area with dim lighting that is comfortable. However, the tables are a bit small, and ordering too much might be a squeeze.

Dishes
📍 Stir-fried Spicy Ramyeon 💰 90
Although it’s not cheap, I always order this when I come. The noodles are very chewy and flavorful, with a slight spiciness 🌶️ that really whets the appetite.

📍 Japanese Pan-fried Dumplings 💰 65
They have a crispy texture, and uniquely topped with bonito flakes, the flavor surprisingly pairs well.

📍 Hot and Cold Pineapple Bun 💰 50
This price offers fantastic value—served hot, the bun is crispy, and when paired with the creamy filling in the middle, it’s really delicious!

📍 Hong Kong-style French Toast 💰 65
One of the classic Hong Kong snacks, the toast is filled with peanut butter 🥜, offering a sweet yet not overly rich taste that everyone praises once they've tried it.

Parking
Parking can be quite inconvenient if you're driving, but there’s a parking lot at Tsankuan that’s a 5-minute walk away. 🅿️

Payment Methods
Cash 💵

The atmosphere is comfortable.
Only one wall has a window.
There are parking spaces by the roadside (currently free).
I ordered the double sauce thick slice meal for $109, which includes a large drink for an extra $5 and royal milk tea.
The salad wasn't good; there was too much lettuce and too little dressing.
The double sauce was quite nice; you can enjoy both the milk crisp and strawberries at the same time.
The soft-boiled egg was cooked really well.
The milk tea from Mei Zhi Cheng is worth getting; it's not watery. 👍
*I only feel about 60% full after eating.

#Vegetarian

Dine-in does not allow you to find your own seat; you need to fill out a waiting list at the entrance. However, after filling it out, we waited for a while and no one came to show us to a table. Since there were seats available for dining in, we directly approached the staff, and it was best that we were allowed to sit down right away.

🔹 Signature No. 4 (Contains Cheese)
Pure thick beef patty / Tender grilled bacon / Chunky peanut butter (Pineapple bun) $130

• The combination with peanut butter is very smooth, and cheese doesn’t make it too thick, which prevents a clumpy feel when eating. The bacon gets a bit salty towards the end.
• The beef is very fragrant and has no meaty smell!
• The pineapple bun requires a bit longer to prepare, but personally, I think it’s acceptable and not excessively long.

• Signature items 1-6 come with a $5 discount on any drink.

🔸 Ceylon Black Tea (less sweet 16oz) $35

• Although it’s less sweet, for those who usually take their drinks at half-sweetness, it still tastes quite sweet, but it pairs perfectly with the dishes towards the end!

🔹 Kimchi Beef Omelette $85

• The omelette skin has a QQ texture, and it’s not paired with regular soy sauce but with a spicy Thai-like sauce. However, neither the kimchi nor the sauce is spicy!

🔸 Crispy Fried Chicken Dice (8 pieces) $65

• My friends and I all agreed that it was overcooked. At $65 for a portion, it’s not necessarily a must-order; it’s just standard fried chicken balls.

This place is Yonghe Soy Milk King (on Ankang Road). I visited on Friday night close to 11 PM, and there were still quite a few people.

We ordered a few items:
• Iced Milk Tea $25: It’s your standard breakfast shop milk tea, on the sweeter side and smooth.
• Soup Dumplings $70: The skins are thin and the filling is plentiful; they have a good flavor even without dipping sauce.
• Corn Egg Pancake $38: The egg pancake is crispy, and the sweetness of the corn pairs quite well.

However, the dining environment is rather average, with many plates left on the tables, which slightly affected the dining experience. It’s suitable for a simple late-night snack, but don’t have high expectations for the environment.

I happened to discover a new breakfast place while passing by. This time I ordered Japanese fried noodles, and the taste was actually quite good. It was topped with bonito flakes and salad dressing, giving it a feeling similar to eating takoyaki. The noodles at the bottom were stir-fried with a sauce that made them savory and slightly sweet, which was quite appetizing. The soft-boiled egg on top was amazing! I also ordered a cup of black tea, which had a traditional flavor—not too sweet but with a hint of malt. Highly recommended!

Location: Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

I have always been a fan of egg pancakes. When I saw this place recommended online, I rushed over to queue. Today, even though it’s a holiday, it was raining, so there wasn’t much of a line and I was seated quickly.

🌟 Egg Pancake Pizza
It’s very much like a cheese egg pancake laid out like a pizza. It’s probably called pizza because of the way it's cut, but it definitely tastes like an egg pancake. The cheese is of a rich variety, quite unique, but by the end, it became a bit overwhelming.

🌟 Corn Egg Pancake
The corn egg pancake made with batter is softer than usual, and the overall texture lacks any crispiness, which is a bit disappointing.

🌟 Charcoal Roasted Sugar Cane Milk Tea
My favorite thing in the whole shop is this cup of milk tea. The charcoal roasted flavor adds a lovely aroma to the milk tea and gives a normal breakfast milk tea an extra layer of complexity. I absolutely love this cup and would definitely come back just to order this drink! 🤣🤣

♢Early Salary Increase♢
Location: A breakfast shop in Wenshan District, Taipei City, located near National Chengchi University, about an 8-minute walk from the university.
Dining Environment: Semi-open style, the tables, chairs, and floor are clean.
Ordering Method: Fill out an order form and check out at the counter, cash payment only.

A very busy breakfast shop! I visited around 10:30, and when seated, the owner informed me that the food would take about 30 minutes to wait.
(The actual waiting time was about 20 minutes)

• Malted Milk $35
  (Ordered last time) slightly thin but tasty!

• Mashed Potato Cheese Egg Pancake $45
  (Ordered last time) the calorie content is proportional to how good it tastes 🥹 I come here when I miss the mashed potato cheese pancakes from Tainan’s Ke Xiang Chao.

• Salary Increase Fresh Milk Tea $30
  Just regular fresh milk tea XD

• Salted Pork Belly Egg Pancake $50
  I personally prefer the mashed potato cheese pancake because the meat slices are cut too small, leaving me with less of a meat feeling and not as satisfying (but still quite tasty), consider this if you don’t want something too heavy.

• Fried Egg Market Price ($10)
  Ordinary but tasty fried egg; ordered it sunny side up and there was no eggy taste!

The chili sauce is not from a regular can, it seems to be the shop's specialty (also sold separately) and is placed on the plate, not inside the egg pancake. I recommend trying it if it’s your first visit.
The portion of the egg pancakes is not large, and I also ordered a serving of pork belly last time that was not much either, so if you have a bigger appetite, you might find the value not very high.
Overall, the dishes suit my taste very well, and I will definitely come back often 💛