【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】
This restaurant is really hard to book a table! I finally managed to get a reservation!
"Literary | Fire | Place | Cuisine" is located near Xinyi-Anhe Station, about a 2-minute walk from Exit 2. The decor inside and out maintains a consistent wood tone, using wooden furniture that gives a warm feeling.
Why is it so difficult to secure a booking? Because there aren't many seats, and it's closed on weekends, so typical office workers can only dine on weekday evenings. Dinner reservations open for a limited time and get snapped up quickly (they release two weeks of reservations at a time).
There is a minimum consumption of 600 NTD per person, and you must bind a credit card when booking online. If you no-show, you will be charged directly. When making a reservation, you can choose your main dish ahead of time, as some limited main dishes may not be available if you decide to order them on-site.
Cheese Zucchini $200
The zucchini is cooked perfectly and well-seared, making it very juicy. Although the cheese sprinkled on top may not seem like much, the aroma of the milk is sufficient; it bursts forth as soon as you take a bite. I highly recommend the nut sauce that comes with this dish; it's delicious, though I couldn't identify what kind of nuts were used, I licked it clean. The only downside might be the portion size, as it was gone in an instant after being served.
Garlic Roasted Potato Chunks $150
I personally think this dish is somewhat ordinary, primarily tasting the original flavor of the potato, with subtle hints of butter and garlic, as well as Italian herb flavors. The portion is also not large.
Pan-Seared Duck Breast $550
The duck breast is quite tender but requires some chewing; it’s not the melt-in-your-mouth type. It’s good either on its own or dipped in a bit of the mustard seeds provided, although the mustard seeds don’t add much to the overall flavor. The roasted vegetables were very delicious and fragrant!
Grilled Iberico Pork Chop $650
First, let me say this dish just beats the duck breast! The lean and fatty parts of the pork chop are evenly distributed, making it soft and tender without being too fatty. Dipping it in the apricot apple sauce is refreshing and not greasy, it’s really delicious! The sauce does enhance the dish significantly. The vegetables served alongside are also very well prepared!
Overall, I found the dining environment comfortable, and the food was commendable, though the portions are indeed small. If you want to feel full, you should order a few more dishes. I would be quite willing to return!
Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
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This time I’d like to introduce a restaurant with exotic cuisine – paired with the Marhe bistro wine.
This restaurant is located in an alley in the Eastern District and you can basically make reservations online.
If a place offers online reservations, I’ll give it an extra 10 points!
The menu at this exotic cuisine restaurant is actually quite rich – it covers various European dishes to some extent.
Additionally, for those who want to drink, you can also order cocktails from their drink menu.
If you’re not drinking that day, they also have other sparkling drinks or soft drinks to choose from.
The decor, furnishings, and overall atmosphere of the restaurant are quite nice!
However, it’s not exactly a full-fledged bistro; it’s more like a small restaurant with some drinks.
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Drinks: N/A
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
⭐️ Food Section
Golden sweet potato fried chicken
This fried chicken is said to be one of the restaurant’s signature dishes.
It’s topped with plenty of golden sweet potato powder over the fried chicken.
I think this dish is quite OK.
The coating of the golden sweet potato powder is quite decent,
enveloping the fried chicken inside.
Overall, it adds to the dish!
I personally think the other dishes are also quite recommended,
especially their more famous dishes including risotto or pasta –
I highly recommend trying those out.
There are many options for appetizers,
so you can choose from what you feel like trying that day!
Regarding the main dishes,
I think most of them are above average,
and with the presentation and how the food looks, I find it quite pleasing.
Overall, it’s great for taking photos;
it's very suitable for friends to gather and capture moments together!
⭐️ Drink Section
Since I didn’t plan to drink that day,
I didn’t order any drinks,
so I can’t evaluate this part 🥹🥹.
⭐️ Atmosphere Section
The space inside the restaurant isn’t very large,
so the distance between tables is quite close.
If there are other noisy customers,
it may affect our dining experience.
As for the chairs and tables inside,
I think if you sit in the outdoor table area,
the comfort levels of the chairs and tables might differ.
After all, my friends and I sat in the sofa area,
which I found quite nice.
The space is large and comfortable,
but the chairs in the dining area might not seem as cozy 😂.
The atmosphere in the restaurant is quite suitable for dates,
with an elegant and relaxed vibe,
but that depends on whether other tables are noisy 🥹.
⭐️ Service Section
From my memory, there wasn’t any exceptional service that day.
It was just the basic ordering and serving.
Of course, the staff did briefly introduce each dish’s special features when serving,
which is standard.
⭐️ Price Section
As for this restaurant,
the price per dish isn’t low at all.
For appetizers,
some prices are already close to the main course prices of other typical restaurants.
Also, since the portions at this place aren't too large,
they mainly focus on a fine and visually appealing approach.
The food is still quite tasty.
However, considering the price, it feels slightly high.
⭐️ Location Section
This restaurant is located in an alley in the Eastern District,
making it a great spot to transition to after exploring the nearby shops in the afternoon or evening.
Since there are plenty of nearby shops and restaurants,
I think the location is quite nice.
After all, public transportation in the Eastern District is very convenient!
⭐️ Overall
I think this European restaurant offers many delicious dishes that are highly presentable,
and the atmosphere is quite nice,
making it very suitable for dates.
But, I believe it would be more fitting to reserve a spot in the sofa area.
For friends interested in various small restaurant or bistro dishes,
this place is great to come to.
Overall, it doesn’t feel overly expensive,
but I think it falls into the mid-to-high price range.
However, in terms of value for a date, I think it’s quite high.
You could get two main courses and two appetizers and then see if you want to drink a bit that day.
This could be solved for under $2000.
If anyone is interested, you should definitely give this place a try!
✐ Bread - Hazelnut butter and garlic anchovy bread
· Freshly baked, the surface is slightly crispy while the inside is very soft and light (you should be able to feel it from the picture). The spread is really delicious... make sure to scrape the last bite clean.
✐ Soup - Smoked squid and yuzu chicken soup
(I'm sorry I got too engrossed and only took a photo after finishing... but the bowl is beautiful and worth admiring.)
· The appearance is very simple, but upon careful tasting, it is refreshing and sweet, the kind of soup that becomes more addictive with each sip; it's not overwhelming even in the heat of summer.
✐ Salad - Kelp salt and lemon oil vinegar fruit salad
· This is a salad even my mom, who doesn’t like salad, finished. The lettuce isn’t too bitter and is fresh and green. The kelp salt is the finishing touch, and the oil-vinegar dressing is perfect for this season; overall, it’s very refreshing!
✐ Appetizer - Shakshuka-style rice-shaped noodles
· The server asked in advance if I could enjoy it with a raw egg yolk. When the appetizer was served, it looked unassuming, but as soon as I pressed down with my spoon, the yolk spread out, whetting my appetite!
The shop recommends eating it plain first, then mixing it with sour cream. Actually, the plain version is already great, and adding the sour cream gives an extra layer of creaminess and a hint of tang; both ways are worth trying. The rice-shaped noodles are bouncy and smooth and do give a bit of a fulfilling sensation, luckily this dish is meant to be shared between two people. 😋
✐ Pre-meal drink - Selected kombucha
· The kombucha promotes gastrointestinal motility and has a different taste from regular commercial versions, with a slight vinegar punch. I adapted well to it, but if you can’t handle it, you can ask the shop for another drink.
𓌉𓇋 Pan-seared duck breast with creamy wild mushroom sauce $1380
𓌉𓇋 Smoked bacon and potato roasted spring chicken $1380
· The spring chicken is sous-vide and super tender; soaking it in the sauce makes it even more flavorful.
I chose the duck breast medium rare, and the doneness was just right. I highly recommend dipping it in the Hawaiian black salt or the rich wild mushroom sauce, both of which enhance the flavor!
However, by the time the main course arrived, I was already somewhat full, so personally, I think the earlier dishes were actually more surprising. ><
✐ Beverage - Classic herbal tea from Jifs (hot)
· A caffeine-free herbal tea; the server specifically mentioned this cup has no added sugar. You can truly enjoy a very natural sweetness and a subtle floral aroma, making it a very relaxing tea. 🫖
✐ Dessert - Chef's whimsical dessert
· It features a cookie filled with strawberry sorbet in the middle, and the texture is quite unique and sandy. If you're celebrating a birthday, you can ask the shop for a birthday card to place on top! 🎂
❤️ A restaurant where dining will surely be filled with surprises. How wonderful it would be if every restaurant had servers with such angelic qualities. The over 3,000 Google reviews nearing a five-star rating are truly not exaggerated. Each post includes actual dining photos, even if it's just a picture of a beverage, to avoid some users pretending to be actual diners without meal photos. Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
📍 Located near the Taipei Arena. There are plenty of indoor seats, and restrooms are available.
🚗 If driving, it is recommended to park at the Forward Parking Lot (50 TWD/hour), which is just a one-minute walk to the restaurant.
🏍️ Motorbikes can be parked in designated motorcycle spaces on Lane 23, Section 5, Nanjing East Road.
💬 Originally a gathering for sisters, but this meal was truly unexpectedly satisfying. The restaurant's name is the owner’s daughter's name, reflecting the self-expectation of U-LOVE (You will fall in love with it). Here, one really feels the ambiance that the owner wants to convey to customers, from the servers, the restaurant atmosphere, the restroom environment, to the menu items, all evoking feelings of thoughtfulness and attitude. My friend's daughter was still running around happily in the restaurant after finishing her meal (I was actually worried she would disturb nearby diners), and there was a birthday cake for the birthday celebrants of the month. Towards the end of our meal, they helped us take group photos and printed them out for each diner (not just one copy), and I would be willing to give a 20% service charge. It is a dining brand that leaves one satisfied and craving to return.
The restaurant also offers private room space and custom meal arrangements for a wonderful dining environment.
The single-person set meal requires an additional 338 TWD, while the double-person set meal requires an additional 688 TWD.
Meal quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (I truly want to give more than five stars)
Restaurant atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Price-performance ratio: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Since I had a slight cold that day, I only ate my main course~
For detailed meal reviews, please keep reading ❤️
The environment is quiet and comfortable! Is an open kitchen design
There are not many tables inside, so remember to book a table online~
A set meal includes appetizer/soup/main course/hot dish/dessert/drink
🔸Iberian Pig Plum
🔹Pingtung Peking duck breast
Both entree portions were good;
The pork plum blossoms are medium rare, the skin is fried, and the texture is slightly crispy.
The meat is chewy and chewy, and it comes with taro paste and kumquat sauce for dipping. It’s great when eaten alone!
▫️Appetizer: Italian spiced pork belly & Wu’s home-grown lettuce
There are wild bamboo shoots, mushrooms, potatoes and lettuce at the bottom
The pork belly is alternately fat and thin, quite chewy and delicious, fat but not greasy, not easy to cut.
▫️Soup: Slow-cooked vegetable soup of the day & French bread
It looks rich, but it tastes really special when you drink it. It has a refreshing taste.
The green top layer is spice oil, and the finish is a bit spicy. The spiciness will remain in the throat, and the feeling is probably between not spicy and slightly spicy☑️
▫️Hot dish: Cuttlefish meal with cheese and pesto sauce
Oh my god‼ ️This hot dish is super delicious,
After all, if you go the delicate route, the portions will be smaller!
It tastes sour and spicy. The spiciness is stronger than the soup just now. It's about slightly spicy. I would need to drink it with water (=´∀｀)
▫️Dessert: Almond and Date Puff Pastry Dumplings & Ginger Vanilla Ice Cream
There are stewed candied dates on both sides, almond filling in the middle, and a ball of ice cream on the side. It has a light ginger flavor, which is very special! The picture has a cross-section photo attached
▫️Beverages: black tea/green tea/black coffee/latte, you can choose other drinks at an additional price
There is no need to wait when you go to the store around 15:00 on holidays ~ to order food, scan the QR Code to order. The following is my experience of today’s meal.
Soft-boiled Egg Truffle Creamy Bacon Spaghetti $170
The portion is generous, the sauce is rich, and the truffles are generous! After mixing well, the aroma is also very sufficient. It is recommended to add some half-boiled eggs to make the overall taste more moist and smooth!
Thick cut steak $230
The tendon steak made from Australian beef has a solid texture but not dryness. The doneness level is only well-done. You can choose whether to add pepper sauce or not. We did not add sauce this time and only dipped it in the salt paid at the sauce counter. It was more delicious. It brings out the original flavor of beef. The price is much better than the night market steak~
Honey Cheese Pizza $150
The only sweet pizza on the menu ~ lots of cheese! The sweet honey paired with the slightly salty cheese is super delicious~ If you want it as a dessert, you can add some more after the main meal is served, otherwise you will have sweet pizza before the main meal like us🤣
Salia is very suitable for families to bring their children to dine. The meals are quite cheap, the portions are sufficient, and the variety is very rich. The most important thing is that the taste is not bad! Push push~~
Meals
I chose the asparagus salad as an appetizer. The portion was a bit small 😂 but I personally liked the taste of the sauce.
I ordered fish fillet - the menu changes according to the season. Today it is yellow chicken fish (hope I heard it correctly). The outside is crispy and the fish meat is very soft. The sauce that comes with it is also super delicious. It makes people want to eat it with bread 😂
The octopus leg salad was also delicious, I thought it would be chewy but they made it very tender.
Those who prefer to eat rump meat salad are strongly recommended to eat it with green vegetables! ! ! The taste would be too strong if eaten alone, but it tastes just right when eaten with green vegetables, which is very good.
I forgot the full name of the noodles. The noodles are chewy and the tuna and shrimp taste great✨️
The duck breast is what we add later. The skin is really crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It will really make you happy to eat it with the sauce.
Environment~
The environment is dark, which allows people to relax. The toilet is on the left hand side of the door. It has a flush toilet and the air conditioner is super cool~~ There is also a considerate and thoughtful mouthwash inside. This is really a store that will make you happy if you pay a 10% service fee. ✨️
I took advantage of my trip to Paris to visit Notre Dame, but unfortunately it was still under renovation due to the fire. I became hungry while walking. I heard that French crepes are different from those in Taiwan, so I found a nearby crepe shop to try.
This restaurant, La Crème de Paris Notre-Dame, is constantly crowded and I had to queue for a while before I could get a seat.
Without any clue, I ordered a few signature dishes based on the clerk’s recommendations.
▪️Meat Sauce Crepe
The appearance of this dish looks great. It is full of meat sauce with a half-boiled egg in the middle. The Italian flavor greets you as soon as you eat it. It is paired with crispy crepes and vegetables on the side. It is like eating a different Italian dish. Spaghetti, I highly recommend everyone to try this dish.
▪️Beef crepe
I never thought that crepes can be paired with beef directly. It tastes good but not quite right. It may be that the meat sauce crepe raised the score too high, making this dish relatively eclipsed.
▪️Chocolate Banana Crepe
I'm used to eating sweet crepes, so I ordered more banana chocolate. It turned out that French people are really sweeter than Tainanese. The whole thing is very sweet. It is recommended to share it with more people. It is delicious but can't be eaten. too much
▪️Freshly made fruit juice
There are many fresh fruits on the menu that can be paired with it. I chose mango and apple juice as usual. It is very delicious, and the apple decoration on the cup is beautiful and delicious.
Overall, I highly recommend everyone to try it. People in China usually eat sweet crepes, so you can try different salty crepes.
I went to Kaohsiung to celebrate someone's birthday, and the birthday boy designated this restaurant. Let me start with the conclusion: not very recommended...
The restaurant itself is a large separate building. Bread is sold on the first floor, and the restaurant is on the second floor. The price is on the high side. We each ordered a main dish, plus a salad, appetizers and a few drinks, which cost over $1,000 per person.
We ordered six dishes this time, three were good and three were terrible. Meal reviews are posted on photos. There was also a glass of white wine, which was quite astringent.
I will give it two stars mainly because the price is really expensive and the quality is not worthy of the price.
The restaurant is located in a leisurely and quiet alley in Da'an District..
As soon as I saw the restaurant, I was attracted by the large floor-to-ceiling windows!
The overall look is very neat black, perfectly interpreting the simplicity of a European and French restaurant.
Reuse a lot of green plants! An originality to create an urban jungle!
As soon as you open the door, you will see a red brick bar with black and white diagonal stripes! Paired with tropical green plants around it, the overall look is outstanding!
After you are seated, the waiter will give you a brief introduction~
The meal is very simple, it is divided into appetizer, brunch, main meal, dessert, coffee and wine list!
So I ordered it today
❤️Truffle chicken rolls, Huadiao taro
I usually can't refuse a meal with truffles. Especially when I saw taro in this one, it made me even more curious about how he would pair it with it! After it was served, a lot of truffle sauce was added to the middle of the chicken roll. When you cut the chicken roll, the truffle sauce will naturally flow out a little. You can feel the aroma of truffle and the tenderness of the chicken after taking a bite! There are also some truffle mushrooms on the outside, and then there are two large pieces of lotus root~ They have been seasoned with a slightly sweet soy sauce! I personally think the taste is a bit on the strong side, but since many people have strong tastes, I believe it should be just right for most people!
❤️Asian Seafood Salad
It is different from the seafood salads in other places. They use a very appetizing sauce, which has a slightly sour and sweet feeling. It is very appetizing. The seafood in the middle is shrimp and octopus. It is very fresh and very tasty ~ highly recommended!
❤️Cabernet Sauvignon red wine
Chilean red wine is indeed simple and smooth to drink. The layering is not very complicated. It is a level that is acceptable even if you don’t drink red wine. If you have a meal, it is also suitable for a glass! Feel the tipsiness at noon
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. The meals I ordered today were all very good! You can try other meals next time~
