The attitude of the staff is quite poor; they are very polite to male customers but very rude to female customers. I asked if they had egg pancakes, and the staff said I'd have to wait 15 minutes, so I agreed to wait. Then, the female staff member said, “Well, you can wait slowly…” It’s outrageous. Do female staff members really treat female customers so unfriendly now? Meanwhile, they treat male customers with kindness.
I won't go there again. I just checked Google reviews, and there are a lot of one-star ratings all about the service attitude of the lady and the Vietnamese female staff; it's ridiculously rude to customers all the time! I hope other businesses open near Xiaogang Hospital so that these bad staff members won't keep bullying customers.
I ordered a 50 yuan small grilled meat bento, and it turned out like this... So empty... So mini. It was gone in just two bites, haha~ The grilled meat was really delicious, but there was only a little bit. Eating it with pickled cucumber and rice... I won't come again next time... But it seems that their business is really good. However, the service attitude of the aunties was not very good! Because she asked me if I wanted fried tofu and braised egg, and I said no... Then the auntie just tossed this bento to me, so sad~
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A shop visible from the southern stone torii gate of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto
Just over a one-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine
Opened on November 1, 2024, and this was my first visit on the opening day.
■ Reference for Service Times
I visited at 8 PM and finished eating by 10 PM.
■ Seating
Tables, counter, and private rooms
The second floor apparently operates as a separate wine bar.
I saw it, and it was a stylish space.
■ Reservations
This is a completely reservation-only establishment.
Reservations can be made via Tabelog and TableCheck.
■ Current Reservation Options
One type of course meal
Two types of pairings
Alcohol pairing or
Non-alcohol pairing
■ Reservation Details
Standard course: 11,858 yen (tax and service included)
Non-alcohol pairing: 4,598 yen (tax and service included)
■ Menu Items
Caviar vermicelli
Jade Kamo nasu XO sauce
Char siu, charcoal grilled
Shrimp potato, golden sand
Domestic matsutake mushroom broth
Saliva beef
Saliva dumplings
Saliva noodles with egg yolk
■ Non-alcohol Pairing
Nine drinks consisting of
Chinese tea, green tea, and mocktails
■ Impressions
After tasting everything, the chopsticks were thin, but everything was quite easy to eat.
The non-alcoholic drinks paired with the meal were explained very thoroughly by the sommelier with additional details about each ingredient, and they showed the actual materials, which was very clear and helpful.
While none of the dishes were extraordinarily standout, I appreciated being able to sample a variety of dishes. There were a few dishes I definitely wanted to eat more of.
Particularly, the claypot rice was cooked excellently, and the numbness of the beef tendon mapo tofu was right on point.
The spoons used for dessert are reportedly antiques collected by the owner as a hobby, and they were beautifully designed.
The rare raw pu-erh tea I had at the end was the most delicious, and I really enjoyed it.
Next time, I want to pre-order the Chinese tea pairing.
It seems I was the only one who booked the 8 PM slot, so I was able to enjoy my time leisurely. When leaving, the sommelier and the head chef came to see me off.
Since I was on my own, I felt they were very attentive and the service was excellent.
Compared to the original store on Taiwan Boulevard, the dining environment at laLaport Taichung is cleaner, has a more spacious feel, and a more comfortable atmosphere. The air conditioning is also sufficiently cool. Although there are slight differences in the menu items, the tastes are not too far apart. The original store’s black tea is richer and more robust, while the one at the Taichung store is much milder; however, this does not affect my pleasant dining experience.
🍲 Kaohsiung Sanmin ▫️ Around the Rehe Commercial Circle
🍲 A personal exclusive place for Huang Meng Ji & Sour Cabbage Fish
I've always heard that a Huang Meng Ji rice place opened near my home,
where one can enjoy the recently popular sour cabbage fish alone.
Considering the restaurant's name prominently features Huang Meng Ji,
I thought I’d try this dish first ❤️
Huang Meng Ji is a famous dish from Shandong, China.
I’m not quite sure if it counts as a type of hot pot,
but the main ingredients are chicken 🐔, potatoes 🥔, green peppers 🫑, etc.
In the version I had in Taiwan, you can choose different meats,
and you can add vegetables 🥬, tofu skin, and other ingredients similar to a hot pot.
The spiciness 🌶️ can be adjusted according to preference.
They also have a luxurious version (super extravagant) and a regular version.
Once finished, it’s served at the table as a large pot that’s already cooked 🍲
This time, I chose the regular version.
The accompanying white rice can be swapped for wide noodles,
which I found fantastic since I'm not a big fan of white rice 👍🏻.
Although the overall sauce was a bit heavy in flavor,
the wide noodles were slightly salty after soaking it up,
but eating it with the ingredients was still quite satisfying 😌
To avoid the previously mentioned saltiness,
the restaurant thoughtfully offers unlimited complimentary sour plum juice.
Much like how sour plum juice often pairs with spicy hot pot,
this is a perfect match that completely relieves greasiness and thirst.
This restaurant has a smaller number of seats,
so if it's full, you might consider takeout.
Next time, I should try the sour cabbage fish 🐟
and see if it’s just as good for an occasional visit ✨
Opening on November 1, 2024
A restaurant where you can experience authentic flavors
It is a place for delicious Chinese cuisine
The garlic fried rice has a taste that is more influenced by five-spice powder than garlic, so it may be polarizing
Also, the dumplings are healthy with a lot of vegetables
The set meals are a bit on the expensive side
There is also an evening drink set available
Environment
Most orders are takeout or delivery, and there are only bar seating available for dining in, which can accommodate about 6 to 8 people. Although the space is small, it has everything you need (air conditioning👍).
Meals
📍 Soup Dumplings 💰 70
The soup dumplings are made to order, and you can see the staff preparing the filling on-site (filled with green onions). The ingredients are really generous, and the steaming hot dumplings can burst with soup, so be careful not to burn your mouth. If time allows, I recommend dining in as it tastes even better!
📍 Radish Cake + Egg 💰 55
The radish cake is fried to a crispy exterior, and you can appreciate the aroma of the radish. It’s delicious on its own and doesn’t necessarily need the egg.
📍 Hot and Sour Soup 💰 35
Dare to go for a little spice🌶️ when ordering, as there is quite a bit of black pepper, adding a strong aroma and hearty ingredients. I really love their hot and sour soup.
Parking
If driving 🚗, there is a paid parking lot across the street 🅿️ 💰 30/hr.
If riding a scooter 🛵, there is a motorcycle parking lot right next door 💰 10/hr.
(I noticed police 👮 ticketing motorcycles parked on the street on the day of my visit.)
Service
There isn’t much service, but the attitude is good; settle the bill after your meal.
Payment Methods
Cash 💰
Location: Taipei Xinyi
Michelin Plate-rated restaurant
Made a reservation with friends in advance
Went with great expectations
🌟 American Rib-eye Fried Rice
As soon as the dish arrived, we thought it was definitely worth photographing.
It's completely a photo-worthy dish.
The rib-eye steak on top is indeed very eye-catching.
It’s reasonably tender and not hard to chew or unappetizing.
The fried rice is fragrant, with a touch of wok hei.
But honestly, given the steep price,
it felt like the fried rice wasn't as distinctive as expected.
Seems like you could get this level of fried rice at a regular stir-fry place.
Personally, I was a bit disappointed.
🌟 Fried Soft Shell Crab with Salted Egg Yolk and Roselle Sauce
Originally worried that the fried soft shell crab with salted egg yolk would be too greasy,
but the sauce with roselle added a perfect finishing touch,
bringing a refreshing twist to the otherwise richly flavored dish.
🌟 Grilled Scallops and Mullet Roe Fried Rice
The scallops on top were grilled,
and you could tell they were sashimi-grade, very fresh and sweet.
However, the mullet roe flavor in the fried rice was extremely faint
and lacked a strong presence.
Overall, it was still quite palatable.
🌟 Stir-fried Water Lotus with Pine Nuts
This dish seemed the most ordinary.
It lacked the wok hei in the stir-fried water lotus,
and the seasoning was rather bland.
Many Taiwanese stir-fry places do this dish tastier.
🌟 Signature Mung Bean Puff Tiramisu
This is my top favorite among all the dishes.
They labeled it as ‘signature’ probably because it is truly delicious 🤣
The texture of the mung bean puff blends perfectly into the tiramisu,
incredibly tasty
without any sense of discordancy.
It gives this global dessert a Taiwanese flair.
Highly recommended! It's an absolute must-order dish!
The restaurant seems to specialize in cocktails,
but the next day was a workday, so we didn’t drink.
Since dishes that pair with drinks usually need to complement alcohol,
normally the seasoning in a gastro-bar’s food wouldn't be mild,
which is why I wouldn't highly recommend this place.
But the dessert was really amazing,
recommended for those who get tired from shopping to drop in for some sweet treats 😏😏
"Environment"
The impression people usually have of scallion pancakes is that they're for takeout, but the shop provides an indoor environment where you can enjoy them hot right away. Although there is no air conditioning, using a fan during dusk is also quite comfortable.
"Food"
"Parking"
The shop doesn't have a dedicated parking area 🅿️, and parking a car isn't easy. There's a self-service car wash next door, so one person can wash the car while another picks up food to eat in the car 🍽️. Riding a scooter 🛵 is much more convenient.
"Service"
The staff provides great service, and they manage the large crowds well. Despite the many orders, resulting in longer wait times, the delicious freshly-made dishes are always worth the wait ⌛️.
"Payment Methods"
Cash 💰
Recently, as a long-time local from Taichung, I visited the original store for the first time. Initially, I felt that everything inside truly had an aged feeling. People who tend to feel hot might find the air conditioning not cool enough and wouldn't want to sit for long after eating. However, the dishes were delicious.
Visiting again for dinner today, possibly because it was close to closing time, the crowd wasn't as packed as last time, and the air conditioning felt a bit more comfortable. We ate in a rush, as you can't have everything perfect. For a more comfortable dining experience, one should go to Lalaport, as the original store is about history and memories.