🚩Location🧭
Located near the intersection of Yongxing Road and Daming Road in Dali District, Taichung City, close to a large supermarket.
🪑About the overall atmosphere🎡
The store has a triangular window and provides indoor seating with air conditioning. One car can park at the entrance, and it supports various mobile payment methods, but does not issue invoices. It seems to focus on curry, but also offers Italian, Korean, Southeast Asian, and Japanese dishes. I find it hard to categorize, so I can only label it as international cuisine.
💰About the price point💰
Tender Chicken Rice Bowl $90
🍴About the meal☕
On top of the rice are broccoli, pumpkin, carrots, oranges, and potatoes, sprinkled with a lot of shredded seaweed, scrambled eggs with bok choy, and chili powder. I wasn’t aware of any spiciness ahead of time, so for those who are sensitive to spice, remember to request no chili. The chicken is really tender; it seems to have been blanched rather than fried. The portion of rice is sufficient and not sticky, with a good variety of side dishes. I believe the cost-performance ratio is quite high.
🤨Conclusion♥
During my second visit today to the nearby beverage shop, I unexpectedly discovered this restaurant, and it turned out to be surprisingly good. It will likely become one of my go-to places!
🚩 Geographic Location 🧭
Located near the intersection of Dayong Street and Xinyi Street in the East District of Taichung City, close to the Daluge New Era Shopping Center.
🪑 About the Overall Atmosphere 🎡
This road is considered a small street. Although there are no marked lines at the entrance, parking cars may make it a bit difficult for vehicles to pass, so it's recommended to look for parking elsewhere. The shop is not big, with about four tables. The environment is quite bright and clean, but when I visited, there were no customers dining in, so they may have turned off the air conditioning to save electricity.
💰 About the Pricing 💰
Tomato Chicken Rice is $110, which includes a bowl of miso soup.
🍴 About the Food ☕
The portion of meat is quite generous and tender, accompanied by corn and broccoli, and sprinkled with some sesame on top of the rice. The sauce tastes like cheap tomato ketchup; if you usually enjoy fried rice with tomato sauce, you might like it, but if you're looking for real tomato flavor, skip this one. The miso soup is ordinary, with no memorable points.
🤨 Conclusion ♥
The owner is very warm and chatty. I asked about the price compared to the Dali store, and it seems to be around 20 NT more. He mentioned they have a larger portion, but for a big eater like me, it didn't make much difference. Next time, I'll try a different dish to compare and see where the differences lie with the Dali store.
The old residence on Shàng Méilún (the old port dormitory) has been renovated. The consistency in the architectural appearance, decor, lighting design, and the restaurant's interior style, along with some artistic works that add a splash of color, is quite clever.
Dining experience:
From appetizers to desserts, everything was very satisfying, especially the unique dish of cola nuts with cat (a creative twist) which was truly impressive. The appetizer salad was crisp and fresh, the cold cuts and sashimi were fresh and had no fishy smell, paired with bursting fish roe it was very gratifying. The king crab and knife fish were both very tender. The texture of the steak and ribs was good, and the handling of the ingredients was very thoughtful.
The added beef tendon braised rice was very filling. Paired with hand-brewed coffee, it’s definitely worth booking again.
"Is this really the place?" We exchanged glances.
Xiangse, hidden within an old house in the alleys of Taipei.
The Uber driver even kindly asked,
"Are you sure this is the place..."
Indeed, from the outside, it’s impossible to tell
there's a mysterious and low-key international cuisine restaurant here.
I pushed the old wooden door at the address directly,
but it was locked... After a terrified glance with my friend,
I realized there’s a doorbell nearby🤣🤣🤣
Not long after, when the friendly staff opened the door,
what met my eyes was an outdoor area filled with classical European countryside style.
(But, of course, in the hot summer, we opted for indoors.)
The current menu is filled with words, but aside from the main courses,
I couldn't guess what the actual dishes would look like at all.
I experienced the mysterious ambiance of Xiangse again!!!!!
Filled with anticipation ah ah ah ah ah.
♡/ The names of the dishes below are all my own creations, hahahaha.
· White Chocolate Boba
White chocolate balls placed on an ice cup,
decorated with finely crushed bacon (?)
The shock of biting into it was more startling than refreshing🤣
It turns out the white chocolate is just a thin crispy shell,
and inside is a mouthful of cantaloupe juice.
It dramatically opened up today's delicacies.
· Ivory Clam in a Spoon
A richly textured appetizer,
but… I really didn’t pay attention to the staff’s introduction,
I just wanted to quickly taste what it was like…🥹
· Can bamboo shoots be eaten…
Combining water chestnuts and white asparagus,
it had a very special and rich texture,
layering the saltiness more intensely with each bite.
After finishing, I quietly pointed to the decorative bamboo shoots beside me
and asked the staff, "Can you eat bamboo shoots?"
(What an embarrassing moment hahahahaha).
· Scallop Slices
It’s not my first time eating scallops,
but it is the first time I’ve had them large enough to need slicing.
After a small grilling at a raw food grade,
with the chef’s specially concocted mousse,
and with seasonings that even included something made from sago,
there were crispy green little balls (I really can’t remember what it was).
There was also a fresh sweet broth served in a shell,
making one scallop have four different ways to enjoy it🤤.
· Creamy Flower Toast
A fluffy bread with a crispy exterior and soft interior,
adorned with two savory whipped cream flowers🤤.
On the side were apple puree, a spicy sauce, and more condiments,
creating a full sense of ceremony ( ´▽｀).
· New Zealand Lamb Saddle Soup
The freshly brewed tender softness made me sway with happiness.
Lamb soup is common,
but this was the first time I tried the saddle with more marbling and gelatin.
Smooth and juicy, with very little lamby taste,
it was an unforgettable bowl of soup🥲.
· Small Main Course Potato Dumplings
They looked mysterious and tasted surprisingly great.
The dumplings made from potatoes had a nice chew,
combined with crispy cheese slices and white pomfret.
Each bite slowly revealed a delightful surprise,
the portion was small yet just right, without being greasy.
· Cherry Duck Breast
Finally, the main course is here (and I’m finally close to finishing writing).
This is the best duck breast I’ve ever had in my life!!!!!!!
The skin is crispy and fragrant~ the meat is tender and delicious.
Though there were five kinds of side dishes,
pairing it with cardamom sauce was the best match.
· Knock Knock Dessert
The final dish requires knocking to break the covering of the meringue,
inside is passion fruit jelly (?)
I must say, the process of knocking moved my memories away again.
This dessert was pleasantly sour and sweet, very refreshing.
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Today I wrote nearly a thousand words,
a nice record of this rare deliciousness.
The ambiance of Xiangse is really wonderful ૮ •͈ᴗ•͈ ა
Most are couples—
but we are two good sisters celebrating a birthday.
From the past of mistakenly trespassing into residential secret realms
to leaving fulfilled after the meal,
the entire experience was fantastic!!!!!!!!!
I look forward to the next menu.
𝖡𝗒 the non-mainstream Baozi-faced Yansan.
Summary: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Dickson's Fooday's food review has been updated!
This time, I'm reviewing~~~~
Affordable Italian cuisine on the second floor in Da'an District,
suitable for hanging out with a few friends for afternoon tea
or bringing a girl to take some unique Instagram photos.
Food: 🌕🌕🌘🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
From a photography environment perspective, it's great for taking Instagram photos,
especially since there's a huge peacock to pose with🤣🤣🤣
However, when it comes to the deliciousness of the food,
it really falls short🥹
I still remember ordering pasta, risotto,
and some basic fried chicken and fries that day.
The pasta and risotto tasted like what you'd find at a basic roadside eatery,
nothing particularly memorable.
The fries were quite disappointing,
not matching the taste preferences of my friends and me.
Everything else was just ordinary in terms of ingredient quality.
I suggest if you want to take some photos,
you can come to check it out once.
If you're looking for good food,
I'm sure there are much better options available~
Especially since we came to celebrate each other's birthdays that day😧😧
And the food was really not impressive🤣🤣
A moment of awkwardness.
🤪🤪 Dickson’s rant 🤪🤪
If the girl is someone who loves taking photos in unique atmospheres,
come! Bring her here!
Take some pictures and see this amazing environment,
you can just be a good mobile phone stand for a bit and then call it a day~
After all, the dishes here, as I've described,
are forgettable, not a highlight.
It's all about the interior ambiance; the food is secondary!
Bring a girl for afternoon tea, have some drinks,
take some photos with the peacock.
Hone your photography skills;
it’s still worth a visit~~
Instagram-worthy spot +1
🥚Shuiwan Restaurant Rongdi Branch💦
Today I came to Tamsui for a long time.
Summer in Tamsui is hot as always🌞
It’s super hot, so hot that your whole body is about to melt🫠
This Shuiwan restaurant, Rongdi branch, is really a bit far from Tamsui MRT station.
He is in the rear section of Tamsui. If you are afraid of heat, you can consider it.
Just take a taxi to the nearby area and then walk there
Many roads in Tamsui are closed during holidays, so it’s very troublesome.
But I have to say that this restaurant takes up a lot of space.
It’s very Balinese style. You’ll feel like you’re on vacation after entering.
Sit and eat while looking at the vast Tamsui River. Super chill🤣
I personally think the food is quite delicious.
Just a bit expensive
There is really a set menu to choose from at noon today.
Ordered a grilled half chicken and kebabs
I think the roasted half chicken 🐔 is quite big.
Even if one person eats alone, he is still a little full.
The chicken itself is quite tender and he has three sauces to choose from.
Add a side of fried rice to make you feel full
There are two skewers of kebabs. One skewer is barbecued meat and the portion is very large.
The other skewer is some grilled fruits and vegetables to relieve your fatigue. There is also a portion of fried rice.
As part of the set meal, you can choose drinks and come with complimentary toast and soup.
The bread part is super delicious and I want to order more, but it’s a pity that I can’t🥲
As for the price, I think it’s a bit expensive, but it doesn’t matter once in a while.
The beef restaurant near the Dome has been recommended to this restaurant by IG!
#Muarcurrycheesebeefdonutrice
The cheese beef donut is very special, quite juicy and seasoned enough, but it will feel a bit greasy after eating. The curry is of Nanyang style, with lots of potato chunks. The taste is bland, and there is nothing special about it. The portions are large, so you won’t worry about not being full.
#Tomato Italian Meatballs with Muar Curry Rice
The meatballs taste a lot like beef donuts. Two skewers of meatballs are actually a lot, and they will make you very full. There are two kinds of sauces, so you can change the taste. The tomato sauce is light and has a slight sour tomato flavor. The curry is the same as the previous one, it is a Nanyang style curry. When serving the dishes, the waiter specifically mentioned not to eat them together~
Although it is a very suitable store for taking pictures, the food I ordered this time was not bad.
🍽️Muar curry cheese beef donut rice (beef) $269
🍽️Tomato-style meatballs with Muar curry rice (beef) $288
I ate there once when it first opened, but after that it became extremely difficult to make a reservation. It took a year for me to visit again.
Raw rouge shrimp/raw tuna double-slot noodles with pink pesto sauce
This dish was ordered by a friend. Recently, many restaurants have made similar raw rouge shrimp pasta dishes. I personally don’t like this combination. The cold raw shrimps are placed on the freshly fried hot pasta. The heat mixes together and finally turns into a very strange temperature.
The taste is okay. The pink pesto sauce is not pink sauce plus pesto, but Pesto alla Trapanese from Sicily. In addition to the original basil of pesto, it also adds almonds and Tomato and almond are full of aroma, and there are a lot of chopped almonds to add to the taste. There are so many that they are a bit overwhelming.
Ctenone gourd flower
It was the first time I saw zucchini flowers. As a lover of zucchini, of course I had to give it a try. Then I checked the recipe and found that most zucchini flowers are cooked by frying. There are male and female flowers of zucchini flowers. , the male flowers have only flowers, and the female flowers have small zucchini underneath. The zucchini flowers are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, which adds a savory flavor and is very appetizing.
Pan-fried Octopus with Sweet Chili Sauce
I just had Romesco sauce at Smith & Wollensky the day before. Dark Horse Chef's Romesco sauce was the winner. The slightly spicy flavor went well with the burnt aroma of the octopus. However, the octopus was not very cooked that day and a few pieces were a bit too hard. .
Beef tongue green sauce
This is the signature dish of Dark Horse Chef. I looked up the photos from last time and found that the recipe is different. A year ago, I had thinly sliced beef tongue, but now it is thickly sliced. The taste is even better, but it would be better if the outer layer could be grilled more crispy. The green sauce is a green sauce prepared by the store, plus olive oil, which has a rich flavor.
Ibérico ham roll
I didn’t like this dish very much. There was eggplant at the bottom, Iberico ham in the middle, and cheese on top for grilling. The overall taste was very salty and greasy.
The overall taste this time was not too amazing, and it is difficult to make a reservation, which will reduce the motivation to visit again.
Manniu Slow Beef-Irish stew Guinness stew, New Zealand thick-cut filet mignon donut, cheese beef donut with lemon mayonnaise
💰：289, 309, 189
🧹 : Common
🏠: No. 252, Zhizhen Road, Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City
⏰: (Monday)~(Sunday) 11:30-14:30; 17:00-20:30
Located next to the dome, textured exotic beef dishes (there are also pigs~)
Let me start with the conclusion. It's not my cup of tea at all. My friend couldn't stomach it either, and the price is on the high side. But I think taste is subjective, so what I write below is more tactful!
Recently, a new Irish Guinness stew has been launched (very considerate, you can choose between beef or pig). The potatoes and meat are stewed until it melts in your mouth. It has a slight bitterness from the wine. I think it is a very adult dish. , it also comes with bread that can be spread with jam or served with stew. I like the bread which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside~
The New Zealand thick-cut filet is fried very tender, and the doneness is moderate for me, but those who are afraid of eating it too raw may want to tell you in advance!
Cheese beef donuts with lemon mayonnaise. I personally like strong flavors. The beef donuts should be covered with lemon mayonnaise! The two of them go together so well~
Overall, the meals are very unique, and many of the meals are thoughtfully chosen to use pork. As for the taste, since it is a special exotic cuisine, it all depends on your preference!
Overall Rating: 3🌟
Overall Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
This is the first time I have eaten at such a high-quality restaurant in Malaysia
This restaurant is located in Lido Beach Country Garden
And it's on the second floor of the hotel
There are many other stores and facilities on the same floor
The overall environment is very good
And you can also sit outside and dine from the open-air balcony
Looking past is a coastal beach
So the landscape is very good
So you can also choose to sit by the window and watch the sunset
In addition, the kitchen adopts an open kitchen
So you can see directly how food is prepared in the kitchen
In addition, the overall atmosphere is very good
There are also many pillows in the sofa area for comfortable reclining
Not only is the atmosphere so great
Of course food is also very important
Everything I ordered that day was perfect.
And they are all very delicious
And there are also amazing dishes
So if you pass by this place in Malaysia
Highly recommended, you must come here to eat
Even if it is Sunday night
There are plenty of seats inside
Such a high-quality restaurant, of course I must recommend it.
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌖
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌖
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
⭐️Food section
👉Salmon
I'm actually not sure how to make this dish.
I originally thought I saw it from the menu
The salmon is cooked using a searing technique
But I didn’t expect that after the food was served,
Discovered that he is not actually a scorching technique
It's more like a large piece of sashimi, with a slightly cooked feel.
Pair it with a little wasabi on the side
A bit choking but not too strong
The overall dining experience is very good
Personally, I am often amazed by this dish.
So before leaving, I ordered the exact same dish to eat again.
So you know how deeply this passage makes me feel
Overall it tastes like half-cooked sashimi.
And each piece is very big
And it was served with some wasabi flavor on the side
Not too spicy, but just right
Great as an appetizer
👉Seafood and Shrimp Pasta
This pasta is also a dish that amazes me very much.
Although it looks more like ordinary spaghetti on the outside, it comes with a lot of shrimps on the side.
But the overall taste is very rich in seasoning
And the noodles taste great too
The whole thing tastes just right of seafood.
And with a little spicy feeling
Really 10 points of high quality
👉Grilled shrimp
Actually I'm not sure what the Chinese name of this dish is.
Basically, there are several large shrimps
Take them in and bake them with other condiments and cheese
There were about seven to eight shrimps when they arrived.
The portion is actually quite enough.
But because the amount of meat you can eat per shrimp is actually not much
Therefore, it is actually a bit too little as a main meal.
But the unit price of this dish is not cheap
Overall the CP value is not high
And this dish didn’t amaze me as much as the two above.
It's like grilling shrimps and mixing them with some sauce.
Although it is quite delicious
But just be less distinctive.
👉Thick soup
The soup itself is also very delicious.
But basically you can get thick soup in ordinary western restaurants
👉Drinks section
There is actually quite a lot of wine on offer here.
But since I had to drive that day, I didn’t order any alcohol.
I ordered a whole bottle of sparkling water that day.
Sparkling water is also divided into two types
One is lemon and strawberry
The sparkling water itself is actually made quite carefully.
In addition to lemon, there are other condiments in it
So the taste of sparkling water is quite rich.
Very suitable for those who like to drink sparkling water as a meal accompaniment
⭐️Atmosphere part
The atmosphere inside and outside the whole store is very good
The interior looks like an ordinary high-end Western restaurant
The distance between tables is very good
And we divided some sofa areas
There are also special cushions in the sofa area for people to lie on.
Also, if the weather outside is nice
Also perfect for use outside in your al fresco dining area
Because there is actually a beach next to it
Matching the high-rise buildings in front of us
In fact, the overall landscape is very good
It’s also a good place to come here for a date and watch the night view.
The decoration in the restaurant area is also very luxurious.
Feeling of texture
⭐️Service section
Basically the waiters are very enthusiastic
And he is very active in helping you organize things on the table
Just seeing that your dinner plate is almost used
I'll come forward and clean it up for you
In addition, they will pour water for you at the beginning
It can be regarded as a store where the service is satisfactory, but not over the top.
⭐️Price section
Of course, such a high-end restaurant and a place with such an elegant view
Of course the consumption will not be too low
But I personally feel that the overall enjoyment and body feel and the meal are enough.
I think this store is worth the price!
Of course, considering the consumption level, it is a bit high.
But personally I think it’s pretty good and worth it!
⭐️Location section
Because the store entrance is on the second floor of the shopping mall and accommodation area
So you need some directions to find this store
But there are very lively areas nearby
It happens to be a beach next to the tourist area.
So there are many restaurants nearby
The location is pretty good
⭐️Summary
I highly recommend this restaurant
It is suitable for dining alone, for a date, or even for a party.
This is probably the best restaurant in Malaysia right now, in my opinion.
If you are passing by, I personally think you shouldn’t miss it.
Hurry up and find a chance to eat and see!
