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【Foodholic Niko @ Kaohsiung】

"The Osaka Ohsho - Zuoying Global Store" is located inside the Zuoying High-Speed Rail Station, making it a great place to eat before or after taking the train.

The staff are quite enthusiastic and friendly. You can order by scanning a QR code, and the staff will bring you hot tea. There seems to be a 10% service charge because of this, which is acceptable, though I didn’t expect a location similar to a food street to charge for service.

The Dotonbori Fried Noodles are $155 (plus a $16 service charge). They are stir-fried noodles with a taste reminiscent of okonomiyaki, topped with an egg, similar to an omelet, and drizzled with mayonnaise. I went in with no expectations, but it was surprisingly good! The egg is of the creamy type, although I personally prefer it a bit more cooked. However, it was still well-cooked and didn’t have any raw egg whites.

The noodles are quite chewy and have a nice savory flavor, along with a hint of barbecue aroma. The only downside is that they were a bit too wet. There was a lot of cabbage in the noodles, and a small amount of wood ear mushrooms, which made me quite happy since it added some greens.

Overall, if I want to grab a bite to eat at the high-speed rail station next time, I would still consider eating at this place.

User review: There is a restroom

This is a cozy little Japanese restaurant called "Zhi Wei Handmade Japanese Cuisine," located near Exit 2 of the Xinpu MRT Station. The environment inside is comfortable, the atmosphere is nice, and the service is very friendly, making it a place where one can relax and savor the dishes.

During this visit, we ordered the following dishes, totaling $1,400:

1. Cod liver salad $210
2. Japanese fried pork cutlet set meal $280 — The pork cutlet is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, very delicious.
3. Fried soft-shell crab $160 — Fried to a crisp, with a light and non-greasy texture.
4. Grilled choice donburi (choice of two out of four) $430
   • Grilled scallops (three pieces)
   • Grilled flounder cheek (one serving) — Rich in fat and melts in your mouth, paired with vinegared rice, it's truly something you can't stop eating.
   • You can choose "half rice" for the donburi, which is very considerate for those with smaller appetites.
5. Fresh shrimp hand roll $70 — Made fresh to order, with a strong flavor of the sea.
6. Chilled seasonal vegetables $90 — Steamed broccoli served with sauce, simple yet refreshing and tasty.
7. Grilled cod roe with yam $160 — Crispy on the outside, the yam is dense, and the cod roe adds a savory flavor.
8. Chawanmushi (included in the set) — Smooth and delicate in flavor, slightly salty but very good.

Overall, every dish reflects the chef's careful presentation and cooking techniques, combining flavor and detail, making it a small Japanese restaurant worth revisiting.

20250412_At around 1:00 PM, the meal service was quick and the food temperature was acceptable as it seemed freshly made.
The miso soup, white rice, and ice cream are all-you-can-eat. There are toppings available for the miso soup that you can choose from, and for the ice cream, there are various jams and toppings you can add; however, the ice cream itself is somewhat watery and lacks a strong milk flavor.
For the meal, I ordered the Japanese-style steak set meal (NT$299). The portion of steak was acceptable, and the marinade wasn't too salty; the meat itself didn't have much tenderness to it. The side dish of chestnut sweet potato felt a bit sugary and the flavor wasn't very natural. The chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) was standard. For the sukiyaki, you can add broth from the counter according to your preferred saltiness; the contents are similar to a typical hot pot, just with fewer hot pot ingredients.
The only downside I found was that the layout of the restaurant is not very smooth; the aisles are somewhat narrow, making it easy to bump into servers or other customers.
There is no service charge, and overall, I think the value for money is quite high, making it suitable for small families or gatherings with a few people.

Today is my second visit to this restaurant, dining with 2 people, and the meals are as follows:

1. Curry pork cutlet udon / 333 fruit iced tea

2. Japanese curry pork loin set meal / Ise matcha fresh milk

Meal experience:
The pork cutlet was crispy and juicy; with just one bite, the curry and the juices from the pork mixed in my mouth, making it unforgettable. The curry may be slightly spicy due to the turmeric, but overall, it was very delicious.
As for the drinks, I only had the "Ise matcha fresh milk," which had a rich matcha aroma that paired perfectly with the creamy milk foam on top. Additionally, it came with 3 crispy matcha-flavored cookies.

Restaurant atmosphere:
The lighting in the restaurant is bright, and the decor is very thoughtful and beautiful; unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures. However, if you enjoy taking photos, I highly recommend this place, as every corner is great for photography!

P.S. I apologize for my poor writing skills. 😅

So delicious, especially the barley ocean pearl burger, highly recommended! It contains a lot of seafood, including squid, shrimp, and tempura. Paired with the sauce inside, it makes you want to eat bite after bite. The price is also reasonable, with each one costing $85, which feels like a little gift to myself. I really recommend everyone to come eat here; it's very clean, and the staff are all very nice.

Reviewer with Braces: There is a restroom.

This place is the Heron Pavilion, located near Zhonghe Park No. 4, a small restaurant specializing in Japanese cuisine. It only has counter seating, so there aren’t many seats available. It is advisable to arrive early during peak dining hours or to reserve some waiting time. The overall environment is clean and comfortable, without any oily smells, and payment is convenient, supporting Line Pay.

This time I ordered:

• Unagi rice $350 (+$60 for the upgraded set)
  The set includes a salad and a hand roll (fresh shrimp or crab meat available). The unagi was meticulously prepared, rich in flavor, and melts in your mouth, while the rice was perfectly cooked.
• Salt-grilled Matsusaka pork $250 (+$100 for the upgraded set)
  An incredibly impressive dish, the Matsusaka pork was cooked perfectly, maintaining its tenderness and juiciness, with the saltiness enhancing the aroma. The juices flowed down to the shredded cabbage underneath, adding overall depth to the dish. The side dishes like seaweed sprouts and burdock root were also refreshing, and together with the rice and miso soup, it was satisfying without being greasy.
• Seared flounder sushi $135
  Generous ingredients, with thickly sliced flounder that is smooth and slightly chewy, and the searing adds a distinct aroma.
• Grilled salmon belly $300
  Rich in fatty flavors with a slightly crispy skin, the fat is rich without being overwhelming, recommended for friends who enjoy salmon.
• Beef short rib with sea urchin sushi $220
  Well-distributed marbling with sea urchin, providing a rich flavor profile, it was one of the highlights of the day.
• Seared salmon sushi $95
  The salmon is rich in fat, smooth in texture, seared just right, and reasonably priced.

Overall, this place is a high cost-performance ratio Japanese restaurant worth revisiting. The ingredients are fresh, the dishes are delicately prepared, and the prices are friendly, suitable for those who love Japanese food but want to avoid disappointments.

🍱 Selected high-quality rice and ingredients from Japan, delicious Japanese set meals with registered trademark level quality.

I found this highly-rated set meal restaurant on the map, and reviews from Japanese people said there's often a line. I visited slightly off-peak and managed to snag the last two seats at the counter.

The rice, soy sauce, miso, and other basic ingredients used here are carefully chosen and naturally cultivated. The natural flavors serve as the best seasoning.

We ordered the mentaiko set and the grilled salmon set, each coming with miso soup, a pot of rice, a main dish, some pickles, and a pot of stock for making chazuke (rice with tea).

It feels really simple, but the rice they use is incredibly delicious, perfectly cooked and distinct. The shop seems to be a rice merchant as well, selling rice at the counter. I noticed that many tables next to us ordered rice balls. I could eat three bowls of this rice!

Some might find this a bit monotonous, lacking vegetables, but I personally prefer it! In these kinds of set meal restaurants, the vegetables are usually just a cabbage salad, which I'm not fond of.

After enjoying half a bowl of rice with mentaiko, I added some wasabi and condiments on the side, then poured in the stock for a big bowl of warm chazuke. It’s a simple, Japanese-style meal, and I can completely understand the popularity. I will definitely come back often!

Takeout flower sushi for lunch. A box of flower sushi costs 120, and there are plenty of ingredients, just enough for two people to share. It tastes quite fresh and flavorful. If you're passing by or watching a movie, I would recommend getting it! The shop isn’t very big, and the staff tends to chat at the counter, so when you walk in to buy, it feels a bit like you're interrupting them, but overall, it’s pretty good!

In Vienna, I wanted to eat Asian food and found this restaurant with good reviews to give it a try. I ordered chicken skewers, egg fried rice, and a sushi set, which also came with soup. In the end, they even gave us dessert. The value for money is quite high, and the portions are huge; one person can't finish it all.

The meal was a bit salty for me, but still quite delicious. The fried rice had an egg aroma and also included bean sprouts and shredded carrots. There was a generous portion of chicken, along with salmon sushi and avocado sushi.

If you're craving rice, this is a good place to go. It seems like many Austrians come here, and the business is thriving. In the end, they also served dessert, which was probably lychee, along with fortune cookies. The service was great, and there were restrooms available too.

🔅Actual visit date: 2025/03/28
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I came across a strong recommendation about this place and decided to try it out with a friend who loves Japanese cuisine. While waiting for my friends to arrive, I took a good look at the menu and realized… the selection was quite limited and the prices a bit high 😅 but I thought, why not… let’s give it a try.

▪️Salmon Roe Hand Roll $120
The portion of salmon roe is generous, and with one bite, you can hardly taste the rice. The seaweed is very crispy.

▪️Japanese Uni Nigiri $280
▪️Seared Salmon Belly Nigiri $120
▪️Seared Flounder Nigiri $100
▪️Salmon Nigiri $100
▪️Whitefish Nigiri $100
They are actually quite tasty, pretty standard; the nigiri is about 1.5 times the size of what you find elsewhere, and they give a good amount of fish. The key point is the rice is delicious! According to the shop's signage, they probably use special rice. I should mention that I'm not a big fan of uni because I often encounter odd-tasting ones (like disinfectant) or ones that aren’t sweet enough, but this place's uni is quite good—no strange taste or fishy smell, and the portion is generous too~~

▪️Mentaiko Chicken Wings / each $80
When they were served, I thought they were really small. I tried the tail first, then the meat, and to my surprise, it was completely deboned, which was very considerate. The chicken was tender, and the mentaiko was mildly spicy.

▪️Fresh Fish Miso Soup $50
A very tasty bowl of miso soup; the fish isn’t just any fish, it's tender and rich in fat, but be careful of the bones.

▪️Japanese Uni Hand Roll $280
▪️Salmon Roe Nigiri $120
▪️Japanese Sweet Shrimp Nigiri $200
▪️Tuna Nigiri $100
▪️Ebisu Beer $250
The above items were ordered by my friends~ I didn’t try them, so I won’t comment.

Overall, I feel that the variety is limited, and it feels a bit empty while eating. There is also a chef’s tasting menu priced at $1500 per person or more. On that day, the two tables next to us were ordering from this series, and they seemed to really enjoy it, all of whom were foreigners. Personally, I think there are better places at this price range. It’s not bad, but my willingness to return isn’t high. Just sharing for reference.