Guosheng Qingzhou is definitely the first choice for eating plain congee and side dishes in Hualien City! Although the interior space is traditional and a bit old-fashioned, the overall dining atmosphere is warm and inviting.
First of all, in terms of the menu, there are dozens of options to choose from. Even for the pickiest eaters, I believe they can find something they like here. Just in terms of meat, besides the common pork and chicken, there are all sorts of fresh fish to choose from; as for vegetables, that goes without saying, and there are also egg dishes, mushrooms, tofu, and more. Each dish's tastiness may not be considered gourmet, but it is definitely above the standard of home cooking.
Even though the owner and their family are busy, they do their best to serve every customer. When ordering, you can directly tell the owner what you want, and they will bring an appropriate portion for your group to the dining table. The staples include plain congee and white rice, and after the meal, you will settle the bill based on the color of the plates.
Recently, they have a new baby in the shop, which has added even more topics of conversation and warmth to the place.
Once, I happened to have fish congee in December and was amazed by its deliciousness. I thought I would check out a nearby December restaurant. Although the price was lower, it should still reflect a certain level of quality since it's from the same group, right? However, I was a bit disappointed; it lacked flavor compared to the December restaurant. The side dishes included three kinds, which varied each time, and this time they didn't suit my taste. The good thing is that the red tea was quite good, with a floral and fruity aroma, and you could have more if you wanted.
Thank you Fooday🥳 for inspiring me to try more different kinds of food🍽
🚩Location🧭
Located on the 1st floor food court of the South Wing of LaLaPort shopping mall in Taichung City.
🪑About the overall atmosphere🎡
I heard that the porridge series in December is very delicious, and seeing this similar name made me want to give it a try. The store has the typical layout of a food street. After placing an order, you sit down with a beeper, and when the food is ready, they call you to pick it up. The red tea drinks can be refilled infinitely.
💰About the price💰
Premium Fresh Bass Porridge $228, which comes with three side dishes.
🍴About the meal☕
I didn't really like those three side dishes, so I passed on them. I was amazed with the first bite of porridge because I generally don’t like porridge, but this porridge was surprisingly rich. You can tell that the stock made from bone broth was carefully simmered. The bass was fresh and without bones; the chopped green onions on top added some flavor. However, perhaps because it was so rich, by the end, it started to feel a bit heavy, so getting another cup of red tea to cleanse the palate would be better.
🤨Conclusion♥
I used to only eat plain porridge when I had a cold, which led me to dislike porridge as I grew up. This time changed my impression of porridge. However, the red tea was a bit too sweet, and the side dishes weren’t the usual types, so I wonder if they change them regularly.
🥟 Kaohsiung Qianjin ▫️ Dali Department Store
🥟 A chain clay pot congee restaurant that completely did not meet expectations
On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival 🌕
My family and I chose a chain congee restaurant located within Dali Department Store for a family gathering.
Initially, we opted for it because the online reservation was very convenient 📱
But in the end, we ended up having a disappointing experience 🥹
Since one family member is vegetarian, we ordered the recommended truffle mushroom congee, sautéed water lily, and sautéed cabbage 🥬
These vegetarian dishes were somewhat acceptable,
Especially with the aroma of truffle and the freshness of various mushrooms,
Along with the good blend achieved through clay pot cooking 🍄🟫
However‼️ The problem arose with the non-vegetarian dishes.
The crab roe seafood tofu pot, bamboo fungus chicken soup, and siu mai all had an obvious gamey meat flavor.
We had to rely on large amounts of seasoning
And dipping sauces to suppress this unpleasant taste,
Which made our family feel like we could barely swallow 💥
Whether it was the balance of flavors or the handling of ingredients,
Nothing met our expectations,
Especially considering the price point,
The cost-performance ratio was indeed not high 💰
In summary, this experience left us feeling disappointed,
Especially in a setting and restaurant like this,
The quality of food should be more reliable.
But this experience was truly subpar,
My family and I have decided that we absolutely will not return ❌
📍Taipei Da'an Station
The shop's decor is still quite well-maintained, spacious and bright, but I've heard they're going to renovate. During dinner time, there are a lot of people, and everyone seems to have a seat. If it's your first time here, it might be a bit unclear what to do, and there's no staff to guide you.
Step 1: Order food first: Grab a tray, and just tell the waiter in front of the dishes you’re interested in. They will serve you. Some dishes have small and large portions, so you can tell them your number of diners, and they will help you estimate.
Step 2: Find a seat: There are quite a few seats on the second floor. Although it’s crowded, the table turnover rate is fast. After going upstairs, let the staff know your party size, and they will assist in arranging a table.
Step 3: Receive porridge and the bill: A pot of porridge will be brought to you, with options for sweet potato porridge and plain porridge. Make sure to check that the bill is correct.
Dishes 🥘
Spicy Steamed Stinky Tofu / 100 NTD:
There are two pieces of tofu topped with some mushrooms and preserved vegetables to enhance the texture and saltiness. Although the tofu is of the holey type, it doesn't have much flavor and needs dipping sauce to taste good. Personally, I find it average.
Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs (Small) / 70 NTD:
The dish is pre-prepared and placed on the counter, so it's served cold, but the taste is not bad. It pairs well with the porridge, and there are about 4-5 shrimp.
Sweet and Sour Pork Loin / 120 NTD:
The coating is a bit thick, and the seasoning is just okay. It feels a bit empty when eating; I suggest choosing another dish to go with the porridge.
Sweet Potato Porridge / 30 NTD (all-you-can-eat):
The staff seems to serve sweet potato porridge directly without asking if you want anything else. You might need to mention any additional items in advance.
In summary, since the restaurant is open late, if you're hungry during night hours, this place is a decent option for taste. The environment is a bit noisy, so you can imagine it as a stir-fry place.🤣
📍Daan District, Taipei City (near Daan MRT Station)
A well-known late-night eatery that is soon to undergo reconstruction | "Little Li's" - a dedicated porridge and side dishes shop 🥣
Finally got to try this famous porridge and side dishes place, I've heard that it's easy to unknowingly order expensive dishes, so I chose a dinner when I wasn't too hungry.
In summary, it's a place I won't be returning to:
The ordering system upon entering is too chaotic, the queue flow is unclear, and the staff do not guide the situation when there's no order.
The portions of the dishes are actually small, and by the time you bring them to your table, they're cold! Additionally, the dining environment inside is too noisy.
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Dishes ordered:
🌶️ Spicy Steamed Stinky Tofu ($100):
Served with an alcohol stove for heating, it's tasty stinky tofu, quite flavorful, similar to the larger holes type found in Shenkeng.
🦐 Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs (Small $70):
This dish is not bad～the scrambled eggs are very tender, but they are also cold when served.
🐷 Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin ($120):
Not recommended! This dish is served cold, and the meat is cut too small, mainly consisting of fried skin.
🍠 Sweet Potato Porridge ($30/person, all-you-can-eat):
The menu also offers white rice and plain porridge, but the staff seems to serve sweet potato porridge directly without asking specifically. It’s served in a whole pot and is not very hot, mostly consisting of soup.
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Notes:
🔸 Cash only 💰
🔸 The dining process is to order first and then find a seat, but many people that day were taking seats first before grabbing their food.
This is a porridge shop located far away from the city
The location is located near Anshan Mountain
Just around the corner from "Manyi Main Shop"
Very suitable for finishing porridge
After taking a walk, go eat some ice to cool off😋
Eat here from winter to summer
Business in summer is naturally not as good as in winter.
But the taste and quality remain the same
There is also air conditioning in the store which is very cold.
Have eaten preserved egg beef porridge and dried mushroom noodles
Then let’s compare based on the meals we have eaten.
Preserved Egg Beef Porridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Mushroom and Pork Noodles ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wolfberry Pork Belly Porridge ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cold cucumber ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cold fungus ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Crispy Bamboo Shoots ⭐️⭐️
The rice grains used are different from porridge
Long rice grains retain the prototype of rice
Make the portion more filling than porridge
My favorite so far
Or preserved egg beef porridge and wolfberry pork belly porridge?
Preserved egg beef porridge also contains eggs and preserved eggs.
Served with chopped green onion, pepper and beef cubes
The portion is enough for a whole night and you will feel full after eating it
Wolfberry pork belly porridge is a new flavor to try this time
The portion of pork belly is very sufficient
There are wolfberry and red dates, which feel very warm and tonic
Plus the special flavor of pepper
Greatly enhances the aroma of pork belly porridge
After eating it, I really enjoyed it💕
Must be greatly praised
Fried dough sticks with porridge
The fried dough sticks are very crispy and can be eaten with porridge.
Soft and crunchy, really satisfying!
Some of the side dishes are average in my opinion.
It can be used as a side dish for porridge and side dishes~
As for the mushroom noodles
Personally, I think the noodles and condiments are quite good.
But because the sauce is sweet
Personally, I’m really not used to eating.
If you can accept sweet sauce
It’s highly recommended to try it🩷
There are also hot pot noodles.
There are many food items throughout the store
So you don’t have to eat porridge to come here.
Just provide it for everyone’s reference!
⚲ Porridge Daifuku Mie Zhonghua Store🍴
This is also a good place to eat after get off work at night~
Unexpectedly, when I walked in at night, I saw so many people eating inside and taking out.
Once seated, you can scan the QR code with your mobile phone to order and pay at the table.
There are many flavors of porridge and soup noodles to choose from.
(You can also customize it by adding ingredients according to your own preferences✨)
Tableware can be picked up in the self-service area.
There are also drinks, fried dough sticks, preserved spicy vegetables, celery, and spicy oil.
You can also choose your own!
(We like to take some fried dough sticks, celery, and spicy preserved vegetables to eat with it,
Not only does it slightly increase the taste, it also relieves greasiness, and the overall feeling is not as boring as eating a bowl of white porridge (something is missing)
·Order:
Kimchi cheese Matsusaka pork porridge
(Make your own mix + mushrooms + sea fish fillets)
I prefer a stronger flavor
Tender Matsusaka pork and fish fillets are delicious with kimchi✨
Take another bite of the porridge with cheese and mushrooms to relieve the spiciness and add a bit of aroma.
I will keep swiping my mouth and mouth and eating it in one bite.
Preserved egg and lean meat porridge
(Friends + sesame oil eggs)
Rich preserved eggs and sesame oil eggs with special aroma
It is delicious when combined with the clean and refreshing lean meat porridge without conflict~
I feel quite full after eating the whole big bowl👏🏻
☑︎Cash, credit card, Line pay
⚠︎Remember to recycle the tableware after your meal!
Fuding Casserole Porridge is a casserole porridge brand that originated from Xinzhuang in 2014. Since its establishment, its only branch is on Nanjing East Road in Taipei.
But this does not mean that the taste is unpopular. I prefer Liubiju, another famous casserole porridge restaurant. They focus on walking steadily on the road they have paved. Compared with the pickled fish fish that are exploding everywhere, I don’t realize that Wan you.
Today we enjoyed top-notch health porridge, tea tree mushroom chicken porridge, pumpkin seafood porridge, sweet and sour fish fillet, grandma’s omelette, preserved egg and sweet potato leaves.
The porridge is for two people and three flavors for six people.
The total is about 2,300 yuan.
Top health porridge:
This porridge can be made vegetarian. It is mainly composed of a large amount of mushrooms and is garnished with chestnuts and nut butter.
In addition to the common mushrooms, there are even rare bamboo fungus in the porridge. When you eat it, you really feel like you are living longer.
Tea tree mushroom and tender chicken porridge:
The main ingredients are chicken leg meat and tea tree mushroom. The leg meat is quite tender.
Pumpkin seafood porridge:
The pumpkin puree dyes the whole pot of porridge a bright orange color. The secret why this pot of porridge is slightly more expensive than other porridges is the raw scallops. The scallops are full of umami flavor.
Sweet and sour fish fillet, grandma’s omelette, preserved egg and sweet potato leaves:
The fish fillet has a very smooth balance of sweet and sour, the omelette is soft and tender, and the fiber of the sweet potato leaves has been carefully selected. Every bite of these three dishes is very delicious.
Since the porridge is all freshly made from raw rice, you need to decide which porridge you want to enjoy and the portion when making a reservation. You can also add more during the meal, but of course you have to wait for at least half an hour.
Overall, this is my fourth visit. Whether it’s for a dinner party or an occasional health break, this place will always be on my important pocket list.
Highly recommended to everyone!
Foreword:
This dining location can be reached from the MRT Zhongshan Station exit, about 300 meters walk and about 5 minutes. It's hard to find a seat during dinner. Business is very good. It is strongly recommended to make a reservation in advance, otherwise there is a high chance that it will be full and there will be no seats. In addition, there are several private rooms to meet the needs of parties that require independent space.
Meal sharing:
✨Clam Porridge Casserole $500
This pot is for two people, but I think it can be eaten by three to four people. The portion is generous and the ingredients are quite practical.
The porridge contains clams, white shrimps, dried beets, handmade meatballs, nut butter and chopped green onion. It is full of ingredients as you pick it up. The white shrimps are cut in half and do not need to be peeled. The handmade meatballs include pork balls and cuttlefish balls. , the porridge with raw rice cooked to order absorbs the fresh and sweet taste of the ingredients, and has a dense and smooth texture. It is very tasty when eaten alone, and adding a little pepper will bring it to a higher level!
✨Cold Bamboo Shoot Salad $280
It tastes cool and refreshing, perfect as an appetizer in hot weather👍
✨Stir-fried sweet potato leaves $180
✨Hot grass jelly tea $0
Free hot tea is provided with the meal. It is caffeine-free herbal tea, which is sweet but not astringent and very smooth.
Every pot of porridge is made with fresh seafood and uncooked rice, cooked to order and cooked for a long time before being served to the table! The authentic casserole porridge has a high CP value, the store space is novel, and there are also private rooms for gatherings of many people, which is especially suitable for banquets, dinner parties, celebrating festivals, etc.!
