I had breakfast in this restaurant for three days, plus one dinner! The breakfast is provided by the resort hotel here, while the dinner incurs an additional charge! If travelers are staying here, I highly recommend purchasing the breakfast here. The selection of breakfast options is diverse, and every day there are about two special dishes made by the chef, most of which incorporate elements from Thailand to create different European-style breakfasts. Personally, I find it very special and I really like it!
For example, the dish in my photo is made with a baguette topped with a fried egg, perfectly paired with a piece of chicken cooked with Thai sauce, and a bit of salsa added on top. On the side, there's the unique Thai green seafood sauce, which brings a hint of spicy and sour flavor. The overall pairing is fresh and delicious!
In the evening, I chose the dish you definitely see in Thailand, pad Thai. They presented the dish in a very cute way, neatly hiding all the Thai rice noodles inside this little bamboo tower. When you open it, the temperature is just right, and there are peanuts and sugar on the side for you to add according to your liking. It's a simple dish that’s hard to get wrong and tastes great!
Hua Hin is a bit distant for going out, but if you come here to enjoy the beach and relax, I think this restaurant is a good choice. It's delicious, the service is excellent, and it's affordable!
11:00 AM business starts. The small shop filled with guests by 11:00 AM. Although it is located in a narrow alley, the crowd remains steady. If you want to dine here, you must message the shop via Facebook to make a reservation in advance (🔍 Jinxiang - reservations open within a week).
A small drawback is that parking is hard to find. Whether you ride a bicycle or a scooter, it's a challenge. However, if you're willing to pay, there is a parking lot next to the shop; I remember it costs 50 TWD per hour, which is not cheap at all.
The overall style feels like having a meal at someone else's home; it's warm and has a very homely vibe. 💗 There are about 20 seats in total, neither more nor less. I really like the variety of their dishes. Even when I come for the second time, I still hesitate for a long time about what to eat! Because I want to try everything…
Western, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Singaporean, Sichuan cuisine are all available for selection. 🤝🏻 They even occasionally offer limited-time dishes, which can be found on the small blackboard in the shop, so it’s really hard to go wrong here! 🤣
And the service speed is very fast, which is a plus.
This time, I ordered what everyone recommended:
✐ Garlic Butter Bass with Shrimp Rice $300
· It comes with a bowl of white rice. Originally, the portion looked small, but I felt quite full after finishing it. The dish lives up to its name, and you can taste the rich garlic flavor. The bass is not fishy, and the seasoning is great and refreshing. ✨
And
✐ Vietnamese Seafood and Beef Wide Noodles $290
· This item is relatively new. As the shop mentioned, there is more filling than noodles. The ingredients and seafood are abundant to the point that you can randomly scoop out plenty! However, it’s a bit bland; it doesn’t come with additional lemon, chili, or sauces. The taste is delicious, but those who prefer stronger flavors might find it lacking.
I must say, the portion of this bowl is really generous!
✐ Xinyi Plum Fried Chicken $160
· The last time I came, I ordered Korean-style fried chicken. Compared to that, this one suits my taste better. The amount of chicken is also generously served, and the pieces are plump. The plum flavor reduces the overall greasiness, which I quite like! ～
The people who studied at Feng Chia University should have a great chance of eating at this place. Although I didn't study at Feng Chia, I’ve eaten here many times. 🤣 That day I passed by and thought I could relive some memories by eating here again.
It truly is a student area.
Even though the prices have gone up, it’s still quite reasonable.
The highest price is $119, and it includes meat, vegetables, and a drink.
You can also get a free refill of rice, and you can add curry to the refill (as shown in the third photo).
I usually get their chicken leg dishes.
Both the Provence-style roasted chicken leg rice and the charcoal-grilled chicken leg omelet rice are good.
There are plenty of seats inside. I think it can accommodate about 30 people.
There were quite a few people at mealtime. However, the owner's actions were pretty quick.
For each meal, you can choose four side dishes. I chose scrambled eggs with carrots, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, stir-fried cabbage, stir-fried broccoli, and cucumber, among others. Each side dish was delicious, and the portions were quite generous. The main dish was also large, and the bowl of white rice was substantial. Overall, I felt very full after the meal.
The restaurant provided seasoned soy sauce, which was really tasty when added to the rice.
They also had self-serve black tea available. Customers are required to clean up their own utensils.
🥘 San'en Chayama offers delicious and healthy international cuisine at great value!
From the outside, this place looks quite mysterious, with the walls filled with menu items, but upon closer inspection, I found that the prices are very affordable, so I mustered the courage to go inside.
I sat at the bar on the first floor; there are seats on the second floor too, but I didn’t go upstairs to see what it's like.
The main offerings here are pasta and various meat dishes, but the flavors are a bit unique. Although it feels like a trendy place, I noticed many solo diners during lunchtime, with a diverse mix of genders and ages.
I ordered the Chicken Nanban with salsa, and the set came with a delicious creamy soup! The salad was just a regular salad. The side rice with the meat dish was brown rice, which felt very healthy and refreshing.
The meat was incredibly juicy and thick, paired with fresh tomato salsa that added a slight exotic touch while staying refreshing—perfect for a lunch that doesn’t feel heavy! However, the coffee was quite ordinary, just brewed from a fully automatic coffee machine.
While eating, I noticed that they emphasize using natural ingredients and non-chemically synthesized seasonings, which shows their commitment to health. I observed that the pasta dishes of other diners also looked very appetizing, so I will definitely be coming back often!
🍴 Restaurant Name: GURU HOUSE PARK NO.4
📍 Address: 1st Floor, No. 210, Zhong'an Street, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City
▫️ Business Hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 AM
▫️ Service Charge: 10% cleaning fee
▫️ Minimum Spend and Dining Time:
One drink or meals over 250 TWD | Dining time limit of 90 minutes
▫️ Reservations Required: It is recommended to make a reservation as there are limited seats available.
▪️ Indoor Environment and Atmosphere:
✨ The restaurant is quite special, combining brunch with a bar✨
Enjoy brunch in the morning and come back for drinks at night~ It's super relaxing😍
The exterior really resembles a bookstore~
I thought I had gone to the wrong place on my first visit🤣
The lighting inside is dim, and the bar area is beautifully decorated with many types of alcohol 🎍
I think it’s quite suitable for dating couples and celebrating friends’ birthdays 👍🏻
▪️ Ordering and Payment Methods:
📝 The restaurant assigns seating, and you order from the staff.
💰 Payment can be made in cash, by card, or via NFC mobile payment.
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🔖 Food Record:
▪️ Peanut Butter Beef Cheese Burger $230
▫️ Set B ($75 drink + Crispy Chicken Nuggets) + $95
🥤 Iced Americano
▪️ CURU Double Layer Beef Burger $230
▫️ Set C ($75 drink + Single Classic Fried Chicken 🍗) + $125
🥤 Iced Red Tea Latte
▪️ Three Cheese Thick Omelette with Pancake $105
💡 Food: 4 | Service: 3 | Atmosphere: 5 | Environment: 5
🥞 A variety of thick pancakes with different flavors, while eating, you can enjoy the scenery of Yokohama, and there's also great shopping nearby!
I've personally visited Shonan Pancake three times. It's located on the first floor of the Yokohama Landmark Tower, but the entrance is a bit hidden, requiring you to go around the outside of the building.
If you walk out from the large number of restaurants on the first floor, head to the right towards the big guitar, and you'll see it. If you're coming from the second floor, just walk down the stairs towards the Ferris wheel!
This time I ordered the "Espresso Banana Pancake," topped with a layer of caramelized bananas that are baked, paired with an adult-flavored espresso mousse that's fantastic! I was amazed by the espresso mousse! The coffee flavor is so rich, and if you eat it with whipped cream, it would be like latte pancakes~
I've also tried the Royal Milk Tea flavor before, which was delicious! All the pancakes in the store are made fresh to order, using Japanese flour and high-quality eggs and milk, resulting in a firm texture and rich aroma. I had a brief chat with the owner that day, and they make all their savory dishes on-site as well, starting with sautéing onions for the curry! I should definitely give that a try next time~
The outdoor seating area is pet-friendly, and sometimes on holidays, there are street performers playing music. You can see the most famous Ferris wheel in Minato Mirai and the sailing ship Nippon Maru! The dreamy view should be beautiful both during the day and at night~
Taipei Wende Station - A restaurant next to Bihu Park, you can slightly see the lakeside view while sitting by the window. The quality of the food is high, but the prices are relatively high. It is quite crowded even on weekday afternoons, so it is recommended to book in advance on weekends.
📍 Pesto Grilled Chicken Thigh Risotto (+99 NT soup set & plain sea salt bagel) NT$385+99
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The chicken thigh is a whole piece, grilled in a teriyaki style, with a very aromatic crispy skin. The risotto has a moderate texture and moisture, with a chewy consistency, which is a big plus. The pesto sauce flavor is acceptable. The tofu and tomato vegetable soup is rich, with a slight tomato acidity; those who like vegetables will enjoy it! The plain sea salt bagel is fluffier than regular bagels, not as dense! The sea salt has a hint of buttery flavor, which is refreshing!
📍 Maple Japanese Set (Korean Beef Slices) + A Set (Vegetable Soup + Iced Black Tea) NT$395+39
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This set allows free refills of drinks, rice, and soup. High cost-performance ratio; if you want to eat your fill, this is highly recommended! The rice is Japanese-style, tasting very healthy. There are a total of two vegetable dishes, one pickled pumpkin, one chawanmushi, a bowl of soup, and a main dish, all ample portions. The Korean beef is the common type of marbled beef slices, with golden kimchi and Korean sweet and spicy sauce, very appetite-inducing.
▶️ Environment
🔹 Plenty of indoor seating and an outdoor area
🔹 Bright and clean decor, with cute elephant figurines
🔹 Drinking water is provided, with a jug placed on the table
🔹 Utensils are on the table
▶️ Helpful Tips
🔹 Suggest calling ahead or using online booking
🔹 Credit cards are accepted, but traditional invoices cannot be processed electronically
🔹 A 10% service charge is added
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 The "Maple Japanese Set" is more recommended for its higher cost-performance ratio. Additionally, this place is known for its elephant-shaped waffle desserts. I was quite full from the set meal this time, but I hope to return and try it next time!
🍴 Store Name: Waterfall No. 3
📍 Address: No. 3 Waterfall Road, Wulai District, New Taipei City
▫️ Business Hours: Monday 11:00-18:00, Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-18:00
▫️ Service Charge: 10% service charge
▫️ Minimum Spend and Dining Time: One drink or meal | Dining time limited to 90 minutes
▫️ Advance Reservation Required: No
▪️ Store Environment and Atmosphere:
The store mostly features floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the scenery (waterfall) outside.
Due to the bad weather that day, the outdoor area was not open.
The store reserved a table for customers to take photos 📷, which I thought was quite considerate 👍🏻
However, I felt that the service didn't quite justify the service charge.
I suggest implementing something like a dish-return area instead.
▪️ Store Ordering and Payment Method:
📝 The store assigns seating. Once seated, you cannot change tables.
They provide a menu, and you mark your selections before handing it to the staff.
💰 Cash payment only.
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🔖 Meal Record:
▪️ Brown Sugar Apple Cinnamon Roll $160
▪️ Iced Americano $180
▪️ Iced Cappuccino $190
💡 Food: 4 | Service: 3 | Atmosphere: 5 | Environment: 5
Hidden in the alley is a delicious spot where you must try the Japanese-style vegetable pancake. This time, I ordered the Hiroshima-style pancake, with an option of noodles or rice. I chose rice, and I have to say it was truly substantial and filled with genuine ingredients. The portion was huge and very filling. It included egg, shrimp, bacon, squid, shiitake mushrooms, and cabbage, with an abundance of ingredients. Paired with the soul sauces (teriyaki sauce, salad, and bonito flakes), it was incredibly delicious.