When visiting Jiaoxi, you can't miss soaking in a hot spring. Then, in the evening, having barbecued meat with beer is a must. I found a pretty well-reviewed charcoal grill restaurant online, located right across from the Hi-Life store in Jiaoxi. It's called Muzi Skewers.
When in Yilan, you definitely have to try the Sanxing scallions. We ordered the must-try pork and scallion skewers. The tender slices of meat wrap around the scallion segments, coated with sauce and filled with a rich charcoal aroma. A single bite is super satisfying and juicy, with the scallion flavor being pleasant, not overwhelming.
The bacon and scallion skewers are equally delicious. The bacon isn't overly salty and pairs well with the scallions, making it not greasy at all—a delightful combination that I highly recommend.
The fried then grilled tofu puffs are crispy and get more fragrant with each bite, showcasing the flavor of the bean. We also ordered shiitake mushrooms, green peppers, sweet potato noodles, mackerel, chicken thigh skewers, and diced beef skewers, among others.
The grilling skills of the restaurant are quite impressive. Everything is grilled perfectly and is delicious without any disappointment. The special barbecue sauce they make isn’t too salty either. Holding a skewer in one hand, combined with beer, is truly enjoyable. You can call ahead to place your order for pickup, so you don’t have to wait too long.
Osaka Shinsekai - This small Daruma skewered food shop is a great stop if you're in the area near Tsutenkaku to experience authentic Osaka-style skewers!
▶️ Dining Experience
Upon entering, the staff kindly guided us to our seats, and a Chinese menu was available.
Ordering was easy as we could point at the menu 😆, and we settled the bill after our meal.
We ordered a total of:
🔹 Wagyu beef
🔹 Rice cake
🔹 Shiitake mushrooms
🔹 Chicken (karaage)
🔹 Chicken skin
🔹 Fried shrimp
First off, my favorites were the fried shrimp and chicken; the meat was juicy and not dry, perfectly fried.
Next was the Wagyu beef, which had a crispy fried coating outside and cubed beef inside—really unique in taste.
The fried rice cakes and shiitake mushrooms with chicken skin felt quite oily to me, overall mediocre without any standout features.
Additionally, I ordered a cup of oolong tea, served in an Asahi bottle, which was quite special 😆.
Later, the staff generously treated us to two pieces of fried lotus root and used Google Translate to communicate with us, which was really cute!
▶️ Environment
🔹 The store is small and a bit cramped, with a total of 10 counter seats.
🔻 The oil and smoke smell is quite strong.
🔹 If you don't order drinks, they provide cold water, which is nice!
▶️ Helpful Reminders
🔹 After entering, the staff will give you a wet towel, which is helpful since eating the skewers will make your hands oily!
🔹 There is a dipping sauce on the table that has a somewhat sour taste.
🔹 It's recommended to choose seats on the right side of the entrance; the left side is near the frying oil, which has a very strong smell (we sat there and really couldn't stand it 🥹).
▶️ Overall Evaluation
Don't order too much at once; it's better to treat it as small snacks, as eating too much can get overly greasy and uncomfortable. Some items were delicious, and I recommend the fried shrimp and karaage chicken! For two people, we spent a total of 1727 yen, which is about 380 TWD—quite affordable!
This time, because I had to rush back to my hometown after work, I chose a convenient dinner to eat in the car, which is also the top choice for relaxing on the weekend - Dragon Salt Crispy Chicken!
Environment
It is a storefront-style salt crispy chicken shop, with very bright lighting. Perhaps because it is newly opened, the overall look is not dark and dirty. The hygiene management is also good, and the comfort level is perfect 💯.
Food
Boneless Salt Crispy Chicken (Large) $105
Signature Fried Squid Strips (Medium) $85
Salty Pork (Medium) $55
Dried Tofu $20
Fish Ball $25 *2 servings
Rice Blood Cake $15 *2 servings
Chicken Butt $30
Sweet Potato Balls (Medium) $55
Fried Century Egg $25
Green Beans $35
I have to say I highly recommend the fish balls and rice blood cake here. Some shops have rice blood cakes that lack flavor, but this one has a strong and crispy taste; fried fish balls are rarely found in other stores, but those that do sell them are really delicious 🤣.
The sweet potato balls are also highly recommended! They come out fluffy and super cute, plus they are crispy and won’t get soggy 🤩.
Then, the salty pork isn’t recommended; it has little flavor and the meat is a bit tough, not what I imagined salty pork to be like 🥹. The fried century eggs are just okay; I personally prefer them raw.
The other items are just normal; the flavor is similar to other shops, so they’re fine to order. The food here is served in boxes, which helps avoid the sogginess that bags can cause; the side onions and garlic are quite generous. The onions have been soaked, so they’re not too pungent, but the garlic should be as pungent as possible 🤣.
Overall, I highly recommend this place! It's really wonderful to be able to eat high-quality salt crispy chicken in a night market 🤤. If you happen to pass by, I highly recommend trying it out!
❤️ Simple and straightforward, the 22-year-old black wheel fish cake from Donggang comes with slices of boiled egg inside. The crispy texture from frying is definitely worth a try.
Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
🚗 This is the Wanhua Mengjia Night Market. You can park at the Longshan Temple underground parking; there are plenty of spaces, but you may need to wait a bit for a spot. There are also places to park around the night market for scooters, and I've seen people ride directly into the market.
💬 You definitely need to buy at least two sticks (one serving) each time, with a minimum spend of 30 NT dollars. You can also buy eight sticks for 100 NT dollars (but I still miss the old days when one stick was 10 NT dollars, buy ten get one free). There’s always a huge queue, but you won't actually have to wait too long. Each stick contains 1/4 of a boiled egg, which is directly mixed into the fish paste and deep-fried in the oil. There are tables nearby where you can add sauce; currently, you can dip in either mustard sauce or sweet chili sauce. Even just trying one stick for 15 NT dollars is still very affordable.
Food quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Restaurant atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Value for money: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
For detailed food reviews, please continue reading below. ❤️
❤️ A deep-fried oyster shop that has been around for over thirty years, with crowds waiting in line regardless of weekdays or holidays. Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌑 🌑
🚗 This is the South Airport Night Market, where there is no parking inside. Motorcycles need to be parked at the nearby Zhongyi Elementary School. If you are driving, it is recommended to park at the nearby Xinhai Courtyard Station (40 NT$ per hour) or the slightly farther Juguang Multi-story Parking Lot (20 NT$ per hour) and the Xinhai Elementary School underground parking lot (30 NT$ per hour).
💬 There are only two fried food shops recommended in the South Airport, one is a traditional fried food shop "Delicious Fried Chicken," and the other one is Haojia Oyster; both are popular and known for their queues. Recently, the decor has been revamped and is much cleaner. There is a lengthy notice outside the shop with purchase instructions, which clearly states that if you're unhappy, don’t wait (but the staff is very friendly). There might also be a situation where the numbering jumps due to varying waiting times for the fried food. Highly recommend the only oyster shop in South Airport; if you love oysters, don't miss out!
For detailed food ratings, please continue reading ❤️
Food Quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Service Quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Restaurant Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price-Value Ratio: 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
❤️Stand M02 is located in the Shulin Xingren Garden Night Market. The owner and his wife just opened it this week, and the fried food is half price! Super cheap! ! !
Overall comprehensive evaluation: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 (I hope Fooday can officially open the option of half a star!!)
🚗This is the Shulin Xingren Garden Night Market. Parking for motorcycles is free, and parking by car costs 100 yuan/time. It is recommended to find temporary parking spaces at nearby Sanduo Junior High School (there are many), and you can save a parking fee and eat more thing.
💬If you hadn’t already eaten at several stalls earlier, you would have ordered two large portions of half-price fried food! It's just that the boss has just opened, so whether it's fried food or costumes, the wait is a little long. The lady boss doesn't seem to be very skilled at it, and some of it fell off when decorating. The store only sells crispy pork strips and crispy pork ribs. The price is 50/100/200 yuan. They both seem to be heavy.
Meal quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Service quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Price CP value: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
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Looking at the menu...I want to order everything!
Thick barbecued pork ramen, tonkotsu, black garlic, Tangyang chicken, fried dumplings🥟, barbecued pork rice...
Coming by train early in the morning is no ordinary thing🫣🫣
Finally ordered…
🔅Thick Char Siu Ramen $220
Believe me, this barbecued pork ramen can cost $300 in Taipei, no kidding
I've had barbecued pork before and it was delicious, but it was too oily so I couldn't eat too much at one time.
But Kuroshio won’t! Serve it thickly cut, and you can eat other ones, no problem
There are medium roll noodles and thin noodles.
The thin noodles I ordered today were on the hard side🫶🏻🫶🏻
The soup is average, he can order Japanese salty
But I don’t like that salty food so I didn’t try it🙌🏻
🔅Tonkotsu Ramen $200
The thin slices are actually delicious😋 and the large slices are very cost-effective
But are the two soups similar?
Or am I not eating enough? I think it's similar
🔅Tang Yang Chicken $120
How can you not order the store’s “inspiring promotion”?
After taking a bite I decided to give him a page👍🏻👍🏻
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, so refreshing ❤️
But you really can’t eat too much at one time~
Eat it with other things because barbecued pork, Tangyang chicken, and barbecued pork rice are all topped with oil.
🔅Barbecued pork rice $60
This is really mouth-watering, no kidding🥹🥹
Mix it up, I think if I act useless in the room
It’s gone in one bite! !
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The last picture...is not to show you the appearance of the store
I’m telling everyone how much I don’t want to leave!
Super hot outside🥵🥵🥵
But it’s still delicious. Will come again next time🫶🏻🫶🏻
For more information, please see IG: yuly.eat
🔱 Garage Salt Crispy Chicken 🔱
The long-lost Garage Salt Crispy Chicken is not far from the Zhubei Sheraton and can be reached on foot.
The environment was still hot, and I was sweating profusely after eating.
You can also order grilled skewers in the front cabinet, and then you can look at the menu above and order fried or other stir-fried items.
Salt crispy chicken/rice blood/black wheel/sweet and spicy are all must-orders. Some garlic and onions will be added on top (it would be even better if there is a nine-story pagoda)
The crispy chicken meat was a big piece, and later we added a piece of fried chicken steak.
There are also fried glutinous rice balls, sprinkled with some peanut powder and sugar powder, which tastes great.
In addition, we also ordered water lotus. The stir-fried water lotus is really a must-try. The crispy water lotus, plus some mushrooms and shredded pork, is really my favorite.
The next step is to order grilled skewers. The heat of the grilled skewers is well controlled. The food was not burnt or anything like that, and the mushrooms were very saturated with water.
Let’s have another clam and loofah soup. It tastes very good, with the plumpness of the clams and the sweetness of the loofah.
Finally, 18 days is also required. Taiwan Beer is 18 days old and tastes really good.
The overall meals are above the standard and taste very good. The disadvantage is that there are many people and it is hot. I suggest that if you want to come, you can come after five o'clock.
【Foodholic Naiko@Taipei】
This fried food shop "Yuanhuo Zhachu" is located in the Linsen North Road area. The nearest MRT station is Zhongshan Station, which is about a 10-minute walk away. In addition to takeout, there is also a seating area for inside use, and there is a large screen broadcasting in the store. Korean group MV, very suitable for having a late night snack with friends
We planned to take something home to eat this time. When we saw our meal, our first thought was that the box containing the fried food was really big! (Look at the photo below if you want to know how old it is 😂) But my second thought is, does this seem to be made of styrofoam? It doesn’t seem to be that environmentally friendly. I might have to bring my own lunch box next time.
We ordered boneless salty crispy chicken for $85, sweet and spicy for $55, Daxi dried tofu for $55, and egg tofu for $65. The total should be $260, but the clerk told us that there was a 10% discount, so it was $234.
The ingredients include onions, garlic slices, sauerkraut, and lemon. We added everything except sauerkraut. There are really a lot of onions and garlic slices! Those who like to eat with it will have a great time! But I personally don’t think lemon goes well with it.
In addition, we chose the mild spicy option. Personally, I think the overall taste is a bit too salty and spicy. If I visit again next time, I will probably choose the mild spicy option and see if it can be lighter.
The most recommended ingredients are the egg tofu, which is soft and tender, and the boneless salty crispy chicken. The chicken is not dry, but the portion is a bit small.
There is a lot of sweet and spicy food. It tastes good at first, but later it feels a bit hard and difficult to bite. The dried tofu is not to my taste, so I don’t recommend it.
Surprisingly delicious.
There is only one staple food besides fried food, udon noodles. Since we were having dinner today, we didn’t order any fried food, only udon noodles and milk tea. The udon soup is very flavorful, probably because a lot of mushrooms are added, which makes the soup richer in flavor. But in the end I felt it was a bit too salty. The milk tea should be fresh milk tea, the taste is a bit familiar, I guess it is Yimei black tea with fresh milk? Anyway, it tastes good.
Looking at the Google reviews, it seems that the fried food is also good. I will try it next time for a late night snack.
