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Ah Yao's Snack Review

Walk-In Noodle Shop - 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟

After class, I went out for a late-night snack with friends, and they said they wanted to take me to this place. The moment I walked into the Walk-In Noodle Shop, I felt that this place was really interesting! This was my first time trying a 24-hour self-service noodle shop.

24 hours of operation is truly heaven for late-night snack lovers. This time, I had the "Golden Cheese Instant Noodles". The wall was filled with a wide variety of instant noodle options, and I’m excited to come back next time to try more new flavors.

The process of picking ingredients and adding toppings by myself was really therapeutic. I took cabbage, ham, enoki mushrooms, corn... from the refrigerator, then added the free kimchi provided by the shop. The noodle toppings looked clean and fresh; I particularly loved the corn 😂.

The environment inside the store was also very tidy. Not only were the tables and chairs clean, but the ingredients in the refrigerator also looked very reassuring. What surprised me even more was that they accepted card payments.

I couldn't stop laughing; I just happened to not bring my wallet today. It’s really friendly for those who leave home without cash.

Eating the instant noodles loaded with toppings, it’s no wonder so many people come here for their noodles. The steamy atmosphere around me added to the experience. This little bit of happiness made me feel satisfied. After finishing, I was really full and in a great mood. This shop makes me want to come back again.

Accompanying a patient at NTU Hospital, the most convenient place for handling meals is the food court located directly below the medical building. Although the food court tends to be pricey, it is a great option for already weary family members accompanying patients. Moreover, if you're worried about high costs, you can opt for the buffet-style restaurant where the prices are comparable to those of regular eateries outside.

The variety of dishes here is extensive, and they also cater to health concerns. Likely due to hospital requirements, the restaurants here strive to provide essential nutrients. There are at least 20-30 dishes to choose from, and the menu changes daily, so you don't have to worry about getting tired of the food. However, regarding the seasoning, I feel it's on the oily side, but it's relatively light compared to other restaurants. It's recommended for those in need to buy buffet meals downstairs at the food court.

The entire shopping area supports mobile payments, making it very convenient, as you don't need to carry a wallet downstairs. However, it's advised to go early to select dishes because on weekdays, it can get very crowded with NTU Medical School students.

It seems to have been popular for a while?
I only came to try it out now.
Although the prices have increased quite a bit (compared to the original instant noodle prices),
it's actually still acceptable.
Because you can choose your own toppings,
and there are vegetables to make the instant noodles a bit healthier.
Plus, it's open 24 hours,
so when you really want to eat something and don't know what to have, you can come here.

The noodle cooking machine is quite novel.
At first, I was doubting whether it would really cook them properly,
but later, they turned out to be just right.

There is a shop cat, but sometimes I pass by and don’t see it.
It seems like it’s not always around.

Although it's a "Korean-style instant noodle shop," it actually is just a store that has come from Korean trends, and it doesn't really count as Korean cuisine. That's why I chose the self-service option, as everything, from checkout to meals, is self-serve. The owner sometimes is around, but it's not completely unattended.

As for the prices, they are quite acceptable. The instant noodles have an additional charge, and you can add your favorite ingredients for free only once; for the second round, you have to pay extra. Meat and eggs already require additional charges.

I wouldn’t highly recommend this place, even though the dining experience is nice and the shop cat is very cute. It’s just a place to try something new; it’s convenient because it’s open 24 hours. If you want a midnight snack and don’t want to cook at home, you can come here. The noodle-cooking machine is also quite novel. But ultimately, it’s still instant noodles.

I haven’t been able to find information about this shop on Google yet, so there may be corrections needed in the future. As for the address, I have confirmed it; the shop name is listed on Google, but the actual location is different. This address comes from the door number I found when I was on-site.

The price is calculated completely by eye, so there are no fixed standards. (The bento with 3 side dishes and 1 main dish behind me is also 80 yuan.) I put together a box of vegetables for about 60-70 yuan. A bowl of rice seems to be around 10 yuan. I find the prices quite acceptable.

The taste is at the level of a buffet; overall, it's just average. It can be considered a convenient buffet nearby, where you can take the dishes and portions you like without needing to come here specifically.

📌 Around 11:30, there are a lot of people. It's recommended to go after 12:30 when there are fewer people, and there are plenty of dishes.

🔹 Prices
Only cash is accepted.
Pricing is not based on weight; it depends on how many dishes you order.
The picture shows four dishes + one meat (fried ribs, cabbage, tomato and egg, eggplant, amaranth) for $100.
I had ordered three dishes + one portion of braised pork + a small rice for $85 before.

🔹 Meals
The ribs are pretty good; they are quite substantial, with thinner skin and smaller granules.
The cabbage is crunchy, and the eggplant is quite oily,
The tomato and egg dish has no actual tomatoes, just ketchup.

🔹 Ordering rules
Whether dining in or taking out, you must queue, and you have to line up every time you come because there are a lot of customers.
First, you choose
A. A bento with fixed dishes
B. A buffet where you select your own dishes; you can also request rice in the buffet.

▪️ If you want the buffet, you need to specify whether you want a large box or a small box. I remember that if you choose more than three dishes, you have to use a large box (if you ask for a large box but only choose three dishes, the staff might remind you...).
▪️ The dishes also come in large and small portions. The buffet defaults to small portions, and if you eat in-house and ask for "small dishes," it means you get large portions, so be aware of that.

🔹 Environment
It's really hot in the summer; I don’t know if they have the air conditioning on but it’s not strong enough, or if they didn’t turn on the air conditioning at all. In any case, it’s very hot, so you wouldn't want to dine in.

📍 In summary, the meals are quite tasty, the portions are normal, and there are many dishes, so I would still come for the buffet. The downside is that I don't quite understand the pricing standards, and one staff member's attitude is a bit unfriendly...

📍 Location and Transportation: Located in the urban area of Xindian City, New Taipei City, the nearest MRT station is Qizhang Station, about a 2-minute walk. Most customers are nearby residents, and parking is not allowed in front of the store due to the red line.

🏠 Space: The interior of the store is simply decorated, with the first floor dedicated to a self-serve area for food. There are a few seats on the left side and behind the counter, and additional seating on the second floor.

💰 Payment: After taking food using paper plates or takeaway boxes, customers should weigh and pay at the counter using cash. The store also accepts personal eco-friendly boxes; however, customers need to weigh their boxes at the counter in advance to deduct the weight from the total. There is a 10% discount on the price every Monday!

🍽️ Meals:
For dine-in, there is a minimum charge of 70 NT$, and for an additional 10 NT$, customers can enjoy unlimited white rice, multigrain rice, plain porridge, hot soup, and sweet soup. (The same applies for takeaway; an extra 10 NT$ for a large bowl of rice and self-service soup.)
I think the variety of dishes offered at Green Era Buffet is very rich. In addition to various colors of vegetables (green, white, purple), there are root vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, water chestnuts, lotus root), eggs (braised eggs, fried eggs, omelets), braised items (braised tofu and bamboo shoots), fried food, and a small amount of pickled items, making it hard to get tired of the selection even with frequent visits.
Because I have a larger appetite, my usual weight for a fully loaded dine-in paper plate is about 120 NT$. Dine-in customers can also enjoy extra rice and soup! 😋

#Penghu #YuanYuanFoodDiary
Since 369 changed to a new location,
the prices have shot up like a roller coaster, crying face.
Although the flavors and dishes have improved quite a bit,
the pricing completely relies on the boss lady’s judgment.
There's no basis for it, just a feeling.
So even if you get the same dishes with about the same portion size,
the price could still vary by tens of dollars.

For example, this plate of food plus half a bowl of rice
had similar quantities on two consecutive days;
one was 135, the other was 160...
the difference is equivalent to one serving of Kung Pao chicken.
I was a bit surprised that it only differed by 25 NT dollars
which I find a bit hard to accept.

The advantage of the dishes is that they're very fresh.
The cooking style is stir-fry level, quick and high heat,
and each dish has just the right flavor.
Basically, you won’t hit a dud.

Recently, I wanted to eat a bit healthier,
so coming to 369 allows for freedom in choosing portion sizes.
I especially recommend the stir-fried sweet potato leaves,
the leaves used are very fresh and tender,
with a slightly salty flavor and not overly oily.
There are still some really good aspects here!

It's just that since the boss lady sets prices based on her preferences and judgment,
without weighing or using tools for pricing,
you need to be careful in choosing your dishes,
or you might end up ordering hundreds worth!

Foodholic Niko @ Taipei

"Songjiang Buffet" is located near the Songjiang Nanjing Station, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 3. Since I wasn't sure what to have for dinner, this buffet happened to catch my eye. I thought I might as well grab some buffet food, with vegetables, meat, and white rice, it's a bountiful meal!

On a Sunday evening around 5 PM, the variety of dishes was not as diverse as I had imagined, probably around 30-35 types. Compared to other buffets I’ve previously visited, it felt a bit lacking.

Here, you can freely take as much or as little as you want, with no limits on the portions of each dish. It's quite suitable for those who want a variety of dishes but don’t actually have a big appetite.

However, the billing method here seems to be less transparent. It's not directly based on weight but rather the staff observes your plate and gives a rough estimate on the cost.

I casually filled a bento box, about half with vegetables and half with meat, plus a bowl of white rice, totaling $150. I personally felt it was a bit expensive.

Here are my thoughts on the flavors of the dishes:
Cold Smoked Tofu - quite tasty and goes well with rice.
Stir-fried Mushrooms - okay, quite standard.
Tofu - I tried two different preparations of tofu but was not very satisfied with either.
Cauliflower - very soft, the texture was poor, not great, and I won’t be ordering it again.
Cabbage - the taste was okay, but it was noticeably greasy.
Water Lily - it was the vegetable I was most satisfied with; it had a nice crunch.

I ordered two types of meat: Kung Pao Chicken and Sweet and Sour Chicken - both were well-seasoned and in large chunks, I approve.

Overall, I found about 80% of the dishes' flavors acceptable, though the price was a tad high.

🍚 Kaohsiung Gushan▫️Around the Art Museum
🍚 Kungfu Taiwanese buffet inherited from 𝟰𝟬 years

Generally talking about buffets
One is high-end 𝗯𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘁 and the other is self-service lunch shop
Master Deng is somewhere in the middle.
Sublimate home-cooked food into a successful one
Enjoy great taste at a moderate price
Every dish has the chef’s cooking spirit in it👨🏻‍🍳

The typhoon passed through today
The company that was baptized by flooding was in a mess💦
I have no choice but to eat out
It unexpectedly turned into a small gathering with some colleagues🥰

The reason why I chose this one
Mainly because we all like to eat vegetables🥬
Several colleagues and I try our best not to eat starch at certain meals a day.
Chef Deng uses a semi-buffet style (special person to pick up the dishes)
It can meet everyone’s needs for a balanced and rich meal✨

The key flavors are really good too🤤
It has also been rated as one of 66 specialty restaurants in Asia.
Kaohsiung Specialty Food Guide Huahui’s Best Food Restaurant Evaluation
Recommended by the Tourism Bureau as Taiwan Tourist Passport⋯⋯ and other awards🏆
It feels like a lot of effort is put into running the cooking industry
Therefore, even if you open many branches (which is also common in department stores)
Quality control is really impeccable🌟