Located near the roundabout is the private tasting restaurant.
It is part of the private tasting curry series.
The private tasting series emphasizes pet-friendly dining.
It offers a variety of dishes, including skewers, Japanese curry, gastropub fare, and izakaya-style dishes.
I haven’t eaten curry in a long time, and since I hadn’t tried this place yet, I decided to have a taste.
On the weekend, I was lucky to go at 6 PM and didn’t have to wait in line.
If you come later, you will need to wait.
There are two floors in total.
However, the seating is a bit densely arranged.
The staff will ask if you need an introduction.
The introduction process is very detailed.
You order using a QR code.
I happened to see that they had the recently popular shaking rabbit dessert (it was chocolate flavor that day).
The shaking rabbit set is part of the couple's meal and includes everything we wanted to eat.
So, we just ordered it (๑•̀ᄇ•́)و ✧
This completely solved our decision-making problem.
You can choose the sweetness for the black tea (no sugar/slightly sweet).
Just choose based on what you usually drink.
It’s delicious black tea!
The wine-steamed clams.
The first one I ate had a strong wine flavor,
but the others didn’t.
Maybe that particular clam had a bit more wine in it, haha.
The clams were fresh and plump.
The portion was sufficient (about 15 clams).
The price for ordering it separately was $120, which is quite reasonable.
Private tasting curry with fried chicken + spiral egg.
The curry is served separately.
You can decide whether to mix it with rice or not. ٩۹(๑•̀ω•́ ๑)۶
The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the skin wasn’t so hard that you couldn’t bite it.
The portion given was also generous.
The curry tasted sweet.
Nyonya green curry chicken + spiral egg.
This curry sauce was generously poured over a full plate.
It was slightly spicy on its own.
If you usually eat spicier food, you can add spicy butter.
Shaking rabbit dessert.
Today it was chocolate flavor.
It tastes like a light chocolate milk flavor,
but it can get a bit overwhelming toward the end.
You can refill white rice, soup, and curry,
so you don’t need to worry about not getting enough to eat.
Overall, the set meal was quite reasonable.
However, you don’t need to order just for the shaking rabbit dessert.
For our appetite, ordering the curry separately was more than enough to eat, lol.
#Vegetarian
Overall Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Dickson's Fooday Mouth-Watering Food Review #275
This time, I visited a curry rice specialty shop again.
This curry restaurant can be considered a small community-style curry shop located on Xinglong Road, near Wan Fang Hospital station.
There are quite a few schools and residential areas nearby~
Therefore, I believe the main target customers are local residents and students.
The entrance of the shop is quite small, and the space inside is also limited.
The maximum capacity is about four to five people,
So if you come during peak meal times,
Be prepared to wait in line!
Additionally, since it’s a small business,
If there are too many people,
The curry rice and other ingredients might run out early,
So it’s advisable to come not too late!
The menu offered by the shop is quite extensive.
In addition to the basic curry rice,
There are also some side dishes available.
The menu is very rich,
So if you have the luck to come here, do check it out thoroughly!
The curry flavors mainly include pork, chicken, and beef, etc.
It depends on what type of meat you want to choose that day.
The main differences are basically just the types of meat~
I personally feel it's a cozy community-style curry shop,
Very suitable for local residents to come after work or school!
On the day I visited, it was dinner time on the weekend,
I waited outside for about 20 minutes,
And I was very lucky
Because the ingredients were limited,
I was essentially the last customer to get to eat the curry rice.
So everyone should pay attention to the time when they come,
After all, the curry rice is limited too~~~
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
⭐️ Food Section
👉 Double Meat Aged Curry (Chicken + Pork) $270
+88 Dessert
The curry here tastes quite nice,
But it is somewhat similar to home-style Taiwanese curry.
The portion is quite large!
The sauce and rice are also very generous,
So for this price, I think the value is quite high.
From the pictures, you can see that the meat chunks are plentiful and rich,
Combined with other condiments and side dishes on the plate,
It’s really filling!
With the chicken and pork double curry,
You get to eat two types of meat at once, which I think is quite worth it.
Each piece of meat is also quite big,
When combined with the whole curry rice, it's very satisfying.
This whole curry rice feels somewhat like a simple meal,
Including cooked curry rice and other ingredients.
The taste is good~
Although it’s not exceptionally amazing,
I think for a community-style curry shop,
They’re doing quite well!
👉 Jurassic Sausage $60
I think this Jurassic sausage is quite good.
I personally recommend it as a must-try.
It’s really satisfying to eat!
They even give you a sausage with the bone included,
And it's extremely cheap at just $60!
It’s very chewy and flavorful,
Friends who come here should definitely order it!
👉 Cheese Croquette $50
The croquette is rather ordinary,
Just like other croquettes sold in other shops.
It contains cheese, etc.
It tastes pretty good but is quite rich! 😂😂😂
👉 Dessert
The dessert of the day was a caramel pudding,
It's quite a standard and commonly found texture.
It’s a nice way to finish after eating all the curry! 😂😂😂
Overall, the food here,
The curry rice is still above average.
If you live nearby, I think you can visit often,
After all, the overall flavor is good,
And the prices are not too high!
⭐️ Atmosphere Section
I can only say that the shop is quite small.
The entrance is about the size of a single door.
Once you walk in, the corridor only allows one person to pass.
The dining area consists of just a long table,
So at the same time, only about five or six people can dine inside.
However, even though the number of diners isn’t many,
The seating arrangements still allow enough space for everyone to eat comfortably,
And you won’t feel cramped due to the small space.
So for the dining experience, I still find it pretty good,
And it doesn’t feel very pressured because of the small space.
The environment is also kept quite clean~
The only downside is that the space is a bit small.
⭐️ Service Section
On the day I dined, there wasn’t anything special about the service,
Just the basic order taking and meal delivery.
Similarly, after looking at the menu at the table,
You can just go to the counter to place your order!
⭐️ Price Section
As mentioned earlier,
I think this curry restaurant offers very high value for money.
Firstly, because their curry tastes good,
In addition to that, they are generous with the ingredients in each dish.
You can see from the photos that they give quite a lot of meat!
Therefore, I think it’s very suitable for local families or working students to come and dine here.
This price should be quite acceptable to everyone~
With a small price, you can enjoy satisfying curry rice and other accompaniments!
⭐️ In summary
I think it’s suitable for friends living nearby Wan Fang Hospital, Wan Fang Community, and nearby universities and elementary schools.
It’s a great place to come and eat.
But unfortunately, since the shop space is small,
And seating is mainly in a long strip,
If a whole family comes to eat and there's too many of them, it might be a bit inconvenient~
However, overall, I think the food quality and environment are good.
It’s worth a visit again!
For friends who love curry,
If you happen to be nearby for business or whatever,
Feel free to push open the door of this curry shop and give it a try!
A friend recommended "Simple Curry," located in Douliu, which specializes in Japanese curry. The dining environment is clean and comfortable, giving an overall relaxing vibe. I initially wanted to try their green curry, but it was already sold out, which was a bit disappointing, so I could only order their classic Japanese curry to see what it was like.
The curry itself is on the sweeter side, typical of Japanese home-cooked flavor, with no spiciness. However, there was chili powder available on the table, and after adding some, the overall flavor was indeed enhanced quite a bit. For me, a curry that has a bit of spiciness feels complete. Although the overall taste was good, it made me feel like this type of curry could be replicated using supermarket curry blocks, lacking some unique highlights that are specific to a restaurant. However, their plating was quite delicate, and the visual appeal of the dishes definitely added to the overall score.
Overall, this is a curry shop worth recommending, especially since the dining atmosphere is very comfortable. Although I didn't get to try the green curry this time, their service and attention to detail motivate me to return. Next time, I’ll make sure to go early to experience the charm of the green curry.
"The meat really is abundant."
🏠 Environment and Service
Next to it is a police station, and diagonally across is a school, making parking quite convenient. The restaurant has plenty of seating on the first and second floors, and the decor style is a mix of retro Japanese and Korean aesthetics, resembling a trendy café (there's even Korean writing on the walls), primarily with a wooden theme. While queuing, you will be given a menu to order from, and after paying, you receive a potted plant number tag.
🍽️ Meals
It truly lives up to its name as a meat-centric place, with a substantial amount of meat served (almost rolling off the plate). That day I had chicken nuggets and chicken breast, specifically chicken thighs and chicken tenders. Personally, I preferred the fatty feel of the chicken thigh, while my friend liked the tenderness of the chicken tender. The fried skin was a bit hard and could be tough on the mouth; as for the curry, it has a strong flavor typical of Japanese curry, perfect for dipping fried items. However, I found the saltiness slightly high when paired with rice. The white rice, along with the pickled radish and pudding as sides, were unremarkable and performed normally. Overall, the portion sizes are quite large, and if you have a drink as well, it would be very filling.
Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Dickson's Mouthpiece Food Review #270
This time I'm here to review a well-known curry shop
I've heard a lot about Tong'an Curry, a must-visit for Taipei locals,
and I've always wanted to give it a try.
However, there are usually long lines shortly after opening,
so this time I specifically arrived early to line up.
If you're looking to get a seat for the first wave,
you can come to the entrance about 15 minutes before opening,
and you should be able to grab one of the first seats!
Also, because the interior space isn't very large and there aren't many seats,
you'll need to wait outside for a while before you can be seated.
In terms of the curry's flavor,
I might have had a lot of expectations,
and, while I found it quite decent after actually dining there,
it wasn’t as stunning as I had imagined, which is a bit disappointing.
Overall, it's a nice place for curry
that’s worth visiting again,
but it doesn’t reach the level of being extremely delicious or particularly impressive.
Overall, I would describe it as a fairly standard homemade curry taste.
However, considering the current crazy price hikes at various curry places,
this curry shop offers quite good value for money!
The available curry options here are very simple,
split into chicken, beef, or a mix.
A very appealing part is that
you can get a free refill of rice and miso soup once!
However, my personal impression on my first visit
was that the curry sauce wasn’t very abundant,
while there was a lot of rice,
which made me feel like the curry sauce wasn't enough to cover all the rice.
Also, since there were other combo meals available that day,
I tried one of the combo meals which included
squid tempura and one fried wonton.
The portion was quite generous!
As for the overall space in the shop,
even after many years of operation, it’s quite neat and fresh.
The downside is that there are very few seats;
the restaurant can only accommodate about eight customers at a time.
No wonder there are often long lines outside!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
⭐️ Food
This curry shop primarily serves curry,
with very simple items: beef, chicken, and a mix.
On that day, Dickson opted for the mixed variety
to enjoy two types of meat at once.
However, the restaurant seems to be quite cost-conscious.
If you order the mixed meat, the portions will be one half beef and one half chicken.
Of course, if you only want beef, you can specify that to get all beef!
The curry flavor is quite Taiwanese
and features the shop's unique chili oil.
When you place your order, you can specify the desired spiciness,
and whether you want to exclude any specific ingredients, which is quite thoughtful!
As previously mentioned,
this curry has a distinctly Taiwanese flavor
and the overall curry taste is quite rich.
However, it was a bit unfortunate that
the curry sauce seemed slightly insufficient that day.
If you want to have a more generous and mixed curry rice,
the sauce might be a bit lacking.
But if you want extra curry sauce, you'll have to pay more.
Given that the rice and miso soup can be refilled for free,
it's a bit regrettable if you don’t have enough sauce to pair with it.
The ingredients in the curry are plentiful,
and the meat is cut into satisfying chunks!
Overall, the curry flavor is quite decent!
It's a place worth revisiting for good curry!
That day, I ordered other combo items.
Personally, I think you don’t need to order extras unless you really want them.
The combo included squid tempura and fried wontons,
which were relatively less standout.
So I think we could have just focused on the curry rice! 😂😂😂
⭐️ Atmosphere
Although the shop isn't large,
the walkway can barely fit one person,
the space is quite clean and bright,
making it a very nice place to dine.
All the seating areas are in front of the bar,
so you can directly see how the staff handle the curry!
However, the space between seats is quite small,
resembling the experience of eating ramen in a typical Japanese ramen shop.
But because of this, the table turnover rate is pretty fast,
making it feel like the restaurant encourages quick dining. 😂😂😂
⭐️ Service
Every seat in the restaurant has a menu in front of it.
Once you're ready, you can place your order with the staff.
While waiting for your meal, you can also specify your desired level of flavor.
The staff will make special preparations for you while they prepare your food.
There’s nothing particularly special about the service;
essentially, you just place your order after being seated,
and then your curry is served to you.
⭐️ Price
In terms of curry rice prices in Taipei today,
the prices here are quite cheap,
especially since you can get a free refill of rice and miso soup!
This is great news for rice lovers!
So overall, I think the value for money is quite high!
⭐️ Overall
Some people refer to this curry shop as the "king" of Taipei's curry scene,
which I think is slightly overhyped.
I personally think it’s a pretty good curry shop
with cheap prices and high value.
If you don’t want to dine in,
takeout is also pretty quick!
So I think it's actually more suitable
for office workers passing by after work
to grab a few servings of curry rice to take home.
In that sense, the value for money and deliciousness are quite good!
For those who love curry
and happen to work nearby,
I think you should give this place a try!
Regardless, I believe this curry shop
is definitely a must-try in Taipei at least once!
Because of the food street at the station, it's almost always bustling with crowds and long lines whenever you pass by. This time I was lucky enough to find a seat (a single seat). I had a simple meal, and it's worth it since you can add rice and sauce, which is perfect for those with a big appetite. However, from a girl's perspective, I feel it's a bit pricey. Nonetheless, considering it's in the Banqiao Global Mall, it's a food street in a department store, so it's hard to expect cheap prices. The curry's aroma is noticeably genuine and delicious. The side dishes that come with the set meal are arranged by the restaurant daily, so if you want to choose them, you have to order separately, which is a bit of a downside. The meat was firm and tender, which was quite good! Overall, I wouldn't specifically go out of my way to eat here, but if you're nearby and can find a seat, it's worth trying.
I went to the Carrefour on Zhongming Road and after trying the curry restaurant at the Great World food court last time, I saw that Carrefour has a place called "San Shang Fresh Wudong," so I decided to give it a try.
San Shang Fresh Wudong seems to be a revamped version of San Shang Qiao Fu, shifting from selling beef noodles to selling rice bowls 😅. Today, I ordered the Java Curry Fillet Bowl (pork) and the Creamy Mushroom Cheese Chicken Bowl, along with two drinks and a side of burdock.
The Java Curry Fillet Bowl is highly recommended. Not only does it look good, but the batter is just right and fried to a perfect crisp without being harsh on the palate. The meat is thick and tender, and the rice is fluffy and distinct—it's a favorite for rice lovers. Just look at the lady at the next table who ordered a meal for herself and extra bowls of white rice to prove it 😚.
As for the soup, you can refill it yourself at the seasoning station, and drinks can be refilled for 10 NT dollars.
The Creamy Mushroom Cheese Chicken was just average.
Conclusion: Overall, the portion sizes are generous, the food is tasty, the environment is clean, and the prices are reasonable—great value for money!
This is a Japanese-style soup curry shop in the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park area of Taipei, which I visited for the first time after passing by many times.
I ordered the daily handmade hamburger soup curry. The spices in the hamburger patty were quite strong, and it was evident that there were too many binders, as the meat content might not be very high.
I also ordered the oyster soup curry, which had as many as five fresh and delicious oysters—definitely a recommendation.
The soup curry resembles a spiced meat sauce poured over white rice. However, the rice served with this dish was not very ideal; the grains were noticeably uneven in size and the texture was not soft enough.
The cast iron pot that the food was served in was not very hot. While this is safer, it also meant that the soup curry was not hot enough.
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that each soup curry can be customized for spiciness level, and level 4 is indeed quite spicy.
🍛 Won the championship at the 5th Kanda Curry Festival, affordable spicy curry from Osaka!
The high-quality curry is from a long-established curry shop in Osaka; "high-quality" refers to the premium ingredients they use. Originally a popular spot in Osaka known for long lines, it also gained recognition in competitions after opening branches in Tokyo.
This department store branch has a cash vending machine to purchase meal tickets, but if you want to pay by card or other electronic payments, you can directly order at the checkout counter with the staff.
Their curry is the Osaka style of Japanese curry—sweet with a hint of spiciness—and the portion size is moderately large, typically filling for most women. There is only one type of curry sauce, and the differences come from the main dishes.
This time, I ordered the signature fried pork cutlet. The thickness of the meat is moderate, but the outer crust is crispy and not greasy, pairing perfectly with the curry sauce. Water and pickled vegetables are available on the table for unlimited self-service. If you like spicy food, you can sprinkle chili powder to adjust the spice level in the sauce.
Overall, it's not a must-visit spot, but the price and taste offer great value. If you enjoy curry, I would still recommend giving it a try if you come across it.