🍚 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:
📍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!
The First-Class Noodle Shop in Beipu is located next to the Beipu Township Office, not in the well-known Beipu Old Street. While the crowded old street is nice, the shops outside are actually the places where local residents usually enjoy their meals. This shop has been serving the local community in Beipu for over thirty years and is now run by the second generation.
Today, I enjoyed their Soup Noodles, Meat Ball Soup, and Hakka Tangyuan, which totaled 175 NT dollars.
Soup Noodles:
A standard delicious dish; although I feel that the noodles are not the type I am familiar with. However, the rich pork bone broth, combined with ingredients like fungus, pickled mustard greens, and leeks, creates a very harmonious flavor with the noodles.
Meat Ball Soup:
This is a simple Hakka home-style dish that consists of ground meat stewed with scallions, ginger, and a bit of greens. The compatibility of the pork bone broth with these ingredients is excellent, warming not only the stomach but also the heart.
Hakka Tangyuan:
The small rice balls have a nice texture and feel quite filling. The soup base is flavored with a generous amount of leeks.
Overall, it's a standard local delicacy. The marinated dishes in the shop look quite tasty, but since I have plans for later, I decided not to order too much. The marinated dish includes "po cai," a Hakka dish, but it is only available on weekends.
I recommend it to everyone.
The Guava No. 2 Snack Bar is located on Xinyi Street, and parking is not easy here. The restaurant is a remodeled old house, and the space is actually quite large, with tables for 4 and 10 people, as well as a Japanese-style private room that can accommodate 15 people. Many people are looking for private room restaurants in Hualien.
The red sleeve squid is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a must-have for pairing with drinks.
The golden silk tofu has a strong salted egg yolk flavor, with the tofu's tenderness enhancing the taste of the salted egg yolk.
You must try the champion of Hakka stir-fry competition, which is Hakka stir-fry.
I highly recommend the pineapple shrimp balls, which are actually whole shrimp, perfectly fried to complement the flavor. I’m really afraid I might eat too much.
The boss warmly welcomes guests and often chats with them; he is very friendly.
The decor in the store is clean and unique, and the air conditioning is sufficiently cold, making it super comfortable in the summer.
Not wanting to cook is our family's regular choice for eating out. Not only are the prices reasonable, seats plentiful, and transportation convenient, but the dishes also align perfectly with our family's taste, making them very delicious. The overall atmosphere of the place is somewhat noisy, but that adds to its character.
The sign says Hakka noodles, which immediately brings to mind rice noodles, flat rice noodles, dumplings, and rice vermicelli. However, the restaurant also offers rice dishes, regular yellow noodles, and mung bean vermicelli, among other items. Almost all menu items allow you to choose your preferred main ingredient/flavor, such as beef, duck, shredded mushroom with meat, shredded pork, and plain options.
This time I came with my mother, and we ordered three portions of cold appetizers and two main dishes.
The salted egg with bitter melon is refreshingly crispy, and its vibrant green color is quite appetizing; the aroma of sesame oil is even more tempting, though if you keep eating, it might feel slightly salty after a while.
Dragon beard vegetable is also a delicious side dish, though occasionally the quality can vary, and this time it was somewhat tough, which was a bit disappointing. Aside from that, this refreshing and slightly sweet dish is indeed a great vegetable option.
The dried small fish with tofu has a saltier flavor, but it is very tasty; the tofu is a bit firm with a nice chew, but that does not diminish its deliciousness, and the dried fish adds umami as a side ingredient. The red and green chili garnish makes it visually appealing.
Now moving on to the main dishes, we ordered flat rice noodles with shredded mushroom and pork as well as the signature dumplings, both using the same broth (similar to the broth used for Hakka savory dumplings). The flat noodles and dumplings have a standard texture that is generally tasty, requiring no additional commentary. The shredded pork is savory with a bit of texture, definitely not bland or mushy. Each bite of the main dish accompanied by a spoonful of warm soup (and a big portion of chives) is quite enjoyable.
After eating so many dishes, I felt very satisfied, and the variety prevented it from becoming boring. There are about a dozen options for the appetizers, allowing for different selections each time I visit. Moreover, most items are priced as reasonably as possible, making frequent visits stress-free.
Dining at noon on Sunday
The business is very good 🤣
It's recommended to make a reservation in advance
There is a first and second floor – there is no elevator in the restaurant
If there are elderly guests who find it inconvenient to walk up the stairs
It's suggested to inform the restaurant in advance for arrangements 😀
The menu in the restaurant features Hakka cuisine
And there are no prices indicated 😂😂😂
But personally, I found it not expensive after two visits!
Also, usually, the restaurant will serve larger portions for groups of 6 or more
Otherwise, the portions will be smaller～
Stir-fried Dragon Beard Veggies
I think this dish is quite standard
It's on the lighter side
I feel it would be better if fried with a bit of ginger
Braised Pork
This dish is something I order almost every time I go 🤣
You can ask the restaurant for leaner meat
The meat is very tender and flavorful
Free-Range Chicken
Free-range chicken is a must-order every time
It also comes with soy sauce and Hakka orange sauce
The chicken is very tender and not gamey
Delicious 😋
Pan-fried Tofu
It's quite a large serving
Tastes just average～
Fish Fragrant Eggplant
The color is beautiful～
The eggplant doesn’t get mushy
Goes very well with rice
Pan-fried Basil Egg
It’s a pretty good egg dish 🤣
Scallion Beef
I think this dish is too salty
And it completely lacks the fragrance of scallions!
Such a shame…
Overall, the price isn’t high
Only a bit over 2000 TWD～
If you're unsure what to eat, you might consider coming here!
🚩 A humble old shop, the chef's home-cooked dishes are delicious.
📍 Location and Transportation: The "Cabbage Chicken" small restaurant is located in the district of Xindian, New Taipei City. The nearest MRT station is Qizhang Station, Exit 2, which is a 7-minute walk. If driving, you can park at the nearby Dafeng Youhuo parking lot, which is a 3-minute drive away.
🏠 Space: The restaurant has been open for a long time and has no elaborate decorations, but it is clean and bright inside. It has 4 tables for 10 people and 2 tables for 8 people. Today, during lunch on a holiday, there were only two groups of customers.
💰 Ordering and Payment: The server takes orders verbally at the table, and customers pay after their meal, with cash payment only.
🍽️ Dishes:
We ordered quite a few dishes today, with the details written below ⬇️
💭 Summary:
This restaurant has been around for decades, and I've always wanted to try it. Normally, with just two people, we cannot come here to eat, but since we had a rare gathering with elders, we chose this restaurant. The staff feels like family, giving a sense of stepping into the boss's living room 🤣. However, the dishes are of a certain quality, with only one dish not very good. I think I will come again for the cabbage chicken soup when winter arrives 😋.
Summary: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Average per person: $500 💰
Dickson's Fooday food review is updated!
This time it's still a Hualien special!
This time we came to -
A no-menu Hakka cuisine in the countryside of Hualien 😧
Since it was a bit late,
A group of friends found that the restaurants they originally planned to go to were closing (The people of Hualien sleep too early!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Fortunately, there was a no-menu Hakka restaurant nearby with decent reviews,
So we decided to try it out!
Food: 🌕🌕🌘🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌘🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Location: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
The restaurant has a very traditional Hakka architectural atmosphere.
The design of the Sanhe courtyard is right in front of us.
Later, when chatting with the owner, he mentioned that it's called 'Four Generations of Farming' because they are currently in the fourth generation!
And every additional generation builds a new room~~
I see the fifth generation isn't too far away!
(Wow, such a big move—add a room for each generation)
The owner first led us into one of the rooms,
And the interior indeed has a very nostalgic Hakka style.
In the middle, there's a long table,
With many traditional Hakka farming implements arranged beside it.
As a Hakka descendant,
I have some understanding of Hakka decorations.
The long table in the middle
Is reminiscent of the New Year meals in my hometown when I was a child,
Everyone gathers around the long table for the reunion dinner.
They’ve captured this feeling quite well,
Including the slightly dim little room
And the not-so-cold air conditioning (??
Despite it being November, everyone was still sweating while eating.
When we inquired the owner, we found out that they didn’t know how to adjust the air conditioning 🤣🤣🤣
Until we randomly pressed buttons on the air conditioning
And inadvertently made it too cold 😂😂😂
In terms of food, it leans more towards home-cooked dishes,
There isn't anything extravagant or particularly unique.
These are indeed common Hakka dishes,
Just like having dinner at someone's house 🤣🤣
But maybe because I'm Hakka myself,
These dishes don't feel novel to me,
They're very similar to the meals I would have at home every evening.
Overall, the meal was quite acceptable—
If you seldom eat Hakka food,
It should be quite a novel experience!
As for the environment and atmosphere, it's subjective,
After all, it has that feeling of dining in a small countryside room from 30 years ago.
🤪🤪Dickson's Banter🤪🤪
If you want to take a girl to experience authentic Hakka life,
You definitely need to bring her here!!!
How Hakka can it be! What is truly Hakka
Let her savor the strength of the Hakka people!
Starting with energy-saving measures, including the dimly lit little room
And the not-so-cool air conditioning,
Let the girl begin to appreciate the feeling of being Hakka!
The value of electricity and how to become an energy-saving hero!
If she can understand and accept this Hakka vibe,
Then it would be easy! At least she knows she’s willing to save
Willing to endure a bit,
Not princess syndrome!!!
Using this to screen for princess syndrome seems like a valid method!
See there, it’s sometimes necessary to give the girl some challenges
To probe her depths! This way, we can know if it’s good to get along, right?
We’ll use this Hakka eatery and Hakka environment
To test her a bit~!
🌟 Wanchuan Pig Trotters and Kimchi are amazing, reservations are recommended.
"Flavor of Light" Chef Qiu Guang won the National Creative Pig Trotter Cooking Championship in 2010 with his "Creative Pig Trotters". His innovative dishes combine Sichuan, Cantonese, Thai, and local Hakka cuisine, and his homemade Sunshine Kimchi is particularly unique. "I am the only one in charge of cooking here in Pig Trotter Street," says Chef Qiu Zhengguang.
Starting the meal
Wanchuan Pig Trotters 💰 Market price
The first time eating Wanchuan Pig Trotters, I truly found them incredibly delicious. They are soft yet not mushy, chewy with texture and not greasy at all—highly recommended! They are perfect for enjoying with drinks or as a snack, not hard at all and very chewy.
Sunshine Kimchi (one jar)
Served with the meal, I later bought a jar to enjoy—it’s delicious!
Oyster with Bean Crumbs (small) 💰 160
Sautéed with a mound of shredded onions, slightly sweet and fragrant from the soy sauce.
Ginger Shredded Pork Intestines (small) 💰 160
This dish has enough acidity without just being sour; the intestines are stir-fried perfectly.
Scallion Beef (small) 💰 160
Salted Egg Mushrooms (small) 💰 180
Mushrooms are deep-fried until crispy and then stir-fried with salted egg for a great mix; we are all fans of salted egg yolks! 😄
Peanut Tofu (small) 💰 120
Pineapple Shrimp Balls (small) 💰 220
The shrimp is delicious, but I’m not a fan of the outer shell.
Hakka Fried Tofu (small) 💰 120
Tofu is deep-fried to a golden crisp, drizzled with garlic sauce.
Thai Style Clams (small) 💰 160
Each clam is full, salty and fragrant—perfect with rice!
Hakka Stir-Fry (small) 💰 160
The dried tofu is flavorful and not dry or tough; I love it!
Cabbage (small) 💰 120
Water Lily (small) 💰 120
Crispy and refreshing to eat.
Stir-Fried Rice Noodles 💰 70
Thoughts: This place offers great value for money, and the food is delicious. You must order the pig trotters; one serving is definitely not enough for us! Every dish left us praising, but I wasn’t a fan of the shell on the pineapple shrimp balls. 😄
If you value the meal: Pig trotters are a must-order, highly recommend the golden kimchi, and the Hakka stir-fry is also great; you can eat anything, it’s all fantastic.
If you value the environment: The space is large, and the air conditioning is nice.
If you value parking: Motorcycles and cars can park at nearby parking lots.
If you value the restroom: There’s one for each gender, which is a bit limited.
If you value waiting in line: Reservations are recommended.
If you value service: Average.
If you value cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (Purely discussing food and pricing.)
