Thank you, Fooday🥳 for making me want to try more different foods🍽
🚩Location🧭
Located at the intersection of Wenchang Road Section 2 and Daye Road in the Nantun District of Taichung City, in the B1 of Carrefour.
🪑About the overall atmosphere🎡
The interior space has a Japanese wooden style with warm lighting. There are some food models at the entrance for reference. The set meal includes miso soup and side dishes, along with Koshihikari rice. Soup, side dishes, and shredded cabbage, as well as Koshihikari rice, can be refilled for free. The rice can be chosen between white rice or black rice.
💰About the pricing💰
Classic Aged Pork Loin (small) $310, Fried Vegetable Meat Skewers $100 (members can add for 30 NT dollars), plus a 10% service charge.
🍴About the dishes☕
The main meat is sliced into about six small pieces, with shredded cabbage and sliced lemon on the side, along with a grinding bowl containing sesame seeds, which can be ground and added to the sauce for an authentic Japanese tonkatsu experience. The golden crispy skin reveals tender and chewy pork inside. Eating shredded cabbage before the pork can help control oil absorption and reduce greasiness. The side dishes of kelp sprouts and radish slices also help cleanse the palate; the miso soup with some chicken is very tasty. Koshihikari rice truly lives up to its title as the king of rice; I accidentally ordered four bowls.
🤨Conclusion♥
It's been a long time since I had delicious Japanese fried pork cutlet, as I usually don't like fried food, but this place feels quite authentic to Japanese style. Paired with shredded cabbage and lemon, it doesn’t feel as greasy; I would definitely come back if given the chance.
🐟Tensui Sashimi & Tempura Specialties🐟
Recently, I've been eating sashimi bowls due to my weight loss goals🐟. Besides Lin Japanese Cuisine, I need to look for other delicious sashimi bowls in Linkou 😋! At Tensui Sashimi & Tempura Specialties, the interior and ambiance are quite nice; I personally think the atmosphere is very good. The lighting is also superb, but it’s a bit hot 🫠🫠🫠, which is a common issue with large windows.
Tensui Sashimi & Tempura Specialties is quite close to Mitsui. They mainly sell sashimi bowls, sushi, tempura, sushi rolls, and grilled items. The restaurant has two floors with great natural light, making it super suitable to visit at noon 🌞. The environment is also very new and comfortable, with bar seating and table seating. This time, I didn't make a reservation, and there were only bar seats left on the first floor! The business is quite good, so remember to book a table if needed.
▫️Swordfish Salmon Roe Bowl $520
For those who enjoy a torched flavor, this dish is a must-try. The sashimi is cut thick, making it satisfying to eat. One bite and it brings a lot of satisfaction. The rice is sushi rice made from Taitung Chishang rice 🍚. I think the acidity is just right—not too much, not too little. Wasabi and ginger are included in the bowl, so let the owner know in advance if you don’t like them!
▫️Sea Urchin and Conger Eel Flounder Bowl $560
My girlfriend absolutely loves sea urchin! Whenever she sees it, she basically orders it. The flounder is surprisingly thick; it's rare to find it this thick since it’s usually quite thin. The sweetness of the sea urchin is moderate, and the tamagoyaki in the bowl isn’t too sweet, which is very satisfying to eat!
This store is located in the battlefield of the food street on Minzu Road in Hualien, where the owner seeks a balance between economy and delicacy. The business hours until 1:30 AM are convenient for people like me who easily miss mealtime. Today, I ordered the eel set meal, which was beautifully plated, and the side dishes were also rich and delicious. Overall: the meal was made with care, and the store was clean, creating a comfortable atmosphere.
Originally wanted to order the seasonal land and sea set meal, but although it was still on the menu, it was already taken off. A bit of a pity.
Without the seasonal option, I could only order the regular one, and I ended up choosing the fried chicken set meal, which came with two side dishes: pickled radish and beans. The dessert was brown sugar cake, and the taste was pretty decent. Additionally, you can get more miso soup if you need it, and the portion of rice isn’t too much.
Overall, it was actually not bad, but the price is a bit high, so I feel like the cost-performance ratio isn't very good.
🔹 Unagi Fried Shrimp Sky Tower 💰240
🔸 Fruit Fragrance Thick Cut Pork Chop 💰200
🔹 Add Set: Golden Crispy Potatoes + Rich Milk Tea
Today, I visited my favorite restaurant that I have come to several times—it’s this chain Japanese set meal restaurant, Set Meal 8. I believe many people love this place too because their meals are really quite affordable, averaging over 200 TWD for a set meal, and you can get unlimited refills of miso soup and white rice 🤩, which is a blessing for everyone!
This time I ordered the Unagi Fried Shrimp Sky Tower that became popular on YouTube 🤩 (it’s no longer available now). When I first saw it in the video, it looked like a large portion, and when it arrived, I was once again shocked 🫨. The whole fried eel is as big as my two palms, and the meat is incredibly delicate. The fried shrimp is also tender and very delicious! Coupled with other fried ingredients like okra, pumpkin, eggplant, and more, it was truly satisfying.
As for the Fruit Fragrance Thick Cut Pork Chop, I think it has the highest cost-performance ratio among all the dishes at Set Meal 8 because besides the main meal, it also comes with a chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) for just 200 TWD! The fruit sauce paired with the pork chop, daikon radish puree, and cabbage is very refreshing, my favorite!
The Set Meal 8 Neihu Carrefour store is located on the first floor food court of Carrefour Neihu. It is an independent store with its own dining area, making it much more pleasant to relax compared to outside.
Today, I enjoyed the premium grilled salmon and beef bowl, priced at 250 NT dollars.
Premium Grilled Salmon and Beef Bowl:
When served, the visual effect matches perfectly with the picture on the menu.
A generous amount of grilled beef slices are neatly arranged on top of the rice, with fresh and delicious small scallops and salmon roe in the center, which is quite pleasing to the eye.
The taste is also commendable; the grilled meat has a rich savory aroma that stimulates the appetite, while the sweetness of the scallops and fish roe adds a wonderful touch.
A small dish of pickles can adjust the possibly greasy flavor.
The tofu and fish in the miso soup are both in good quantity and above average in taste.
And the chawanmushi is a staple of the restaurant; after all, Set Meal 8’s parent company is the Chuanxi Restaurant Group.
Both the rice and miso soup can be refilled, so there’s no need to worry about not feeling full, though do avoid taking too much to prevent food waste.
You can also choose between hot rice or vinegar rice. Awesome!
Overall, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy delicious food.
In the food court, the meal is of high quality, with an independent dining area, and you can refill rice and soup freely.
Though prices have increased compared to before, it is still reasonably priced for the quality and definitely worth a visit.
I highly recommend it to everyone!
🚩 Japanese-style home-cooked restaurant with great flavors
📍 Location and Transportation: Qincao Merchant is located in the southwest of Dunhua Circle in Taipei City. The nearest MRT station is Daan Station Exit 6, which is about an 8-minute walk away. There are a few motorcycle parking spots in the alley.
🏠 Space: The exterior is made of warm wood, creating a cozy atmosphere. You walk up two steps and push the door to enter the restaurant. The dining area is very small, with only 15 seats. The walls are adorned with yellow tiles, and there are wooden tables and chairs. The environment is clean, and there is a very tiny restroom. The kitchen is at the innermost part, and there is only one owner handling the ordering, cooking, and checkout.
💰 Ordering and Payment: Fill out the paper menu to order, and pay after the meal. Both cash and digital payments are accepted.
🍽️ Dishes:
Matsusaka Pork Bento: This is a business lunch with fixed side dishes that cannot be chosen. The pork slices are cooked just right, with an okay thickness. Sprinkled with black pepper, the seasoning and aroma are nice. The side dishes include a half-cooked egg, dragon beard green, burdock, and crispy bamboo shoots, all of which are satisfactory. The amount of rice is standard, with some soup at the bottom so it doesn't taste dry. The deliciousness matches the price.
I shared some of my colleagues' orders:
Vinegar-pickled wild mushrooms: The flavor is quite sour, suitable for pairing with rice, and is a bit more sour than regular pickles.
Simmered mackerel: Cooked very tenderly with just the right amount of saltiness.
💬 Conclusion:
A small shop recommended by a colleague, it’s a bit far from the company so you have to walk a bit, and the restaurant is very small, so you need to test your luck for a seat at lunchtime. Even though it’s a one-person operation, the wait for food isn’t long, and the quality of the dishes is quite good, definitely worth recommending.
There was a little incident today where I ordered pasta, and the owner came out from the kitchen to say he forgot to cook the noodles today 😂, but I feel like that’s probably not the norm. The owner’s attitude is also very good, so I won’t take it to heart.
🌟Dining Date: 2024.08.30
🌟Atmosphere and Service:
The restaurant environment is very spacious, and the overall music and ambiance are perfect, making you want to visit again! The service is standard, neither particularly bad nor exceptionally good.
🌟Dish Selection and Experience:
During this meal, we ordered two servings of loin pork cutlet set meal, sesame udon cold noodles, and an additional serving of loin pork cutlet. Overall, the tasting experience was quite good; the loin pork cutlet is tender and not dry. The side dishes included with the set, like golden kimchi, were also good. The miso soup had a lot of small dried fish added, which those who like dried fish should try. The sesame udon cold noodles were slightly spicy, but the noodles were chewy, and the flavor was just right—truly a recommendation from the restaurant. Overall, aside from feeling the loin pork cutlet portions were a bit small, everything else was excellent. Additionally, the shredded cabbage and white rice can be refilled for free, which is perfect for rice lovers.
🌟Price and Value for Money:
Personally, I think their menu prices are reasonable for Japanese cuisine. A meal costs around 200 per person, which is much cheaper than many other Japanese restaurants. Although the portion of the loin pork cutlet is slightly smaller, it is still enough when paired with rice and side dishes.
🌟Summary and Suggestions:
Overall, the experience was quite good. It’s a great choice when you want to eat Japanese food but don’t want to spend a lot of money. The prices are reasonable, and the food is tasty, making it suitable for the general public or students looking to dine without overspending. I highly recommend everyone to come and try it out!
📍Taipei Main Station
Located near Guanqian Road, Gyu-Ton House has plenty of seating across two floors. However, because it's a prime lunch area for office workers, it gets very crowded during lunchtime. On that day, we sat on the second floor, and the staff will first give you a vibrating number plate. After you place your order using the QR code on the table, you wait for the vibration and then go downstairs to pick up your meal.
Meals 🥘
If you use the FedEx Jichur Card for a total of over NT$ 600, you can get a NT$ 60 discount!
Gyu-Ton House is a good option for affordable pork chops, with relatively stable quality. I would consider it when I want to eat reasonably priced pork chops.
First time eating Shizuoka Katsumasa Japanese pork cutlet.
In the past, whenever I passed by Ohashi, there was always a long queue.
This time, I chose to stop and wait in line to give it a try.
While waiting, there were about 7-8 customers in front of me, and I waited around 15-20 minutes for a seat.
The waiting time wasn’t too long.
Currently, you order by scanning a QR code in the restaurant.
You can also add small snacks to your meal.
Once seated, the server brought a pot of hot tea.
This time, I ordered the small portion pork loin cutlet set.
Each set comes with white rice (you can choose between brown rice or regular rice, large bowl or small bowl) and miso soup.
I personally felt the small bowl was a bit small, so if you have someone dining with you, you can order a large and a small bowl and share, which will give you about half a bowl each.
Before the meal, they serve a portion of fresh lettuce and white sesame.
The pork cutlet had a very crispy outer layer and wasn’t greasy at all.
It’s quite different from the pork cutlets at casual dining places!
The meat had a nice chew and wasn’t soft or mushy.
For a small portion pork cutlet set, considering a woman’s appetite, it’s enough to feel full!
If you have a larger appetite, you can also choose to order the large portion pork cutlet!