All reviews of category "Hakka cuisine"

Located in the center of Beipu Old Street, "Ding Hao Snack" has an excellent location, bustling with activity, and the quaint little shops intertwine with tourist crowds, creating a strong Hakka atmosphere. This time, the usual place had a long line, so I decided to try this one instead.

"Dried Noodles with Pickled Vegetable and Shredded Pork ($70)"
They used Hakka oil noodles, which are quite standard overall. The ratio of pickled vegetables to shredded pork is good, but the flavor is acceptable but not impressive to me.

"Dry Wonton Noodles ($85)"
The noodles are Q (chewy) and smooth, with a rich soy sauce flavor, and the wontons are packed solidly. Although I personally prefer fried noodles, this bowl of dry noodles is still of high quality.

"Pork Ball Soup ($40)"
The pork balls are delicious, being from Hsinchu's pork ball boundary (pork balls from anywhere else in Taiwan tend to lose their taste). They are firm and juicy, and the soup has added celery and cilantro to enhance the flavor!

"Braised Pork Rice ($40)"
This is a Hakka-style minced pork rice, mainly composed of lean meat. The sauce color isn't deep but has a strong garlic aroma. Garlic lovers might want to order this.

"Blanched Greens"
Chinese broccoli, simply drizzled with braising sauce and a bit of minced pork.

"Taiwanese Pickled Vegetables"
Slightly sour, typical Taiwanese pickled vegetables.

"Boneless Oily Chicken"
The texture is tender, but the portion is slightly small and cut into smaller pieces, leaving me a bit unsatisfied.

Overall, "Ding Hao Snack" is a good pit stop to try when you’re tired walking around Beipu Old Street.

🔅Actual visit date: 2025/02/22
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The restaurant is located at B1 of the Three Monkeys Square. I came here for a meal with friends; they had dined here twice before and thought it was quite good, so we decided to give it a try this time. If you make an early reservation, you can choose between round or long tables. The round table is quite convenient but a bit unstable – it feels like it might tip over if you push down hard 😂

▪️ Salted Egg Sponge Gourd Noodle $138
▪️ Fermented Bean Curd Fresh Squid Rice Noodles $138
▪️ Mouthwatering Chicken $198
▪️ Sesame Dragon Beard Tart $88
▪️ Golden Sand Pumpkin Tofu $228
▪️ Rice Crispy Fermented Bean Curd Chicken $278
▪️ Goji Berry Stir-fried Water Lily Shoots $188
▪️ Stir-fried Amaranth with Golden and Silver Eggs $178
▪️ Hakka Red Fermented Rice Pork Belly $168
▪️ Chicken Broth White Jade Bamboo Shoots $148
▪️ Hakka Dry Mixed Noodles $98
▪️ Hakka Radish Cake $78
▪️ Crispy Fried Taro Cake $88
▪️ Pestle Tea Mousse Pancake $88
▪️ Salted Pork Roll Pancake $133

After seriously studying the menu, I realized that this is a Hakka cuisine restaurant. There aren't many dishes available, and we ordered the above. The portion sizes are normal, and the prices are reasonable, but it feels like it lacks authenticity (although we didn't order the Hakka stir-fry). Overall, the experience was quite standard, and there were no particularly memorable dishes, but nothing was bad. The one that left a bit more of an impression was the Golden Sand Pumpkin Tofu, which had pumpkin pieces as large as the tofu 😂 Typically, you wouldn't see a whole pumpkin like that. The Pestle Tea Mousse Pancake was not captured in photos, but the pancake skin was decent, though the pestle tea flavor could have been stronger, which was a pity.

Overall, I encountered a sister with excellent service that day who informed us that there was no time limit for dining, and we could sit until they closed. The server also helped us pour water. The seasoning was decent, not too spicy, salty, or oily, making it suitable for families, and I noticed many family customers that day. It was just normal, but due to the lack of memorable dishes, I probably wouldn't return proactively.

Meal Time: 2025/01/19

After picking strawberries in Miaoli Dahu, we decided to swing by Dongshi for lunch.
Binyuan Food Court is located near Shicheng Elementary School.
There’s a parking lot next to the restaurant, but it often gets full because of the large number of diners.
We arrived around 12:20 and were told that without a reservation, we could only eat until 13:00, as there were no more tables available after that.
So it’s recommended to make a reservation in advance!

This time we ordered:
⭐️ Grilled Catfish 💰100
Served with Japanese sauce and bonito flakes, it was prepared as a cold dish.
It was very refreshing and appetizing.

⭐️ Crispy Beef Marrow 💰180
A dish I had never seen before.
It looks similar to fried tofu, and the texture is also quite similar,
but it has the fresh taste of beef, and it wasn't greasy at all.

⭐️ Garlic Salted Pork 💰200
The salted pork was thinly sliced after being grilled, then paired with a special dipping sauce.
The dipping sauce is the highlight of this dish.
You must order it to try!

⭐️ Sauerkraut and Pork Belly Soup 💰100
The slightly sour sauerkraut combined with plenty of pork belly made for a delicious soup!

The restaurant’s serving speed is a standout feature—everything we ordered arrived in about 10 minutes!
Maybe it was because we were really hungry, but we barely put our chopsticks down.
We finished and left before 1 o'clock.

In summary,
this restaurant is worth revisiting,
but next time we have to remember to make a reservation!

This time, our department dinner chose "Liu's Family Braised Chicken" located in Xinpu, a restaurant that specializes in Hakka cuisine. Although the location is somewhat remote and not very convenient for transportation, there are several leisure farms and attractions nearby, making it suitable for a visit. We ordered a table meal costing $3700 and added two more dishes; ten people were very satisfied. Here are some shares and reviews of the main dishes:

🍗 Signature Braised Chicken
The chicken is braised over burning wood in a metal barrel, giving it a slight smoky aroma and a somewhat salty flavor. The meat is tender but not particularly surprising. You need to wear gloves to shred the chicken, which adds interactivity to the dining experience. Overall, this dish is above average but might not be suitable for those who don’t enjoy smoky flavors.

🥢 Crispy Tofu Rolls
This dish resembles fried spring rolls, with a crispy outer layer dusted with powdered sugar. The filling consists mainly of tofu, pork floss, and cilantro. The combination of sweet and salty flavors, along with the prominent aroma of cilantro, makes for a very unique tasting experience. For cilantro lovers, this is a dish worth trying.

🍲 Jade Seafood Soup
A classic Taiwanese soup with a thick broth that is slightly sweet, it pairs well with rice. The soup is rich in seafood ingredients, making it suitable for those who enjoy Taiwanese-style soups.

🍚 Hakka Oil Rice
The oil rice is topped with crispy dried shrimp, releasing a delightful aroma. The rice grains are not overly sticky, offering a moderate texture. The overall seasoning is somewhat salty, but complements the shrimp’s fragrance well, making this a highly recommended dish.

🐟 Thai Sweet and Sour Fish
The fish is fried until crispy and drenched in a classic Thai sweet and spicy sauce, with a rich sweet and sour flavor. However, the skin of the fish is a bit tough and can be challenging to pick up, possibly due to the sauce. The fish meat inside is tender, and aside from the slightly hard skin, the taste is very good.

🥓 Braised Bamboo Shoots with Pork Belly
This dish stands out with its tender and flavorful bamboo shoots, though the large pieces can be a bit difficult to share. The pork belly has a good balance of fat and lean meat, the skin is chewy, and the lean meat is not dry. This dish is highly recommended.

📝 Overall Evaluation
"Liu's Family Braised Chicken" offers affordable prices with stable flavors and most dishes are above standard. While the signature braised chicken is good, I personally recommend the braised bamboo shoots with pork belly more. Due to the somewhat remote location, it’s advised to plan your visit alongside nearby farm attractions. If you enjoy Hakka-style cuisine, this place is definitely worth trying.

📍Songshan District, Taipei City
Eating a meal here feels like being cared for by attentive aunties | Hakka cuisine full of warmth 🍲

From the moment I called to make a reservation, I could feel the friendliness of the staff. The meal lasted two hours, so don't be late! 😆

The aunties pay close attention to each table's situation, handling ordering, providing tableware, napkins, and more very well, and they also check if everyone is full.

The restaurant has a simple environment (completely unadorned 😝) and was a bit crowded, as many people came to order New Year’s dishes that day.

🥘
Menu items:
🐔 Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken:
Tastes similar to poached chicken but doesn't have the same chewiness as the local free-range chicken. It is of moderate tenderness and is very affordable at around 300 NT dollars.

🍽️ Old Skin Tender Meat:
Very, very delicious 🤤 This is definitely a dish I will order again next time. It feels like all the essence of the broth is concentrated in the extremely tender tofu, with cilantro and sauce perfectly added for flavor.

🫛 Seasonal Fat Intestines:
The fat intestines are cut into large pieces! They are not too tough to chew through.

🥳 Complimentary - Sesame Oil Pork Slices:
That's right! This was the complimentary dish, but unfortunately, my boyfriend and I didn't quite like the flavor. It had a lot of greasy cabbage and a strong ginger taste; we hardly touched this dish, which felt quite wasteful. 😭

🥳 Complimentary - Fruit Plate:
Quite exquisite, with three types of fruit.

🥳 Complimentary - Mung Bean Soup:
After finishing, the auntie asked if we wanted more to drink. The second bowl turned out to be an enormous one! 🤩

🍄
Would I visit again: Yes!

✏️
Note:
🔸 Cash only 💰

【Foodholic Niko @ Taoyuan】

"Old Man's Hakka Cuisine" has more than one branch, and the branch we are dining at today is located near Longtan, Taoyuan and Sunkeng Old Street. Because the name is quite special, I did a little research and found that "Toubai" in Hakka represents "ancient" or "old times." Therefore, "Old Man's Hakka" indicates a place that has been around for a very long time.

The shop's decor truly reflects this name; it lives up to its reputation. The outdoor area resembles a traditional Sanhe courtyard, giving a feeling of dining in Grandma's home yard. The indoor is styled in a very traditional Taiwanese wooden building design, with separate sections resembling different areas of a home, which naturally forms small private rooms — quite likable.

Hakka Stir-fried Dish $240
I usually don’t like the Hakka stir-fried dishes, but today I enjoyed this one a lot. The pork used is well-marbled with fat and lean, and the tofu isn’t as hard as the usual ones I encounter. Both are stir-fried together and infused with flavor without being overly salty.

Stir-fried Mountain Pork $280
The seasoning is quite good, but the mountain pork pieces are a bit small; I had to keep searching around the plate to find them. I would prefer larger pieces of pork.

Ginger Shredded Large Intestine $240
The large intestine pieces are also a bit small, but they are cleaned thoroughly. The acidity is just right—not too sour but enough to eat a few bites with rice.

Stir-fried Water Lily $210
I didn’t particularly like this dish because it was stir-fried with ginger, which I really don’t enjoy. I had to keep picking out the ginger, so it wasn’t really satisfying.

Pineapple Shrimp Balls $230
There are about 9 shrimp balls, and they are fried just okay, tasting average. They aren’t the delightful pineapple shrimp balls that leave you feeling refreshed.

Sweet and Sour Ribs $240
The sweet and sour sauce leans more towards sweet, and the acidity could be stronger. The ribs have a lot of meat (not just bones), but the meat is a bit tough and requires some effort to chew.

Nine Layers Pagoda Egg $150
The egg is fried to a fragrant oiliness, paired with the aroma of nine layers pagoda, making it a great complement to rice. I really like this dish.

Local Chicken Chopped Platter (Large) $570
It’s quite a large plate. The sauce is made from orange marmalade mixed with soy sauce and chili, providing a mild spiciness, and it’s nice for dipping. The local chicken has no unusual gamey taste, so it’s good.

Hakka Braised Bamboo Shoots $150
These are just braised bamboo shoots, but they taste good. The crispness of the shoots is nice.

Mei Gan Ko Rou (Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens) $240
The pork is evenly balanced in fat and lean meat, and the preserved mustard greens are very flavorful, making it a perfect combination. Eating preserved mustard greens with rice can easily consume half a bowl. Highly recommended.

Radish and Pork Rib Soup $230
I initially thought that at this low price, the portion would be small, but it ended up being a huge pot. There are lots of radishes, and the soup is delicious; I had two bowls!

【Foodholic Niko @ Hsinchu】

"Fu Lin Hotel" is located in the Guanxi Town of Hsinchu. Our group was looking for a set meal restaurant in Guanxi and found this place. Although it’s called a hotel, it actually looks like a very traditional set meal restaurant.

On Saturday night at 6:30, the place was almost full. Both the owner and the staff had rather friendly attitudes, but they only started setting up the chairs after we arrived, so we had to stand and wait for a while.

To summarize: Most of the portions are small, and the flavors are fairly average. If there are other set meal restaurants nearby, it is highly likely that we will not return.

Steamed Chicken
You can dip it in orange sauce, and it tastes quite good, but the portion is really too small. We ordered the largest size (1/2 chicken), and it cost around 700 NT dollars, which is quite shocking.

Braised Pork Knuckle
The meat and skin of the pork knuckle are truly tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The quality of the meat is a perfect score, but there aren't many bites of meat. Most of it is bone, which makes it quite unsatisfactory.

Fried Oyster Fritters
The appearance is different from the usual oyster fritters; they are much larger. The outer layer is fried really crispy, and the oysters are indeed quite big. However, I'm not sure if too much pepper salt was sprinkled on it, as it was quite salty and needed rice to eat.

Hakka Salted Pork
I only took one bite of this dish and didn't want to eat anymore; it was too salty! This cannot be eaten without rice and really made me crave a drink. The seasoning just didn't suit my taste.

Stewed Pork with Dried Vegetables
The pieces of pork were very small; with 9 of us, we barely got one piece each. Most of it was dried vegetables which had little flavor and weren’t enough to accompany rice. I was quite disappointed with this dish.

Stewed Bamboo Shoots
The bamboo shoots tasted pretty good and were one of the few praised dishes today, so I would recommend this one.

Braised Tofu
This dish should be one of the few with a sufficient portion; there were many pieces of tofu. It had a texture similar to firm tofu and tasted pretty good. I probably had about 3-4 pieces.

Cabbage
The seasoning was tasty but also a bit greasy; after one bite, I needed to wipe my mouth.

Herbal Chicken Soup
The chicken soup had a herbal aroma, but since I personally don’t really like that herb, I just felt it was a soothing chicken soup without any special impression. The chicken meat was rather tough and not very enjoyable.

🍚 Restaurant Name: Pin Guan Hakka Bistro
📍 Address: No. 4, Lane 9, Section 5, Nanjing East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
▫️ Business Hours: ❌Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
▫️ Service Charge: No
▫️ Minimum Consumption and Dining Time: No special regulations
▫️ Reservation Required: It is recommended to make a reservation in advance!

▪️ Interior Environment and Atmosphere:
The lighting in the restaurant is bright, but the distance between tables is somewhat narrow.
Most of the servers are aunties, and their attitude is excellent!
The speed of food service is quite fast, so there's no need to worry about going hungry!
Each dish has its own特色‼️
Most importantly, they provide complimentary fruit plates and sweet soup! ❤️

▪️ Ordering and Payment Methods:
📝 Place orders with the service staff.
💰 Only cash payments are accepted.
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🔖 Food Records:
▪️ Hakka Salt-Baked Chicken $288
▪️ Old Skin Tender Meat $196
▪️ Pineapple Shrimp Balls $388
▪️ Garlic Chive and Cured Meat $258
▪️ Seasonal Vegetables (Cabbage) $98
▪️ Kung Pao Chicken $238
▪️ Thai Basil Omelette $136
▪️ Hakka Stir-fry $238

▫️ Fruit / Mung Bean Soup (Complimentary)
▫️ Cold Tossed Shredded Onion (Complimentary)

💡 Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Environment: 4

[Foodholic Naoko @ Miaoli]

"Fucaiyuan Hakka Cuisine Restaurant" is located in Dahu, Miaoli, near Wenshui Old Street. The "Shibi Hot Spring Resort," "Shifeng Hot Spring Castle," and "Shitang Bathhouse" are all operated by the same owner. When we settled our bill today, the staff also gifted us 4 hot spring coupons.

There are many Hakka cuisine restaurants in this area. After checking online, I found that some users recommended this restaurant for its affordability. The dining environment also looks quite quiet and comfortable, so we chose to gather here for a meal.

The dishes here can be ordered individually or selected as a multi-person set. If dining on weekends or choosing a multi-person set, it is suggested to place an order in advance.

Today, we had 10 adults dining together, and we ordered 14 dishes, 1 soup, a pot of white rice, and three drinks, with a total cost of $4840, which is truly quite affordable.

P.S. Since the portion sizes vary, we slightly overestimated, so it is recommended to order 10 dishes and 1 soup. We ended up taking home a lot of leftovers for dinner.

Seasonal vegetables: $100
We ordered a plate of cabbage and a plate of water spinach. I recommend the water spinach, which is thick-stemmed and not too salty; the cabbage has a distinctive taste that I’m not fond of.

Crispy Tofu: $180
This is completely different from the fried tofu I imagined. The tofu is chopped and mixed with some scallions before being fried, and it’s in large chunks, but the bean flavor is quite strong, which I personally don't prefer.

Kung Pao Chicken: $260
The numbness outweighs the spiciness, and the flavor of the Sichuan peppercorns is rich, with tender chicken; this was my favorite dish today.

Ginger Shredded Intestines: $220
This dish is super sour and very refreshing; my family polished it off completely.

Preserved Plum Pork Belly: $220
It’s quite salty and definitely needs to be eaten with rice or accompanied by a cut bun; one bite is pretty overwhelming.

Hakka Salted Pork: $220
All I can say is it’s really quite salty…

Pineapple Shrimp Balls: $240
The batter is quite thick; I love pineapple shrimp balls, but I thought this dish was just average.

Plum Spare Ribs: $420
The plum flavor isn't very prominent, so it's a bit disappointing; but this dish is quite large.

Hakka Oil Chicken: $300
The chicken is quite oily, but the meat is tender enough; this dish is worth ordering.

Salted Egg Squid: $320
Again, I felt the batter was too thick and the seasoning was a bit salty, making it somewhat heavy to eat.

Steamed Grouper: $550
The fish was quite large. It had no fishy taste and a slightly sweet flavor, which justifies the price.

Now, talking about the areas I was less satisfied with:

1. There were flies buzzing around during our meal, which was quite annoying.
2. Although we placed our order in advance when making our reservation over the phone, the serving speed was still very slow. They served three dishes and then stopped. It wasn’t until we prompted them that they started bringing out more dishes again.

📍Location: Taipei, Taiwan

Today I came to eat Hakka cuisine at a restaurant that Huang Renxun has visited. You can tell the owner is very happy, as they printed a large photo of him and put it on the front door, fearing that the passersby wouldn’t know that Huang Renxun had been there.

The restaurant even released a menu called the "CEO Set Menu," so we referred to what he had eaten, otherwise, with a thick menu that boasts over ten to twenty dishes, it can be tough to decide what to order.

(Selected by the CEO with a star) This time, dining with four people, we ordered:

-✨ Kyoto Spare Ribs (Small, $330)
The Kyoto spare ribs are tender, with a sweet and sour taste and a hint of soy sauce flavor, well-seasoned and delicious—great for pairing with rice. Highly recommended! 👍

-✨ Hakka Braised Pork (Small, $490)
The Hakka braised pork was rather tender, with more lean meat, probably a ratio of 1:2 of meat to pickled mustard greens 😂. I believe this dish is a bit pricier, but it's tasty.

-✨ Shredded Pork Stir-fried Water Lily (Small, $240)
Water lily stir-fried with fermented black beans was something I hadn't had often, and it was crunchy and savory, quite delicious.

• Signature Tofu (Small, $190)
  This should be considered red-braised tofu! Very tasty, with a tender inside that’s infused with flavors.

• Crispy Intestines (Small, $330)
  Fried until very crispy, it's a dish that makes you want to keep grabbing. Eating it alongside the shredded cabbage below makes it refreshing and can balance out some greasiness.

Overall, every dish was delicious and there were no misses. Although it's called Hakka cuisine, only some dishes are actually Hakka; most are Chinese dishes. There’s a wide variety of choices, from any big dish to homestyle dish you can think of, making it quite suitable for dining with elders.

They charge a 10% service fee, but the staff is quite busy, and sitting in a corner can make you feel overlooked; requesting more water takes a bit longer. The business has become very good thanks to Huang Renxun's endorsement, but we went for dinner on a weekday evening and were still able to book a table by making a reservation that afternoon. However, the seats were all filled, so I’m not sure if there would be seats available just by walking in; I recommend making a reservation before heading over. I highly recommend this place to everyone!